Peak Design  Outdoor Sling 7 L

I love this sling! It’s roomy for everything I want to hold but doesn’t look too big when it’s not full. I bought this for travel to use along with a backpack, but I find that I frequently use it at home too! The quick release button works well when I want it to, but it’s only released accidentally once or twice. When I’ve gotten caught in the rain, this stays perfectly dry inside. And I love that I can wear this on either shoulder, in the front or the back, or as a fanny pack. And it’s nice to be able to strap a rain jacket or something similar to the bottom. Overall, I’d highly recommend this bag!

I really liked Bev's video about the 2L bag. I was looking for something minimalist to carry my camera while walking in the streets without showing off the camera. While they don't promote it as a camera bag, I am kind of stubborn, and was able the carry 2 cameras, a Medium format, and a MTF, with spare battery for each.

So there's a lot of complaints about the buckle being easy to accidentally open and I came up with a simple solution that works for me. By attaching the included key bungee to the attachment point and then I added a simple key ring to the buckle release side of the strap. Now, once I put it on, I can clip the key ring to the bungee for safety in case the buckle is opened by mistake. When not needed, the key bungee can slip into the rear strap storage area. See photos.

I got this one backed on the Kickstarter. I'm using the sling for daily committing, dog walking, car driving etc. for over 4 months. So I packed all the stuff I need over a typical day: all keys, a charger with a cable, sunglasses, some cloth. A big iPhone with a case fits perfectly in the external pocket. The sling can be extended to fit a 0,5L bottle or a big coffee can. Even a rain jacket can be packed inside the main pocket without causing any discomfort. The sling, even loaded, is very a lightweight one. The belt protects well for pressure. A small cord can be used for better hold on the back. If I require a bigger storage, I pick my PD Daily Backpack and put this sling as a small stuff container between two separators inside the backpack. Now in winter, I'm carrying the sling over my right shoulder on the back. The hip carrying not tested. For summer, I got a small 2L sling. Some cons are there though. Because of very light weight, the sling lacks the form stability. So in most cases, both hands are needed to close and open the zipper. The belt clip occasionally opens, if a hand grips on it, to move the sling from the back to the chest. The sling falls in this case to the ground. I'm carrying no camera in it, so no expensive damage so far. But it can go worse, if the ground is dirty. In overall, a good item with few weak solutions in design.

I found a workable solution to fix the accidental buckle release issue. I used a silicone cable strap to thread through the slit and the bottom hole of the buckle (see pictures). The thickness of the strap makes it much harder to press and release the buckle unless you intentionally press it really hard. Use a black color silicone strap and you can't really notice it's there so it won't affect the aesthetics. Also, you won't need to untie the silicone strap at all. Leave it there , it is just there to make it much harder to press the buckle release , but you can still press it when you intentionally want to. If Peak Design is reading this, I think they should recall this strap buckle and replace it with a secure one for all current users (or at least offer a discount for a replacement that would fix this issue). Now to the review of the sling bag: I like PD products. This outdoor sling is a great lightweight sling. The best thing about it is that it can be collapsed or expanded easily. The drawcord system last you expand or tighten the thickness of the bag. When tightened, it can be flat and contour to your body which is a great plus . The weight is very light compared to another of my favorite brand bell - roy . However, the downside is the internal compartments organization. In the outer compartment, it is a bit too shallow and there is no internal partitions or pockets, it's only good for keys and ChapStick. In the main compartment, all the zippered and elastic pockets are concentrated on the inner side (the side close to your body). It would be better if there are some small pockets distributed on the other side of the bag. The issue is, after filling the small compartments INSIDE the zipper compartment, it's hard to fill the small compartments slots on the outside of the zipper compartment as they are all concentrated on one side. The "stash pocket" is a good feature to store quick access items like your phone. It fits the biggest phone on the market right now and it doesn't fall out easily with the magnetic closure. The strap is of high quality. And yes, I can see how the release button can be pressed by accident, so I would not use it for camera gear. See above for my personal solution to fix this accidental release issue. Technically, you could replace it with other PD straps using their anchor links system if you need a super secure strap. The inclusion of multiple strap hooks are great for mounting other accessories and it's very flexible. Overall, this is still an excellent sling. It's light weight and expandability offsets its shortcoming of less than idea compartments organization. Recommended.

I've been eagerly waiting for this bag ever since it was announced on Kickstarter, and it truly lives up to my expectations. With its spacious 7-liter capacity, numerous hooks and pockets, a clever design for hiding the extra strap, and a magnetic pouch, it checks all the boxes. If you're looking for the full details, I recommend watching the trailer—there are plenty of features I haven’t even used. I used this bag extensively for a month after its launch, and it was fantastic for keeping my camera and other items close to me in crowded spaces. Everything was perfect... except for one issue. For some reason, they added a quick-release feature on the strap, which I didn’t find useful. It's hard to clip in when the bag is heavy, so I simply stopped using it. However, the quick-release was extremely sensitive, and there was no way to prevent it from being engaged accidentally. Several times, while slinging the bag from my back to my front, I would accidentally brush against it, causing the bag to drop to the floor. It was almost comical, as the quick-release is on the opposite side of the bag, and the force of it detaching sends the straps flying away from the body. This happened to me about once every few days. I’ve also met other bag owners who share the same criticism. Ultimately, I had to return the bag. I couldn’t live with this flaw, and unless Peak Design adds a way to disable the quick-release, I’ll be waiting for the next version. I wanted to share this feedback since I haven't seen anyone else mention this issue.

So, I've had the 7l sling for a few weeks. And unfortunately there is a massive oversight on the locking clip. If you grab the sling at the clasp connection point, it opens and falls to the ground. I hadn't grabbed the insert for the bag yet as it was out of stock at the time and my camera hit the concrete and Ice without a protective layer .. camera was fine, I got lucky. But this is not a camera bag. And as much as I love the everyday sort of design. This is a massive fail being so easy to accidentally unhinge the connection. There is no safety mechanism at the hinge area whatsoever. And I have alot of PD products. Since the beginning. Pretty disappointed and will be returning

Got this on Kickstarter. More than an outdoor sling, I wanted something simple to carry around my phone, wallet, notebook and other small trinkets on a daily basis on small walks and commutes. This 2L sling does that perfectly. The backpocket fits my iPhone 13 Pro Max with a case and PD's mobile tripod, and the main compartment unit fits everything else I need. Key tether inside one of the compartments is amazing. The design is minimal and super sleek, I love it. And the shoulder strap is comfortable. I forget it's' there. This bag is small. Do take that into consideration. Beyond the things I listed, you won'f fit much else. So if you have to carry a water bottle, an extra sweater or your lunch, this won't cut it. But if all you need is a very stylish sling to carry the essentials with extra comfort and amazing features, you can't go wrong with this sling.

I purchased the Outdoor Sling for a recent trip, and while I found the size to be just right and it comfortable to carry, I was disappointed to notice some pilling on the back fabric after just three weeks of use. This was unexpected, especially considering the great quality I've come to expect from other PD products. While the sling served its purpose during the trip, the fabric wear was a bit of a letdown.

It’s the perfect everyday carry. It fits my everyday items (phone, keys, leatherman, charging brick, etc) plus my Steam Deck (in a Tomtoc case), charger, & Bose noise canceling headphones. Absolutely love this bag!