I knew exactly what I needed and the PD 3L V2 Sling was a godsend.
Never-mind the reviews about the 3L being too small, front pocket is useless etc. It only means that they need a bigger version.
I needed a small, compact, easy stowage/reach, everyday bag for my everyday needs. Wallet, keys, phone, Fuji X-T3 with couple of prime lenses (23mm/35mm/50mm) mix and match to fit into the bag for my everyday needs.
Yes, it will be tight if ALL (yes, ALL the items above) are squeezed into the bag, if there ever is a need; however, the compactness of the 3L bag as an everyday carry is what makes it a Gem and perfect for my needs.
I ordered the V2 3L sling as a replacement for the V1 5L sling, and I am very happy with my purchase. The bag feels more rugged, and the smaller size makes for less conspicuous carry of my minimalist mirrorless kit. I am most pleased with the change to the strap attachment points - the sling strap no longer loosens itself throughout the day!
I know PD reads these, and I'd like to offer the following suggestions:
- Move the serial number tag closer to the front zipper mouth. I just registered my product, and retrieving the number was tricky business.
- Be a little more mindful of the space required to fold down divider tabs. The 5L bag never had issues with dividers "snapping" into place when being folded for pass-through. Perhaps my 3L needs to be broken in a little more, but it seems like the included divider is a touch too tall for this bag's dimensions.
- Bring back the tighter elastic openings on the interior accessory pockets. My V1 5L does a better job if keeping lens caps and gadgets from falling out. Items stashed in my 3L can easily work their way out into the main compartment (again, maybe my bag needs to be broken in a bit more).
- Personal request: the quick pull adjusters still feel fiddly to me. I much prefer the Hypalon adjusters found on the V1 5L sling and Leash :-)
Minor quibbles above should not deter anyone from buying the V2 sling bags. This is an excellent product, I am a very picky consumer, and I recommend picking one up!!
Like all the Peak Design products, the 5L Sling (older version v1) is a great product with outstanding design details for example lockable zipper, internal camera storage separators, internal and external materials, etc). I liked this size to carry my Sony a6400 body and 18-135mm lens, small Manfrotto Pixel tripod, extra batteries, and misc stuff. One of the best features of all the Peak Design products is that they all work seamlessly together in the Peak Design ecosystem of products.
I love the quality of the product. It just needs a way to hold a water bottle on the out side. I do not want a water bottle in a camera bag and it is a bit to small to fit one inside,;but you always need a water bottle. It has two handle like things on each side. Come up with a water bottle holder that fits to these and it would be fantatric.
The new 6L fits an EOS R with an RF24-105 mounted, with room for a speedlite or two small primes. The sleeve is big enough to fit an iPad in a case but it's tight, and that means unmounting the lens from the body, but it would probably be big enough for a smaller mirrorless body. I like the new straps that allow me to carry a small tripod or jacket. Minor gripes aside, the bag is very comfortable and easily accessible, even when loaded to capacity, I just wish the bag were about 1cm deeper to make it easier to fit a tablet and camera inside at the same time.
I have a photo backpack that I use for hiking, travel and longer trips, but I wanted something smaller I could take for short walks around the city or when I didn't need all my gear. I settled on the sling v2 and it was a great decision. It's padded well, organization is great, and all the cool features you expect from Peak Design are as advertised. The 6L was a little small for what I wanted to bring (an 8L for v3 is wishful thinking but would be perfect!) so I'm returning and getting the 10L instead. The only reason I say this bag isn't quite perfect is that I found the overall shape to be a little challenging with certain body/lens setups. It's a trapezoid shape, which means you lose a bit of space if you're carrying a wide angle lens on a DSLR body. The one I have is a biiiit wide to put in face down, but if I flip it upside down, then the body doesn't really fit and the front of the lens sticks out. Small complaint, but it was enough to make me upgrade the size. Looking forward to my 10L! And please PD consider an 8L for the next iteration of these!