Best sling on Reddit
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#1
Aer
4.6
(17)
"Check out Aer’s https://aersf.com/products/day-sling-3-x-pac"
"Recently bought the Aer Tech Sling 3 in Xpac, and it is basically exactly what you’re asking for."
"I have the Aer Day Sling 3 and use it for everything."
"I have the day sling 3 max and love it."
"I use the Aer Day Sling 3 for my X-Pro 3 + 27MM pancake combo."
"Fits my A6700+Sigma 18-50."
"Works well and expands when needed but skin when not full."
"Aer day sling 3 max …….
6 litres of well made, well organized sleekness………"
"AER day sling 3 max."
"I just got Aer Day Sling 3 and I love it!"
#2
Alpaka
4.8
(14)
"Is absolute quality and functions like a tech pouch without the sling attachment."
"Alpaka Bravo Sling Max V2"
"Alpaca make great sling bags for minis."
"I just picked up the Alpaka flight sling 2L that fits the iPad mini nicely"
"I really do like to use it for carrying my 14 inch Laptop and 11 inch tablet."
"I’m very happy with my Alpaka flight sling."
"Alpaka Go Sling Nano is perfect for the x100vi."
"I just started using the Alpaka Flight Sling."
"I purchased the Alpaka Go Sling Mini V2 specifically for use in Disney World."
"If you choose that one, now’s the time to buy!"
#3
Bellroy
4.5
(14)
"Bellroy slings are great!"
"I actually think the Bellroy Venture is perfect for this."
"Fit my a7iii with Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 without any issues."
"Fit my a7iii with Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 without any issues."
"Bellroy venture sling is king."
"[Bellroy Lite Sling Mini] 4L, and the arcade gray is on sale for $49."
"I really like my Bellroy Venture Sling 6L."
"Would be a good option too."
"Make tiny slings that fit the same profile."
"I use a Bellroy Lite Sling Mini."
#4
Blue Force Gear
5.0
(11)
"Vickers Padded, definitely."
"I have a vickers BFG 2-point. I really like it."
"Blue Force Gear Vickers Sling"
"I run a Blue Force gear Vickers on all my rifles"
"Just get a blue force gear padded sling with at least 1 QD swivel for the front."
"The vickers padded sling has been my go to on the M4"
"Blue force gear make nice slings"
"I have on mine."
"Big fan of."
"Can’t go wrong with the Vickers 221."
#5
Tomtoc
4.5
(10)
"It will be the best value for the money and will prevent you from spending a fortune."
"Tomtoc sling has tons of space in a small form factor and are very durable."
"I use this one from Tomtoc but my gf likes the Lululemon belt bag."
"Fits my a7iii and samyang 35mm prime."
"Tomtoc Explorer T21 (4.5 L) X-pac works perfectly for me."
"A nice budget option is the tomtoc Aviator T33 3.5L."
"**budget pick**: TomToc Aviator (2.5L or 3.5L)"
"Has a few slings that would work on the cheaper end."
"To start super cheap and you'll see if it fits your needs."
"My favorite right now is the new Tomtoc Aviator T33 3.5L."
#6
Magpul
4.3
(9)
"I just use the magpul padded sling on pretty much everything."
"Is the perfect sling for me."
"I have 0 complaints about my Maghull ms3."
"I really like the MS4 when not wearing a PC."
"Magpul MS1, $18 on Amazon right now, with or without 2 Paraclip attachments."
"I’m a simple man."
"I picked a Magpul ms1 padded"
"I run Magpul MS1 slings on my hunting firearms."
"Cheap, effective, easy to use."
#7
Hope & Plum
4.7
(7)
"I love mine. I have it in cobalt and it’s gorgeous and feels so much more sturdy than I expected."
"I think you’d enjoy the hope and plum a lot."
"Another vote for short length hope & plum. I'm 5'3" and I have a lot of other slings, this one is the easiest to use!"
"I have 2 Hope & Plum ring slings (their hemp blend and a linen) and they’re both constantly in rotation."
"You’re looking for a Hope & Plum. Best of the best."
"I love my hope & plum ring sling."
"Hope and Plum have a good reputation, either hemp or linen will be more supportive than plain cotton."
#8
Ferro
4.7
(6)
"Is the only one I would recommend it’s nice and thick but also thin."
"Is the most comfortable sling I’ve ever used."
"I’ve used mine a ton and love it, best two point sling imo."
"Ferro Slingster and BFG Vickers Padded."
"It's a love hate with the pull tab mechanics."
#9
Chrome
4.5
(4)
"Is a killer cycling sling. Has the little slip pocket on the back for a u-lock, which I absolutely love."
"I love my Kadet and that things can fit a surprising amount of stuff."
"If you really want a sling then look at chrome industries kadet range"
"The chrome kadet, code of bell xpac one (if you can find em) greenroom136 metrorunner, and the modern dayfarer sling"
#10
Peak Design
4.5
(4)
"I recommend a Peak Design 3L sling. I was able to fit Nikon ZF with 2 S/M lenses."
"I have been using PD 3L sling and it’s been great!!"
"Would be my recommendation. Pricey but the padding is nice and the modularity of the clip attachment is cool."
"The peak design field pouch v1 fits it like a glove and if you’re a photographer like me is a great way to carry the slide camera strap."
#11
Frank Proctor
4.0
(4)
"It’s lightweight and has different options for attachment methods."
"I really like my frank proctor sling. Superlight and no hardware needed so no rattling or extra cost."
"Proctor or trexarms."
#12
Moby
5.0
(3)
"The Moby wrap was the best!"
"Moby worked really well for us."
"We loved the moby wrap."
#13
Boba
4.7
(3)
"I use the boba ring sling for my 17 month old every day."
"I just bought a boba ring sling for my 20 pound 15 month old."
"I got the boba ring sling for my 15 month old and find it really light weight!"
#14
Ferro Concepts
4.7
(3)
"I run ferro concepts slingster on everything"
"Ferro concepts slingster."
"Is what I have on mine."
#15
Vickers
4.7
(3)
"Seems like Vickers is the winner."
"Just get a Vickers."
"Vickers, viking or trex arms."
#16
Viking Tactics
4.7
(3)
"I really love my Viking Tactics sling. About $50 but is quickly adjustable and stays taught. Good if you use the sling as a shooting aid."
"Huge fan of my Viking Tactics VTAC MK2."
#17
Ring Sling
4.3
(3)
"I use the ring sling for quick ups for my 8mo. I like that I can toss her into a front, hip, or back carry."
"I would second a ring sling. You can post a fit check here to ensure you have it setup properly!"
"I’d get a ring sling. Can have a bit of a learning curve but once you get it it’s really quick ups and easy to just keep on."
#18
Greenroom136
3.7
(3)
"Greenroom136 metromonger. It’s 9L but it’s a huge 9L."
"I use a Greenroom136 Metromonger with the medium kitpouch."
"Greenroom136 CB, $50ish plus shipping"
#19
Osprey
5.0
(2)
"I have both the Daylight sling and the Daylite Plus pack."
"I love my Osprey Daylite Sling. I’ve been using it for years and it still looks brand new."
#20
Wotancraft
5.0
(2)
"Is really popular on here and would fit your kit quite well but protect it much better than the Bellroy slings."
"Fits an X-T5 with an 18mm f2."
#21
Code of Bell
5.0
(2)
"Code of Bell x-POD II taking mine to Disney next week!"
"I’ve used it on multiple family vacations and have come to the conclusion that it’s the perfect bag."
#22
Topo Designs
5.0
(2)
"It’s a great bag."
"Rover pack mini?"
#23
5.11
4.5
(2)
"I use the 5.11 low vis sling, I can fit diapers, wipes, extra clothes."
"I use the 5.11 low vis sling, I can fit diapers, wipes, extra clothes, bottles and all my stuff too."
#24
Venture
4.5
(2)
"It was comfortable for the entire thing."
"I got a Venture 6L as my first sling and I can tell you it’s very big."
#25
Go Sling
4.5
(2)
"It a great edc bag."
"I would go for the Go Sling Mini, it's still quiet compact but has enough room to not look overpacked."
#26
Timbuk2
4.5
(2)
"I wanted something big enough for travel and also not a full on sling style and found Timbuk2 Vapor crossbody."
"Timbuk 2 Vapor Crossbody."
#27
SKRP
4.5
(2)
"SKRP and Ferro are the shit."
"There are tons of good brands out there."
#28
Nalakai
4.5
(2)
"I love my Nalakai ring sling. It fits well and I’m 5’2 and it’s very breathable"
"I'd go for Nalakai, boba, or hip baby."
#29
Cotopaxi
4.5
(2)
"Cotopaxi has a similar version."
"My wife likes her Cotopaxi hip bag and uses it as a crossbody."
#30
Matador
4.5
(2)
"I’m really impressed with that one."
"For slings I love the Matador packable sling, but it wouldn’t fit a water bottle."
#31
Edgar Sherman
4.0
(2)
"Edgar sherman. but if you want padded, the BFG Vickers is a solid pick."
"Edgar Sherman Design."
#32
Edgar Sherman Designs
4.0
(2)
"But look into the Edgar Sherman Designs sling. The one handed adjustability is pretty sick."
#33
Loud Industries Sling
4.0
(2)
"Loud Industries slings are great, and not expensive."
"Loud Industries."
#34
Patagonia
5.0
(1)
"Patagonia sling bag is always a win for us."
#35
FT
5.0
(1)
"And it’s absolutely amazing."
#36
Ruger
5.0
(1)
"I have something older but [very similar to this](https://shopruger.com/Ruger-Cobra-Tan-Leather-Sling/productinfo/19103/)."
#37
Janji
5.0
(1)
"The [Janji Multipass Sling Bag](https://janji.com/products/multipass-sling-bag)!"
#38
G4Free
5.0
(1)
"We use a "g4free" brand sling bag from Amazon that we love."
#39
JimSupport
5.0
(1)
"JimSupport is one of the originals and their frames are easy to assemble and take down."
#40
Kavu
5.0
(1)
"I love my kavu rope bag!"
#41
Bellroy 2.5L Venture
5.0
(1)
"It's hard to beat the Bellroy 2.5L."
#42
Aer City Sling 2
5.0
(1)
"Love my city sling 2 by aer."
#43
T-Rex Arms
5.0
(1)
"T-Rex Arms sling offers a few different patterns and I love their sling."
#44
M1
4.0
(1)
"M1 cotton sling. You need different loops tho."
#45
Jim Support
4.0
(1)
"They make the slings and stands that used to be sold by Mr. S."
#46
Evoc
4.0
(1)
"This might not be exactly what you are looking for but checkout the Evoc Capture 7L."
#47
Seek Outside
4.0
(1)
"The quality is insane in my opinion."
#48
Tacticon Armament
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been using the tacticon armament elite sling."
#49
Haoshuai
4.0
(1)
"Is awesome. Looks sleek, waterproof lightweight material, no branding, good organization."
#50
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"My boy was born at 6lb 2 and stayed small for ages: he liked those baby wraps that are just long swathes of material from Amazon."
#51
Uniqlo
4.0
(1)
"There’s a trendy slingbag from uniqlo right now, I feel like that could be a good solution?"
#52
Lunar Concepts
4.0
(1)
#53
Sherpani
4.0
(1)
"Check REI, they always have a nice assortment including Sherpani bags which are a cross between a sling and packable backpack."
#54
USGI
4.0
(1)
"Basic, effective & cheap ($25 on Amazon & US made)."
#55
Jim Sport
4.0
(1)
"I suggest shopping around for the leather sling because they can be found for <$300 on Amazon."
#56
Material Slings
4.0
(1)
"One of the material slings would work to snuggle her in close!"
#57
VTAC
4.0
(1)
"VTAC is tried and true."
#58
Warhorse Concepts
4.0
(1)
"Warhorse Concepts usually have sales."
#59
S2Delta
4.0
(1)
"S2Delta https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MYPC1YE"
#60
CamelBak
4.0
(1)
"I like Camelback for this purpose."
#61
Tom Bihn
4.0
(1)
"Not the prettiest thing in the world, but super versatile."
#62
Sportsman's Warehouse
3.0
(1)
"I got a little bungee sling from sportsman's warehouse."
#63
Blue Ridge Overland
3.0
(1)
"I love the size and the shape of the Blue Ridge overland Bumbag XL."
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