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Side Hustle

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
18 Reviews

$105.00

An everyday crossbody bag for the essentials plus a little extra.

5.8 Liters / 354 cu. in.

Aubergine Ballistic/Dusk 210 Cerylon
Black Ballistic/Moss 210 Cerylon
Black Ballistic/Northwest Sky 200 Halcyon
Burnt Orange Ballistic/Tidal 200 Halcyon
Cloud Ballistic/Zest 200 Halcyon
Coyote Ballistic/Dusk 210 Cerylon
Deep Blue Ballistic/Marigold 210 Cerylon
Deep Blue Ballistic/Zest 200 Halcyon
Mars Red Ballistic/Northwest Sky 200 Halcyon
Nebulous Grey Ballistic/Island 200 Halcyon
Ursa Ballistic/Tidal 200 Halcyon
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The Side Hustle and included items (1.5" shoulder strap, 8" black key strap, black cord zipper pulls). Back of the Side Hustle Inside pockets of the Side Hustle. Inside pockets of the Side Hustle. The Side Hustle with optional Gatekeeper Hip Belt attached. The Side Effect, Side Kick, and Side Hustle lined up.
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TLDR

Introducing the Side Hustle - the newest addition to our family of versatile shoulder bags. The Side Hustle is the best of both worlds, a combination of our popular Side Kick and Packing Cube Shoulder Bag, offering added structure and organization without sacrificing on compactness. So when you're looking for a daily bag that can hold a little bit more, reach for the Side Hustle.

The facts in a few:

  • Two exterior pockets, front and back, one zippered and one open-top
  • The main pocket holds a surprising amount of organization, boasting (count 'em) 7 pockets of varying sizes for your phones, pens, power chargers, charge cables, and even an 11" tablet.
  • O-rings galore, 4 in the main pocket and one in the front zippered pocket, for when you need to supplement that organization

Full Description

Want a little more info? No problem, pull up a chair and let's go through the deets:

Carry Styles

The main carry style of the Side Hustle is our 1.5" shoulder strap that comes with every Side Hustle. If you're more of a sling type, we've got you covered: the Side Hustle has attachment points for our Gatekeeper Hip Belt that work well to convert it into a lightweight sling bag.

The Exterior Pockets

The front pocket of the Side Hustle is zippered with a low-profile pull, contoured to be easy to grab but small enough to get out of the way. As mentioned above, this pocket has an o-ring inside so you can lash what you need into that pocket and let it hang out when you need even quicker access.

The back pocket is an open-topped pocket, for when you just need to quickly put something away and deal with it later.

The Main Pocket

The main pocket has a dizzying array of options.

The big pocket is perfect for an 11" iPad.

The 3 mid-sized pockets can fit a portable charger, a couple glasses cases, and things like that.

The smaller pocket can fit a phone, a charging brick, or something of a similar size to that.

The 2 pen pockets are good for, you guessed it, pens. Or a stylus if you're spicy.

The main space is big enough to handle even the bigger hardback novels, so when the next Neal Stephenson novel comes out, we've got you covered even in dead-tree form.

What's Included

1.5" Shoulder Strap
This one is a little different than most of our other shoulder straps, but not by much. No pad or grip, just a plain shoulder strap the width of our Standard shoulder strap.

8" Snaphook/Snaphook Key Strap
As with most of our bags, we've included a key strap. 8" long from tip-to-tip, a snaphook on either end. Good for attaching your keys to.

Cord Zipper Pulls
A set of pulls to extend, quiet, or replace your metal pulls.

What's Optional

Gatekeeper Hip Belt
If you want to wear this as a sling, this is the thing. Attaches to either the front or back of the Side Hustle much like our Side Effect and Side Kick. You could also use it for a hip belt, but it will be pretty tall and wide to wear as a hip pack.

Carry Styles

The main carry style of the Side Hustle is our 1.5" shoulder strap that comes with every Side Hustle. If you're more of a sling type, we've got you covered: the Side Hustle has attachment points for our Gatekeeper Hip Belt that work well to convert it into a lightweight sling bag.

The Exterior Pockets

The front pocket of the Side Hustle is zippered with a low-profile pull, contoured to be easy to grab but small enough to get out of the way. As mentioned above, this pocket has an o-ring inside so you can lash what you need into that pocket and let it hang out when you need even quicker access.

The back pocket is an open-topped pocket, for when you just need to quickly put something away and deal with it later.

The Main Pocket

The main pocket has a dizzying array of options.

The big pocket is perfect for an 11" iPad.

The 3 mid-sized pockets can fit a portable charger, a couple glasses cases, and things like that.

The smaller pocket can fit a phone, a charging brick, or something of a similar size to that.

The 2 pen pockets are good for, you guessed it, pens. Or a stylus if you're spicy.

The main space is big enough to handle even the bigger hardback novels, so when the next Neal Stephenson novel comes out, we've got you covered even in dead-tree form.

What's Included

1.5" Shoulder Strap
This one is a little different than most of our other shoulder straps, but not by much. No pad or grip, just a plain shoulder strap the width of our Standard shoulder strap.

8" Snaphook/Snaphook Key Strap
As with most of our bags, we've included a key strap. 8" long from tip-to-tip, a snaphook on either end. Good for attaching your keys to.

Cord Zipper Pulls
A set of pulls to extend, quiet, or replace your metal pulls.

What's Optional

Gatekeeper Hip Belt
If you want to wear this as a sling, this is the thing. Attaches to either the front or back of the Side Hustle much like our Side Effect and Side Kick. You could also use it for a hip belt, but it will be pretty tall and wide to wear as a hip pack.

Materials

Exterior Fabric

bluesign® certified High-Tenacity 2x2 Ballistic nylon

Interior Fabrics

bluesign® and OEKO-TEX® certified 200 denier Halcyon/nylon ripstop 
— or —
bluesign® certified 210 denier Cerylon 6,6 Ripstop nylon

Zippers

#8 YKK coil zippers

Specs

Dimensions

12.6” (w)  x 7.5” (h) x 4.7” (d) / 320mm (w) x 190mm (h) x 120mm (d)

Weight

13.2 ounces / 375 grams

Volume

5.8 Liters / 354 cu. in. (ASTM Standard Measure)

Total O-Rings

5

(4 in main pocket,
1 in front pocket)

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 18 reviews
100%would recommend this product
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18 reviews
  • BWeaves
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    1 month ago
    Bought For Myself
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Flipping the bag around.

    I know I can flip the bag to the other side to put the label next to my body, but that also puts the zipper next to my clothing, and that causes abrasion. Plus, I don't want the open pocket on the outside. Anyway, I will be buying this bag in a couple of hours.

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  • BWeaves
    Bought For Myself
    1 month ago
    Bought For Myself
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Side Hustle

    I'm really looking forward to this bag, because I use my Sidekicks every day, but sometimes I need something bigger, but with all the same pockets. However, I really wish the Tom Bihn label was NOT on the front of the bag. I don't mind labels on luggage, but I really don't want visible labels on my everyday bag. Any chance you'll move the label to the side before production?

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    TOM BIHN
    1 month ago

    Hi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We're thrilled to hear that you're excited about the Side Hustle and its many pockets. We completely understand where you're coming from with the label concern. We know that not everyone wants visible labels on their everyday bag. To clarify, our production for the debut batch has already been completed. In the meantime, we wanted you to know that you have the flexibility to position the bag in whichever way makes you the most comfortable. Both sides of the bag can be front-facing, giving you the option to hide the label if you prefer. We hope this helps! Thank you again for your support. As always feel free to emailus@tombihn.com if you have any further feedback.

  • BWeaves
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Finishings, High Quality Craftsmanship, Comfortable, Sewn in USA
    4 weeks ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Finishings, High Quality Craftsmanship, Comfortable, Sewn in USA
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Love it!

    It arrived!!!! I just got my Side Hustle. I think I love it more than my Side Kick. I love the structure of the 400 Ballistic. The bag keeps its shape. And the pockets are perfect. I still want the label off the front though. Put it on the side, like on the Side Kick.

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  • Stephen B.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Compact, Good Storage Size, Versatile
    2 weeks ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Compact, Good Storage Size, Versatile
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    The zip-top bag that I’ve wanted Tom Bihn to make for an eternity.

    The first bag I bought new from TB many years ago was a medium Cafe Bag. I still own that bag today. it’s a wonderful bag but the flap closure isn’t ideal for me for travel due to the reduced security the loose flap closure offers. Fast forward to today. The Side Hustle might just be the best TB bag I’ve ever owned. It’s compact, tidy and has great organization mostly in one compartment. It just arrived this week but I plan to use the heck out of it for EDC and travel. Good stuff.

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  • Vicki M.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Durable
    3 weeks ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Durable
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Perfection!

    I have been asking for this exact bag for quite awhile! It arrived today and it did not disappoint! There isn't anything I would change. I'm now signed up to be notified when one becomes available in Mars Red! Thank you for listening to my suggestions!

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