DSPTCH Builds the USA-Made Mono Sling From Ultralight Race-Boat Sailcloth

The sling has been on a generational run in the EDC space, and it shows no real signs of slowing down. It’s still the king of carry for urban dwellers.

Of course, DSPTCH knows the space well, and the San Francisco-based studio has been making them well before the trend caught fire. And the Mono Sling is the brand stripping their utilitarian format down to the studs.

The Mono Sling runs with the now-familiar teardrop shape and keeps things refreshingly uncomplicated. You get roughly 9 liters inside, which is enough for a real daily loadout without tipping into full backpack territory.

The 3-way straps lets you run it crossbody or sling it over either shoulder. And, DSPTCH tuned the system to actually lock the bag down for movement to prevent the all too common swinging issue with similar style slings.

Inside, there are two quick-access pockets for the small stuff you’re always digging around for, plus a padded14-inch laptop sleeve. There’s also a dedicated water bottle pocket, which is a nice touch on a sling.

DSPTCH didn’t disappoint when it comes to textiles. The Mono Sling is available in black Dyneema, Light Army X-PAC X50, and a white Challenge Ultra 800.

For the uninitiated, these are sailcloth-grade, borderline weatherproof fabrics that the ultralight obsessives lose sleep over. And since this one falls under DSPTCH’s experimental RND line, every example is sewn in the USA.

The Mono Sling rings up at $269 across all three fabrics, listed as available now on DSPTCH’s website.

DSPTCH Mono Sling

DSPTCH distills the sling down to a 9L, made-in-USA teardrop, dressed in your pick of three premium technical fabrics and rigged with a 3-way strap that wears however you want.

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