Crossbody Hiking Bags

Yes! Our Small, Medium and Big bag have an exterior spine pocket where a 500ml water bottle fits perfectly. Great for keeping hydrated on the go, whether you're hiking or out seeing the sights - no one needs to go thirsty.

Looking for a new water bottle? Check out our Ocean Bottles which store both hot and cold drinks . Not only that, they also fit inside our Slings and Bagletts.

Crossbody bags can work well for shorter walks and light hikes when you want to carry a small number of essentials. A hiking crossbody bag or sling keeps your hands free and makes items easy to access, but its capacity can be more limited than a traditional hiking backpack, so choose the right bag for the distance and equipment you'll need.

At the Healthy Back Bag we always say 'think small' - it's best to choose the smallest hiking bag size so you carry only what you need. This helps to reduce extra, unnecessary weight on your back, ensuring you have the most comfortable walk and hike possible, packing only what you need to bring.

However, we understand with hiking it's tricky to know what to wear and you have to pack for the unknown – whether that be rain or sun (as long as it's not too hot!), with plenty of room for essentials like food, water, spare clothes, sun lotion and a first aid kit.

That's why our hiking crossbody bags and slings range from 3.5 litres, to 6 litres (Small Bags) to 20 litre capacity (Big Bags), so you can pick a bag to carry more or less based on the duration of your hike and how much you need to take with you.

For a short walk, a compact Sling bag can be enough for your phone, keys and other essentials. For a longer day outdoors, choose a larger style with room for snacks, water, spare socks, extra clothing and your trusty waterproof.

A sling hiking bag gives you a lightweight, hands-free way to carry the essentials you need outdoors. Unlike a larger hiking crossbody backpack, it is suited to shorter walks and lighter loads, keeping items such as your phone, keys, snacks and water close and easy to access.

Our hiking crossbody bags made in textured and recycled nylon, polyester and microfibre materials are water resistant. This means your bag and belongings are protected from light rain and splashes, but they shouldn't be treated as fully waterproof.

For a short hike or countryside walk, a hiking crossbody bag can carry the essentials you want close at hand, such as your phone, keys, snacks, sunglasses, a small first-aid kit and water. For longer or more demanding hikes, you'll usually need a larger crossbody backpack with greater capacity for food, clothing, water and other outdoor equipment like a first aid kit. Don't leave any items behind: read our guide on what to wear and pack for a hiking trip.