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.