New home for my camera for all day to day shooting
on August 23, 2022
Posted by: nieder23
from Colorado Springs, CO
I thought I would be satisfied after my first camera bag... now with 2 backpacks, a messenger bag, and two camera totes I believe I have found a long term solution in the 3L everyday sling. It's perfect for grab-and-go events and keeps my Sony a7Riii with a Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS E-Mount Lens attached just perfectly. I have an extra battery, lens cleaning brushes (lenspen) and a few other small accessories. I have just enough room to squeeze a Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA E-Mount Lens if I want it for my shoot. I love being able to use this bag as a hip back and should sling. I take my camera with me so much more now with the versatility this pack provides.
I ended up going with the 6L bag. I was excited to try the different configuration for my cam gear but I found that it just isn't practical for a large telephoto lens set up with one other small lens. This would be the perfect bag for someone that uses smaller primes and wants to carry a few other items. My Fui XT3 w/ XF 100-400 is far to large for this bag. I could fit my XF 50-140 in the bottom with one divider on top with my 16-55 w/ XT3 laying on it. This leaves little to no room for additional accessories. I will keep this bag for smaller lens outings. Great product quality and smooth zippers. The strap is very comfortable and easily adjustable, the front pocket seems almost useless once you have your camera gear in because of how narrow it is. I'll be sticking to a backpack with the capture clip for my larger telephoto set up.
Got the 6L to be my "personal item" on a 10day trip to Croatia. Some of the airlines we used had very restrictive carry-on requirements, but it turned out they didn't really enforce them and I could have got away with at least the 20L Everyday Backpack.
Pros: -Held up well as my only bag for a summer day at Plitvice, carrying a mirrorless camera, fairly large lens, the PD aluminum tripod, and a few other odds and ends. Handled it capably -Solid construction all around, material resistant to soaking in dirt and spills -Good placement on the external carry loops. Perfect for the PD tripod or a jacket.
Cons: -The primary strap was often awkward to adjust. It was hard to keep the extra strap length tucked away, and the strap itself could have been more comfortable on the heavier loadouts. -Carrying the bag in waist-pack mode eas a non-starter for me. It was uncomfortable to the point of being painful if there was any sort of weight in the pack. Also the hook-and-loop connection you have to use in that mode is very hard to undo if the pack is tight enough to stay on your waist. My guess is the 3L is much better at this mode.
All said, it's a well-made pack that punches above its 6L weight class, but I can't imagine a time I would truly prefer it over a larger backpack or a more comfortable waist pack. The Navy color is smart though, so I may still try to make it work as a camera-murse in dressy situations.
I have always been a fan of peak design, but up till now mostly just used their larger travel bags and organization products. This sling was a game changer for me. I had been looking fro something to be able to tote my water bottle and large iPad Pro around and this fire the bill. Fits what I need with spots open that I can fill with a camera or coffee. I highly recommend.
I bought the Everyday Sling 3l und the 6l version two months ago and I’m absolutely happy with them. The 3l version is perfect for daily walk with either one camera with a big objective or some other accessories. With the 6l version I personally carry my camera with two objectives with it. Even though fully packed the bag is pretty heavy, it’s comfortable throughout the whole day. Everyone who is thinking to carry any type of items or accessories with them through the day, this is the bag.
I love the design of my 6L everyday sling and so far has been just what I need to carry my a6400 with a Tamron 28-200 mm and a 50 mm prime lenses, the front pocket is a little tight to carry almost anything and the "tablet" sleve is very thight to use it, I wish there was a way to carry my water bottle without having it bounce all around. Good quality so far, I don't regret my purchase.
My new peak design sling camera bag is unreal! You cannot beat the quality and design of this product - highly recommend for any photographer/videographer who is on the go. I’ve take this to multiple shows and can access what a need with ease and in style !