The Sling Combo

Regular price €89.00
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A transformable, sustainably made Crossbody Bag that converts into a Tote Bag, Backpack + detachable Sling Mini Hip Bag.

Includes:

  • Sling (Crossbody/Hip/Tote Bag)
  • Sling Mini (small Crossbody/Hip Bag)
  • Detachable Strap

Not included, but available separately:

  • Simple Shoulder Straps (transforms Sling into small Backpack. If you own any of our “Original” or “Compact” backpacks, you already have these)
  • Neck Pouch Strap (transforms Sling Mini into a Neck Pouch)

Sling Combo

Organisation:

  • Expandable roll top transforms the Sling into a Tote Bag or a small Backpack
  • Internal organiser with 1 zippered pocket and 2 slip pockets
  • Padded, quick access front pocket (for sunglasses, ear pods and other valuables)
  • Detachable Sling Mini: with padded slip pocket (fits iPhone 12 Pro Max), main compartment for essentials, and a small, zippered front pocket

Special characteristics:

  • Weatherproof fabric made from recycled PET bottles
  • Can be attached to any of our backpacks using the Neck Pouch Strap
  • 3 to 9 L capacity
Also available as part of the Globetrotter Bundle.

    Sling Combo

    Attach the Sling Combo to any of our backpacks using the Neck Pouch Strap (available separately).
    Wayks Sling Bag on Travel Backpack
    The Sling and Sling Mini are zipped together to form the Sling Combo.
    Wayks Sling Bag Combo

    Sling Combo

    Weight: 0.34 kg (0.75 lbs)

    Width: 31 cm (12”)
    Depth: 13 cm (5”)

    Height:

    • With rolled top: 15 cm (6")
    • With top filled: 38 cm (15")

    Volume:

    • With rolled top: 3 L
    • With top filled: 9 L

    Sling Combo, Sling

    The majority of our materials are made from recycled PET bottles. We use a PFC-free, environmentally friendly water-repellency coating on our fabrics. 

    The difference between our fabrics is mainly in the look and feel. Our first fabric (Black and Sand variants) has a rather natural, canvas-like look. It feels thinner.

    In the Sleek Black variant, the fabric has a smooth look. It feels a little thicker and rubbery.

    The Sleek Black is a little easier to clean due to its smooth texture and water rolls off more easily - on the other hand, it is more prone to superficial scratches and dents or cuts, which remain visible in the long term on such smooth fabrics.

    As far as protecting the contents of the backpack from moisture is concerned, there is no difference between the two versions, as both fabrics are waterproof. It is always important to remember that after prolonged exposure to heavy rain, moisture can seep through the seams and zips of bags.

    Main Fabric

    • 100% Polyester (91% recycled, 100% for the Sleek Black version)
    • 600 x 600 Denier
    • PFC-free coating (outside) and PU coating (inside) for waterproofing
    • Sourced from bluesign® System Partner
    Lining
    • 100% Polyester (100% recycled), 150 x 150 Denier
    • PFC-free coating (outside) and PU coating (inside) for waterproofing
    • Sourced from bluesign® System Partner
    Zippers
    • Outside: Durable YKK Natulon® luggage coil zippers (partly recycled)
    • Inside: YKK Natulon® coil zippers (partly recycled)
    • Sourced from bluesign® System Partner
    Buckles
    • Recycled plastic (black version), sourced from bluesign® System Partner
    • Durable aluminium hook for roll top closure
    Webbing
    • Diagonal twill webbing
    • 100% Nylon (100% recycled)

    Day Pack Mini, Sling Combo, Sling, Sling Mini

    Does the sand colour get dirty easily?
    No, it does not stain easily, however, dark stains are more visible than on the black version. Good to clean. Fine for everyday use. Attach rain cover when exposed to heavy rain, dirt, oil or dust. (read more)

    How should I clean the WayksOne?
    We recommend hand wash only. If necessary use gentle soap and brush. Dry well. (read more)

    See our HELP section for the full list of frequently asked questions and more detailed answers.

    DHL Express shipping available (Learn more).

    SHIPPING FEES for DHL Premium:

    • DE: Free for orders from 99€. 4€ for orders below 99€.
    • EU, UK*: Free for orders from 199€. 9€ for orders below 199€. For UK, 179€ minimum order value applies.
    • CH: Free for orders from 199€. 19€ for orders below 199€.*
    • NO: Free. 319€ minimum order value applies.*
    • US, CA: 9€ for orders from 199€. 29€ for orders below 199€.*
    • AU, CN, HK, IN, ID, IL, MY, NZ, SG, SA, KR, SL, RU, TW, TH, TU, UA: 39€. 99€ minimum order value applies
    • Rest of world: 59€*

    *If your country is outside the EU (e.g. the UK), please keep in mind that depending on the laws in your country you might be charged local VAT and other customs charges by a third party on top of the price for importing your parcel.


    DELIVERY TIMES for DHL Premium:

    The following are our standard delivery times. You can check here (for DHL Premium) if your country is affected by any temporary delays.

    • DE: 1-3 work days
    • AT, NL, LU, IT, CH: 2-3 work days
    • FR, BE, DK, SE: 2-4 work days
    • FI: 4-6 work days
    • ES: 4-5 work days
    • Other EU, NO: 2-10 work days
    • UK: 4-8 work days
    • US, CA: 6-17 work days
    • Rest of world: 6-23 work days

    For DHL Express check here.

     


    RETURNS / WARRANTY:

    • Right of withdrawal within 14 days after delivery according to German law (read our information on right of withdrawal)
    • The statutory warranty rights of Germany (“Gewährleistung”) apply.

    Customer Reviews

    Based on 83 reviews
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    Nanna M.

    The Sling Combo

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    A.G.
    So close and yet so far away

    I bought the Wayks Combo and in theory its perfect, but in practice you will end up in so many situations where the Sling is just too narrow to be useful. The Mini is also a tad too small for my essentials (see below). I appreciate the work they have put into this product though, so please see this review as encouraging rather than destructive.

    If the Sling was about 10cm wider it would cover most situations with ease, both as a backpack and sling bag. But right now, it does neither.

    For example: If I bring a large water bottle, I have to put it upright and bring the sling as a backpack. Same with a 750 ml wine bottle. Same with my (admittedly large) foldable umbrella. This constant switching between backpack and sling bag-mode is made worse by the fact that there are six steps in changing the straps from backpack to sling: You have to remove backpack straps at 4 places, and add sling strap in 2 places - and you can't keep both on at the same time.

    So you might ask: Why not just always use it as a backpack? Well, even then, it just barely fits things you'll need for a normal day.
    Work? Can't fit macbook pro, water bottle, food box, and thermos.
    Beach? Can't fit towel, large water bottle, and a jacket (not to mention snack food box and blanket to sit on).
    Meeting friends outside on a spring evening? Can't fit a wine bottle, sweater, and either one of a water bottle or a 40cm umbrella.
    Biking? Don't expect to put much more than a foldable(!) bike helmet.
    Shoes? If you wear heeled shoes or flipflop, a pair of back-up sneakers probably won't fit.

    If I could do this purchasing decision again, I would probably not buy neither one of the Sling or Mini unfortunately. I would buy a slightly larger sling bag than Sling Mini with as many pockets as possible, and wear it all the time. Then I would have a complementary normal-sized backpack or an XL sling bag, to put bigger stuff in while still wearing my small bum bag across my neck, so I still can access my essentials easily from it.

    The reason I bought Wayks Combo was to not have to do this, but rather always just have one bag with me for all types of day excursions, from office to beach, where I can easily access my important stuff (in the Mini) but also expand and contract the bag for spontaneous situations like shopping on the way home.

    The Mini can fit a lot if you cram it, so to be fair I will list what I have inside and what I would wish to have space for - maybe the 0.5 liter space will be enough place for you:
    My Mini fits keys, small earphone case, earplugs, phone charger, cable, mini portable bike lights, one pen, sunglasses, chewing gum, condoms and a bike saddle cover crushed into the tiniest imaginable ball possible. Note that everything is extremely crammed in this way, which hinders accessibility. I only fit these by playing Tetris in the Mini.
    I would wish for additional room for: My private and work phone, my passport, my powerbank, cash, tissues, hand desinfectant, a small lotion.
    Nice to haves (but maybe not as essential for me) would also be a very small notepad, a pencil with a small packet of lead, bandaid, painkillers and sanitary pad/tampons (backup for my gf and female friends).

    Now, I know what you are thinking - I could keep all of these in the Sling and just attach the Mini to it. But the Sling would then have a lot of empty space just in order to have some additional small things inside that should just fit in the Mini instead. And seeing as the size of the Sling doesn't really allow for bigger things, I might as well just put all of it in another slightly larger sling bag instead (like a 1L one). So the Sling is unfortunately quite useless for me.

    One very positive note on the Mini is how the square structure keeps your stuff in place (you can stack them nicely), in contrast to many small bum bags that are so soft it feels like searching for your essentials in a plastic bag. If the Mini would have a slightly larger size to fit the things I mentioned, it would be perfect in my opinion. Or even better if it was possible to zip two minis together, in which case different needs would be met in a smooth and modular way. So the Mini is not far from being great as it is. But the size of the Sling itself unfortunately has a long way to go to in order to be practical, as some others here have mentioned.

    Either way, the build quality of both products are excellent. If you are a person who usually only brings very little/small things with you, I can highly recommend the Mini at least. And if you are thinking of buying the Sling, just think twice about whether the backpack dimensions are good enough for you. Compare with Wireds backpack size guide for example. Perhaps the Sling will fit your needs, after all.

    Anyway, thanks to Leonie and Fabian for the work they put into this. I'm sure it meets the needs of other customers. And if there will ever be a wider sling and/or double mini, I'll be th...

    Hi! Thank you so much for your purchase and sharing your thoughts on our Sling Combo. We are glad to hear how happy you are with the workmanship and at the same time sorry that it is not the ideal bag for your space requirements. For items like bike helmets, shoes, laptops, sweaters, jackets, food boxes, towels, wine bottles, etc. we suggest using one of our Day Packs. Our Sling Combo was designed for minimal, yet flexible carry of small essentials (like phone, wallet, keys, sunglasses, etc.), while providing some volume flexibility via the roll top, e.g. when you want to bring gloves, a scarf, or a larger water bottle, or for when you pick up a few more small things on the go, like some snacks.
    For your carry needs it may be more suitable to combine the Sling with one of our Day Packs or, if you prefer not to use a backpack, a large messenger bag that can be carried on the front or over the shoulder.

    Increasing the size of our Sling Combo would make it too bulky and too heavy for most of our customers' needs and preferences. However, a larger messenger bag with roll top could be an interesting item and we will keep this in mind for our product development discussions over the coming years. Again, we greatly appreciate your feedback!

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    Mailin R.
    Awesome product

    Die kleinen Details und der Rolltop sind super praktisch. Eine Sache die ich an anderen slings etwas besser finde, ist die seitliche Anbringung des Gurtes an den Seiten und nicht an der Rückseite der Tasche. Dadurch würde sie noch ein Stück besser am Körper angeschmiegt hängen, wenn man sie über der diagonales Schulter hängen hat. Und die Plastik Schnalle ist etwas bulky. Trotzdem ein super Produkt, das ich gerne und oft nutze!

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    Lena
    Praktisch, bequem und vielfältig

    Die Sling Bag ist praktisch, bietet viel Platz und trägt sich bequem. Bin sehr zufrieden!

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    Ida W.
    Praktisch

    Sehr gute Tasche das einzige was ich bemängel ist der Gurt. Er vergrößert sich mit der Zeit von selbst weshalb man ihn regelmäßig wieder nachspannen muss und die schnalle ist sehr unangenehm da sie nicht gepolstert ist

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    Marianela N.G.
    Wouldnt buy it again

    I was very excited about the modular bag, but first they sent it to me with the wrong straps (and they fixed it and sent me a replacement) but I still had to carry the bag my whole trip with the wrong straps which made the bag super uncomfortable. And anyways if I ignore the whole strap situation the inner lining stated ripping after only 2 days of using… so can’t say much about the quality.

    Hi Marianela, I am so sorry that the lining of your Sling has a damage. This has not happened before and sounds like a manufacturing or material fault to me, for which we of course take responsibility. I will send you an email now and it would be great if you could reply to it with some photos of the issue and your current shipping address, so we can rectify this issue promptly. Thank you! Fabian

    S
    S.
    Perfect fit

    Perfect fit for my daily life - love it!

    H
    Helen x.
    Beautiful

    I have been dreaming of owning the Wayks Sling Combo for a while now and at Christmas I became the proud owner of one and it did not disappoint.
    A beautiful, versatile bag, just what I have been looking for.
    I am hoping to purchase the Travel Pack Original in the near future.
    Thank you so much Wayks for these Beautiful, thoughtful and versatile bags, just what I have been looking for x

    R
    Ruud W.

    The Sling

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    Julia R.
    Amazing experience!

    Fantastic product, in terms of quality and design. The shopping experience is also very agile and easy for the user, and as a product designer, I really value this. Very happy with my WAYKS!

    About WAYKS
    Hi, we are Leonie & Fabian

    We are the sister-brother-duo behind WAYKS. We develop versatile, trans-seasonal and responsibly-made premium gear for your travels and everyday life. Whenever you contact WAYKS, you speak directly to us.

    Responsibly-Made

    Audited Manufacturer

    Our products are made by VAUDE Viet Nam. The German factory owner and his team look back on decades of experience producing high-performance mountaineering equipment. Regular audits by the Fair Wear Foundation and bluesign® help to continuously improve social and environmental manufacturing standards.

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    Recycled Materials

    The components of our bags are mostly sourced from bluesign® System Partners and predominantly made from recycled materials, which significantly decreases their oil and water consumption as well as their CO2 emissions.

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    PFC-free Coatings

    PFCs are chemicals used in coatings to make fabrics water repellent. They are harmful to both the environment and people. Despite the availability of well-performing alternatives, many outdoor businesses continue to use them. At WAYKS, we do not source any materials with PFC finishes.

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