There’s something effortlessly casual about a cross-body sling pack. Somewhere between a backpack and a messenger bag, it’s easy to slip over your shoulder but doesn’t slide about like a satchel, making it a top pick for urban adventures. This sling pack from Seattle-based KAVU is one of the best, featuring a comfortable bound rope strap with a clip buckle. It’s a lightweight version of their bestselling Rope Bag, switching the standard cotton canvas for a much lighter nylon fabric that also gives it a decent amount of water-resistance. The KAVU Rope Sack has two vertical zip pockets – one with an internal stash pocket – plus two external pockets for smaller items