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Hard Graft Valet Pack

If you want a no-frills sling bag that doesn’t skimp on style nor quality, the Hard Graft Valet is an excellent option. It’s expertly crafted, robust, and stylish but not too luridly show-offy. Which is to say you can turn it into your everyday essential even if, say, you’re not wearing something necessarily stylish.

In essence, the Valet Pack is a valet tray you can wear. It’s a little to wear as a bag, but chances are you’re not really keen on looking like most men. You ache for a bit of flair just to spice it up a bit. At this, the Hard Graft Valet Pack is a perfect choice. It’s compact and is a great way to take the bulk off your pockets. Your phone, keys, pack of Virginia Slims all fit snugly inside. Just throw them all in, zip it, and sling the thing on your shoulder. Alternatively, you can use the strap as a grab handle for hand-carry.

As for the construction, the bag features chestnut-colored Italian veg-tanned leather. It’s pretty robust, as we’ve previously mentioned, and is 100% made of wool felt form Germany. Suffice it to say that this leather bag is as high class as you can get. But in a way that catches onlookers’ attention, instead of demanding it.

If you like being stylish without standing out too much, this is the way to go. It looks cool, is well made, and strikes the perfect balance between form and function. It’s definitely out there, though, but just a teensy bit.

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Photos courtesy of Hard Graft

CYCOP Daysling 2.0

Up on Kickstarter now is CYCOP LIFE’s CYCOP Daysling 2.0, which the maker claims is the ultimate everyday sling bag, and for good reason. Not only does it hold all your items and allow you to organize them properly, it also protects them from harmful elements.

The very fabric of the Daysling 2.0 features wear and cut resistant material for optimum robustness. And it’s waterproof as well so you don’t have to panic if you’re out and about and it starts drizzling. CYCOP also designed the bag for one-handed operation, and it features a reversible shoulder strap so you can wear it any way you prefer.

The Daysling 2.0 comes in two variants called Explorer and Pro, but either will make your everyday carry experience wonderful. You can bring it to work, you can slap it on while cycling, and you can lug it for any short-haul travel.

With various compartments neatly tucked into their appropriate sections, you’ll never spend more than a second trying to find what you need at any given moment. Put your keys in the front panel. All your essentials in the main storage compartment. Your phone in the water-tight zipped section, and so on. Whatever you may have, there’s a place for it inside.

If you’re always on the go, the Explorer variant might be a better choice. It’s got waterproof tarpaulin PVC that keeps moisture out, for starters. But both models feature anti-shock EVA foam layer and 210D polyester. That means either of these two has a pretty sturdy outer shell. Hit the link below to find out more.

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Photos courtesy of CYCOP LIFE

The Reese Backpack Doesn’t Make You Look Like A Dork

Let’s get one thing out of the way: Backpacks aren’t a popular option for stylish men. Although functional and utilitarian, they’re a make it or break it fashion choice. Most options on the market are bulky, unseemly, or worse yet — both.

Here’s one that says, “Screw it. You can definitely wear a bag and get away with it.” The stylish Reese Backpack fronts the aesthetic sensibilities of a knapsack and pairs it with the functionalism of conventional backpacks. The result is a backpack that doesn’t make you look like a dork.

The sturdy construction of canvas and leather means it can carry all your essentials without bucking easily. The design is an evolution from the school-style backpacks still endemic to adult men today. Proving that when it comes to backpacks, you don’t have to skimp on style.

The interior features plenty of pockets, including a laptop holder and compartments for your documents. You can even store toiletries and clothes in there if you don’t have access to a duffel bag. Perfect for day trips or on-the-spot office stays.

Colorways include navy or black. Other features include a nylon catcher, a front-zip pocket for easy access to your phone, keys, or other stuff you want to fish out in a jiffy. Also included is a water bottle compartment, plus other interior sleeves. Exact dimensions are 10.5”L x 5”W x 18.5”H.

If you want a backpack you can wear to work without feeling ashamed of your fashion choices, this one’s for you.

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Photos courtesy of Moral Code