• visible variant TB0413-GKZD^^A Side Effect in Nebulous Grey (medium grey) Ballistic with Zest (orange with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-GK5D^^A Side Effect in Nebulous Grey (medium grey) 525 Ballistic with Acai (dark purple with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-GKLD^^A Side Effect in Nebulous Grey (medium grey) 525 Ballistic with Island (blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-GK7D^^A Side Effect in Nebulous Grey (medium grey) Ballistic with Tidal (pale blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-GKOD^^A Side Effect in Nebulous Grey (medium grey) Ballistic with Solaris (yellow with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-GKSL^^A Side Effect in Nebulous Grey (medium grey) 525 Ballistic with Sangria (red with light red grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-GKPL^^A Side Effect in Nebulous Grey (medium grey) 630 Ballistic with Persimmon (dark orange with orange grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-GK7D TB0413-GKPL TB0413-GKZD TB0413-GK5D TB0413-GKOD TB0413-GKGD TB0413-GKRL TB0413-GKSL TB0413-GK6D TB0413-GKIJ TB0413-GKLD TB0413-GKUD^^A Side Effect in Nebulous Grey (medium grey) 525 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0413-WKTD^^A Side Effect in Wilderness (forest green) 525 Ballistic with Tahoma (white with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-WKLD^^A Side Effect in Wilderness (forest green) 525 Ballistic with Island (blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-WK6D^^A Side Effect in Wilderness (forest green) 525 Ballistic with Moab (oxblood red with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-WKYD^^A Side Effect in Wilderness (dark blue) Ballistic with Wisteria (pale purple with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-WK8D^^A Side Effect in Wilderness (forest green) 525 Ballistic with Taiga (olive with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-WKTD TB0413-WKYD TB0413-WK8D TB0413-WKLD TB0413-WKLJ TB0413-WK6D TB0413-WKND TB0413-WK8D^^A Side Effect in Wilderness (forest green) Ballistic.
  • Side Effect
  • visible variant TB0413-DKYD^^A Side Effect in Deep Blue (dark blue) Ballistic with Wisteria (pale purple with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-DKML^^A Side Effect in Deep Blue (dark blue) 525 Ballistic with Moss (green with light green grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-DKOD^^A Side Effect in Deep Blue (dark blue) Ballistic with Solaris (yellow with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-DKGD^^A Side Effect in Deep Blue (dark blue) 525 Ballistic with Seafoam (pale green with white grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-DKZD^^A Side Effect in Deep Blue (dark blue) Ballistic with Zest (orange with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-DK7D^^A Side Effect in Deep Blue (dark blue) Ballistic with Tidal (light blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-DKGL^^A Side Effect in Deep Blue (dark blue) 525 Ballistic with MountainGrey (grey with light grey grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-DKPL TB0413-DKZD TB0413-DKGL TB0413-DKML TB0413-DKND TB0413-DK5D TB0413-DKYD TB0413-DK7D^^A Side Effect in Deep Blue (dark blue) Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0413-BK1D^^A Side Effect in Black Ballistic with Kiwi (bright green with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BK4D^^A Side Effect in Black Ballistic with Sakura (pale pink with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BKPD^^A Side Effect in Black Ballistic with Cerise (bright pink with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BK5D^^A Side Effect in Black Ballistic with Acai (purple with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BKZD^^A Side Effect in Black 525 Ballistic with Zest (orange with white grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BKPL^^A Side Effect in Black Ballistic with Persimmon (dark orange with orange grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BKGL^^A Side Effect in Black Ballistic with Mountain Grey (grey with light grey grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BK8D^^A Side Effect in Black 525 Ballistic with Taiga (olive green with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BKLD^^A Side Effect in Black 525 Ballistic with Island (blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BKND^^A Side Effect in Black 525 Ballistic with Northwest Sky (light grey with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BK6D^^A Side Effect in Black 525 Ballistic with Moab (oxblood red with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BKYD^^A Side Effect in Black Ballistic with Wisteria (light purple with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BKYD TB0413-BKPL TB0413-BK1D TB0413-BKZD TB0413-BKPD TB0413-BKGL TB0413-BKSL TB0413-BKOL TB0413-BKLD TB0413-BKND TB0413-BK5D TB0413-BK4D^^A Side Effect in Black Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0413-UK7D^^A Side Effect in Aubergine (dark purple) Ballistic with Tidal (light blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-UKYD^^A Side Effect in Aubergine (dark purple) Ballistic with Wisteria (pale purple with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-UKLD^^A Side Effect in Aubergine (dark purple) Ballistic with Island (blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-UKGL^^A Side Effect in Aubergine (dark purple) Ballistic with Mountain Grey (grey with light grey grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-UK1D^^A Side Effect in Aubergine (dark purple) Ballistic with Kiwi (green with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-UK1D TB0413-UK7D TB0413-UKGD TB0413-UKLJ TB0413-UKLD TB0413-UKND TB0413-UKGL TB0413-UKYD^^A Side Effect in Aubergine (dark purple) Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0413-TKZD^^A Side Effect in Mars Red 630 Ballistic with Zest (orange with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-TKDL^^A Side Effect in Burnt Orange 630 Ballistic with Dusk (blue-grey with light blue-grey grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-TKZD TB0413-TKND TB0413-TKGL TB0413-TKDL^^A Side Effect in Burnt Orange Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0413-RKYD^^A Side Effect in Ursa (grey-brown) Ballistic with Wisteria (pale purple with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-RKKD^^A Side Effect in Ursa (grey-brown) Ballistic with Sitka (dark green with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-RKML^^A Side Effect in Ursa (grey-brown) Ballistic with Moss (green with light green grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-RKDJ^^A Side Effect in Ursa (grey-brown) 525 Ballistic with Dawn (blue-grey) 210 Ballistic interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-RKDL TB0413-RKYD TB0413-RKPD TB0413-RKML TB0413-RKCD TB0413-RKUD TB0413-RKKD^^A Side Effect in Ursa (brown-grey) 525 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0413-LKTD^^A Side Effect in Cloud (light grey) 525 Ballistic with Tahoma (white with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-LKTD^^A Side Effect in Cloud (light grey) 525 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0413-MKZD^^A Side Effect in Mars Red 630 Ballistic with Zest (orange with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-MKZD^^A Side Effect in Mars Red Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0413-VKPL^^A Side Effect in Saguaro 630 Ballistic with Persimmon (dark orange with orange grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-VKZD^^A Side Effect in Saguaro 630 Ballistic with Zest (orange with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-VKPL TB0413-VKZD^^A Side Effect in Saguaro 630 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0413-PKML^^A Side Effect in Raspberry (pale red) Ballistic with Moss (green with light green grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-PK5D^^A Side Effect in Raspberry (pale red) Ballistic with Acai (dark purple with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-PKML TB0413-PK5D^^A Side Effect in Raspberry (pale red) Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0413-BTTD^^The Side Effect in Black 420 Spectron with Tahoma 200 Halcyon
  • visible variant TB0413-BTTD^^The Side Effect in Black 420 Spectron
  • ^^Photo coming soon drawing with a pair of scissors on top of a piece of fabric.
  • detail visible^^A Side Effect with the included 5/8 Shoulder Strap attached.
  • visible detail^^The interior of the Side Effect's pockets.
  • visible detail^^The interior of the Side Effect on the pocketless side.
  • lifestyle visible^^Person wearing the Side Effect as a hip bag
  • lifestyle visible^^Person wearing a Side Effect as a crossbody bag.
  • lifestyle visible^^Person taking a phone from the front pocket of the Side Effect.
  • lifestyle visible^^Person opening the main pocket of their Side Effect while wearing it as a hip bag
  • A person carrying the the Side Effect as a should bag using the included 5/8 Shoulder Strap.
  • lifestyle visible^^A possible loadout for the Side Effect.
  • lifestyle visible^^A 3x5 notecard in the front pocket of a Side Effect.
  • visible video^^Thumbnail for a video explaining the features of the Side Effect.
  • Side Effect
  • Side Effect
  • lifestyle visible^^A person running wearing the the Side Effect as a hip pack using the optional Gate Keeper Waist Strap.
  • visible variant TB0413-GKZD^^A Side Effect in Nebulous Grey (medium grey) Ballistic with Zest (orange with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-GK5D^^A Side Effect in Nebulous Grey (medium grey) 525 Ballistic with Acai (dark purple with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-GKLD^^A Side Effect in Nebulous Grey (medium grey) 525 Ballistic with Island (blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-GK7D^^A Side Effect in Nebulous Grey (medium grey) Ballistic with Tidal (pale blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-GKOD^^A Side Effect in Nebulous Grey (medium grey) Ballistic with Solaris (yellow with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-GKSL^^A Side Effect in Nebulous Grey (medium grey) 525 Ballistic with Sangria (red with light red grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-GKPL^^A Side Effect in Nebulous Grey (medium grey) 630 Ballistic with Persimmon (dark orange with orange grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-GK7D TB0413-GKPL TB0413-GKZD TB0413-GK5D TB0413-GKOD TB0413-GKGD TB0413-GKRL TB0413-GKSL TB0413-GK6D TB0413-GKIJ TB0413-GKLD TB0413-GKUD^^A Side Effect in Nebulous Grey (medium grey) 525 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0413-WKTD^^A Side Effect in Wilderness (forest green) 525 Ballistic with Tahoma (white with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-WKLD^^A Side Effect in Wilderness (forest green) 525 Ballistic with Island (blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-WK6D^^A Side Effect in Wilderness (forest green) 525 Ballistic with Moab (oxblood red with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-WKYD^^A Side Effect in Wilderness (dark blue) Ballistic with Wisteria (pale purple with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-WK8D^^A Side Effect in Wilderness (forest green) 525 Ballistic with Taiga (olive with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-WKTD TB0413-WKYD TB0413-WK8D TB0413-WKLD TB0413-WKLJ TB0413-WK6D TB0413-WKND TB0413-WK8D^^A Side Effect in Wilderness (forest green) Ballistic.
  • Side Effect
  • visible variant TB0413-DKYD^^A Side Effect in Deep Blue (dark blue) Ballistic with Wisteria (pale purple with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-DKML^^A Side Effect in Deep Blue (dark blue) 525 Ballistic with Moss (green with light green grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-DKOD^^A Side Effect in Deep Blue (dark blue) Ballistic with Solaris (yellow with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-DKGD^^A Side Effect in Deep Blue (dark blue) 525 Ballistic with Seafoam (pale green with white grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-DKZD^^A Side Effect in Deep Blue (dark blue) Ballistic with Zest (orange with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-DK7D^^A Side Effect in Deep Blue (dark blue) Ballistic with Tidal (light blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-DKGL^^A Side Effect in Deep Blue (dark blue) 525 Ballistic with MountainGrey (grey with light grey grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-DKPL TB0413-DKZD TB0413-DKGL TB0413-DKML TB0413-DKND TB0413-DK5D TB0413-DKYD TB0413-DK7D^^A Side Effect in Deep Blue (dark blue) Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0413-BK1D^^A Side Effect in Black Ballistic with Kiwi (bright green with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BK4D^^A Side Effect in Black Ballistic with Sakura (pale pink with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BKPD^^A Side Effect in Black Ballistic with Cerise (bright pink with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BK5D^^A Side Effect in Black Ballistic with Acai (purple with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BKZD^^A Side Effect in Black 525 Ballistic with Zest (orange with white grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BKPL^^A Side Effect in Black Ballistic with Persimmon (dark orange with orange grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BKGL^^A Side Effect in Black Ballistic with Mountain Grey (grey with light grey grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BK8D^^A Side Effect in Black 525 Ballistic with Taiga (olive green with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BKLD^^A Side Effect in Black 525 Ballistic with Island (blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BKND^^A Side Effect in Black 525 Ballistic with Northwest Sky (light grey with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BK6D^^A Side Effect in Black 525 Ballistic with Moab (oxblood red with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BKYD^^A Side Effect in Black Ballistic with Wisteria (light purple with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-BKYD TB0413-BKPL TB0413-BK1D TB0413-BKZD TB0413-BKPD TB0413-BKGL TB0413-BKSL TB0413-BKOL TB0413-BKLD TB0413-BKND TB0413-BK5D TB0413-BK4D^^A Side Effect in Black Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0413-UK7D^^A Side Effect in Aubergine (dark purple) Ballistic with Tidal (light blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-UKYD^^A Side Effect in Aubergine (dark purple) Ballistic with Wisteria (pale purple with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-UKLD^^A Side Effect in Aubergine (dark purple) Ballistic with Island (blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-UKGL^^A Side Effect in Aubergine (dark purple) Ballistic with Mountain Grey (grey with light grey grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-UK1D^^A Side Effect in Aubergine (dark purple) Ballistic with Kiwi (green with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-UK1D TB0413-UK7D TB0413-UKGD TB0413-UKLJ TB0413-UKLD TB0413-UKND TB0413-UKGL TB0413-UKYD^^A Side Effect in Aubergine (dark purple) Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0413-TKZD^^A Side Effect in Mars Red 630 Ballistic with Zest (orange with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-TKDL^^A Side Effect in Burnt Orange 630 Ballistic with Dusk (blue-grey with light blue-grey grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-TKZD TB0413-TKND TB0413-TKGL TB0413-TKDL^^A Side Effect in Burnt Orange Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0413-RKYD^^A Side Effect in Ursa (grey-brown) Ballistic with Wisteria (pale purple with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-RKKD^^A Side Effect in Ursa (grey-brown) Ballistic with Sitka (dark green with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-RKML^^A Side Effect in Ursa (grey-brown) Ballistic with Moss (green with light green grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-RKDJ^^A Side Effect in Ursa (grey-brown) 525 Ballistic with Dawn (blue-grey) 210 Ballistic interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-RKDL TB0413-RKYD TB0413-RKPD TB0413-RKML TB0413-RKCD TB0413-RKUD TB0413-RKKD^^A Side Effect in Ursa (brown-grey) 525 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0413-LKTD^^A Side Effect in Cloud (light grey) 525 Ballistic with Tahoma (white with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-LKTD^^A Side Effect in Cloud (light grey) 525 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0413-MKZD^^A Side Effect in Mars Red 630 Ballistic with Zest (orange with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-MKZD^^A Side Effect in Mars Red Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0413-VKPL^^A Side Effect in Saguaro 630 Ballistic with Persimmon (dark orange with orange grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-VKZD^^A Side Effect in Saguaro 630 Ballistic with Zest (orange with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-VKPL TB0413-VKZD^^A Side Effect in Saguaro 630 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0413-PKML^^A Side Effect in Raspberry (pale red) Ballistic with Moss (green with light green grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-PK5D^^A Side Effect in Raspberry (pale red) Ballistic with Acai (dark purple with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0413-PKML TB0413-PK5D^^A Side Effect in Raspberry (pale red) Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0413-BTTD^^The Side Effect in Black 420 Spectron with Tahoma 200 Halcyon
  • visible variant TB0413-BTTD^^The Side Effect in Black 420 Spectron
  • ^^Photo coming soon drawing with a pair of scissors on top of a piece of fabric.
  • detail visible^^A Side Effect with the included 5/8 Shoulder Strap attached.
  • visible detail^^The interior of the Side Effect's pockets.
  • visible detail^^The interior of the Side Effect on the pocketless side.
  • lifestyle visible^^Person wearing the Side Effect as a hip bag
  • lifestyle visible^^Person wearing a Side Effect as a crossbody bag.
  • lifestyle visible^^Person taking a phone from the front pocket of the Side Effect.
  • lifestyle visible^^Person opening the main pocket of their Side Effect while wearing it as a hip bag
  • A person carrying the the Side Effect as a should bag using the included 5/8 Shoulder Strap.
  • lifestyle visible^^A possible loadout for the Side Effect.
  • lifestyle visible^^A 3x5 notecard in the front pocket of a Side Effect.
  • visible video^^Thumbnail for a video explaining the features of the Side Effect.
  • Side Effect
  • Side Effect
  • lifestyle visible^^A person running wearing the the Side Effect as a hip pack using the optional Gate Keeper Waist Strap.
(395 Reviews)

Side Effect

$68

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A compact, versatile crossbody bag that keeps your essentials organized and close at hand, whether you're traveling or commuting.

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Side Hustle
  • lifestyle visible^^Person wearing a Side Effect as a crossbody bag.
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    Side Kick
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    Side Hustle
Color & Material
Available Color options

Exterior Color:
Black
Interior Color:
Wisteria
Exterior Material:
Ballistic
Interior Material:
200 Halcyon

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$7.50 - 8”, Snaphook-Snaphook / Zest Webbing
visible variant TB0513-CT^^An 8-inch Coyote (tan) Key Strap with a snaphook at either end.
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Side Effect

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Description

The small everyday crossbody that wears how you want.

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Side Effect Key Features

lifestyle visible^^Person wearing a Side Effect as a crossbody bag.

Multiple Carry Methods

Carry the Side Effect as a shoulder, crossbody, waist, sling, or wrist bag using the included strap, optional Gatekeeper Waist Strap, or Handle Loop. You can also tether it inside a larger bag with a Key Strap to use it as an organizer pouch.

Just enough space for what matters most

Carries your essentials: phone, wallet, keys, sunglasses, a small bottle of lotion or sunscreen, even a snack. Two open-top pockets and four O-rings keep everything tidy and within reach.

lifestyle visible^^Person wearing a Side Effect as a crossbody bag.

Multiple Carry Methods

Carry the Side Effect as a shoulder, crossbody, waist, sling, or wrist bag using the included strap, optional Gatekeeper Waist Strap, or Handle Loop. You can also tether it inside a larger bag with a Key Strap to use it as an organizer pouch.

Just enough space for what matters most

Carries your essentials: phone, wallet, keys, sunglasses, a small bottle of lotion or sunscreen, even a snack. Two open-top pockets and four O-rings keep everything tidy and within reach.

Reviews

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 395 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 379 Total 4 star reviews: 14 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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395 reviews
  • TS
    Timothy S.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Thoughtful Design, Unique
    1 week ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Thoughtful Design, Unique
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    A very nice sling

    I think this is a very nice bag, with great materials and organization. I wish it was a tad bigger and a little less stiff but that is a personal preference. I love the colorway and nice interior fabric. Overall I am pleased.

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  • AL
    Amy L.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Compact
    1 week ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Compact
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Such a handy bag for an all day outing

    I love the Aubergine and Wisteria Side Effect. I use this bag to carry my essential items when I am on the go all day. My everyday carry is a Parental Unit, which I adore, but I don't always need to carry all of my stuff and the Side Effect is perfect for my wallet, phone, car keys, chapstick, and other minimal essentials. Excellent quality, as always.

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  • KW
    Kristine W.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship
    1 week ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Best Travel Bag

    I travel frequently and wanted something with D rings that I can attach my other Tom Bihn pouches which I can place my AirPods, and passport and other little daily things needed. I have each pouch secured to a D ring with straps of all different sizes and colors. I do not worry about a pickpocket as even if they get into the bag, the items in the bag are secure. I have even used my I phone with a strap to place it in the front pocket of this bag. I didn't like the cross body strap and wanted something more elegant. I bought a 1.5 inch purse strap from amazon which works amazing. I have in the past used the cublet for travel and have placed this under clothes or jackets without problem, but I wanted just a little more room for my sunglasses. This fits into the category of the small bag allowed at many European museums, is comfortable on the airplane and works well in outdoor situations like visiting Yellowstone.

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  • JW
    Judith W.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    1 week ago
    Bought For Myself
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Love this bag

    I have both the Side Effect and the Side Kick. I keep a fe things in the Side Kick that I usually always need when I go out and put it in the Side Effect when I need a little more space, for example my mini iPad. It is convenient and I really like the number of O-rings so I can keep things secure. I have now used the combination on both a trip to Paris and a more rugged tour in Ireland.

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  • LF
    Laura F.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Good Storage Size, Versatile, Thoughtful Design
    1 week ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Good Storage Size, Versatile, Thoughtful Design
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Just Right Everyday Bag

    I have a Side Kick bag, and sometimes it has felt a bit big for what I need on my quick jaunts around town. And I have a couple Everyday Cubelet bags, too - and sometimes they feel too small (especially if I have to bring my sunglasses). The Side Effect is indeed the perfect Baby Bear Just Right bag - big enough for phone, wallet, sunglasses, without being bulky or having lots of empty space.

    I've also been using the Side Effect as an bag organizer for my larger bags like my Swift and Nomad. It works really great just tucked right in those to keep the little bits and bobs in order.

    I look forward to getting another one of these in the future - hopefully in a bright and fun color!

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