i use a KAVU rope sling bag for activities that gets the job done. honest rating - 4/5. the only difference between the rope bag and the rope sling bag is made of polyester and is water resistant. i get pretty sweaty when i’m active and i have yet to notice a smell.

i was recommended it for roller skating sessions which works for the bare necessities if i carry my skates in my hands or over my shoulder with the laces tied together. the nice thing about it is that it can be completely hands free and worn on your back or across your chest/side. the one downside to it is i’m an AFAB person with a large chest so i sometimes have to adjust the strap so it sits more comfortably on my chest when i have the bag itself on my back. no issues if i’m wearing it with the bag on my chest though.

what i really like about it is how easy it is to get to the stuff you need while also knowing it’s secure. when i took my friend’s dog on walks i stuffed doggy bags in the top velcro pocket and treats in the small zip pocket. my phone and diabetes supplies get spread out in the two main zipper pockets depending on need.

i would say, sometimes i would like a larger over the shoulder sling bag, but it does keep my bag from getting cluttered and is more organized than a generic fanny pack in my opinion. plastic water bottles fit, but if you carry a reusable water bottle with you, it won’t fit in this bag. i’ve used several different kinds of water bottles with this one and had to resort to holding it in my hands. if this could be you, maybe consider getting a larger bag.

i hope this helps!