Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Everyday Sling V2 6L - Ash
Average customer rating
4.7
(869 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 869 reviews
5 Stars
668
4 Stars
167
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
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1 Star
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Sling V2 6L - Ash
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
Customer Rating
5
Perfect Size
on September 25, 2022
Posted by: anni
from Munich, Germany
I bought the bag for a citytrip. The 6l one had enough space for my Sony a6600 and a small waterbottle plus all the small things one needs for a day. Additionally I used the caputre clip which was also really practical.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
This sling bag is good for use everyday.
on September 27, 2022
Posted by: Bradley
from Oklahoma/Germany
The design and construction are exceptional. We like the peak dividers although this bag (6L) is a little small for use with a camera with attached lens + an extra lens. With a smaller camera and or smaller lenses it would be perfect. I can use the bag to hold one cam with lens, camera body detached with two lenses or three medium sized lenses. For us another liter or two of volume in the width would have been perfect. That said it’s a great bag that I can highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Everyday workhorse - 6L sling for travel
on October 6, 2022
Posted by: Kraymerica
from South Dakota
I got the 6L everyday sling for an overseas vacation to fit my Nikon Z6, 24-70 2.8, and 24-200. It worked great! It was a bit tight with 2 big lenses but it fit my needs just right. I also fit 2 backup batteries, 3 backup memory cards, and a lens pen. Everything I needed for travel photography. Other lenses would have fit better, but it worked great for what I needed it for. It withstood a light rain hiking about and kept things dry. I wouldn't call it waterproof, but water-resistant for sure. It wore great for hiking about and was easy to store on the bus and airplane while keeping my gear protected. Very glad I had this for my trip.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
great bag
on October 18, 2022
Posted by: Tong
from Boston
It very light and comfortable for travel
I have a Sony A7 III and single lens.
Just right about the size (3L)
I have a Sony A7 III and single lens.
Just right about the size (3L)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design