By Una BaufalaMarch 6, 2020

The Waterfly Messenger sling bag is larger and more spacious than the Waterfly Mini sling bag.

The Messenger sling bag is great not only as an everyday bag, but, unlike the Waterfly Mini sling bag, is also perfect for commute. Thanks to its size and multiple compartments it can hold all your electronics and essentials.

Waterfly Messenger Sling Bag is Roomy

What I like the most about this sling bag is its capacity. It can easily accommodate my 12” MacBook in its case. And there’s even room for a couple of books and some everyday essentials, such as hand cream, chargers, phone and wallet.

When my laptop wasn’t in the bag, I could fit a few books and a thermos easily. And there was still a plenty of space left for small everyday items.

Because of its roominess the Waterfly Messenger sling bag is great for day trips as well.

Pockets and Compartments

The Waterfly Messenger sling bag has multiple pockets and compartments:

• Roomy main compartment;
• Two mesh and one fabric slip pockets in the main compartment, perfect for storing small items such as cables, chargers, makeup, etc.;
• One reasonably sized elastic pocket at the back of the main compartment (fits a tablet computer);
• Zippered front compartment for a book or a tablet (under the flap);
• Small zippered pocket on a flap which covers the front compartment;
• Two side mesh pockets;
• Reasonably sized zippered pocket on the shoulder strap (fits iPhone 11).

Features and Material

The Messenger sling bag features:

• The earphone hole at the top of the backpack.
• Key fob in the main compartment.
• Reflective strap on the shoulder strap pocket.
• Two small adjustable straps on the bottom of the bag that can hold an umbrella.
• Magnetic snap flap closure for the second largest compartment.

The Waterfly Messenger sling bag is made of water resistant nylon. The lining is nylon fabric.

The back panel is padded and lined with breathable and moisture wicking mesh fabric. The shoulder strap is very sturdy and well padded. It also is lined with a breathable and moisture wicking mesh fabric.

Just like with the Mini sling bag, one end of the shoulder strap is detachable. It can be attached to either of the D rings at the bottom of the bag, depending on what shoulder you prefer to carry the sling bag.

Dimensions: 12.99” x 8.2” x 3.14” (33 x 21 x 8 cm).

Strap length: 31” – 39.76” (78 – 101 cm).

Where to Buy the Waterfly Messenger Sling Bag?

Buy it from the website of WaterFly.

Get 15% off with waterflyoff15.

Buy the daypack from Amazon.

Disclosure: Although Waterfly packable daypack was sponsored by Waterfly, the opinion shared is my own.

Accommodation is one of the biggest fixed costs travelers have and reducing that cost can lead to big savings! I’m sure many backpackers would sleep in a barn if it was the cheapest accommodation they could find!

No matter what your accommodation tastes may be, one thing everyone has in common is that no one wants to pay a fortune for it. In fact, one of the best ways to take a cheap holiday is to cut down on accommodation costs. Since you have to stay somewhere every night, reducing this expense can save you a lot of money off the total cost of your trip. Next to finding a cheap flight, finding free or inexpensive lodging will have the biggest impact on your budget.

Luckily, there are a number of ways travelers can find a decent place to stay without forking over their entire vacation fund:

Hospitality Exchanges

When I am looking for a Couchsurfing host, I use the following criteria:

• There has to be a picture with the profile. This just shows me that it’s a real person.
• The profile has to be filled out – It shows they are interested and involved. Most people aren’t going to spend the time to fill this out if they aren’t going to be comfortable with strangers in their home. If someone hasn’t bothered to fill out the profile, they probably don’t use the site and I simply move on.
• They should have reviews – If other people have stayed with or have at least traveled with the host and had a good experience, you and your stuff will probably be fine. You might not get along with the host but at least you know they aren’t a creep. The more positive reviews, the better.
• Verification helps – Couchsurfing offers different levels of verification. People can be verified by other travelers, with a mailing address, or with a credit card. Knowing that a person has been verified reduces the likelihood that they are going to be a crazy psycho killer. However, if someone isn’t verified but has a lot of reviews, that’s O.K. with me.

Hostels

Hostels are another option for budget travelers. In hostels, rooms are dormitory-style with all the facilities shared. Many people think of hostels as a “young thing” and are not interested in sleeping in a dormitory. Yet people do not often realize that many hostels offer small rooms, singles, and doubles designed for solo travelers or couples. I have met people in hostels in their 50s and 60s. The myth they are dirty, gross places to stay designed for young people is wrong. Many hostels offer more amenities than hotels, the new ones are really clean, and as young people expect more comfort, hostels are cleaning up their ways. These aren’t the hostels you see in movies.

Home Exchange

Another good way to get cheap accommodation is a home exchange program. This probably works best for older travelers who already own.

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home. These programs have been around for a long time but are growing in popularity due to good marketing and word-of-mouth on the Internet. Home exchanges are just like they sound — for a set amount of time, you swap homes with a family from another country. It’s a great way to live cheaply abroad.

Most people don’t do this because they worry about security — but remember that the other family is trusting you with their home, too. Si

tes that facilitate home exchanges usually have various levels of verification and security similar to Couchsurfing. Families talk to each other over phone and e-mail, and there’s no commitment if you find that it’s not right for you. Most people who do this are like-minded, so the chances of something going wrong are slim. Moreover, the family sends a few people to check up on you when you arrive. You can get all the comforts of home (hotwater, laundry, etc.) while in another city, without paying for it.

For more information on home exchange, check out Home Exchange. This website was featured in the movie “The Holiday,” which did a lot to alleviate people’s fears over home exchange and bring this travel option into the mainstream. Some of the other home exchange websites are: Seniors Home Exchange, IHEN, and Home for Exchange.

Short Term Rentals

Similar to home exchanges, rentals allow people to stay in furnished apartments while traveling. These apartments can sometimes be cheaper than hotels and provide many more amenities. They are great if you plan to spend a week or more in one place. You’ll get all the comforts of home without spending a fortune.