Best sling on Reddit

183 reviews from r/ManyBaggers, r/babywearing, r/x100vi and 17 more subreddits

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#1

Alpaka

4.8
(14)
"I wanted something on the small side so I got the Alpaka tech case mini."
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"Alpaka Go Sling Nano is perfect for the x100vi."
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"I just started using the Alpaka Flight Sling."
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"I purchased the Alpaka Go Sling Mini V2 specifically for use in Disney World."
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"I second the Alpaka Tach Case/Max suggestions."
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"Alpaka Elements Tech Case Max fits XM5."
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"If you choose that one, now’s the time to buy!"
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"It was amazing."
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"I use the Alpaca x Bravi sling mini and it gets the job done."
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"Alapaka bravo sling max works great for me."
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#2

Aer

4.3
(12)
"Fits my A6700+Sigma 18-50."
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"Works well and expands when needed but skin when not full."
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"Aer day sling 3 max ……. 6 litres of well made, well organized sleekness………"
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"I just got Aer Day Sling 3 and I love it!"
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"I like my Aer Pro Sling."
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"I’ve started to use the Aer Pro Sling."
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"It's a very spacious bag."
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"I’m a big fan of the aer day sling 3."
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"I love my aer city sling."
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"Aer Day Sling Max"
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#3

Blue Force Gear

4.7
(10)
"Just get a blue force gear padded sling with at least 1 QD swivel for the front."
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"The vickers padded sling has been my go to on the M4"
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"Blue force gear make nice slings"
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"Blue force gear Vickers padded sling."
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"Highly recommend Blue Force Gear Vickers 2-Point Sling."
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"I have on mine."
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"Big fan of."
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"Can’t go wrong with the Vickers 221."
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"I got the Vickers 221 recently. Researched a bit and love it."
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"I got a blue force, with the padded sling, and I don’t care for it."
#4

Bellroy

4.8
(9)
"Fit my a7iii with Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 without any issues."
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"Fit my a7iii with Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 without any issues."
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"Bellroy light sling mini. Tested sooo many hags."
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"I just got the bellroy mini lite sling I think it’s 2.5L or 3L and fits perfectly."
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"[Bellroy Lite Sling Mini] 4L, and the arcade gray is on sale for $49."
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"Worked beautifully."
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"I really like my Bellroy Venture Sling 6L."
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"Bellroy 6 or 10l venture sling."
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"Bellroy Lite Sling would be pretty good. It has an easy release buckle that wouldn’t be difficult for someone with arthritis to unbuckle as well."
#5

Hope & Plum

4.6
(7)
"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!"
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"I have 2 Hope & Plum ring slings (their hemp blend and a linen) and they’re both constantly in rotation."
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"Hope&Plum hemp blend ring slings are the best."
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"You’re looking for a Hope & Plum. Best of the best."
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"I like the Hope and Plum hemp and cotton ring sling."
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"I love my hope & plum ring sling."
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"Hope and Plum have a good reputation, either hemp or linen will be more supportive than plain cotton."
#6

Tomtoc

4.3
(7)
"Fits my a7iii and samyang 35mm prime."
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"I’m a fan of the Tomtoc EDC sling."
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"A nice budget option is the tomtoc Aviator T33 3.5L."
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"Tomtoc T-33."
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"Has a few slings that would work on the cheaper end."
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"To start super cheap and you'll see if it fits your needs."
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"My favorite right now is the new Tomtoc Aviator T33 3.5L."
#7

Wotancraft

4.7
(6)
"I also have a Wotancraft Trooper (10L, discontinued)."
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"I have the Wotancraft Scout 9L - would fit all listed here easily."
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"Fits an X-T5 with an 18mm f2."
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"Wotancraft Pilot 2L fits the camera w/ a hood on + a few small things."
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"Wotancraft Pilot 3.5L if you want to carry just the camera + lens with some space for a powerbank, cables and batteries."
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#8

Peak Design

4.6
(5)
"If not a sling then a wotancraft Pilot 2L."
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"I have been using PD 3L sling and it’s been great!!"
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"Peak Design has a Kickstarter for their new outdoor sling bags."
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"I used the 6L sling with an 11" iPad Pro with the smart keyboard."
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"I use a peak designs sling. It has nice dividers for the different lens and pieces."
#9

Boba

4.5
(4)
"I use the boba ring sling for my 17 month old every day."
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"I just bought a boba ring sling for my 20 pound 15 month old."
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"I use a wrap carrier like the boba or solly."
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"I got the boba ring sling for my 15 month old and find it really light weight!"
#10

Moby

5.0
(3)
"The Moby wrap was the best!"
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"Moby worked really well for us."
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"We loved the moby wrap."
#11

Ferro Concepts

4.7
(3)
"I run ferro concepts slingster on everything"
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"Ferro concepts slingster."
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"Is what I have on mine."
#12

Chrome Industries

4.7
(3)
"I just picked up a Chrome Industries 5L mini Kadet, which will fit my full-frame Sony + two lenses."
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"They’re really nice bags."
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"Hmm chrome industries kadet+ org panel or code of bell xpac evo in large."
#13

Venture

4.3
(3)
"It was comfortable for the entire thing."
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"I got a Venture 6L as my first sling and I can tell you it’s very big."
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"For larger slings, I like the Venture 6L or 9L depending on how much space you need."
#14

Magpul

4.0
(3)
"I picked a Magpul ms1 padded"
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"I run Magpul MS1 slings on my hunting firearms."
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"Cheap, effective, easy to use."
#15

Code of Bell

5.0
(2)
"Code of Bell x-POD II taking mine to Disney next week!"
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"I’ve used it on multiple family vacations and have come to the conclusion that it’s the perfect bag."
#16

Specter Gear

5.0
(2)
"I've been happy with the one from Specter Gear."
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"And love it."
#17

Edgar Sherman Design

5.0
(2)
"I would recommend Edgar Sherman Design for many reasons."
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"I really dig the."
#18

Waterfield

5.0
(2)
"I love love love the Waterfield Tech Sling and Aer Day Sling"
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"This is what I use - the Waterfield Mason EDC Pouch."
#19

Oscha

5.0
(2)
"Have a high weight safety rating."
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"I love my Oscha ring slings - they have a sale on right now."
#20

Aura Leaf

5.0
(2)
"I use an Aura Leaf double linen for carries under 20m."
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"Aura Leaf makes fantastic ring slings for big kids, as the fabric is about 6 inches wider than normal slings."
#21

Vickers

3.3
(3)
"Vickers, viking or trex arms."
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"Vickers 221."
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"Just get the regular Vickers VCAS and buy your own QD swivels."
#22

Nalakai

4.5
(2)
"I love my Nalakai ring sling. It fits well and I’m 5’2 and it’s very breathable"
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"I'd go for Nalakai, boba, or hip baby."
#23

Chrome

4.5
(2)
"I love my Kadet and that things can fit a surprising amount of stuff."
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"The chrome kadet, code of bell xpac one (if you can find em) greenroom136 metrorunner, and the modern dayfarer sling"
#24

Wandrd

4.5
(2)
"I have the 3L Wandrd sling and really like it for the x100."
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"I bought a Wandrd 9L Sling. This fits the Z8 with 70-200mm mounted."
#25

5.11

4.5
(2)
"I use the 5.11 low vis sling, I can fit diapers, wipes, extra clothes."
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#26

Life Behind Bars

4.5
(2)
"Life Behind Bars slingshot 9L + padded strap if you plan to carry MBA13 or iPad. One of the best sleeper products on the market."
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"Life Behind Bars (LBB) comes to mind, I'd look at the two sizes of the Echelon."
#27

Studio Tekhni

4.5
(2)
"For a ring sling, I love my Studio Tekhni—not the simple linen! The other regular kind."
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"I love my Studio Tekhni, it’s got a 45 lb weight limit."
#28

Tenba

4.0
(2)
"Any smaller sling with."
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"The only models I could imagine."
#29

Ulanzi

4.0
(2)
"Basically a clone of the Peak Design 6l."
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"Ulanzi PB008 has a velcro interior and divider for lenses is about 6l."
#30

Greenroom136

4.0
(2)
"[Greenroom136 SlingShifter]. It says it’s 2.5L but apparently it’s spacious."
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"I use a Greenroom136 Metromonger with the medium kitpouch."
#31

TAB Gear

5.0
(1)
"I've been really liking my TAB Gear the last few years."
#32

Mason Leather

5.0
(1)
"I really like this guys slings. He does great work."
#33

HK

5.0
(1)
"Got the 'good' condition one."
#34

Kargo

5.0
(1)
"Kargo Loculus, I prefer it to my Kadet."
#35

Vionentus

5.0
(1)
"Their leather slings are top-notch and have a pocket for an AirTag."
#36

Fstop Gear

5.0
(1)
"I’ve used the Fstop Gear Fitzroy for years with a Z6ii and 70-200 attached, zero complaints."
#37

Timbuk2

5.0
(1)
"I wanted something big enough for travel and also not a full on sling style and found Timbuk2 Vapor crossbody."
#38

Fjällräven

5.0
(1)
"Is my best option."
#39

BPI Outdoors

5.0
(1)
"I went with The Claw"
#40

Hope and Plum

5.0
(1)
"I love Hope and Plum ring slings."
#41

Lowepro

5.0
(1)
"I loved my lowepro passport sling 3."
#42

Spiritus

5.0
(1)
"I like the Spiritus padded adjustable sling."
#43

TGR Enterprises

5.0
(1)
"I have one of these and love it for my Alaskan 1892."
#44

Go Sling

5.0
(1)
"It a great edc bag."
#45

Etsy

5.0
(1)
"[etsy leather sling]"
#46

Black Ember

5.0
(1)
"I swear by my Black Ember Grip Sling. It’s such a great bag for this exact purpose."
#47

Ergobaby

5.0
(1)
"I recommend the Ergobaby Embrace."
#48

Mystery Ranch

5.0
(1)
"I just got the Mystery Ranch District 4 for basically this exact use!"
#49

Moment

5.0
(1)
"After trying out my buddies Moment 2L Fanny Sling I bought one for myself."
#50

Detroit Leather

5.0
(1)
"All my slings are from Detroit Leather….i think they are the best."
#51

Blank Canvas Accessories

5.0
(1)
"Incredible value for a handmade bag."
#52

Izmi

5.0
(1)
"I have an Izmi sling which I love."
#53

Montana Gun Slings

5.0
(1)
"I have one of these on my lever gun and it's great quality."
#54

Hip Baby

5.0
(1)
"I’d get a 100% cotton like the hip baby."
#55

Hana

5.0
(1)
"I used the hana wrap for 3-4 months and it was brilliant!"
#56

Joy & Joe

5.0
(1)
"I got a Joy & Joe wrap from Amazon. Great price and worked fantastically for a newborn."
#57

Solly

5.0
(1)
"I love my solly wrap. Couldn't justify the cost at first but wish I had just gone for it initially."
#58

LennyLamb

5.0
(1)
"I’m using this one for my 22lbs 9 month old and I love it!"
#59

Kargo Gear

5.0
(1)
"Make sure to check out the Loculus Sling from Kargo Gear. The X-Pac version is amazing!"
#60

Killspencer

5.0
(1)
"Ended up going with the killspencer camera bag 2.0 and it's been money."
#61

Konny

5.0
(1)
"I loved my Konny baby carrier."
#62

Montana

4.0
(1)
"I like Montana gun slings."
#63

Butler Creek

4.0
(1)
"Butler Creek or Caldwell, you can't go wrong with either."
#64

Gomatic

4.0
(1)
"I can fit A7IV with attached 35-150."
#65

Fjallraven

4.0
(1)
"Has a removable shoulder strap."
#66

Billingham

4.0
(1)
"They make bags that might fit the bill."
#67

DB Journey

4.0
(1)
"I have this one, fits everything nicely."
#68

Edgar Sherman Designs

4.0
(1)
"But look into the Edgar Sherman Designs sling. The one handed adjustability is pretty sick."
#69

Loud Industries

4.0
(1)
"Loud Industries padded."
#70

Janji

4.0
(1)
"[Janji Multipass] might work. It’s for trail running and comes with the stabilizer strap."
#71

Greenroom

4.0
(1)
"Greenroom Metromonger."
#72

Cotopaxi

4.0
(1)
"Cotopaxi makes a big sling, 13L I think."
#73

MindShift

4.0
(1)
"I’m using the MindShift 13L."
#74

Myabetic

4.0
(1)
"Look at myabetic.com. They have some cute bags."
#75

LowePro

4.0
(1)
"Popular with photographers."
#76

Uniqlo

4.0
(1)
"You can strap it around your bag/front like a sling."
#77

Helikon-Tex

4.0
(1)
"17l capacity and quite durable."
#78

Herschel

4.0
(1)
"Something simple like the Herschel Pop Quiz Hip Pack 3.5L?"
#79

Brass Stacker

4.0
(1)
"It's solid and looks good."
#80

Quest

4.0
(1)
"I got a while ago to hold stuff like you mention."
#81

Lululemon

4.0
(1)
"The lulu lemon fanny pack works."
#82

Baggallini

4.0
(1)
"Has a bunch of anti-theft features."
#83

Alpha One Niner

4.0
(1)
"Have a look at alpha one niner chio x sling."
#84

Amazon

4.0
(1)
"Not sure this fits your bill, but it's a great bag that's working well for me."
#85

Eddie Bauer

4.0
(1)
"I have used mine for much the same items."
#86

Tom Bihn

4.0
(1)
"I would go with them."
#87

Didymos

4.0
(1)
"Didymos and Lenny lamb, Osha, little frog and fidella are some good brands."
#88

Lenny Lamb

4.0
(1)
"Didymos and Lenny lamb, Osha, little frog and fidella are some good brands."
#89

Osha

4.0
(1)
"Didymos and Lenny lamb, Osha, little frog and fidella are some good brands."
#90

Little Frog

4.0
(1)
"Didymos and Lenny lamb, Osha, little frog and fidella are some good brands."
#91

Fidella

4.0
(1)
"Didymos and Lenny lamb, Osha, little frog and fidella are some good brands."

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