Field Sling EPLX400

Name: Field Sling EPLX400
Brand: My Store
Price: 70.00 USD
Availability: InStock

5 reviews

$70.00

The Field Sling is a fun every-day crossbody companion. Designed to be low-profile and to just carry the essentials, it can be both worn on the body, or used as a pouch in your favorite bag! (like the Roy Pack ;))

Created in an effort to reduce fabric waste, the Field Sling ensures that fabric consumption is maximized, since they are made in tandem with our other offering, the 19L Roy Pack. More on the consumption efforts in the About tab :)

Exterior is comprised of ECOPAK™ 400D Recycled Polyester Fabric with a 0.5 Mil Recycled Film Backing, paired with a firm Desserto® Nopal Cactus Leather for the subtle branding.

The Field Sling features two zippered compartments, both fully lined and separate from each other. The back includes two loop points where the adjustable strap can be disconnected if needed.

Dimensions:
9" (23cm) Wide, 7" (18cm) Tall, and 1.5" (4cm) Deep

Weight:
4.7 oz (133 grams)

Crossbody strap:
Minimum size: 30" (76cm)
Max size: 58" (147cm)

It would never be my intention to price someone out out of accessibility to a product, or to price a product in a bracket for some type of hype marketing illusion. Labeling something as "premium" in my opinion isn't enough to justify the price. I think it's important to give context to pricing so that it's clear as to why things cost the amount they do.

Using the 19L Roy Pack as an example, the cost of materials alone is about $95 in its current offering. This can change as I'm able to source directly vs. buying some of the components 3rd party, but for now, it is what it is. Tariffs have and will also continue to affect the fluctuation of material cost.

From there, each bag from start to finish is about 12 hours of labor to build. That includes cutting material, preparing sub assemblies, and then final/closing construction. If we say that the labor is priced at $25/hr (personally, less than what I would even consider a viable living wage in Los Angeles) then the labor cost for the pack alone is $300. This is where the cost difference of goods made in the states vs. goods made by an overseas vendor comes into play. Again, not a cry for sympathy, but just providing context so that folks have more information to choose what they wish to support.

Out the gate, the Roy Pack in total costs $395 to make. In my past endeavors, those two factors (material and labor) have dictated the pricing. However, as a business, that would already be a setup for burnout. For those of us who have watched Shark Tank, the Sharks would be Sharking right now.

So that leads to the big question, "How much do you then factor in for operating costs and profit?" I've landed on the final cost at $475, which yields a profit for the brand of $80 (16.8%). This also factors in free shipping across the U.S. It's a percentage that feels justified for both parties (if you haven't noticed, I'm someone who really likes to talk about their feelings). The profit goes right back into the brand, with the goal of investing towards a larger workspace, automation for production, and absorbing high MOQ costs for ordering materials direct from the manufacturer. All of which, will eventually help bring the overall cost per unit down, which I will always be transparent about and adjust accordingly.

If you choose to support the brand and what I value, then I think it's important to have all of the information out in the open so that customers can make an informed decision that feels right to them.

Thank you for taking the time to read my ramblings, and if you have any further questions about the above, please feel free to shoot me a message on the contact page.

Personally, I do not eat meat and avoid using animal products, but this is a personal choice. I understand that this might not be the preference of everyone.

I also understand that the term "vegan leather" can come with a varying degree of preconceived notions, especially since vegan leather's origin wasn't the strongest contender in terms of durability. I can say confidently that the Desserto® Cactus leather is the best I've seen. It does not patina the same as traditional cow hide does, in fact, you won't really see any patina at all. When it comes to durability, I've done small-scale abrasion testing to see how it compares to cow hide, and I'm excited to offer something that truly feels like an equal alternative to an animal product.

I think the compromise is to have both options available and allow people the opportunity to choose. No guilt trip subtext and the markup is only because working with the cow hide involves skiving, which is more labor intensive. But aside from that, both options are on the same playing field because in my humble opinion in how they're used in the product I offer, they perform the same.

If you ever encounter any issue with either option you have purchased, please feel free to reach out on the contact page so that I can help resolve the issue :)

I LOVE this sling! It's the perfect size for everyday errands. I also love how it slips easily into a larger bag so everything stays neat and tidy no matter what and I don't have to move everything over. It's the perfect lil sling!

Perfect little bag! It saved me on my recent flight because it was big enough to fit all my important flight things (wallet, phone, hand sanitizer, lip balm, medication, wipes, AirPods, extra ziplock bags) and small enough to fit in my under the seat carry on without making it bulky at all. I’ve made it my new daily purse! Highly recommend this bag!

The perfect bag when I’m grabbing a coffee to take a walk, space to stash my phone, sunglasses and AirPods with room to spare. The craftsmanship is stellar too, feels and looks much higher quality than some mass produced chain store bag.

I had been thinking of dipping my toes into the waters of becoming a “bag guy,” mostly out of necessity. My pockets and belt just can’t keep up with the growing list of daily essentials. When I came across Mrs. Marc’s sling, I knew I found it.

The design is thoughtful and practical, but what really struck me was the care and craftsmanship that clearly went into the bag. Seriously, take a look through the website and you will see how much thought and attention goes into the smallest of details. Did I expect myself to spend 30 minutes reading a companies website and pretending I understood blueprints? No, but cot damn if I didn’t find it interesting (I also stared at the spinning bag for longer than I want to admit)

The sling was delivered very quickly with a very nice note from the maker. Once I received it and loaded my phone, wallet, keys and headphones and went off on an inaugural trip to the grocery store I couldn’t believe I hadn’t become a bag guy sooner. I will be buying many more for all the friends and family in my life.