Comments on: Best Camera Sling Bags

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:20:05 +0000

In reply to Giuliano. Ooh thanks for the tip, Giuliano - will take a closer look when we come to update the article.

By: Giuliano

Giuliano — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:48:04 +0000

Hi Mark, great article! But you missed the brand new Think Tank presspass sling, which is also a great option :)

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 18:54:59 +0000

In reply to Khürt Louis Williams. Thanks for the comment, Khürt. By 'pro-sized', I mean anything up to flagship bodies.

By: Khürt Louis Williams

Khürt Louis Williams — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 15:17:31 +0000

Thank you for the helpful recommendations. I think the Peak Design Everyday Sling 6L may be the ideal sling bang for my day trips (limited in scope during pandemic lockdown).

One quibble. In the overview of the Peak Design Everyday Sling 10L, you wrote that it has room for a “pro-sized camera body. I think you were trying to convey that one can fit a large camera body and lens in the bag. There is expensive gear and inexpensive gear.

Steven Soderbergh shoots movies with iPhones. Is the iPhone now “pro-gear”? If as an amateur, I choose to buy the most expensive gear, does that make a professional?

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 04:27:21 +0000

In reply to Mark. Thanks Mark! You too :-)

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 01:55:32 +0000

Great article!

I’m a new photographer and I always bring my camera with me. I just recently bought Altura Camera Sling Backpack and I love how spacious it is. You can also customize the interior depending on your gears!

Stay safe and healthy!

Cheers!

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 01:42:11 +0000

In reply to Theresa. I agree, Theresa - although not a woman myself (!), I think the Lowepro sling is excellent.

By: Theresa

Theresa — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 19:35:23 +0000

Unfortunately the PacSafe Camsafe does not seem to be available anymore, I was looking for another sling style bag. I have the Lowepro sling, and I absolutely love it!! I didn’t take it on the plane with me since I had a carry-on that gave me a little more protection and could fit other fussy things. However, the sling is extremely collapsible and fits well into a suitcase. I have traveled to a large city in another province and also to France for a week, and that Lowepro was amazingly handy. I could fit little additional things into the bag, the telephoto lens and a wide angle, I could put my ipad along the side and still fit an umbrella, and travel mug easily into the bag. I never carried a purse the entire time, just the bag. And when I got warm, I could drape my jacket over the bag to keep my hands free. I could also switch shoulders if one shoulder got too tired and still easily access the interior of the bag, which was incredibly handy. As a short woman who also happens to be a lefty, this bag is perfect. It isn’t too bulky; I wasn’t knocking over merchandise every time I turned around and the black goes with everything.

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 02:01:41 +0000

In reply to Frank Harris. Hey Frank, a couple of these sling bags would fit your gear, but it'd be a bit tight, and one side of your body may get tired due to the lob-sided nature of a sling. How about opting for a backpack for your cameras instead?

By: Frank Harris

Frank Harris — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 11:26:40 +0000

Hi
I have a Think Tank messenger bag now getting old and want to carry a 5D mark 4 with 24-105 lens plus my infra red 20d with Tamron 18-200
What would you suggest?
Looking forward to your advice
With many thanks
Best regards
Frank

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 04:27:46 +0000

In reply to Harris.

Hey Harris, yes I do own it, but have relegated it store my backup gear in my car. It’s a great sling -lightweight, simple and affordable. It’s just… rather boring! There’s one main compartment, one front zippered one… and that’s pretty much it. It’s also rather dull to look at. Totally subjective of course, but those are my reasons for not wanting to use it more often. I still recommend it, though! Go for it ;-)

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 04:13:08 +0000

In reply to Frank. Yep, definitely will Frank - I know since I carry a similar set up in mine :-) a7II + same 35mm as you, 28mm f/2+ Sony 85mm f/1.8.

By: Frank

Frank — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 15:28:05 +0000

Finding the balance between compactness and enough space is a challenge especially when you can’t go and see/try them all.
I have a A7R3 body +Sony35/2.8 (small) + Sony 55/1.8 + Batis 85/1.8. Do you think it’d all fit in the Lowepro Passport ?
I have a nice messenger bag that fits the body and 2 of the 3 lenses.

By: Harris

Harris — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 12:43:51 +0000

I have the PD Sling 5l for casual everyday in the city but I’m planning to buy the Thinktank Turnstyle 20l for a more heavy duty use (maybe a small trip with the family etc)…. What is your thoughts of the bag Mark from the moment that on the introduction you say that you own it.

Also, the PD Sling with l bracket on the camera make it a bit bulky and difficult to fit into.

By: Ana

Ana — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 12:58:51 +0000

I love the Peak Design Every Day Sling 10L. It’s one of my favorite sling bags.