1. A 13 inch iPad fits. So the backpack has no job left
Most days a backpack is carrying a tablet, a notebook, a charger, and a wallet, in a bag built for a laptop and a change of clothes.
The Field Sling Plus takes an iPad 11” or an iPad Pro 13”, plus an A5 journal, pens, cables, keys, and a phone.
2. It weighs 9.6 oz empty
That’s barely over half a pound. Less than the tablet going into it.
Empty backpacks routinely run two to three pounds before you put anything inside. You have been carrying that weight to move a notebook.
3. You open it with one hand, in one motion
There is a metal clasp on the front instead of a zipper. Lift, unhook, you are in.
That sounds minor until you are holding coffee, wearing gloves, or standing in a security line. Zippers are why people stop opening their bag and start using their pockets again.
4. The strap rotates, so it never twists
Both anchor points swivel a full circle. Swing it from front to back and the strap follows instead of folding over on itself.
It adjusts from 29.5 to 53.1 inches, which accommodates larger frames and bulky layers.
5. Bright interior, so you stop digging
Dark waxed canvas outside, high-contrast honeycomb lining inside. A black charging cable in a black bag is a two minute search. In here you are looking at it.
Main compartment for the tablet and notebook. Two open pockets, a pen slot, and a zip pocket for keys, cards, and a passport.
6. Waxed canvas, which ages instead of wearing out
It handles rain and splashes. It is not waterproof and we would rather say so.
Scratches and scuffs turn into patina rather than damage, and you can re-wax it yourself years from now. It is also fully vegan.
7. It looks like field gear, not a purse
Naming the actual hesitation, because most people hauling a backpack for four items are stuck on exactly this.
No exterior pockets, no dangling hardware, no logo across the front. It lies flat against your back, disappears under a jacket, and reads correctly walking into a meeting or a trailhead.
LOCHBY Field Sling Plus
LOCHBY Field Sling Plus
★★★★★ 7,000+ 5 STAR REVIEWS
Real customers. Clearer workdays.
"I really like this binder as it lays flat for entering notes, others have not been able to accomplish this simple task. Prefer this to trying to save notes on my phone."
"It's great that I am more able to flip to different sections if I'm sitting in certain meetings or dividing my notes between business and personal."
"Use it daily. Because it's a binder I can take out the papers I'm not using for the moment."
"I set mine up with 3 tabs: personal, work and archive... It's a great system."
"I got the field binder to be able to have a little bit more room... perfect for writing mostly at home or to throw in a laptop bag. The quality is amazing and it's the perfect size for me."
"I've owned the A5 about a month now... it serves as a planner and a journal."
"I really like this binder as it lays flat for entering notes, others have not been able to accomplish this simple task. Prefer this to trying to save notes on my phone."
"It's great that I am more able to flip to different sections if I'm sitting in certain meetings or dividing my notes between business and personal."
"Use it daily. Because it's a binder I can take out the papers I'm not using for the moment."
"I set mine up with 3 tabs: personal, work and archive... It's a great system."
"I got the field binder to be able to have a little bit more room... perfect for writing mostly at home or to throw in a laptop bag. The quality is amazing and it's the perfect size for me."
"I've owned the A5 about a month now... it serves as a planner and a journal."
"I really like this binder as it lays flat for entering notes, others have not been able to accomplish this simple task. Prefer this to trying to save notes on my phone."
"It's great that I am more able to flip to different sections if I'm sitting in certain meetings or dividing my notes between business and personal."
"Use it daily. Because it's a binder I can take out the papers I'm not using for the moment."
"I set mine up with 3 tabs: personal, work and archive... It's a great system."
"I got the field binder to be able to have a little bit more room... perfect for writing mostly at home or to throw in a laptop bag. The quality is amazing and it's the perfect size for me."
"I've owned the A5 about a month now... it serves as a planner and a journal."
"I really like this binder as it lays flat for entering notes, others have not been able to accomplish this simple task. Prefer this to trying to save notes on my phone."
"It's great that I am more able to flip to different sections if I'm sitting in certain meetings or dividing my notes between business and personal."
"Use it daily. Because it's a binder I can take out the papers I'm not using for the moment."
"I set mine up with 3 tabs: personal, work and archive... It's a great system."
"I got the field binder to be able to have a little bit more room... perfect for writing mostly at home or to throw in a laptop bag. The quality is amazing and it's the perfect size for me."
"I've owned the A5 about a month now... it serves as a planner and a journal."
"I really like this binder as it lays flat for entering notes, others have not been able to accomplish this simple task. Prefer this to trying to save notes on my phone."
"It's great that I am more able to flip to different sections if I'm sitting in certain meetings or dividing my notes between business and personal."
"Use it daily. Because it's a binder I can take out the papers I'm not using for the moment."
"I set mine up with 3 tabs: personal, work and archive... It's a great system."
"I got the field binder to be able to have a little bit more room... perfect for writing mostly at home or to throw in a laptop bag. The quality is amazing and it's the perfect size for me."
"I've owned the A5 about a month now... it serves as a planner and a journal."
"I really like this binder as it lays flat for entering notes, others have not been able to accomplish this simple task. Prefer this to trying to save notes on my phone."
"It's great that I am more able to flip to different sections if I'm sitting in certain meetings or dividing my notes between business and personal."
"Use it daily. Because it's a binder I can take out the papers I'm not using for the moment."
"I set mine up with 3 tabs: personal, work and archive... It's a great system."
"I got the field binder to be able to have a little bit more room... perfect for writing mostly at home or to throw in a laptop bag. The quality is amazing and it's the perfect size for me."
"I've owned the A5 about a month now... it serves as a planner and a journal."
"I really like this binder as it lays flat for entering notes, others have not been able to accomplish this simple task. Prefer this to trying to save notes on my phone."
"It's great that I am more able to flip to different sections if I'm sitting in certain meetings or dividing my notes between business and personal."
"Use it daily. Because it's a binder I can take out the papers I'm not using for the moment."
"I set mine up with 3 tabs: personal, work and archive... It's a great system."
"I got the field binder to be able to have a little bit more room... perfect for writing mostly at home or to throw in a laptop bag. The quality is amazing and it's the perfect size for me."
"I've owned the A5 about a month now... it serves as a planner and a journal."
"I really like this binder as it lays flat for entering notes, others have not been able to accomplish this simple task. Prefer this to trying to save notes on my phone."
"It's great that I am more able to flip to different sections if I'm sitting in certain meetings or dividing my notes between business and personal."
"Use it daily. Because it's a binder I can take out the papers I'm not using for the moment."
"I set mine up with 3 tabs: personal, work and archive... It's a great system."
"I got the field binder to be able to have a little bit more room... perfect for writing mostly at home or to throw in a laptop bag. The quality is amazing and it's the perfect size for me."
"I've owned the A5 about a month now... it serves as a planner and a journal."
How it works
1. Write it down
One task, one page. No sorting required.
2. Move it up
Drag the most urgent page to the front. Your priorities are always visible.
3. Take it out
Finished? Remove the page. What's left is what still needs you.
The only system that does all three
The focus of paper. The flexibility of an app.
FAQs
Please read our FAQs page to find out more.
How many pages come in the system?
Two refill packs, 72 sheets total. Enough for weeks of project work before you reorder.
Will other refills fit?
Yes. The standard six-ring mechanism takes any A5 six-ring refill, so you're never locked into ours.
Can I use paper I already have?
Yes, if it's A5 six-ring punched. A punch also lets you add printed documents, agendas, and handouts to the same binder.
Does it lay flat?
Yes. It opens flat on a desk so you can write on either page without holding it down.
Do I need to follow a specific method?
No. Three moves cover it: write it down, move it up, take it out. It works alongside whatever you already use.
How long before I receive my order?
All orders ship from our New Jersey warehouse within 1 business day.
What's your return policy?
Not happy? Send it back within 30 days. We'll cover shipping on any quality issue — just reach out and we'll make it right.
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