Plug for PEAK DESIGN sling bag

[jtk]

Posted in "digital studio" because sling bags may be especially useful for DSLR kits with two lenses.



Just got Peak Design's "everyday sling" 6L, medium sized sling. Beautifully constructed.



I needed simple and seriously protective...this comfortably carries APS-C dslr with 20-40/2.0 and 55-300/4 . (multiply by about 1.5 for 35mm and plan to carry more bulk/weight than APS-C)


Sling bags like Peak's may be better than "camera bags" (or messenger bags) because they're easy to carry several ways, more compact, more weather-resistant, and more all-round protective.


Several alternative brands also look like good bets but they don't seem as simple and may not be quite as easy to carry or as protective..

 

[MattKing]

I did some wandering, and as a result was reminded that we have a place for equipment reviews in the Articles portion of the site. As a result, I've moved this thread here.
Thanks jtk for a useful thread - we should probably use this sub-forum more.
I've used sling bags like this as well for smaller film cameras, and it probably would be good for my wife's Olympus DSLR or the Samsung NSX I have but haven't used much.

 

[jvo]

Have used a 5L for over 2 years - 2 camera's 2 lenses in a well-designed, well-made, protective case - and not huge.

 

[IMoL]

I have both the 5L and 10L original Peak Design slings. Of the two, I much prefer the smaller 5L version. The 10L is OK, but at that size and potential weight, I would prefer a normal shoulder bag worn cross-body.

My normal use case for the 5L is when I am out using a TLR - plenty of room for the camera, camera strap, film, filters, light meter. Once I am using the camera (which being a TLR, goes round my neck), I can swing the (now practically weightless) sling bag round behind me and almost forget it's there. Mine looks a bit beat up now, but it has seen a LOT of use and still works perfectly.

 

[jtk]

I did some wandering, and as a result was reminded that we have a place for equipment reviews in the Articles portion of the site. As a result, I've moved this thread here.
Thanks jtk for a useful thread - we should probably use this sub-forum more.
I've used sling bags like this as well for smaller film cameras, and it probably would be good for my wife's Olympus DSLR or the Samsung NSX I have but haven't used much.

I'll add that Peak's sling bag is very protective on ALL sides, is easy-access. and doesn't flop open...much better than the bicycle messenger bags Also, the very-smooth zippers are less hassle than snaps etc and will undoubtedly last forever.

I selected the black version, recognizing that grey version might might be more subtle when-carried...still, black vanishes where the grey would be obvious, such as floor-under-table-at-coffee-house.

When I (stupidly) leave this kit in the car I stick it in a flashy Trader Joes' shopping bag, assuming nobody breaks into a car to grab groceries.