The best dog walking bag

You'll want to get this for the dog moms (and dads) in your life.

Happy Sunday!

Mother’s Day is exactly one week from today, and I can’t think of a more useful gift for dog moms (and dads, if you’re shopping early for Father’s Day) than what I consider to be the best dog walking bag out there.

I’ve cycled through my fair share of bags, including standard fanny packs and crossbodies specifically marketed for dog walking, complete with built-in poop bag holders. (In my experience, those never have enough structure to keep your roll from coming undone.)

These are my requirements:

• Space for my essentials (phone, wallet, keys, hand sanitizer, lip balm)

• Convenient access to my phone

• A place to hook a poop bag holder

• Room for a water bottle

• A separate compartment for dog treats or space to clip on a treat pouch for training

• Hands free and compact enough to not be a burden on long walks

• Stylish enough that I can use in my everyday life without looking like I’m always going on a walk

Let me introduce you to the Béis Sport Sling. (This post is not sponsored, but if anyone from Béis is reading this, feel free to reach out…)

Each of this bag’s four compartments are thoughtfully designed. The main compartment includes an internal key leash so you never have to dig around for your keys, as well as a microfiber-lined pocket to hold sunglasses and protect them from scratches. A second compartment has card slots for those who like to forego a wallet, but my wallet fits in there alongside a treat pouch. The outermost pocket is for whatever you want to have easy access to. For me, that’s my phone.

The crossbody strap is soft and adjustable for use on either shoulder, and the buckles attach on either end of the bag so they don’t dig into your shoulders. I like to loop my poop bag holder from Wild One onto the strap.

My favorite part of the Sport Sling definitely has to be the hidden water bottle compartment. I like carrying a bottle for myself or my pups, but I don’t always need one on shorter walks or when I’m running errands. With this bag, a hidden compartment features an attached pouch that can be pulled out to carry a water bottle or stuffed back in when not in use.

I’ve used this bag almost daily for the past six months and haven’t looked back. I bought the version in black, but they’re also available in fun shades of pink, green, blue, and brown.

Great job with this one, Béis.

What’s your favorite dog walking bag or accessory? Let me know in the comments.

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