Peak DesignEveryday Sling 6L

ONE YEAR UPDATE:This bag has been fantastic. I have used it fairly heavily as my primary bag for most of the year and it shows absolutely no signs of wear. It holds up well in the rain and I haven't had any issues with water seeping through the bag. I don't typically load down the bag as much as shown in these pictures as it can be a little difficult to remove the iPad, but it is capable if I need to load it down for a cross-country trip or a photo shoot. I usually don't put more than a couple of writing implements in the front pocket as the bulge is a little unflattering and makes it slightly harder to open the main zipper as wide it can go. One unforeseen use case that was very convenient is how easy it is to partially unclip the strap. The strap is the perfect width to hold the handle of a skinny hydroflask bottle. The way the bottle dangled from the bag was quite comfortable. I have no regrets purchasing this bag and it is my go-to choice for carrying around my tech.ORIGINAL REVIEW:My first impressions of the bag are quite high. I was looking for a bag that fit a few main criteria which has been quite a challenge.1: bag must be able to hold my ipad pro 11in in its logitech combo touch case comfortably. This has been the biggest limiting factor in my search.(Its a little snug but successful though there are some layout limitations that I will get into)2: bag must have space for my ef-s 55-250mm telephoto, viltrox f1.4 23mm prime, 15-45mm kit lens, and my m50 mkii camera body. Also it should be able to carry a few extra batteries and an external power bank3: the bag must be able to hold my camera with any of these lenses attached to it comfortably and must still allow access to my ipad.(Having the telephoto on the camera is a bit of a tight zip, but as I use that lens the least I gave it a pass on this front)4: bag shouldnt bulge at the zipper like my previous tech bag did5: bag must be comfortable, must be a sling bag, must be as small as possible, and must facilitate an easy lens swapping experience. The idea is to be as light, small, and comfortable as possible while still carrying around extra lenses.(This bag is even smaller than my current tech bag sling and is better suited for holding lenses)6: bag must look good and not be an eyesore. If I'm going to daily drive it I don't want to settle. Though functionality still takes priority.…After an hour of experimenting with layouts I think I got it to work (almost) perfectly. The main setback I had was the ipad and the shelves. I wanted to use the separators in shelf mode but when using the shelves at the edge of the bag it would make it harder to zip and make it almost impossible to insert and remove the ipad. A mirrorless camera with a lens attached was really hard to zip in this orientation. The shelves are just too ridged and dont give enough leeway for an 11inch tablet. So I had to settle with using a small lens bag for which ever smaller lens I wasn’t using at the time and using an unfolded separator for my telephoto or stacked smaller lens combo. Underneath the telephoto I still have space for a generic rain cover for extra security.The orientation pictured allows for fairly easy leeway for my gear in every orientation (except the telephoto on the body which works but is a little snug on the zipper). I have quick access to everything.I also like the the bag has 2 slots for the quick release clip if I ever decided I didnt want to mount my camera on my belt for whatever reason. It also has detachable loops for a tripod that fit snugly in the flexible side pockets near the zipper.After giving it a try around DC and at Niagara Falls in the coming weeks I will update this review with its usability when out and about. The initial tests Ive done so far show promise.

Use it to carry camera gear and its adjustments make it comfortable for daily use, all day, for weeks on end.Carries full frame dslr, nifty 50 (attached to dslr) and 24-70, hood for both lenses, spare battery, spare SD card, and small flash… all inside the bag, with room to spare. Pockets in and out allow storage of smaller items. Tablet pouch can work for smaller, unprotected tablets but eats into interior space a bit. Can also swap out cameras and carry a full frame mirrorless with similar lenses, hoods, etc.Went from carrying backpacks way too big packed way too full to carrying this sling. And can easily go all day.Extend the strap to carry low (strolling around with plenty of room) or tighten strap to carry high (front or back of body in busy or tight spaces) allowing for quick change up given situation.Waterproof. Great build quality. Features galore.I can’t recommend it enough. If you’re considering this as an option: do it. Your back and photos and those around you will appreciate it.

My second Peak Design bag and have to say this company has set the standard for all bags cameras and otherwise. The build quality is solid and the gray/heather material specifically seems to reject dirt and stains. The sling seems very well thought out from a camera user's perspective. I use this bag in essentially two different configuration: 1. DJI Mini 4 Pro drone bag that fits my controller, drone, extra battery, ND filters, phone. 2. Sony FX3/FX30 camera bag that fits my camera body, 2x lenses, extra batteries, SD cards, Vari ND filters, phone. Both configurations allow me to pack a small, thin notebook and/or a Kindle without a case. If you pair the sling with a capture clip, it really shines as an on the go street photography sling. The additional straps at the bottom is a nice touch for light things like an umbrella or jacket but I wouldn't load this bag up to heavily as all slingbags are ergonomic nightmares when heavy. Overall very pleased with this purchase and plan on keeping it for over a decade.

I want to highlight the good things about this bag first:The fit and finish is great. The material is thick and durable and I imagine is going to be really nice once it breaks in a little bit.The bag looks great, its got a sleek, but simple profile. It looks professional but stylish.PD is very good about making things multi use, your divider walls can also be shelves for 2 lenses in 1 pocket instead of 1. While I haven't used the tablet sleeve yet, I'm sure its pretty easy to get to and there are pockets and attachment points everywhere.Now on to my first world problems. I use this strictly as a camera bag. I carry a Canon R7 and usually between 2 and 3 lenses depending on what I want to bring that day. I always have my Sigma 24-70mm 2.8 with me (that needs an adapter) as thats pretty much my go to lens. I have to keep that lens on my camera in storage, because it wont store any other way. If I store that lens and body separate, I can't carry any other lenses. The other 2 "configurations" I bring out is either a 100-400mm, or a 16mm and 30mm. The 100-400 is too long to store on the body in bag. If I put the 16 or the 30 on the camera I can bring the 24-70, but not the lens that is left out.So its a great bag, but the dimensions are just a little weird and like I said, 1st world problems for me.

The Peak Design bags are very well designed and executed. This was my first sling, for a Sony RX10 iv. It fits easily along with extra battery, filters, compact charger, and more. It's comfortable to walk with and very protective of the expensive camera. And it's easy to extract same for a quick photo!