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The Amazon Basics Camera Sling is not only a good-looking, affordable bag, but rivals some of the more expensive shoulder bags out there with its comfortable sling, adequate padding, and decent storage capacity. This bag is meant to be worn over the shoulder similar to a comfortable, one-strap backpack. Its clever design allows you to swing the bag around to your chest, whereby the main compartment is then at the right angle for you to zip open easily and access your gear inside. This design makes it a breeze to grab your camera or change lenses over your bag's compartment for less stressful transitions. Our testers also liked the simple and sleek look of the bag, which makes it look a lot more expensive than it is. 
The only major downside to this great sling camera bag is its lack of extra pockets or compartments for accessories. While the interior has many adjustable and removable padded inserts for your camera bodies, lenses, flashes, and other small accessories, it lacks a pocket for a notebook or iPad. While there are a couple of small mesh pockets on the inside flap and a small zipper pocket on the outside of the bag, we wish there were more storage compartments for our filters, lens cleaning accessories, batteries, and memory card wallets. But you really can't beat the price of this excellent, affordable shoulder sling. 

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Best Sling Camera Bag of 2022

The Peak Design Everyday Sling 3L is an adjustable camera bag with a handy internal divider and small pockets for accessories. It's designed to carry a camera and one to two lenses; our testers could easily fit a large mirrorless camera with one lens already attached, along with two small prime lenses, into the nicely padded interior. With a capacity of 3 liters, this sling makes a great everyday carrying case. You can also purchase their larger 6 lite model, which makes for a more serious bag. Its sling is designed to be carried as a cross-shoulder bag but can also be adjusted to be worn around the hips. Two external carry straps allow handy accessories like a tripod to be attached to the outside. Peak Design is a highly-regarded brand known for making high-quality camera accessories, and this attractive sling is sure to make the photographer in your life very happy. 
Peak Design products come at a high cost, and the Everyday Sling 3L is no different. But this valuable item is practical and attractive and is sure to be loved by intermediate and pro photographers alike. 

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Sling camera bags are comfortable, over-the-shoulder models made for small camera kits and daily use. The LowePro Slingshot SL 250 AW III is the best compact sling bag we tested, with its padded shoulder sling and back, waist strap for better weight distribution of the bag, and separate compartments for camera gear and personal items or accessories. Its camera gear compartment is accessed by a side zipper and can fit a DSLR or mirrorless camera with an attached lens plus 2-3 more small lenses. The upper compartment can fit more camera gear or is a great place to stuff a light jacket, snacks, a memory card wallet, and some batteries to last the day. We loved this bag for day hikes or for biking around the city as it is compact and comfortable. 
Though made with high-quality, water-resistant fabric, this bag does not entirely pass our drench test. The zippers are exposed, leaving these areas vulnerable to seepage. The bag does, however, come with a waterproof cover, when deployed, makes us feel more confident walking around in a rainstorm. All in all, this is a fantastic compact sling camera bag designed with a photographer's everyday needs in mind. 

Lowepro has been a mainstay in the camera bag realm for a while, and they prove that they know what they're doing time and time again with their lineup of thoughtful bags. The Lowepro Slingshot SL 250 AW III is an excellent, compact bag that can hold all your essentials for a day of shooting and more. The camera/lens compartment is accessible via a zipper that opens from the side, revealing a customizable interior. We were able to fit our Sony A7R III with an attached 55mm 1.8 lens as well as a 24-70 f2.8 lens into the compartment. You could also fit two smaller lenses in lieu of the larger 24-70 we chose to pack. The pack boasts an upper compartment perfect for accessories or personal items. We threw in a hard drive, extra batteries, and a light jacket in this space, and slipped an 11-inch iPad into the slot in the back. Attach a tripod to the bottom or side of the bag and you're ready to go. 
While this bag is made with water-resistant fabrics, it does not entirely pass our drench test. The zippers are vulnerable to seepage, and we would not recommend walking around with this bag confidently in a downpour. But it does come with a waterproof cover, which when deployed contributes an extra layer of security against the elements. All in all, this is a fantastic compact sling camera bag designed with a photographer's everyday needs in mind. 

Lowepro has been a mainstay in the camera bag realm for a while, and they prove that they know what they're doing time and time again with their lineup of thoughtful bags. The Lowepro Slingshot SL 250 AW III is an excellent, compact bag that can hold all your essentials for a day of shooting and more. The camera/lens compartment is accessible via a zipper that opens from the side, revealing a customizable interior. We were able to fit our Sony A7R III with an attached 55mm 1.8 lens as well as a 24-70 f2.8 lens into the compartment. You could also fit two smaller lenses in lieu of the larger 24-70 we chose to pack. The pack boasts an upper compartment perfect for accessories or personal items. We threw in a hard drive, extra batteries, and a light jacket in this space, and slipped an 11-inch iPad into the slot in the back. Attach a tripod to the bottom or side of the bag, and you're ready to go. 
Although the Lowepro Slingshot features water-resistant fabrics, it does not entirely pass our drench test. The zippers are vulnerable to seepage, and we would not recommend walking around with this bag confidently in a downpour. Fortunately, it does come with a waterproof cover which contributes an extra layer of security against the elements when deployed. All in all, this is a fantastic compact sling camera bag designed with a photographer's everyday needs in mind.

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