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Side Hustle

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9 Stars (467 Reviews)

$110.00

Color: Black Ballistic/Northwest Sky 200 Halcyon

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Available Color options

An everyday crossbody bag for the essentials plus a little extra.

5.8 Liters / 354 cu. in.

Looking for the Side Effect or Side Kick?

Side Hustle

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TLDR

A medium, yet versatile everyday crossbody shoulder bag that can also be used as a sling bag, waist pack, or organizer pouch. 

  • Main compartment with lots of organization: 7 open-top interior pockets of varying sizes
  • 4 O-rings inside to tether extra organizer pouches and/or Key Straps
  • Two exterior pockets, front and back, one zippered and one open-top
  • Wear it crossbody with our 1.5" Shoulder Strap (included) or as a sling bag / waistpack with a 1" Waist Strap (optional)

Want a smaller version of the Side Hustle? Check out the Side Kick. Want an even smaller version? Check out the Side Effect.

Full Description

Main Compartment

The main compartment of the Side Hustle opens with two zipper sliders, making it convenient for left or right-handed folks. It also allows you to choose where the sliders end up when the bag is closed. This compartment can fit a medium water bottle, an iPad Pro 11", or even an ultralight rain shell or down vest stuffed into itself or in a Travel Stuff Sack. 

On the front interior side of the main compartment are two large open-top pockets. They are sized to fit your phone, wallet, notebook, or even a pair of sunglasses inside an eyeglasses case.

On the back interior side of the main compartment is one large open-top organizational pocket that spans the width of the Side Hustle. You can fit 7" - 8" tablets, including the iPad Mini in our size 8A Cache.

In front of this large organizational pocket are four additional smaller pockets. The two on one end can fit items like granola bars, hand cream, or sunscreen. The two on the other end can each fit a pen or pencil.

All interior pockets are made with our super tough 200d Halcyon or 210d Cerylon fabric. 

Four O-rings, two on the back side and two on the front side of the interior main compartment, allow you to trick out your organization even further: attach Ghost Whale Organizer Pouches, Mystery Organizer Pouches, and/or any of our Key Strap variants to keep essentials handy and tethered safely. 

Two Exterior Pockets

The exterior of the Side Kick has a straight zippered pocket that spans the full width of the bag and is designed to fit your passport, notebook, tablet, or anything relatively flat. Inside the zippered pocket is one O-ring with a clipped 8" Key Strap. We consider this the front side of the bag, but you can always flip the bag around and make it the back side if you prefer.

On the other exterior side, there is an open-topped back pocket, for when you need to quickly put something away and deal with it later.

Ways to Carry the Side Hustle

Shoulder/Crossbody Bag

On either side of the Side Hustle are horizontal webbing loops to which you can attach the adjustable 1.5" Shoulder Strap (included), made from nylon webbing and with plastic clips (but no pad). When you're not wearing the Side Hustle, you can use the 1.5" Shoulder Strap to hang it on a coat hook or from a doorknob.

Waist Pack or Sling Bag

Also on the sides of the bag are unobtrusive webbing loops to which you can attach an optional 1" Gatekeeper Waist Strap, using our ubiquitous Gatekeeper clips. Wear the Side Hustle around your waist or hips, and you've got a sweet waist pack. Wear it crossbody with the bag on your back, and you've got a mini sling bag. Either way, it's great for cycling, hiking, or any situation where you need your hands completely free. 

Use as an Organizer Pouch

Clip one side of any of our Key Strap variants to the Side Hustle and then clip the other side to an O-ring inside one of our larger bags. That way, the Side Hustle stays tethered to your bag.

What's Included

1.5" Shoulder Strap
This one is a little different than most of our other shoulder straps, but not by much. No pad or grip, just a plain shoulder strap the width of our Standard shoulder strap.

8" Snaphook/Snaphook Key Strap
As with most of our bags, we've included a key strap. 8" long from tip-to-tip, a snaphook on either end. Good for attaching your keys to.

A Set of Black Zipper Pulls
A set of pulls to extend or replace your metal pulls.

What's Optional

Gatekeeper Hip Belt
If you want to wear this as a sling, this is the thing. Attaches to either the front or back of the Side Hustle much like our Side Effect and Side Kick. You could also use it for a hip belt, but it will be pretty tall and wide to wear as a hip pack.

The main compartment of the Side Hustle opens with two zipper sliders, making it convenient for left or right-handed folks. It also allows you to choose where the sliders end up when the bag is closed. This compartment can fit a medium water bottle, an iPad Pro 11", or even an ultralight rain shell or down vest stuffed into itself or in a Travel Stuff Sack. 

On the front interior side of the main compartment are two large open-top pockets. They are sized to fit your phone, wallet, notebook, or even a pair of sunglasses inside an eyeglasses case.

On the back interior side of the main compartment is one large open-top organizational pocket that spans the width of the Side Hustle. You can fit 7" - 8" tablets, including the iPad Mini in our size 8A Cache.

In front of this large organizational pocket are four additional smaller pockets. The two on one end can fit items like granola bars, hand cream, or sunscreen. The two on the other end can each fit a pen or pencil.

All interior pockets are made with our super tough 200d Halcyon or 210d Cerylon fabric. 

Four O-rings, two on the back side and two on the front side of the interior main compartment, allow you to trick out your organization even further: attach Ghost Whale Organizer Pouches, Mystery Organizer Pouches, and/or any of our Key Strap variants to keep essentials handy and tethered safely. 

The exterior of the Side Kick has a straight zippered pocket that spans the full width of the bag and is designed to fit your passport, notebook, tablet, or anything relatively flat. Inside the zippered pocket is one O-ring with a clipped 8" Key Strap. We consider this the front side of the bag, but you can always flip the bag around and make it the back side if you prefer.

On the other exterior side, there is an open-topped back pocket, for when you need to quickly put something away and deal with it later.

Shoulder/Crossbody Bag

On either side of the Side Hustle are horizontal webbing loops to which you can attach the adjustable 1.5" Shoulder Strap (included), made from nylon webbing and with plastic clips (but no pad). When you're not wearing the Side Hustle, you can use the 1.5" Shoulder Strap to hang it on a coat hook or from a doorknob.

Waist Pack or Sling Bag

Also on the sides of the bag are unobtrusive webbing loops to which you can attach an optional 1" Gatekeeper Waist Strap, using our ubiquitous Gatekeeper clips. Wear the Side Hustle around your waist or hips, and you've got a sweet waist pack. Wear it crossbody with the bag on your back, and you've got a mini sling bag. Either way, it's great for cycling, hiking, or any situation where you need your hands completely free. 

Use as an Organizer Pouch

Clip one side of any of our Key Strap variants to the Side Hustle and then clip the other side to an O-ring inside one of our larger bags. That way, the Side Hustle stays tethered to your bag.

1.5" Shoulder Strap
This one is a little different than most of our other shoulder straps, but not by much. No pad or grip, just a plain shoulder strap the width of our Standard shoulder strap.

8" Snaphook/Snaphook Key Strap
As with most of our bags, we've included a key strap. 8" long from tip-to-tip, a snaphook on either end. Good for attaching your keys to.

A Set of Black Zipper Pulls
A set of pulls to extend or replace your metal pulls.

Gatekeeper Hip Belt
If you want to wear this as a sling, this is the thing. Attaches to either the front or back of the Side Hustle much like our Side Effect and Side Kick. You could also use it for a hip belt, but it will be pretty tall and wide to wear as a hip pack.

Materials

Exterior Fabric

bluesign® certified 630d High-Tenacity 2x2 Ballistic nylon

Interior Fabrics

bluesign® and OEKO-TEX® certified 200 denier Halcyon/nylon ripstop 
— or —
bluesign® certified 210 denier Cerylon 6,6 Ripstop nylon

Zippers

#8 YKK coil zippers

Specs

Dimensions*

Filled Exterior
12.6” (w)  x 7.5” (h) x 4.7” (d) / 320mm (w) x 190mm (h) x 120mm (d)

Seam-to-Seam Interior
11.75" (w) x 7.5" (h) x 3" (d)

Weight

420 Spectron: 10.6 ounces / 300 grams
630 Ballistic: 13.2 ounces / 375 grams

Volume

5.8 Liters / 354 cu. in. (ASTM Standard Measure)

Total O-Rings

5

(4 in main pocket,
1 in front pocket)

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
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467 reviews
  • Judith W.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Comfortable, Durable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Easily Adjustable
    7 hours ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Comfortable, Durable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Easily Adjustable
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Perfect companion for Paris

    I used the side hustle for a recent trip to Paris. I felt very comfortable walking along many crowded streets with it as a cross body bag. The inner compartment is quite roomy and could fit everything I needed for an afternoon. .

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  • Stephen M.
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    Bought For Gift
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship
    Yesterday
    Bought For Gift
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Very cool sling

    Great color. Good if you are looking for something on the larger side that is still not too big. Interior compartments could be padded.

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  • Nathan H.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Sewn in USA, Durable, High Quality Craftsmanship
    Yesterday
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Sewn in USA, Durable, High Quality Craftsmanship
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Simple, Functional, and Clean

    This is a nice little bag, it is very simple and reminds me of a makeup bag from the 1980's. I can fit an 8" tablet, folding keyboard, my Sony RX-1 camera and a couple of accessories in it with some strategic placement.

    An extra layer of material along the back panel would be nice to provide additional protection and structure. I thought about slipping some neoprene panels in there myself.

    It's a bit pricey for what you get, but as a Seattle resident I like that it is sewn here, and ultimately that was the deciding factor in my purchase.

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  • Frank S.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Unique, Compact, Versatile
    3 days ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Unique, Compact, Versatile
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Perfect size

    Perfect size for carrying a IPAD Mini with accessories and EDC items. The Side Hustle NEEDS a top carry handle. There is no way to conveniently lift it or carry it with one hand that's why 3 stars. This also could use 2 pockets in the front zippered area and zip up the back opened pocket no need for it to be unsecured. There are numerous O rings and pockets inside for your needs. In my opinion with the modifications this would be the Best EDC bag in the market today. Large enough to carry everything you need and not be obtrusive and if you need to carry more get a backpack.

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  • Annette M.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Good Storage Size, Thoughtful Design, Compact, Versatile
    4 days ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Good Storage Size, Thoughtful Design, Compact, Versatile
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Sleek and roomy

    The purse is an upgrade from a more baggy old-lady style that I loved for years. All the items I need fit inside the pockets and the body. The grey colour has a distinct edge - not just 'grey' it has a hint of steel. Easy to use as a cross body.

    But it squeaks! Every step I take - a squeak and people with me can hear it. What do people do to make it stop?

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