The Peak Design Everyday Sling 5L is a Stylish Bag for Cameras and Drones
I often go into town for short photo walks and usually, I would bring a camera, 1-2 lenses, a wallet, a mobile phone, and a few personal items. I needlessly carried around a half-empty backpack or large bag. This was not a great way to store personal belongings and other small tools for my short photography trips. All this has changed with the arrival of my Everyday Sling 5L bag by Peak Design. I've been using the bag for over a month and I'm thrilled about it. It is the perfect companion for smaller trips.
Peak Design Everyday Sling 5L: Design, Colours, and Materials
The Everyday Sling 5L is available in black and light grey. The grey version is interesting with its tiny details, such as its brown leather strap. On the other hand, the black version is minimalistic - it is only one colour throughout the bag's exterior, including all loops and zips. The black exterior also contrasts with its bright yellow interior.
The bag is not only interesting for its design but also for the materials used to make it. Like other Peak Design bags, the Peak Design Everyday Sling 5L is made of a special waterproof Kodra fabric with impregnation. It also includes waterproof zips.
The bag's waterproof quality is a fantastic feature. I've never liked to wrap a raincoat around my backpack or bag. Even bags within bundled raincoats often handle rain poorly. This problem is eliminated with the Everyday Sling 5L.
Variability of the Interior Space
Peak Design products are known for their variable internal design. With the Sling 5L, it's no different. Flex-Fold partitions are used, which you can easily set up as needed. See the picture below.
Easily adjust the inside of your bag depending on whether you have an SLR, lense, or drone. The Peak Design Everyday Sling 5L has two adjustable partitions.
What Fits into the Sling 5L?
So what will you fit into your Everyday Sling 5L? I carry a combination of Fuji X-T2 with 2 lenses, 10" tablets, a wallet, a mobile phone, light snacks and small accessories - batteries, cards and filters.
The Sling 5L is an ideal choice if you are using a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera. You can also use it with an SLR, but you will not usually have room for replacement lenses.
The Sling 5L bag was also produced to comfortably fit drones from the company DJI. It's easily fits a DJI Mavic or Spark drone.
Although it is a small bag, it has many practical pockets. You will find a separate pocket that fits 10-inch tablets, as well as several pockets for batteries and memory cards.
How Do You Wear the Sling 5L?
I always wore backpacks, but after a long time, the backpack would start to hurt my back. This has completely changed with the Sling 5L. Due to the smaller size of my bag, I no longer carry unnecessary things that would just take up space and add weight. The Sling 5L sits perfectly on the shoulder. With the adjustable strap, I can quickly adjust it to the ideal length.
Even after a few hours of wearing it, the Sling 5L does not bring any pain to my back. And if you've had enough of wearing it on your shoulder, the Sling 5L is very easy to attach to your waist.
Peak Design Bags Are Not Only for Photographers
With its minimalist appearance and versatile design, the Sling 5L isn't just fit for photographers. Take advantage of the Sling 5L when travelling with your drone or when you're simply going to a meeting - it is quite unobtrusive. Do you want to examine the Sling 5L more carefully and discover all its options and features? I recommend watching the following video:
Final Rating of the Peak Design Everyday Sling 5L
Peak Design Everyday Sling 5L
Photobrush Peak DesignThe Peak Design Everyday Sling 5L is a sleek bag with ideal dimensions for travelling. It will best serve you in combination with a snap-lock and approx. 2 lenses. If you want the same quality but a slightly larger version, check out the Sling 10L. There is space for multiple lenses inside and can be attached to a tripod.
Pros
- Waterproof material
- Configurable internal layout
- Lots of different pockets, including a tablet case
- Ability to fasten with Peak Design Capture
- Easily adjustable strap including a belt clip
Cons
- It does not contain the Peak Design Anchor link - special key clip
Jiří Šebek: I started with photography in 2004 and gradually began to specialise in architectural photography. I love the shrewdness of the composition, the purity of the lines, and the simplicity of the subjects in the photos. I prefer black-and-white photographs, where the lines and the structure of the motif stand out best. I am mainly photographing commercial architecture for architectural studies and construction companies. In my free time, I focus on capturing old Prague and details of modern architecture. Since 2008, I have also been regularly hosting photography workshops.
