Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Outdoor Sling 2L - Cloud
Average customer rating
3.9
(79 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 79 reviews
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
8
1 Star
7
68%of customers recommend this product.
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40 out of
59)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Outdoor Sling 2L - Cloud
Customer Rating
4
Simple safety solution
on May 24, 2025
Posted by: RyanTT
So there's a lot of complaints about the buckle being easy to accidentally open and I came up with a simple solution that works for me. By attaching the included key bungee to the attachment point and then I added a simple key ring to the buckle release side of the strap. Now, once I put it on, I can clip the key ring to the bungee for safety in case the buckle is opened by mistake. When not needed, the key bungee can slip into the rear strap storage area. See photos.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Not safe for carry
on February 12, 2025
Posted by: PD user
from Vancouver, bc
So, I've had the 7l sling for a few weeks. And unfortunately there is a massive oversight on the locking clip. If you grab the sling at the clasp connection point, it opens and falls to the ground. I hadn't grabbed the insert for the bag yet as it was out of stock at the time and my camera hit the concrete and Ice without a protective layer .. camera was fine, I got lucky. But this is not a camera bag. And as much as I love the everyday sort of design. This is a massive fail being so easy to accidentally unhinge the connection. There is no safety mechanism at the hinge area whatsoever. And I have alot of PD products. Since the beginning. Pretty disappointed and will be returning
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Not great for camera but decent otherwise
on December 21, 2024
Posted by: MW
from Bay Area, SF
Was planning to use it with the camera cube. Unfortunately it just didn't work out for me. The cube fits what I want, but once it's in the bag, it just doesn't quite gel. There's a bit of space around the cube, but not enough to be useful. I wish the cube either consumed the whole space, or had more room, with a preference for the latter.
The bag, by itself, is decent. My two biggest complaints about the bag (especially coming from other PD bags):
1) I found it inconvenient to unzip one handed.
2) After being spoilt by how nice PD bags feel in had, I'm beginning to despise the grab handle on this bag. Wish it was a little wider or rounder. This just sort of cuts into the hand.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Not safe for cameras
on May 15, 2025
Posted by: Stephan
from Hamburg, Germany
I purchased this sling through the Kickstarter campaign and have been using it regularly since it arrived. First and foremost, it’s a fantastic sling-lightweight, with just the right number of pockets and a perfect size. I use a lot of Peak Design products daily (backpacks, slings, camera gear, iPhone case). Not because I was a fan boy (though I am now), but because after trying gear from various brands, Peak Design’s products usually come out on top.
Unfortunately, that’s not the case with this sling. While I appreciate how well it integrates into the Peak Design system and works with the small camera cube, I find it unusable as a camera bag. The main issue is the buckle: it opens far too easily, requiring only slight pressure. On several occasions, it has opened accidentally, and only by luck did my camera avoid damage. This is especially risky when the camera is attached to the capture clip, as it could fall to the ground unprotected.
If this were any other brand, I might have given it two or three stars. However, since Peak Design has to hold up to its own high standards, giving more than one star wouldn’t be appropriate.
Unfortunately, that’s not the case with this sling. While I appreciate how well it integrates into the Peak Design system and works with the small camera cube, I find it unusable as a camera bag. The main issue is the buckle: it opens far too easily, requiring only slight pressure. On several occasions, it has opened accidentally, and only by luck did my camera avoid damage. This is especially risky when the camera is attached to the capture clip, as it could fall to the ground unprotected.
If this were any other brand, I might have given it two or three stars. However, since Peak Design has to hold up to its own high standards, giving more than one star wouldn’t be appropriate.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Terrible design flaw
on May 31, 2025
Posted by: chein48
At first, I really liked the bag, until I accidentally touched the strap clasp, which opened and the bag fell to the floor with my camera. How could anyone make such a design flaw in the manufacture of a bag?!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Versatile Hip Sling, For the Right Uses
on December 10, 2024
Posted by: hiker-biker shutterbug
from Gainesville, FL
The 7L is a versatile sling that I use as a hip bag. Unlike my PD 6L sling, this is functional as a hip bag that can squeeze small, such as in a museum, or large, to stuff a light coat plus assorted gear. As a camera-centric bag, my PD 6L sling is better because it is structured to fit and hold my mirrorless plus 2 lenses. I can get only my Z5 and 24-200 in this 7L bag, with or without the XS camera cube. This 7L, however, is ideal for travel because it collapses and expands so easily. The backside cellphone pocket and smaller ones inside (SD cards, etc.) set this bag apart from competitors'. And it has enough strength to carry the weight of my camera + lens on the hip. In summary, the 6L is the perfect shoulder-sling camera bag when structure is important while the 7L is perfect as a hip bag when versatility is needed. Different bags for different purposes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Perfect fit for Steam Deck
on December 14, 2024
Posted by: CMP
from Seattle, WA
It’s the perfect everyday carry. It fits my everyday items (phone, keys, leatherman, charging brick, etc) plus my Steam Deck (in a Tomtoc case), charger, & Bose noise canceling headphones.
Absolutely love this bag!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Great, but wish it had a spot for the Capture Clip
on December 10, 2024
Posted by: Shuls
from Brooklyn, NY
So far, this has been a fantastic bag for anytime I'm heading somewhere that isn't work. It has ample space for anything you'd need for a hike or long bike ride, or just to head across town for the day.
The only downside I've found—and I kind of expected this to NOT be the case because it's a Peak Design product—is that unlike other Peak Design products, there isn't a great spot for the Capture Clip. At the end of the day, it's not terrible to use a Pro Pad on the bag strap, but I would've loved a dedicated slot (or two) like you get on many of their other bags.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design