So the new sling bag arrived today and I must say I’m jolly impressed. Though I think this can not be seen as an outright replacement for the older sling bag - it really is much bigger and should be sold as an xl version and not a #2 version.
the only flaws I could discover was two of the pull-tabs’ knots came undone and though it leaves an less than perfect impression really is not a big deal.
(a note on the zipper pulls: the Paracord that is used will not melt together so you can not make a loop with it.)
The carry handle seem more rigid than the older version and this looks better then wrapped - like I naturally did 😁
I’ll order a set of Coyote pouches to go on the sides so the red medical bag and multicam pouch that I use here now will be replaced.
For now, this is how I will take the bag to Africa.