Patagonia's 'Super Lightweight' and 'Roomy' Sling Bag That's 'Perfect' for Hiking and Errands Is Just $24 Right Now

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Compact, versatile sling bags have come a long way from the chunky, mildly embarrassing fanny packs of yesteryear, and they’re a great way to keep your essentials (keys, phone, wallet , multitool , emergency breath mints) securely stowed during outdoor and everyday adventures. Many are still corny-looking, but right now, REI has one of our favorites from Patagonia for less than $25.

The Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack is on sale at REI for $24, a 31% discount on its usual retail price of $35. This sling bag is a top-rated item at REI, and it has earned over 300 five-star ratings from shoppers who say it's “super lightweight” and “roomy.” It’s available on sale in three colorways: Burl Red, Passage Blue, and Mangrove Red.

Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack in Burl Red, $24 (was $35) at REI

The Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack is designed to keep your small accessories and essentials within easy reach. The exterior fabric is a 2.4-ounce recycled ripstop nylon, and it’s treated with a silicone outer coating for added weather resistance. Inside, it’s lined with 3.3-ounce recycled polyester with a polyurethane coating and a DWR treatment for superior moisture and stain resistance. It offers 1 liter of interior storage volume, and it’s divided between two zippered pockets. The webbing strap adjusts from 8 to 36 inches, so you can wear this pack as a hip belt or a cross-body sling bag. It packs into its own front pocket when not in use, and it weighs a feathery 3.5 ounces, so you’ll barely feel it on your waist or chest.

The Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack has impressed shoppers with its versatility and carrying capacity. One shopper said it’s “the perfect size for a phone, small wallet , and sunglasses ,” noting that it’s “comfortable to wear as a fanny pack or sling pack.” Another shopper agreed, calling it “the perfect essentials bag," and saying, “I now carry it just about every day for all my small essentials."

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It’s also highly durable. Another shopper said it’s still “going strong” even after three years of heavy use. One reviewer even put their pack to the test while BASE jumping. “It's the perfect little pack,” they said. “I use it when I BASE jump for all the necessities I take with me. The strap is strong enough to withstand the pressure from the opening of my canopy.”

A lightweight and compact bag like the Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack will come in handy in so many scenarios, whether you’re deep in the wilderness or just out and about on the weekend. And, at $24, it’s an incredible bargain. Make sure you pick one up today—a major discount on a top-rated item like this certainly won’t last long.