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Kavu Seattle Sling

Women's Clothing > Purses and HandbagsRated: **** by 26 reviews.

Backcountry.com

An ergonomic design is usually something you hear about with wetsuits and road-bike shorts. Kavu, though, made the Seattle Sling Purse with an ergonomic, contoured design so your purse feels more like a comfy, pocketed extension than an unruly, awkward sack. A phone pocket on the strap makes it easy to answer calls and multiple pockets organize your small stuff.

TahoeMountainSports.com

Made from force 10 Canvas and inspired straight from the urban lifestyle mecca of the Pacific Northwest, the Kavu Seattle Sling is an all time favorite of ladies from coast to coast
The Seattle Sling has an adjustable webbing shoulder strap, ergonomic contour design, external cell phone pocket, zip pocket, internal key snap and organizing nylon lined pockets

Zappos.com

A complete on-the-move organizer.
Soft and durable Force 10 canvas.
Adjustable webbing shoulder strap.
Ergonomic contour design.
External cell phone pocket.
Zip pocket.
Patch pocket.
Internal key snap.
Nylon-lined organizational pockets.
Dimensions: 9 x 3 x 9.


Massey's Outfitters

Force 10 Canvas. Adjustable webbing shoulder strap, ergonomic contour design, external cell phone pocket, zip pocket, internal key snap and organizing nylon lined pockets. dimensions: 9"x3"x9".

Access Types:Top
Colors Available:Khaki, Black and an assortment of seasonally changing patterns for every taste
Dimensions:9 x 3 x 9in (22.8 x 7.6 x 22.8cm)
Handles:Adjustable shoulder
Material:Canvas, nylon-lined pockets
Pockets:[External] 1 cell, 1 front; [Internal] organizing pockets
Recommended Use:Carrying stuff

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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

Color
Coral Lines
Coral Lines
32.99
Green Dot
Green Dot
41.00
Clay Checks
Clay Checks
41.00
Khaki
Khaki
31.4632.99
Spring Stripe
Spring Stripe
32.9941.00
Black
Black
31.4632.9941.00
Navy Stripe
Navy Stripe
32.9934.9541.00
Pyrite32.99
Steel32.99

Legend

  •     - Massey's Outfitters
  •     - Zappos.com
  •     - Backcountry.com

Notes:

TahoeMountainSports.com offers this product at $32.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Kavu Seattle Sling Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Rating:*****
I am currently traipsing across Italy and this Kavu bag never leaves my side! I gave it a test run at home, before leaving for my trip, by using it to go to the movies, shopping, etc. I decided I liked it well enough to take it and now have decided I love it! It fits a ton of stuff, a lot more than you would think seeing its small size and has 4 pockets to help me stay organized and still keep track of where everything is. It is very comfortable worn over one shoulder and slung across the front, and feels very secure, keeping my valuables close to me, yet not as large as a messenger bag or as bulky. I would really recommend this to anyone traveling or wanting a small bag with lots of carrying capacity. And it is cute, too.
Anonymous at Zappos.com on 08/04/2009
Rating:****
Good travel bag - Like other reviews, the bag rubs my neck a little and kind of sticks to cotton shirts, but I think it's just a matter of finding the right length on the strap for me. It's perfect size to fit a wallet, sunglass case, blackberry, keys and even a small bottle of water. The cell phone slot on the strap is too small for my blackberry, but it's perfect for keys. The true test will be in a few weeks when I travel to Mexico and go sightseeing in Tulum. I like to be "hands free" and it's hard to find this size of a cross body bag. Love the Aqua Print.
Anonymous at Zappos.com on 10/05/2008
Rating:*****
Recommended!!! I just took this bag on a trip to London and Paris and it worked out great! I kept my camera in the handy strap pocket instead of a cellphone- which was perfect for my tourist activities. I was surprised at how much the bag could hold including wallet, passport, personal necessities, and pocket tour books and maps. Several pockets have somewhat "hidden zippers" which would make it difficult for pickpockets to access, besides the safe position of the bag on the front of my hip. I look forward to using this bag around town this summer...Too bad it does not come in leather for a more upscale option.
Diane M. at Zappos.com on 05/28/2009
Rating:*****
I bought my Kavu Seattle sling to take to Jamaica on my first mission trip. I am a mom of four so was worried about not having my huge bag. I was surprised at how much space it had and how organized it kept me as I traveled. It was always easy to get to my passport, tickets, etc. I loved having my hands free and the cell phone pocket right on the strap. I loved it so much that I decided to continue using it when I got home. It needs a wash but other than that it is perfect!!
Heather S. at Zappos.com on 06/26/2009
Rating:*****
I can't say enough about this little bag. And considering the pockets it has, which are zippered or velcroed and in just the right places, it's not really a "little" bag. One of the neatest things about it is the cell phone pouch on the strap. The self-fabric adjustable strap is great for either shoulder or cross-body carrying and completely comfortable. I got the Clay Checks one and the colors are neutral and light, versatile with most of my summer stuff. Great bag. Also, I always love my Zappos ordering, even if I have a return!
Jane Peterson at Zappos.com on 07/31/2009
Rating:****
Plenty of easily accessible pockets that were more than adequate to hold all of the basics. Nice lightweight bag – purchased for bike riding so it would add only minimal extra weight. The woven, webbing-style strap rubs and irritates the skin on my neck when I have on a tee top and this bag is worn messenger style with strap diagonal across the chest. The little bag on the strap for a cell phone is too small to hold a Blackberry, so I use it for my keys instead.
Cbk at Zappos.com on 07/20/2008
Rating:*****
Great travel bag - This is the perfect size to carry when traveling. Holds essentials: wallet, passport, tickets, small camera... love the phone pocket on the strap, easy access. Like to wear across the body; makes valuables safer, and hands free. Not too big, so can't overfill and make too heavy. And it looks good. Only thing I don't like... the strap worn across body rubs on cotton shirt and "balls" it up. But I will still use it; maybe wear "sport" material.
P. O at Zappos.com on 07/02/2008
Rating:*****
Great bag, many pockets and storage, phone on strap - I am really happy with this bag, very comfortable wide sturdy strap that can be worn over the shoulder and cross-body. Then it started to look dingy (I have the blue/green polka dot pattern) and someone suggested it was machine-washable, and voila, clean bag again! Overall, I don't use it every day but then only because polka dots don't go with everything. Good workmanship and materials from Kavu, great service from Zappos!
Amy at Zappos.com on 12/09/2008
Rating:****
All-in-one - Could be a little bigger, but this very convenient. Adjustable strap is good - have worn it both ways and doesn't slip. Cell phone pocket is handy, zippered pockets keep things where they're supposed to be. Took it to Disney World - everything stayed dry and didn't have to worry about losing "stuff". Only complaint is getting dirty near the zipper pulls, but after all, I DID get the one with a white background...
Anonymous at Zappos.com on 07/11/2008
Rating:*****
When I first took it out of the box I thought: It's so small! And it really isn't *quite* the same size as the measurements on the website. But guess what? I can fit more into my Seattle Sling than I can into my old, expensive, slightly larger bag. And I can find everything, besides. Love this bag. I may order some more just in case they stop manufacturing them in my lifetime.
Liz G. at Zappos.com on 06/08/2009

Negative Reviews:

Rating:**
I love the colors and fabric of this bag. And the compartments are perfect, BUT it is constructed backwards! This bag is made to be worn on the wrong shoulder, which makes the cell phone pocket on my back and the big ugly plastic strap adjuster in the front. I normally wear a bag over my right shoulder and it rests on my left hip. I think this is the way most people wear a shoulder bag. For some reason this bag is made for the opposite shoulder. I decided to keep the bag anyway and wear it backwards, but what a shame, it would be a perfect bag if it was made correctly. I have another bag from Kavu and it was not made backwards as this one is. It would have been 5 stars, but backwards bags only get two.
Anonymous at Zappos.com on 06/28/2009

Small

Rating:**

Smaller than I expected. Couldn't fit my hand inside with my wallet in there too.

jen3240066 at Backcountry.com on 09/12/2009

Neutral Reviews:

Rating:***
Zippers not the highest quality - I got the spring stripe design and I like the color. I've had it for about a month now and though I thought it was great when I first got it, now I'm less enthusiastic. First I'll say it's a nice size. However, the zippers feel cheap and can be harder to zip than they ought to be on a new bag. The strap does rub my neck a bit and while it's on, I think about it constantly which means I'm uncomfortable with it on. Maybe the strap is too wide, or maybe the strap would be better if attached to rings for more flexibility where it connects to the purse. My advice is to wear this bag for an hour or more with some stuff in it before you take the tags off to be sure the strap is comfy for you. And test your zippers.
Anonymous at Zappos.com on 06/23/2009