Peak Design Everyday Sling 6L and Camera Cube XS: A Practical Camera Carry Pair

Introduction

The Peak Design Everyday Sling 6L has been part of the regular camera carry rotation for nearly two years, but it earned its keep most recently on a waterfall hike in Oregon. Without camera gear inside, it works well, though it can feel slightly stiff and bulky. Loaded with a camera setup, it is where this sling really shines.

This article covers the 6L version, the middle size between the smaller 3L and larger 10L models, and also the Peak Design Camera Cube in extra small, which fits the same camera in a much more minimalist package.

Peak Design Everyday Sling 6L

For the camera loadout used on the Trail of 10 Falls in central Oregon, the 6L hit a sweet spot: a compact mirrorless camera, a standard zoom lens, a small tripod-style camera, and still enough room for snacks in the front pocket. For that size of kit, this is pretty much the perfect capacity.

The 6L suits anyone carrying one camera body and one or two small accessories. If you regularly haul larger lenses or more bodies, one of the other sizes may be the better fit.

Interior layout and organization

The main interior is essentially one large compartment, designed mainly for carrying and protecting camera gear. Around it sit a few useful extras: two small stretchy side pockets, a zippered stretchy pocket on the top, and a couple of small dividers for dongles, SD cards, and other small items.

It is more than a camera case. A padded, firm panel on the back acts as a sleeve with magnet attachment for up to an 11-inch tablet, and a large expandable front zipper pocket can hold a surprising amount of gear when the main compartment is not fully packed.

The 6L comes with two flexible dividers. The main compartment walls are Velcro lined, and the dividers carry two Velcro panels each, so they can be positioned up, down, or folded into a small shelf for tiny gear. The configurations are effectively endless, which makes it easy to tune the layout to whatever kit you carry that day.

Build quality and hardware

Build quality is in line with the rest of the Peak Design lineup and closely matches the feel of their backpacks: thick material, solid stitching, and high-quality hardware throughout.

The details are where this bag earns its reputation. Metal rivets anchor the shoulder strap, the webbing is thick nylon, the adjusters are smooth metal, and there is a metal buckle plus a leather accent. A webbing carry handle sits on the top, and two attachment points on each side allow hooking a camera mounting bracket so a camera can ride on the outside of the sling.

The underside has four fabric loops in the corners for attaching adjustable accessory straps. These pop off and can be repositioned in any configuration, adding flexibility for carrying a tripod or other external gear.

Peak Design Camera Cube (extra small)

The Camera Cube XS fits the same compact mirrorless camera but offers far less room than the sling. There is a little space on top, but nothing that will fit a large lens. It ships with a variety of dividers for separating smaller camera gear, and two fabric loops on the end let you attach a shoulder strap and use it as a minimalist sling in its own right.

When to pick the Camera Cube over the Sling

The choice comes down to the situation. For hiking or days when more room and a comfortable strap matter, the Everyday Sling 6L is the better pick. For travel, a more minimalist setup, or use inside a larger travel backpack on a plane, the Camera Cube XS wins: it is much more minimalist and packs down into other luggage easily.

Between the two, most photographers with a compact mirrorless kit will find one of them covers nearly every carry scenario.

Conclusion

The Everyday Sling 6L is a genuinely well-made sling that rewards a camera loadout, with thoughtful organization, expandable front storage, and excellent hardware. The Camera Cube XS complements it as a stripped-down travel option for the same camera. Together they form a flexible carry system: one for trail days, one for minimalist travel.