While I nearly always carry a backpack or some sort of larger daybag that can accommodate my laptop, I’ve been remembering to also bring with me a small shoulder bag to use for evening outings.
The Avery bag from Overland Equipment can hold pretty much everything you could possibly need for a night (or day) out. I’m thinking about those times when you are traveling, you’re headed out to dinner, but don’t need to lug around your laptop, large camera, guidebook and water bottle.
Instead, it’s easy enough to grab your ID, wallet, cell phone, iPod and earphones and tuck those necessities into this small shoulder bag.
The front pocket closes with a couple of strong magnets. There’s a key attachment (always my favorite feature in a bag) and separate pockets for all your items including snacks.
The main interior compartment has a zippered, netted pocket so you can secure items and actually see what’s in there. It has an adjustable leather strap that is long enough so that it fits over your shoulder (it won’t sit closer to your hip like some purses).
2 slight issues I found with this bag are that the interior is the same color as the outside – in my case, the blue/purple color. This makes it hard to find items against this dark backdrop.
The other problem is that unless you have it quite full, the bottom doesn’t sit very flat. There’s no hard liner on the bottom so you have to adjust your items to ensure it sits upright.
The Avery is available at Overland Equipment for $70.
If you’re in need of a wallet that goes in your Avery bag, pick up the matching Amelia. You can use this as a clutch on its own or as a wallet that fits perfectly into the Avery.
The Amelia has slots and pockets for all the usuals – cash, credit cards, change, receipts and, I suppose, it’s possible that you could even keep your cell phone in it.
It zippers shut so you’ll have no worries about losing your items.
Both the Amelia and the Avery are made of nylon and come with some lovely decorative stitching which class them both up.
The Amelia is available at Overland Equipment for $40.
Travel Well,
Beth
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