Great comparison, Ben. Yours was the first I saw that compared city slings using mirrorless cameras as its content.

Aer city sling look awesome

Great comparison video. Thank you!

The Aer sling and the Peak Design look like winners to me. Very stylish slings.

Ben, even before to watch the whole video, I have to say it. You deserve more subs. Nice video, style and most of all, voice.

Very nice comparison. So glad your video came up on my recommended page.

Thank you for this. Excellent display and content 👌🏻👍🏻

Exactly the video I was looking for~

Such good review man, I like the way you did it, very helpful and felt a bit fresh and different from other reviewers! Good stuffs! 🙏

Very well done review and good production quality!

very very helpful! I wasn't sure if my A6600 would fit in the AER City Sling. Thanks for the review! I can place the order now for this bag :-)

@bryansmith4951

2 жыл бұрын

I was told that my a6400 wouldn’t fit inside the city sling. Did yours fit okay?

Ben, awesome video!! - 1.5 years later. Very cool presentation. Subscribed.

great, vid! very informative!

Great review!

Perfect video on the topic. New sub.

great review thank man !!!

I have numerous bags, including those with waist belts, sling bags, and now am using a sling bag as a "fanny pack" waist bag, taking the strap and shortening it so it functions like a belt. Completely eliminates any strain on my back and allows for hiking, climbing, and city street shooting without a heavy pack around my back. This solution for those with smaller cameras, such as the sony A6700 (APSC) and up to two lenses. Such waist beltpacks also allow for you to bring water and a few accessories.

Great video, just subscribed! Very helpful

@curtis501

2 жыл бұрын

A7 III with the 24 GM is my go-to daily carry so this was PERFECT!

Aer sling has answered your concerns about the strap :) the 2.0 is now has thinner strap with magnetic buckle. That was my gripe with the 1.0 as well.

Your video was recommended by YT, and it helped me a ton. I was debating on getting the Aer City Sling as just a day pack, but wasn’t sure if it would fit my X-T200, so I started looking at the Hex Ranger Mini. Looks like the City Sling will work perfectly. Thank you!

You sir, the hero we need but not the one we deserve. One thing i must say, the peak design everyday 3l does leave a weird shoulder ache for me while carrying it for the whole day(with just my A7iii+zeiss55mm) something i dont get with any other camera sling bags even with heavier loads. Therefore I'm selling away my peak design 3l

It's almost like the Aer design team watched this video, then designed the City Sling 2 to address everything you pointed out.

@mrniffels

11 ай бұрын

does that one fit the a7iii??

@sdrtcacgnrjrc

6 ай бұрын

Doesn't seem to be available in europe at all. Pity

Thank you for showing a full frame camera in the bellboy sling! What is that foam padding you put in?

Good Reviews, I think You should add Alpaka Go Sling Pro to your list.

I like Peak design

thank you for this very informative video! it helped me pull the trigger on the Peak Design 3L sling. have you checked out the new WANDRD Roam sling coming out? seems like it's slightly smaller than the P Design so it might be ideal for you...and me too! i have the same sony setup

I found this video after ordering a sling bag! But I know what I’ll get if I don’t like it... thank you!!

I do a lot of cycling and wanted an easy way to get to my A6400. The Wandrd was on my list. But you convinced me otherwise! It would just get in the way.

@bryansmith4951

2 жыл бұрын

I have an a6400 also and I was told it wouldn’t fit inside the city sling. Were you able to fit yours?

@thetruthseeker23

2 жыл бұрын

@@bryansmith4951 I ended up using my Sony RX100iv as it can fit in a cycling jersey back pocket!

OMG Thank you so much for posting this video, this entirely solved my problem with the Peak design 3L sling as I was trying to sort out if I needed a 6L to fit my A7III with a 55ZA attached and still be able to put another prime lens inside. Seems a 3L is enough to do the job.

@guysblues

3 жыл бұрын

Same here; answered my questions about the 3l too :)

@roccellarocks

3 жыл бұрын

Same for me too!

@Lukonez

3 жыл бұрын

And again, same for me, now I can go with the peak 3L :)

@noodlingnoob7201

2 жыл бұрын

Same! Haha

Thanks!

Hey Ben! Okay a bit of a longshot, but i was wondering if you could make the a7iii and the lens fit in the aer city aling with the lens not attached?

Wow shocked about the Aer!!! I have an Aer sling, can not remember the model, it is a few years old. It won't fit my a6600 and lens. I remember reading that it would fit somewhere so I took the chance. Tempted to order the AER. I really think the bellroy one would work well but for some reason I am not a fan of the look of it. I love the alpaka ones I have been looking at but I don't think most of the medium sized ones would work with the mirrorless set up.

you think either the bellroy mini or the aer city sling would fit a fuji xpro2 with a 27mm 2.8 and maybe additional 35mm 1.4?

Great sling bag by hex called ‘hex ranger dslr mini’ more for mirrorless even have a bigger size for dslr

If anyone still looking for a mini sling, I would look into the hex mini sling... wasn’t on the videos list but it seems like a great choice

@HoldenMyD

3 жыл бұрын

Just got it, seems like a great bag so far! Feels very high quality

Peak Design.

Have you looked into the Hex Ranger Mini Sling? It is 2.5l and fits my a7rIV with a lens attached. I’d be interested in a comparison against the peak design 3l.

"fanny pack" 🤣🤣🤣 hilarious for those of us from the uk!!

I personally use the Pro Camera Sling Bag from Instinct London as my camera bag, fitting my Sony A7III and 2 more lens. Got it from their Kickstarter Campaign. Very tough waterproof materials and construction.

do you think the AER city sling can fit a 20k power bank, sony a6400 with 16 50 kit lens, iphone 11 pro, wallet, key and some cables? or could the day sling be better for that?

The idea of Magnetic Release clasps are good if you're wondering around the countryside photographing landscapes and dairy cows...but, if you're an urban photographer, it's about the last thing you would want on your camera bag! One quick (and not so hard) yank, and your bag is GONE! Definitely a non-starter.

@natebell5026

2 жыл бұрын

As a countryside photographer, I completely agree! I love having the ease and speed of magnetic clasps. You really can’t beat them for convenience. I think we need more of them on bags. Can’t comment on the urban crime aspect, but the magnet clasps that I’ve seen on things like bags and helmets need a very specific sideways movement to release them, not just a quick yank.

I feel like this mans main issue getting in the way of choosing a great bag is that he primarily thinks the bag has to be on his chest, dont be afraid to shift the bag to your side or back when your not shooting

@ridgefield

2 жыл бұрын

I was surprised to see that too.. that he was trying to wear it on the chest only. I actually never thought of that. I slide it forward only when I need.

@o.rafaelmoura

Жыл бұрын

@@ridgefield he likely has more experience on a third world country than both of you lol I was born and grew up in Brazil and wearing it in the back there you would come back home without your camera. Even backpacks there I wear it in my chest.

You've said exactly what I'm thinking about - it would be nice to have something like Peak Design 3L but smaller for Sony A7 with a lens on. And maybe room for a phone and powerbank. What's your bag for Sony A7+24GM?

Looking at getting a sling bag for my trip to Europe! You released this at a perfect time! Thank you! I’ll buy the Wandrd sling from you! I’m serious! Think I can fit a canon m50 with 15-45 + sunglasses?

@benbjurstrom

4 жыл бұрын

I think it would fit as long as your sunglasses case isn't too big. Just tested it and the wandrd fits the same M6II+32mm+Sunglasses combo that I put in the bellory mini in the video.

@JonImperial

4 жыл бұрын

Ben Bjurstrom thanks! I just ordered it! Excited to use it in Europe!

@devanshkulshreshtha2465

3 жыл бұрын

I'm planning to buy a m50 and I wanted to know how was your experience with the camera

@JonImperial

3 жыл бұрын

@@devanshkulshreshtha2465 I love it! All videos in my channel were shot using the canon m50.. I just recently learned how to upscale in post and I am pleased with the quality even more!

@devanshkulshreshtha2465

3 жыл бұрын

@@JonImperial and in terms of photography

You should try Aer Day Sling

Great video, but your comment about wanting a smaller peak design 3l resonates with me, have you found a new alternative in the past 4 years?

Wandrd released their roam 3L, I wonder if the a7iii with one lens would fit

Can you share any link to the felt insert that is used in the bellroy bag. Thanks!

What do you think about the hex camera mini sling. Where would you rank that one on this list?

the bag u want exists...try out the billingham hadley digital? fits a sony a7 with a 24mm lens and extremely compact.

You should try the hex sling bag

Great Review. Love from India. May I know which one do you suggest for Nikon Zfc with 16-50mm Kit attached ? Thanks In Advance

Great video! So for an a7iii with one or two lenses, have you tried the AER Day Sling 2? In theory since it's 4,5L i'd be perfect as it's not as big as the 7L Bellroy, but should maybe fit full frame unlike the City sling. Thoughts?

@Dee_Lopez

4 жыл бұрын

Bart de Graaff I have both slings and you are right, city sling is perfect small stuff and for slightly larger gear the day sling 2 works perfect and doesn’t feel heavy at all

@ElmarJournal

3 жыл бұрын

I bought City Sling after this video cause i thought will fit my Leica Q. It was fit, but really tight and have to detach my strap. Sold it after that. Curious though about the day sling, friend said it fits x100 really comfort

@jorismak

3 жыл бұрын

@@ElmarJournal take the straps of and use something like a wrist or hand strap, they don't take that much space. Hanging the camera from your neck or shoulders has no use for a small compact if you already have a sling hanging from your shoulders, right?

Did you try the Hex ranger sling and mini sling? I particularly like the mini sling

How about the Lowepro m-trekker hp 120? I plan to fit an a7C with sony fe 28-70 f3,5 and a Sony FE 50 2,8 macro lens.

It sounds like you would have been better served with the Aer Day Sling 2 which is just a bit bigger than the Aer City Sling

Anyone find a good small type of bag or sling that is somewhat suitable for a camera? Like with some padding? I’m looking for a small everyday bag maybe 1.5-3L to fit my Xt30 and a couple small things like keys and air pods but it’s been so hard to find a small bag that has some type of protection for my camera. Have any of you guys found a way around that maybe some padding inserts or something?

you should try the hex MINI DSLR sling

Legend Ben, I am in the market for a sling bag....how did you know ? Starting getting too many accessories for the M6ii due to your vlogs so need a new bag. Thanks mate !

Like and subbed, You're funny and I can yell You're not even trying to be 😆....I have a a6600 and the sigma 16 30 and 56, I love the city bag is that too small for my kit?

Hi Ben, Just subbed! Good comparison of the slings. Am looking at PD 3l, AER sling, and Bellroy 4l & 7l so the video is perfect for me. Thanks. I also got on the Boundary Arris system that includes their Stasis sling (can fit an ipad or 13” macbook, like a mini duffle bag) or the smaller Rift pack 3.5l. The Kickstarter just finished but it won’t be until Nov/Dec before it ships and probably be available for the public.

Great video! Looking for a sling for the new Sony a7c which is much smaller than a7 iii and resembles a6500 body. Ideally, would like to carry a7c with kit lens + 50mm F1.4 lens. Hmu if you have any suggestions! So far, most convinced on the Belroy mini.

@richardhaug560

2 жыл бұрын

Hey man! I just bought myself the a7c and now I'm looking for a bag to easily carry it around. Can you recommend the belroy mini for the s7c? I hope you can share some experience and I'm looking forward to hearing from you.

@zoide-777

3 ай бұрын

What didn't you guys end up getting? Thanks

Peak Design Everyday Sling V2 (3L) : Can I fit iPad Mini 5?

I am looking at 6l peak as I want to also have room for my mini 3 drone

Does anyone know whether or not I could fit a cannon eos r body in the aer city sling?

Great video Ben. Nice and thorough, with a good variety of real world examples. Would the A7iii fit in either the Aer or Bellroy 4l bags if it were fitted with a pancake lens like the Sony 35mm 2.8? Sitting upright vs putting it in sideways grip up? Hope that makes sense :)

@bmmedia3943

Жыл бұрын

Hey did you ever try either bag out? I'm hoping to find a similar solution with my a7iii and 40mm 2.5

@craig_cunha

Жыл бұрын

@@bmmedia3943 Hey, I did end up going with the Aer City sling, which worked as expected and should be able to fit your combo. But, I have since sold it, and moved to a Heimplanet Transit Sling as my compact everyday solution. A couple of reasons for that: it’s more compact and “cleaner” in design imo and I also moved to the A7c which will still fit in there with a compact lens. It’s a tighter fit, but I don’t use it with that bag too often, as I also have a Ricoh GR series camera for EDC. The Heimplanet is nice and compact, but can hold my wallet, keys, phone, AirPods , GR, and some other small pieces, without being bulky. If I put the Sony in there, usually it’s my wallet and a small set of keys, with my phone in my pocket. I also have a Peak Design 5L sling for when I want I’m out on a more photo centric outing. With those two, I found that the Aer was left out, so sold it. It was a nice and well made bag, so depending on your needs, it could be perfect.

@bmmedia3943

Жыл бұрын

​@@craig_cunha Thanks for the info! Really appreciate it. I since ordered both the Bellroy Venture 6L and Moment Fanny sling since the internet had me so unsure of what would work :P So we'll see. The Heimplanet and its XL version sound really solid, may have to try those as well! Thanks again.

@craig_cunha

Жыл бұрын

@@bmmedia3943 no worries. Good luck with your search! Remember, there is no perfect bag lol 😆

@bmmedia3943

Жыл бұрын

@@craig_cunha That's a good reminder! hahah

Was looking for one of these because I need my camera everywhere I go. I feel incomplete without it

What would you recommend for an Olympus OM-D E-M1 camera with a 12-100mm lens?

Whats a sling sleek looking enough that can carry an a7iii for riding on a motorcycle

I feel the exact same way about the peak design bag. It is great but I wish there was something similar that was just a step smaller to carry only my xpro3 and a small prime lens but i cannot seem to find anything. The Aer city sling is too small and the peak design 3L a bit too big. Let me know if you ever find something that finds that happy medium

@zoide-777

3 ай бұрын

Did you end up finding something?

What is that yellow felt insert in the BellRoy 7L?

I'm trying to find a fanny pack that fits my xt4 and an f2 prime or two. It's been a struggle

Great video! Felt liner? where from?

Does the bellroy smaller size fit a canon 6D with a 35mm? Like a full frame DSLR?

Could any of these fit a canon eos r5 with a 24-70 attached?

Peak Sling bags have many features and options for how you might want to carry your camera, you should try then. Man the 3L bag is not that big. I own one and have a medium format camera, good size and do not a smaller bag. When traveling and hiking the 3L is WAY to small. A 10L will fit the camera two Lens, a jacket JIC and some basic nutrition. It is a lot better than traveling with a 20L + all day while on vacation.

Has anyone tried the black ember TKS bag? Will it fit a6100?

Have you tried the Manfrotto Pro Light Fast Track?

Bellroy Sling Mini 4L VS Lowepro Trekker Lite HP 100? For mirrorless with Tamron 17-70mm in my case.

Did you ever find anything smaller than the peak for carrying the full frame? Thanks

@nilesh0

2 жыл бұрын

Looking at all these slings and their flimsy designs, PD seems to be the best.

Not sure why you would go for a slim strap from the start, you're going to be carrying weight around your shoulders and over your back, a wide strap spreads that out and stops the strap digging in. My personal favourite is an alpine Lowe, I can get my a7ii in it with a metabones and 24-105f4L on it or if I take the lens off I can get a 1dxII, 24-105f4L and a speedlight 430exIII RT in it.

I'm going to be traveling to Europe this August, and I will be carrying a GoPro Hero 11 with shorty grip, a few extra GoPro batteries, GoPro dual charger with cable, my iPhone 14 Pro, power bank & charging cable, and Sony a6500 paired with an 18-105 f/4 Sony lens and a few extra batteries, my passport and wallet with RFID blocking sleeves, and sunglasses. Amazingly, I'm currently able to fit all of this gear in a simple Adidas rope bag. However, I'm looking for something more anti-theft and that can be worn in the front and has a minimal look while riding the metro in larger European cities. Do you have any recommendations?

Are you sure that is the Peak Design 3L? It looks huge.

i'm interested in the incase. can u tell me more about the internal padding? is there any? is kind of secure? my idea was to use it as a camera insert for travel and then take it out when i start to take pictures wearing it on my waist, so that i can pull in and out quickly the camera

@benbjurstrom

4 жыл бұрын

It comes with two removable internal dividers. One is mounted horizontally to keep your gear from bouncing around if it doesn't fill the height of the bag.

Nice for a big comparison... But if you're wearing slings on front, aren't you doing it wrong? Aren't they used to fit snug on your back and then 'sling' it to the front when you want access? And funny to see how you want smaller straps, while I have used quite a few slings with simple and small straps and I'm done with them cutting in my shoulder / neck.

Do you think the Aer will fit an A7C?

I contacted Aer and they say the Sony A6xxx series won’t fit inside the city sling with a lens. Could you provide more details on how you fit your a6600?

@tortugasgadgets

Жыл бұрын

Same for me as well ordered an aer city sling but can't fit the a6400

I know this is an old video but - Great little bag but there is no way @bellroy the Lite Sling Mini is 4L. 170x200x70mm = 2.38 L that's why it feels same/smaller than the Aer. Also the dimensions of the Aer give it a volume of 330x120x90mm = 3.5L

You have a awesome backround why you have to get bihind you this think

I have $4 2.5L bag for xt20, 56mm,23mmf2, 1 battery When i have to carry more, i turn my 14inch leather messenger bag into cam bag with removable padding

I LOVE the aer day city sling but I can’t buy it cause I got no money 😢 rly wish I could have one

@michaeljung6874

3 жыл бұрын

I have been looking at it for a while now and it’s like a wish to get it.

@michaeljung6874

3 жыл бұрын

Also I think it is the perfect size for me compared to other sling bags the bellroy mini sling is a good size for me too

I have the 6L peak designs and it barely fits my Nikon Z6 triggers me tbh

Does the a6400 with 16-50 kit lens and smallrig cage can fit in the aer city sling? or someone here have a aer city sling and a6400 with kit lens only , yet I'm still on the verge on deciding to buy street wear style sling bag( like aer city sling) when I do street photography in the future.

@P1n3apqlExpr3ss

Жыл бұрын

Hey, did you end up trying the city sling?

@stormbladestudios

Жыл бұрын

@@P1n3apqlExpr3ssUPDATE: yeph i did buy it, and i can put my a6400 with kitlens and smallrig plus my new sony 50mm 1.8 oss lens together with it.

Thank you Ben. Nice review. Plenty of information. For bigger slings - people might thing you're carrying a firearm rather a tiny aps-c camera though.

Why not a Thinktank PhotoCross 10 or 15 or Turnstyle 5, 10, 20 or Urban Access 8 or 10 which to me are sling bags I recommend to people. The ones you have chosen seem really small. Also I know LowePro makes some too as well as Tenba. Also it appears like you don't want a bag that is actually a sling you put on your back and then swing around to gain access to? You appear to want it on your chest. I think some of the bags with the larger straps are meant for your back and don't want to give you strap that digs into your shoulder.

@josebanchs1190

4 жыл бұрын

Timbuk25 1515-2 mirrorless camera bag for my Fujifilm gear

Try Alpaka Go Sling Pro

Peak design?

Question: The Peak Design 3L. The zip in the front, can that pocket hold a couple batteries?

@jingruiyu6854

3 жыл бұрын

You can put sone batteries inside the large compartment. There are small dividers to secure items like batteries etc.

Go to ,China and they will design and manufacturer a bag that you want. Seems like mi bag is good enough .

Just ordered the aer sling v2 for my sony sony a7iii with a 24-70mm lens it's not going to fit is it 🤣

@P1n3apqlExpr3ss

Жыл бұрын

Did it fit? I'm thinking about that for my A7C + 28-200

@Chuckmanyoudonut

Жыл бұрын

@@P1n3apqlExpr3ss no don't buy it! I got a peak design sling bag instead so much better can store sony a7iii with kit lens on and one other lens probably another 24-70 max

@P1n3apqlExpr3ss

Жыл бұрын

@@Chuckmanyoudonut appreciate the heads up! Which size Peak Design did you go for?