Functional and Practical: We Review the Peak Design Everyday Sling

Functional and Practical: We Review the Peak Design Everyday Sling

Peak Design is known for their functional designs of camera accessories that are coupled with sleek and modern aesthetics, and the Everyday Sling is no different. Available in three sizes: 3L, 6L, and 10L, the Everyday Sling has you covered whatever your shooting and wherever your travels take you.

The bags have a minimal and practical aesthetic that fits in whether you are in the city or out in nature. It’s also available in a range of colors so you can pick one that suits your style. So, are they any good? We take the 6L for a spin.

Design

Both the 3L and 6L bags can be worn as either sling bags or as waist bags and are incredibly functional as both, with easy access without removing the bag. The sling bags are made from waterproof 400D ripstop nylon and include weatherproof Ultrazips for that added level of protection for your equipment. The sling’s padded crossbody strap has a quick-adjuster that you can loosen to access your gear or tighten to secure safely when on more active outings. So far, I’ve not needed to use this as it’s been fairly mild terrain that I’ve been on, but when I did give it a try and locked it into position slung around my back, it remained there and didn’t slip or move towards the front even when running.

Functionality

The 6L external doesn’t look like it could hold much gear, but don’t let the size fool you. For me, I can comfortably carry a Sony a7R V with a Sony 24-105mm lens attached plus the Viltrox 20mm easily, and still have room for another small prime with the customizable divider folded down.

Externally, on the front, there’s a large and quite deep front pocket, which I used to store straps. Internally, there is also a zippered pocket behind which are three stitched panels, two of which I’ve allocated for extra batteries, while the main pocket area I keep a couple of lens cloths in, but there’s more that can be stored here. Behind the main camera area, there’s a magnetic panel with enough space to carry a tablet if you wish. The straps I mentioned are for the sling; attach these to the underside and they can be used to carry a small tripod, your rolled-up jacket, or waterproof.

It’s also very easy to access your gear, just swing the bag around to your front, unzip it, and grab your camera. The padded strap never catches on any clothing and doesn’t stick even if it’s raining. Prior to this bag, I used another well-known branded one, which was great but it would swing around when walking and was not on the level of protection and space this sling provides.

The bag is incredibly comfortable to wear, even when fully loaded, and I never once found myself having to adjust it or move it back around my body; it just stayed in place.

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Adjustable
  • Stays in place
  • Easy access to gear
  • Waterproof
  • Two customizable internal dividers
  • Price

Cons

  • I like it so much I now also want the next size up for longer hikes and travels as I’d be more comfortable with this as cabin luggage than my large backpack, which I could flatten into my suitcase.

Conclusion

I can’t recommend the Peak Design 6-liter Everyday Sling enough. It’s built to last, functional, and stylish - if that’s a concern of yours. It protects my gear and enables me to access it so very easily, as I’m not one for camera straps. So if I need to grab a shot quickly, I know I can without fighting with zips or clothing that has twisted. Sure, I could use my Peak Design Capture Clip, but with this sling, I don’t need to, so I can leave that attached to the bigger backpack.

The sling is available in three sizes and colors, so if you want to grab one, you can find them here.

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Gary McIntyre is a landscape photographer and digital artist based on the west coast of Scotland. As well as running photography workshops in the Glencoe region, providing online editing workshops, Gary also teaches photography and image editing at Ayrshire college.

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Peak Design has great products, which may be the reason their products get frequently reviewed.

Sure, sure.

I do love my 6L sling.

another benefit of it is travel days, I dont generally use a big camera bag anymore and usually will opt for a small backpack for carry on. ive found the 6L sling fits nice and snug inside if needed and is almost like a camera cube. Worked perfectly for a recent trip to Singapore.

I have both the 6L and 10L. I started with the 6L, but found it wouldn't hold a Nikon Z8 in a manner that made it easy to get the camera out of. So, I went with the 10L and it works nicely when I'm out and about.

I use my 6L a ton, in it I can easily fit these different trios (with one of the 3 lenses already mounted on my A7R IV with L plate):

17-50/4 + SY 45/1.8 + SY 135/1.8
20/1.8 G + 35/1.4 GM + SY 75/1.8

I tend to fold the right divider over the smallest lens and let the camera grip rest on it, still got room in there for extra batteries or a strap and other knick knacks, plus the front pocket (which is tight). If you wanna carry something longer like an xx-400 you really need the 10L tho, which is much roomier but almost too easy to over pack for a single shoulder IMO, I love it too tho.

The blue color seems to hold up the best over time, black will make dust and stuff stand out more and ash can get dingy. Can't remember if they're all offering charcoal which is darker than ash...

I can also eschew the 3rd lens for other essentials or even a second small camera, eg RX100 + USB battery or a Pana GX850 complete with 75/1.8 & 42.5/1.7 in place of the second largest lens.