Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Everyday Sling 3L - Ash
Average customer rating
4.7
(830 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 830 reviews
5 Stars
647
4 Stars
158
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
0
1 Star
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98%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Sling 3L - Ash
Customer Rating
5
Small, but exactly what I needed.
on July 13, 2022
Posted by: James
from Brighton, England
I went for the 3L version of the sling because I wanted a smaller bag. My main backpack is still my PD Everyday, but sometimes that's just more space than I need.
Things I like about it:
- Great design which colour matches to my main bag (I have both in Ash)
- Comfortable strap
- Easy to use zips
- Not too bulky and doesn't get in the way
- Great design which colour matches to my main bag (I have both in Ash)
- Comfortable strap
- Easy to use zips
- Not too bulky and doesn't get in the way
I've used it in two ways so far and packed like this.
For a quick trip into town to do some street photography and pick up a few small things:
- Fujifilm XT30 with a prime attached (35mm F2)
- 60% of the bag as free space for holding shopping
- USB C cable and a power bank in the front pocket
- Fujifilm XT30 with a prime attached (35mm F2)
- 60% of the bag as free space for holding shopping
- USB C cable and a power bank in the front pocket
Used as a kit bag when photographing a gig at a local indie venue:
- XT30 and 56mm Prime
- Two spare primes (35 and 23 F2)
- Power Bank and cable in front pocket as before
- XT30 and 56mm Prime
- Two spare primes (35 and 23 F2)
- Power Bank and cable in front pocket as before
And this is the SMALL version of the bag! A larger size could easily be a sizable EDC foe those who don't like backpacks.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Bought as a camera bag, became my everyday bag
on July 13, 2022
Posted by: earau
from Bogotá, Colombia
I originally bought the 3L Sling a year ago to carry a Nikon 3500 plus a prime lens in the city. They both fit nicely, although a bit tight. The bag is very comfortable and durable and gives me peace of mind when it rains.
Although the size limits how much camera gear you can carry, this bag is excellent for carrying everyday items. I usually pack a journal, my phone, a pen, headphones and a mini umbrella. It's very practical and looks nice. After more than a year of use it's held up very nicely. 100% recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Best sling ever (6l)
on July 30, 2022
Posted by: Paul Hoppe Photography
from Berlin, Germany
I got through so many slings and shoulder bags before buying this one. The price always stopped me from purchasing Peak Design but it is worth the money. I carry my X-E4, a water bottle, battery, charger, cables and another lens and some smaller items with it. It is my go-to bag for small daytrips, when shopping, picking up my kid...like a handbag for men. Love it. 6l is the perfect size for me. 3l would not really fit a water bottle (i need a special one from Nalgene for the 6l) and the big one is just too bulky.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Perfect Daily carry Dad bag
on August 10, 2022
Posted by: Jbx80
from Philadelphia, PA
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 would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Great Product with Limited Use Cases
on August 15, 2022
Posted by: Sam
from Los Angeles, Ca
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.
-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.
-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.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
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 would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Excellent Size, but could be improved
on August 25, 2022
Posted by: patagoniac57
from Orange County, CA
I will compare the 5L (discontinued) vs the 3L. For really minimalist carry for a Fuji X100, I used a Field Pouch. I wanted a slightly larger bag for the X100 and a water bottle and sunglasses. The 3L is a nice size for this carry. I use the 5L for a Sony A7III with room left over. The biggest downside of the 3L is the front pouch. On the 5L, the pouch extends to the bottom of the bag and just slightly above the zipper. On the 3L, the pouch extends to the top of the bag, but they shortened the bottom to around 3/4 inches from the bottom for no reason. There is a lip over the zipper, which combined with a stiff water resistant zipper makes getting things in and out of the pocket very difficult. It is even hard to get a surgical type face mask in. This combined with the lack of a interior flat back pocket makes it hard to fit medium sie flat items in the bag. If they added a open slash exterior pocket on the back, this would be the perfect small-medium bag. The lack of a quick access pocket for miscellaneous items really limits this bag. The front pocket is so bad, you wonder if the designers every tried to use the pocket. The interior dividers are shorter on the 3L vs 5L, the 5L dividers are slightly too tall for the 3L bag. The gussets on the front flat are very well done compared to the 5L.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Great sling, but lacks comfort.
on September 8, 2022
Posted by: Joe
from Jyväskylä, Finland
The sling is very neat. It has good good features and I like the structure and overall look a lot! However, it's not the greatest for insulated water bottles or comfort. Most insulated water bottles are too tall for it and the materials aren't the best against skin. They're durable and comfortable as long as I wear a jacket that covers my neck, but if I happen to not be wearing a jacket nor a hoodie, it rubs against my neck and it is not comfortable. Still very good option!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design