Custom Sling and Crossbody Backpacks with Your Logo

Sling and Crossbody Backpacks, Branded to Order

The sling format has one structural advantage over a two-strap backpack for promotional purposes: the bag sits on the chest or the side rather than flat against the back, so the panel your logo is printed on stays visible while it is being worn. For an event where the bag is carried through a crowd, that is not a small difference.

BackpackWithLogo.com is a promotional products distributor. We source direct from the manufacturers and decorate to order.

Bulk Pricing, Minimums and Wholesale Quantities

Minimums vary more here than elsewhere: 20 units on some styles, 30 and 50 on others, and 100 on the budget end. Pricing starts at $1.97 per unit, with the middle of the range between $6 and $29 and premium technical slings running to about $134.

The low end of this category competes directly with drawstring backpacks on price while looking considerably more like a real bag, which is why slings have taken share in conference gifting. Around half of the range is also recycled RPET, so a sustainability message costs little extra here.

Fit, Capacity and Who It Suits

A sling holds a water bottle, a phone, a wallet, a small tablet and not much else. That is the point — it is a bag for people who are moving and do not want to carry a full pack. Capacity is typically 3 to 10 liters.

Two details are worth checking. First, whether the strap is adjustable and reversible: a fixed right-shoulder strap is uncomfortable for a third of the people you hand it to. Second, whether there is a padded section on the strap, because a loaded sling concentrates all the weight on one shoulder. For anything heavier than a light day’s carry, a two-strap laptop backpack is the more comfortable answer.

Decoration Methods

Screen printing is most common, with heat transfer and digital transfer available across much of the range and embroidery on the heavier styles. The imprint area on a sling is smaller than on a standard backpack — the usable panel is often a curved front pocket — so simplify the mark rather than shrinking it. Send the artwork with your quote request and we will tell you what fits the panel.

Proofs, Turnaround and Ordering

Every order includes a free digital proof before production. Standard turnaround is 7 to 10 working days after approval, plus transit.

Related Categories

For a cheaper giveaway at higher volume, see drawstring backpacks. For anything that has to carry a laptop, see laptop backpacks. For lightweight travel where the sling is a second bag rather than the main one, the packable range is worth a look. Brand-led options start at AeroLOFT and CamelBak.

Sling Backpack FAQs

What is the minimum order for custom sling backpacks?

It varies more than most categories: 20 units on some styles, 30 or 50 on others, and 100 on the budget end. Tell us your quantity and we will show what is available at it.

How much does a custom sling bag cost?

From $1.97 per unit at the budget end. The middle of the range runs $6 to $29, and premium technical slings reach about $134.

How much does a sling backpack hold?

Typically 3 to 10 liters — a water bottle, phone, wallet and a small tablet. It is not a laptop bag.

Can a sling backpack be worn on either shoulder?

Only if the strap is reversible, and not every style is. It is worth checking, because a fixed right-shoulder strap is uncomfortable for a large share of recipients.

Is the imprint area smaller than on a regular backpack?

Yes, usually noticeably smaller, and often on a curved front pocket. Simplify the mark rather than shrinking it — send us the artwork and we will confirm what fits.

Are recycled sling backpacks available?

Yes. About half of this range is recycled RPET, and the price difference over standard polyester is small.