Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Outdoor Sling 7L - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(148 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 148 reviews
5 Stars
97
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
9
1 Star
8
82%of customers recommend this product.
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94 out of
115)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Outdoor Sling 7L - Black
Customer Rating
5
Amazingly deep love in spite of two big flaws
on May 27, 2025
Posted by: Mickey Tango
from Vermont
The 7 liter arrived just in time for a two week trip to Spain. I previously reviewed the 2 liter. There are flaws but I am ecstatic about this bag. It feels so perfect and is so adaptable. It has become my daily bag because you can cinch it down so it is very slim, or expand it. And then you can add still more by strapping a jacket or water bottle on the bottom. In the front pocket I have a PD one liter cube with all the small things I need plus keys and ear pods. The main pocket has wallet, passport, a note book, sunglass case, magazine or book plus a light rain parka. The sling is very light weight and comfortable and zippers work well. It could fit my mirrorless camera maybe with an extra lens if I delete most of the other stuff. Even stuffed I didn't have to check it in museums. Amazingly, it just becomes part of your body and I found I could, when slung across front, very comfortably wear my PD every day back pack while still having quick access to necessities. As I noted in my 2 liter review, the magnetic latch pocket for the phone is a joke. If you turn it upside down, the phone immediately falls out--beware! And when we got caught ion the rain, the phone started getting wet. But if you don't turn it upside down it is pretty convenient to pull the phone in and out. The other flaw: I've been reading the reviews about the latch accidentally opening and the bag dropping to the ground, not really believing it. And then it happened to me....twice. Luckily, I'm not carrying a camera. I wonder if PD will take responsibility for this - the way Volkswagen did with my diesel - and send us better straps. In spite of these flaws, I am so totally in to this bag!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
bag that does the job it was hired to do
on May 26, 2025
Posted by: kkddss
i bought this a few weeks ago for an outdoor camping trip because i wanted something that could stand up to the elements and protect my carry items. out of the box it had plenty of customizable fit options with adjustable straps on both end with strap management built into the bags so i was able to get everything just right. happy to report on the trip that it withstood rain, cold, 20-25 miles of hiking, and a little bit of dancing as well all while packed to the brim. no malfunctions or issues to speak of although i feel the stabilizer strap could be a bit stronger and more intuitive with better store options. all around though, happy with the bag.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
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
5
Very small, and able to carry camera(s)
on May 21, 2025
Posted by: gines
I really liked Bev's video about the 2L bag. I was looking for something minimalist to carry my camera while walking in the streets without showing off the camera. While they don't promote it as a camera bag, I am kind of stubborn, and was able the carry 2 cameras, a Medium format, and a MTF, with spare battery for each.
I would 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
3
The buckle is way too easy to open accidentally.
on May 15, 2025
Posted by: EM
This sling has a major weak point and that's the buckle. It's SOOO easy to just barely brush against it and it pops open. This happens to me ALL the time in both sling and waist modes, and then the sling and everything I have in it hits the ground.
It would be great except for that major issue.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Good bag but very bad buckle design
on May 5, 2025
Posted by: Dean
from New york
Got the bag on Feb. Been using them til now. Overall a good bag. But the bad design of the buckle really brings this to a 2 star. Don’t even remember that how many times the bag fell off cause the mis touch of the buckle. Lucky I catch it all the time. If you are going to carry a camera. Don’t get it. Not safe.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Hidden Gems
on May 1, 2025
Posted by: Mark
from Fresno CA
If you take the time to watch the videos and learn all the hidden gems, you'll really love this bag. It's so we'll thought out, very light weight and just the perfect addition to an all day carry.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design