Even for me, sometimes a daypack is overkill. Yes, I know several of you are gasping in shock and dismay right now. 
Let me explain.
If the weather is perfect, or at least predictable, then carrying extra layer(s) in a bag isn’t always necessary. There are also days I leave my Nalgene or hydration bladder at home. What if you just need to carry some basic everyday items and wearing cargo pants/shorts with lots of pockets aren’t an option? Well, that’s where a small shoulder pack, like the one featured in the Bolstr Kickstarter Project, comes into play.
The Bolstr EDC Bag
It’s all personal preference, but when I go small, I usually opt for shoulder packs over waist packs. I used a large Ultimate Direction waist pack for short hikes in the Arizona Sonoran Desert back in the day. But, in hindsight, it probably made me look like a huge dork. Nowadays, I almost always stick to GoRuck’s Rule #1 (Always look cool) and Rule #3 (If you get lost, look cool). There’s a fine line between a shoulder bag like the Bolstr and a “murse”, but I feel like I don’t have to automatically give up my man card when wearing one. With fanny packs… yeah, not so much.
The Bolstr has great promise because of its size. Smaller than a messenger but more compact and lower profile than most other EDC friendly Shoulder packs — such as the Hazard 4 Kato or Maxpedition Jumbo EDC. I also like the (made in the USA) 1050D Ballistic Nylon construction and water resistant zippers.
Right now, the Bolstr is being offered in six different color combinations. The project is already fully funded with 18 days remaining. Its definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for an option to simplify your carry.
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