Have you ever gone out of your house, only to realize you forgot something important?

Phone, wallet, keys, and power bank. These are my everyday carry (EDC)—the items I never leave the house without, whether I’m walking, biking, or driving. However, I tend to misplace one or more of these, especially when transferring them from one bag to another.

That’s why I gave the Sack It Utility Sacoche a try. Although it isn’t the fanciest bag I’ve owned, it is the one I see myself using the most.

I never considered myself a fashion enthusiast, but my interest in bags was piqued after getting the Uniqlo Multi-Pocket Shoulder Bag. Who knew that simple but well-designed items could make everyday life so much easier?

While the Uniqlo bag was great for traveling, it is overkill for strolling around my neighborhood. That’s why I tried finding a solution.

There are phone cases that also act as wallets and card holders. However, I don’t want to bring out my money and cards whenever I use my phone.

I also wanted something that could fit in a larger bag. Belt bags or packs (or fanny packs) don’t fit the bill since the strap takes up a lot of space.

The Patagonia sling bags I saw on Facebook Marketplace looked nice. But the listings seemed dubious since I couldn’t tell if the item was legit.

Then I realized: Why look far and wide when there are trusted local brands such as Sack It. I asked my friend Nognog (the business owner), and he recommended his Sacoche to me.

The term “sacoche” usually refers to a small, flat, cross-body bag with a rectangular shape. The slim profile makes it suitable for cycling.

The Sack It Utility Sacoche measures 17.5cm by 22.5cm. The construction is usually made of ripstop fabric, but mine happens to be X-Pac since it’s custom-made.

It has one zipper and two paracord loops, where the strap is attached. The strap is also made of paracord, with a plastic cord lock used to adjust the length.

The bag is as simple as it gets. And that’s exactly the point.

It didn’t take long for me to take a liking to the Sacoche. The color stands out, and my EDC easily fits inside my new bag with a bit of space left. That’s good since stuffing a bag tends to break the zipper (based on my experience).

I could wear the Sacoche alone when I don’t need to bring anything else, or I can put it inside another bag. If I wanted to wear it while biking, all I had to do was tighten the strap so the bag doesn’t get in the way of my legs when pedaling. And because the content isn’t heavy, I don’t feel the strap weighing down on me.

Even when I’m at home in my room, the Sacoche is helpful because it acts as an organizer. I don’t have to wonder where my keys, wallet, or power bank are. And if I want to go out quickly, I just have to grab the bag and go.

The key to enjoying bags like the Sack It Utility Sacoche is to make sure it’s used properly. The bag doesn’t have cons per se. Rather, it has limitations.

It’s not meant to hold heavy or bulky items, and there aren’t any pockets or dividers. But that won’t be a problem when the Sacoche is supposed to fit only your EDC, and it can fit inside a bigger bag.

The Sack It Utility Sacoche  is available at an SRP of P450. If you want to order one for yourself, you can message the Pampanga-based brand on Facebook.