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Side Hustle

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9 Stars (415 Reviews)

$108.00

Color: Deep Blue Ballistic/Sakura 200 Halcyon

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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?
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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 7.75" (h) x 3" (d)

Weight

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)

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 415 reviews
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415 reviews
  • Robyn W.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Good Storage Size, Versatile
    4 days ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Good Storage Size, Versatile
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    So versatile!

    I love the Side Hustle! I holds my iPad 11" Pro. It holds my Owala water bottle. It holds a sweater or light jacket. It replaces my purse! Plus it is sporty, easy to carry and looks great! Its great for day trips when you don't want to carry a backpack.

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  • Daniel R.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Good Storage Size, Versatile, Great Gift
    5 days ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Good Storage Size, Versatile, Great Gift
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    The Side Hustle is a great EDC companion

    To be simple, I'll just list some pros and cons.

    Pros: Excellent build quality, versatile, good organization, comfortable shoulder strap, fits my 13" Surface and accessories, makes a great personal item while flying.

    Cons: doesn't fit very well in a backpack (the Side Effect and the Side Kick do), main zipper is not PU coated or otherwise weather resistant (given that they're exposed upward, and large enough to carry tech, this is a feature I'd like to see, even in the other sizes too)...

    But those are small nitpicks, and I really don't have anything else to complain about. Other than that, I think the functionality is good, the price is right, and overall, I really love this series of bags

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  • Scott
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 Stars

    Best sling/EDC I've ever owned. Tom Bihn hit the sweet spot for space for essentials. I plan on nesting this as my "tech pouch" for a Techonaut 30 when I travel.

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  • MANUEL
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    Bought For Myself
    1 week ago
    Bought For Myself
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    theres no customer service

    its been 2 months since i sent back this item because its smaller than its description, the package its been delivered but theres no progress from the company, I tried to email them but they dont answer me

    buy carefully

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    TOM BIHN
    1 week ago

    Hi Manuel, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We're going to follow up on via email.

  • Wanetta W.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Good Storage Size, Durable
    1 week ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Good Storage Size, Durable
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Hermione's Beaded Bag

    I normally will carry a backpack through the airport because I carry mine and all of my husband's items and it always seems to just be a space to overfill. I am a serial over packer. Let's just get that confession out there. I had planned a trip to Europe this summer and this was going to be my day tote around town/purse and my trip was canceled last minute. I was unfamiliar/new to TB products and purchased this along with a few other items including Techonaut 30 to try and keep my overpacker/trip hoarding down to the bare minimum. I took a quick trip to Cozumel last weekend and used this as my airport bag in lieu of carrying my usual backpack. I was able to fit both of our passports (in their leather folios), a small TB small zipper pouch full of pesos, a wallet, a pair of wool knee socks for me, some nuts/gum/mints, my sunglasses,usual asst of mini lip chap, etc., 2 pairs of Bose earbuds in their cases, pens, my Samsung S22Ultra (roughly 3x7") in its case AND my 10" Samsung tablet IN it's thick otterbox case. This will hold quite a bit of items. My husband would reach for the backpack to find an item on the plane and most of the time, I would stop him and say "Its in that black purse". Both of us were amazed at how much this thing actually held.

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