Alternative to Pockets: Why a Sling Bag Keeps Your Pockets Free

These days, it seems like most people – especially men – have a lot of items in their pockets at all times.

They have their wallets.

They have their phones.

They have tissues, maybe cash, a photo of their long lost love, or their keys.

No matter what it may be, their pockets are full of items that they carry with them at all times. There’s a safety component here, as items in the pocket are much harder to lose and forget than items in a bag or, of course, carried by hand. Pockets have a purpose.

But pockets also come with their own issues.

We believe that the time of pockets may need to be replaced with something equally practical, stylish, and safe. It’s time for a sling bag.

Why a Sling Bag – What Value Does it Have Over Pockets?

There are several reasons to consider a sling bag on the merits alone, but let’s start by examining the reasons that people should consider moving items out of their pockets and into some other type of space:

• Filled pockets create bulges. Pants are designed with a specific look in mind. When you have your pockets bulging out, it can be unattractive in both photos and to others that see it, as it throws the look of your outfit out of alignment. Even if you don’t care about style, “is that a wallet in your pocket or are you just happy to see me” isn’t the vibe that most people are going for.
• Filled pockets damage pants. Similarly, not only do filled pockets look problematic when they’re being worn, they also can permanently stretch the fabric, which means that you’re essentially ruining your pants the longer you keep something in there. Some pants are able to shrink back into shape, but others will be misshapen forever.
• Filled pockets are uncomfortable. While we’re fans of minimalist wallets anyway, if you have a big wallet in your pants, chances are you’re pocking yourself in the side, sitting on it funky in the back pocket (possibly throwing your back out of alignment), or making it hurt if a partner sits on your lap. Not ideal.
• You can still lose things. We often feel like our wallets and keys are safer when they’re in our pockets, and as long as your pocket is somewhat tight, that is probably true. But there’s a catch: when something is in our pocket, we can lose it *anywhere* if it falls out. When something is in a bag, we typically know where we probably lost it (we lost it the last time we took it out of the bag). But your keys, wallet, and other items can literally fall out anywhere, and you may never know.

Pockets have some advantages, but they also have disadvantages. So what is the alternative?

A sling bag.

Sling bags are not like other bags. They offer the same safety and security as pockets, because they are tight against your body and you never need to take them off. They can be with you even when you’re sitting down and eating, unlike a backpack that can be left behind. Stealing from them would be no different than stealing from a pocket, and possibly even more difficult since it would be more difficult to take your stuff in stealth.

Sling bags also hold everything. We still think you should get a minimalist wallet for a variety of reasons, but if you want a big one, then a sling bag will fit it. It will also carry as many keys as you want, as many tissues, as many photos of long lost loves that you have, all without worrying about space.

It’s a replacement for pockets in a way that is genuinely useful, and it’s stylish as well, adding to the look that you’re trying to achieve. They’re more comfortable, easy to wear, and will not hurt the look of your pants now or in the future. This means they have advantages that pockets simply do not offer, while also providing the same benefits that pockets do. 

Order a Sling Bag Today from Allett

Allett has crafted comfortable, high end, hand designed sling bags that are perfect as your next accessory, and will have you wanting to take your wallet and keys out of your pocket right away. See why we’re such believers in the sling bag, and order yours today from Allett.