Montbell U.L. Mono Shoulder L

After considering options from brands like Topologie (too bulky) and Peak Design (too camera dad) and Klattermussen (too small), I settled on Montbell’s silky little Ultralight Mono Shoulder Bag. You can wear her cross-body or as a handbag; the strap is highly adjustable and the fabric slouches without ever looking weirdly baggy or crinkly. When not in use, she packs away into a tiny pocket. She is large enough for my MacBook and several other small items.

Montbell has a surprisingly small U.S. presence compared to other trendy Japanese sports and outdoor brands. You can only order its products from its website, although they occasionally pop into stock at independent outdoor retailers. My bag arrived within a couple of days with very reasonable shipping fees. We’re already very happy together.