Right, so, I’ve been seeing *a lot* about this Cincha Travel Belt Bag thing. Like, everywhere. And, well, let’s be honest, sometimes these “must-have” travel accessories are just… kinda overpriced, ya know? Especially since Cincha *themselves* seem to be filling a gap they spotted where the big boys *weren’t*. Founders James and Ash Sharma (bless their entrepreneurial hearts!) wanted stuff they couldn’t find elsewhere, so they made it. Fair enough. But that doesn’t mean *we* all have to shell out a fortune, right?
Plus, the description… “perfect on-the-go companion”? C’mon. That’s practically marketing bingo. But, okay, it works as a sling *and* a belt… with a “trolley passthrough (aka secret slip)”?! Sounds kinda sneaky, doesn’t it?
Anyway, my point is, the hunt for a Cincha Travel Belt Bag dupe is officially ON. I mean, seriously, how hard can it be to find a similar bag? It’s basically a fanny pack, right? But with, like, *travel credentials*.
I dunno, maybe I’m being cynical. Maybe the “secret slip” IS a game-changer. But I’m a firm believer that you can usually find something just as good (or, let’s be real, 80% as good) for, like, half the price.
So, where to start? Amazon, obviously. Then maybe Etsy. And I’m gonna lurk on TikTok for those “things I bought that are AMAZING” videos. Wish me luck! I’ll report back if I find anything amazing. Or even just… acceptable. Because, frankly, acceptable and affordable is sometimes all you need, amirite? I’m thinking something that is like a cross between a fanny pack, a small backpack and some cargo shorts (jk… kinda). And the trolley passthrough… honestly, maybe just a well-placed zipper pocket would do the trick?
Seriously, why pay a premium for a name when you can get (probably) the same functionality for way less? It’s not about being cheap, it’s about being smart (and having more money for, you know, actual travel!). I mean, I could buy 2 or 3 dupes for the same price as one Cincha!
