Turkana Utility Bags

StowCrow Sling-Thing

$35.00

The Turkana StowCrow SlingThing™ is a compact sling bag, crossbody satchel, shoulder bag and chest bag built as a rugged EDC travel adventure pouch for motorcycle and bicycle riders, travellers, and hikers. Made with TuskTex500 fabric designed to survive real-world abuse, it’s a rugged EDC sling bag for commuting, adventure travel and carrying your daily essentials.

It’s designed for students, travellers, and commuters who want a no-BS compact sling that carries essentials without bulk. Wear it cross-body, on the chest, under a jacket or hand-carry. Built for anyone who actually uses their Turkana gear, not just carries it.

Note: Two-Timer Carabiner as shown is sold separately.

Upgrades and Attachables

Under the Jacket, Over the Shoulder, Into the Wild, The SlingThing Just Works.

The SlingThing: your streamlined day bag for when you carry only what matters, but you expect it to actually last. Built from our rugged TuskTex500™ fabric, this isn’t a “tourist pouch” that falls apart after a season; it’s designed to handle the grind.

The adjustable 38 mm strap with heavy-duty buckle adapts with you: stash it into the back panel for chest carry, sling it across your body, or remove it entirely and hand-carry the bag. Four reinforced tabs on the back let you anchor the strap in multiple configurations so the bag sits just how you like it—upright under a jacket, strapped to your bike, or tucked inside your kit.

At only 15 cm wide, 21 cm high and 3.5 cm deep, the SlingThing hides easily under outer gear, packs neatly into tight spaces, but still has enough room for your essentials. On the outside there’s a quick-access back stash pocket. Open the main zip, and you’ll find a smart divider pocket and a dedicated keyring holder for anything you don’t want rolling around.

On the front a cam-buckle webbing loop offers extra utility – clip your jacket, hang a bottle, or secure something you might need quickly. It’s simple, practical and built for life on the move: commuting, biking, overlanding, travel, whatever your daily beat.

No gimmicks. No extras you don’t need. The SlingThing carries smart, looks good, disappears into your ride, and just gets the job done.

Who’s the SlingThing For?

  1. Riders who hate bulky crap – For the biker who wants quick access to the essentials: passport, phone, cash, keys, and other small bits, without wearing a backpack or stuffing pockets until they stab you in the ribs. ADV riders, commuters, cruisers, scooters… all welcome
  2. Travellers who move fast and light – the border-hop pros. The airport marathoners. The people who always know where their passport is because it’s on their chest, not buried at the bottom of a bag. They want gear that works, not tourist luggage.
  3. Students who refuse to carry a buffalo-sized backpack – for the ones who only need the basics: phone, charger, earbuds, wallet, snacks, panic notes, maybe a sneaky energy drink. Slim, subtle, and doesn’t look like you’re hauling a semester’s worth of bad decisions.
  4. Hikers and walkers with a ‘just bring the essentials’ attitude – phone, water, snacks, a small knife, whatever keeps you alive. No giant packs. No bouncing pockets.
  5. Urban commuters – people weaving through town by bike, taxi, bus or foot who want their essentials in one safe place, not sliding around in jeans pockets.
  6. People allergic to loud, flashy fashion bags – you know the type: glossy, shiny, Instagram first, function last. The SlingThing is the opposite. Premium, yes. Loud, no. It’s for humans who want gear that works without showing off.
  7. Minimalists – Keys. Wallet. Phone. Done. People whose whole philosophy fits into one sentence and now fits into one sling.
  8. Overlanders and explorers – Whether you’re on a motorcycle, in a 4×4, on a bus, or walking across dusty borders, you want your valuables on your body. This is the bag you trust when the world goes sideways.
  9. Photographers and creators on the move – spare batteries, SD cards, cables, chargers. The SlingThing works as a tidy little ops pouch for quick missions and light setups.
  10. People who prefer gear that blends in, not shows off – Under a jacket, across your chest, or tucked under your arm while wandering a dusty market, the SlingThing stays quiet, low profile and practical.
  11. Anyone tired of one-season throwaway junk – if you’ve been burnt by cheap bags that fall apart faster than election promises, this is your fix. Tough. Simple. Built to outlive your passport.
  12. The “If You Know You Know Crew” – Some people like owning the same stuff everyone else has. Others like owning gear that is unique and actually works, even if it’s not displayed in every tacky shop window. The SlingThing is for the pioneers, the early adopters, and the travellers who choose equipment because it’s built right and not because it’s trending.

If you enjoy finding the good stuff before the world catches on, this one’s yours.

Rear view of the Turkana Sling Thing EDC Sling Thing worn as a crossbody bag. Slim profile, TuskTex500 fabric, oversized zip, and durable hardware designed for travel, hiking, and daily use.

One strap, three carry styles. Hook the clips to the opposite corners for cross body, same side for shoulder carry, or lengthwise when you want it low and out the way.
Turkana SlingThing EDC Sling Thing crossbody on a windy Namibian beach, paired with binoculars. A slim, rugged everyday carry pouch built for travel, overlanding, and outdoor adventures.

Clip it left, clip it right, clip it straight. The SlingThing lets you run the strap cross body, over one shoulder, or lengthwise across your back. Your bag, your setup.

Features That Matter

  • Adjustable 38 mm shoulder strap with large quick release clips; strap can be stashed in back panel or removed entirely.
  • Four reinforced back-tabs allow upright or cross-body carry configuration with perfect fit.
  • One heavy-duty zip (glove-friendly puller) for main compartment.
  • Slimline size: Width 15 cm • Height/Length 21 cm • Depth 3.5 cm.
  • Rugged TuskTex500™ outer fabric, built for abrasion, dust and real use.
  • Outside back stash pocket for quick-access items (phone, tickets, wallet).
  • Internal divider pocket and built-in key-ring holder for organised carry.
  • Front cam-buckle webbing, hand carry, loop for jacket clip-in, bottle hang or extra gear attachment.
  • Designed to wear under jackets, under riding gear, or as a standalone day-pack.
Turkana EDC Sling Thing resting on a Namibia road map and 4x4 bonnet, next to binoculars. Showcasing its tough travel design, ideal for overlanding, navigation, and everyday organisation.

A No-BS Sling Bag for People Who Actually Use Their Gear.

The StowCrow™ SlingThing is built for those low-key missions where you need your essentials tight, secure and invisible. Premium in the way proper field gear is premium: overbuilt, reliable and quietly competent without any flashy fashion-show nonsense. It slips under jackets, vanishes in tight spaces, shrugs off dust storms and doesn’t tap out when things get sweaty, sandy or mildly apocalyptic.

Perfect for everyday carry, border hops, airport chaos, back-alley shortcuts, long riding days, or any operation where you need your passport, phone, and keys exactly where you left them. No gimmicks, no drama, just a small, tough, covert-ready sling that keeps quiet, works hard and ends up being the one bag you reach for every single day.

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