This EDC Sling’s Robust Materials Were Made to Thrive in the Harshest Environments

This city-going, body-hugging bag from DSPTCH is also made in the USA and comes with a solid lifetime guarantee.

DSPTCH Unit Sling Bag RND Edition closeup

Published April 3, 2025

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Updated April 3, 2025

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Sling bags (or crossbody bags) are some of the most versatile EDC haulers. They’re not as clunky and clumsy as backpacks and messenger bags, but they’re usually much more capable and stylish than hip packs (or fanny packs).

Of course, it doesn’t hurt when a brand as masterful as DSPTCH does the design and production. Case in point: The brand’s Unit Sling RND Edition bags are some of the most robust, adept, featherweight EDC slings around.

All five of DSPTCH Unit Sling Bag RND Edition — Four of the five Unit Slings are made with Ecopak (a type of sailcloth), while the last is made from Dyneema.

Deceptively robust

The RND Edition of the Unit Sling’s biggest strength lies in its material. That’s partially literal, as the fabric is incredibly strong, but it’s also somewhat figurative.

Four of the five configurations are crafted from a combination of Challenge Sailcloth ECOPAK EPX 200 — a type of recycled polyester used in the sails of professional, competitive sailboats — and 420D ROBIC nylon. The fifth is made from Dyneema — a UHMWPE known for being ten to fifteen times stronger than steel.

Either way, the bag is remarkably tough and resistant to abrasions, punctures, tears and so on. Yet, despite its strength, it’s also incredibly lightweight. In fact, the whole bag weighs just 14 ounces — about as much as a soda can.

These robust, ultralight fabrics are also weatherproof, so you can confidently take this bag out in inclement weather without worrying about soaking its contents.

DSPTCH Unit Sling Bag RND Edition open — Despite its light weight, this bag has a spacious interior that can store all your EDC (and more).

Modular masterpiece

That remarkably material makeup isn’t the only thing this bag has going for it—not by a long shot. It also has some stellar modularity and mechanisms that help set it apart.

For instance, the shoulder strap is equipped with a Fidlock quick-release, a magnetic buckling system that stays secure in transit but can be easily and quickly opened when the bag needs to be removed.

It also has a modular webbing system on one side, where you can attach additional gear, and an integrated V-Buckle strap on the other side that’s perfect for stashing a jacket or looping other, larger gear.

There’s also a quick-access zipper pocket on the rear of the back for easy, secure storage of smaller items and a D-ring for your keys or other smaller accessories.

That’s not to mention the spacious, multi-pleated and darted main compartment, which offers six liters of storage. The bags are also made in the USA and come with lifetime warranties.

DSPTCH Unit Sling Bag RND Edition worn over shoulder — The Unit Sling Bag’s body-hugging design makes it more ergonomic and secure during your commute(s).

Pricing and availability

All five versions of DSPTCH’s Unit Sling Bag RND Edition, including the Dyneema option, are priced at $238. They’re also all available on the brand’s website right now.