01.
TLDR
A small, yet versatile everyday crossbody shoulder bag that can also be used as a sling bag, waist pack, or organizer pouch.
- Main compartment with 2 open-top organizer pockets and 4 O-rings
- Zippered pocket on the exterior with an O-ring and a clipped 8" Key Strap
- Wear it as a crossbody bag with our 5/8" Shoulder Strap (included) or as a sling bag / waistpack with a 1" Waist Strap (optional)
Want a bigger version of the Side Effect? Check out the Side Kick. Want an even bigger version? Check out the Side Hustle.
02.
Full Description
Main Compartment
The main compartment 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 essential items like your phone, sunglasses, wallet, snacks, or sunblock.
On one interior side of the main compartment are two open-top organizer pockets. These are designed to organize your smaller items, like earbuds, chapsticks, or chargers.
Inside the main compartment are four O-rings. Two are set in the middle towards the top of the bag and the other two are midway inside the bag along the side panels. You can use these O-rings to attach any of our Ghost Whale Organizer Pouches or Mystery Organizer Pouches.
Zippered Exterior Pocket
On the outside of the bag is a straight zippered pocket that is sized specifically for a passport. This pocket spans the full width of the Side Effect. There is also one O-ring with an included 8" Key Strap attached. You can choose to wear this as the front side of the bag or backside, depending on your preference.
Ways to Carry the Side Effect
Shoulder/Crossbody Bag
On either side of the Side Effect are o-rings to which you can attach the adjustable 5/8" Shoulder Strap (included), made from nylon webbing and with the same plastic clips as our Key Straps.
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 Effect 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.
Wrist Bag
Clip the Handle Loop to one of the O-rings on either side of the Side Effect and carry the whole affair in hand.
Organizer Pouch
Clip one side of any of our Key Strap variants to the Side Effect and then clip the other side to an O-ring inside one of our larger bags. That way, the Side Effect stays tethered to your bag.
What's Included
5/8" Shoulder Strap
A simple and light-duty shoulder strap made of 5/8" nylon webbing. It is adjustable and has plastic snaphooks at each end. It does not have extra padding.
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
Attach this to the unobtrusive webbing loops on the sides of the Side Effect if you want to wear this as a waist pack.
The main compartment 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 essential items like your phone, sunglasses, wallet, snacks, or sunblock.
On one interior side of the main compartment are two open-top organizer pockets. These are designed to organize your smaller items, like earbuds, chapsticks, or chargers.
Inside the main compartment are four O-rings. Two are set in the middle towards the top of the bag and the other two are midway inside the bag along the side panels. You can use these O-rings to attach any of our Ghost Whale Organizer Pouches or Mystery Organizer Pouches.
On the outside of the bag is a straight zippered pocket that is sized specifically for a passport. This pocket spans the full width of the Side Effect. There is also one O-ring with an included 8" Key Strap attached. You can choose to wear this as the front side of the bag or backside, depending on your preference.
Shoulder/Crossbody Bag
On either side of the Side Effect are o-rings to which you can attach the adjustable 5/8" Shoulder Strap (included), made from nylon webbing and with the same plastic clips as our Key Straps.
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 Effect 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.
Wrist Bag
Clip the Handle Loop to one of the O-rings on either side of the Side Effect and carry the whole affair in hand.
Organizer Pouch
Clip one side of any of our Key Strap variants to the Side Effect and then clip the other side to an O-ring inside one of our larger bags. That way, the Side Effect stays tethered to your bag.
5/8" Shoulder Strap
A simple and light-duty shoulder strap made of 5/8" nylon webbing. It is adjustable and has plastic snaphooks at each end. It does not have extra padding.
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
Attach this to the unobtrusive webbing loops on the sides of the Side Effect if you want to wear this as a waist pack.
Still Have Questions?
- emailus@tombihn.com
- Call 1-800-729-9607
- Ask in our Forums
03.
Materials
Exterior Fabric
bluesign® certified 630 denier High-Tenacity 2x2 Ballistic nylon
Interior Fabrics
bluesign® and OEKO-TEX® certified 200 denier Halcyon/nylon ripstop
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bluesign® certified 210 denier Cerylon 6,6 Ripstop nylon
Zippers
04.
Specs
Dimensions
9.0" (w) x 5.5" (h) x 3.1" (d) / 230 (w) x 140 (h) x 80 (d) mm
Weight
420 Spectron: 5.3 oz / 150 grams
Ballistic: 6.9 oz / 195 grams
Volume
1.7 liters / 105 cu. in. (ASTM Standard Measure)
Total
5 (4 in the main compartment; 1 in the front zippered pocket)
- Joshua1 hour agoRated 5 out of 5 stars5 Stars
Loving it so far, perfect size and very comfortable
Was this helpful? - Anne K.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Good Storage Size, Durable1 hour agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Good Storage Size, DurableRated 5 out of 5 starsFriendly Side Effect
I don't like purses. I don't like buying purses. This makes my happiness with my new Side Effect all the more unexpected and sweet. It's the perfect size for me, even with glasses, sunglasses, phone, little notebook, phone, etc. It's a thoughtful design, it fits in my bike pannier. I will buy more from Tom Bihn.
Was this helpful? - Chris L.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, High Quality Finishings, Compact, Durable5 days agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, High Quality Finishings, Compact, DurableRated 5 out of 5 starsPerfect. Just perfect.
There’s nothing I could improve on this design. It’s very versatile. Has the right amount of pocketing. Looks great. What’s not to love?
Was this helpful? - Charles R.Verified BuyerBought For GiftProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, High Quality Finishings, Good Storage Size, Versatile1 week agoBought For GiftProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, High Quality Finishings, Good Storage Size, VersatileRated 5 out of 5 starsAmazing and sleek
Great compact crossbody, amazing quality and attention to detail.
Was this helpful? - Hanah H.Verified BuyerBought For GiftProduct Standouts Great Gift, Versatile, Compact, Comfortable1 week agoBought For GiftProduct Standouts Great Gift, Versatile, Compact, ComfortableRated 5 out of 5 starsAwesome Gift!
I got this bag for my mom in purple. It's a great size for her, and I know she'll love it! I am considering ordering one for myself too! Can't beat Tom Bihn!
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05.
Sewn in Seattle
Our bags are designed and sewn right here in Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.
That allows us to be control freaks in the best way possible; we have direct control and oversight of the quality of our materials, our products, and the jobs and working environment that we help create. It also offers us a unique spontaneity: when we have an idea for a new product or accessory, we can design it, figure out how to build it, add it to our website and be ready to ship it out our front door all within just a few weeks. How cool is that?
Intrigued? You can find out more about the unusual way we do business on our Company Philosophy page.
06.
THE BIHN Guarantee
Everything you buy from us here at TOM BIHN is satisfaction guaranteed. We’ve been in business since 1972 and we stand behind what we make.
If something goes wrong and it's our fault, we'll fix it for free. Repairs due to normal wear and tear or due to other things that are not our fault will be performed, when possible, at a reasonable charge right here in our Seattle factory where your bag was made. Defects in materials or workmanship are uncommon and almost always evident while the product is still new. Keep in mind that bags and packs are often subject to extreme wear in everyday use: do not expect them to last forever. Only true love lasts forever! You can expect a TOM BIHN product to give years and years of hard service.
