Able Carry Core Sling: Unique Drop Pocket, Questionable Strap

*AFFILIATE LINKS: Clicking these links won't cost you more, but it supports the channel! Thank you! Able Carry Core Sling* https://geni.us/AbleCarry-CoreSling Able Carry Core Sling Mini* https://geni.us/AbleCarry-CoreMini NocFree Split Keyboard* https://geni.us/Splitkeyboard Gaming Device* https://geni.us/GamingDevice My main camera* https://geni.us/DJI-Pocket3_Bo My Video and stills camera* https://geni.us/Fuji_Xm5 My most important piece of tech* https://geni.us/Samsung-Fold5 I colorgrade all my videos with Dehancer. Use discount code YOUKNOWTHEBO for 10% off at https://www.dehancer.com * INSTAGRAM https://instagram.ISMONO.com PODCAST on Spotify https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Spotify PODCAST on Apple https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Apple If you enjoy my content and you would like to support my channel, you can check out my Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/youknowthebo Check out my 2nd Channel https://www.youtube.com/@youknowthebo-two LOOKING FOR BRAND / DESIGN / CONTENT CONSULTATION? https://www.ismono.com/consultation ARE YOU A CONTENT CREATOR LOOKING FOR ADVICE? You can book 1on1 coaching sessions. Contact me via email ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Able Carry has launched two new additions to their lineup: the Able Carry Core Sling Mini and the standard Core Sling! In this unedited first impressions and unboxing, I check out both new sling bags, giving my honest, unprepared take on their design language, materials (Ripstop vs. X-Pac), and features. The Core Sling lineup features a unique quick-access drop-in pocket and detachable straps, but is the padding on the standard Core Sling necessary? Watch for my take on the sizing, the utility of the open drop-in pocket, and the organization that maximizes vertical space. What are your thoughts on thick, padded straps on a smaller sling bag? Let me know in the comments! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Intro: Late to the Party & Unboxing Sealed Boxes 00:53 My Unedited First Impressions Approach 02:04 Core Sling Mini (Ripstop) First Look 03:05 Size Comparison (Mouse & Gaming Device) 03:33 The Unique Open Quick-Access Drop-In Pocket** 04:58 Detachable, Slim Shoulder Strap (The Upside) 06:56 Interior Organization & Key Leash 07:15 The Problem with Open Drop-In Slots (Items Jumping Out) 08:20 Secure Zipper Pocket for Wallet/Slim Items 09:18 Core Sling Standard (X-Pac) Unboxing 09:46 X-Pac Material & Colorway Preference 10:04 Additional Pockets & AquaGuard Zipper 11:29 Quick Access Pocket Organization (Still Needs Tension/Zip) 11:49 Hidden Back Panel (Passport/Body-Close Carry) 12:16 Rain Gate/Flap Design Flaw 13:03 The Problem: Overkill Padded Shoulder Strap 15:07 Alternative: Wider Strap, Less Padding 16:30 Main Compartment Organization 17:04 Clever Vertical Space Utilization (Half-Height Pockets) 18:20 Final Verdict (Mini vs. Standard) 18:39 Outro & Community Question ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ FULL DISCLOSURE: The review part of this video is not sponsored nor did I receive any money to review the item. While I sometimes get bags for free, I have to pay custom fees, shipping fees and all my videos have lots of production costs (e.g. software and music rights). Therefore I invest my own money into all of these videos and I have no intention to be biased towards a product or company. Every review and quicklook is written by me and no company can pay for preferential scheduling or what is said in the video. Furthermore, the company sees the video the same time as all viewers here on youtube. All opinions in this video are my own unless stated otherwise. ETHICS STATEMENT https://youtu.be/dbtSEj2qT1c HOW I REVIEW: As you might know from my „How I make a buying decision“ video: Rather than just looking at the pros, I like to evaluate the cons or flaws of an item and then evaluate if I can live with them. That is why in my video reviews I concentrate more on the cons of an item rather than going over all the features. Therefore everything shown is just a fraction of all the points that go into the verdict and score of an item. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A QUICKLOOK AND A REVIEW: A Quicklook usually covers pre-production units or items that I only used for a short period of time. While Reviews cover final items that I have reviewed intensively. AFFILIATE LINKS: No matter if I like or dislike a product, I want to make it easy for you to check out the product yourself. Therefore I include a link of the productpage. If marked with a star *, that link is an affiliate link, meaning if you buy the product via the link you DO NOT pay more, but you will support the channel. Check out this video for why I now include affiliate links: https://youtu.be/JvnVSrvkclE ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬