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Mezz
350
Feb 18, 2018
I am thinking of getting either a sling or a 13 messenger bag, to carry a a fuji Xt-2 and a couple of lenses on a trip around asia. What would be more comfortable ?
PraxisCat
219
Feb 20, 2018
MezzHow heavy / large are the lenses? Are you planning on bringing anything else / is this a day pack?
Mezz
350
Feb 20, 2018
PraxisCatSmaller lenses mostly, the 56 mm 1.2, 10-24. Nothing else really.
PraxisCat
219
Feb 20, 2018
MezzComfortwise, the Sling 5L is probably going to be the nicest to wear, and it should (if my mental volume calculation is on-point) should hold those 2 lenses just fine. With that weight burden, the Sling 10L should also be fine, though like the EDM, if its overstuffed it will start to hurt. If you want to bring a laptop, the EDM would be my go-to; a tablet, the 10L Sling (It is...hard...to fit a tablet into the 5).
Otherwise, it really comes down to versatility. The EDM13 will dwarf your 1 body 2 lens mirrorless set up; you'll be able to carry it in ~1/3rd of the ground space and you'll be left with a lot of space up-top. If you're into asian street wear (like I am), that'd be a bonus since you could buy something and stuff it in, or if you want to bring along a rain jacket, you could fit that into the EDM13 where you couldn't with the Slings, though the attachment points on the bottom of the Sling 10L will let you attach and sinch down a jacket. The EDM will also let you bring other vitals (canteen, lunch box, whatever) if you want to do an adaptable daytrip. If that's not how you roll, then the EDM13 might be too big for you.
If I were doing single bag travel, I'd probably be concerned about clothing changes and such and grab the EDB30L. Since you're not concerned about that but aren't going to have a "home base" bag, the Sling 10L seems like a good option to me. If you want to be expandable and versatile and maybe bring an extra set of clothing than what's on your back, the EDM13 might be a better bet.
The Sling 5L is a great bag, but it's too small to be your main travel bag, since it can't carry all your essentials. It thrives when it's taken as a daypack when you know what you're looking for specifically or going on an urban 'adventure'.
Mezz
350
Feb 21, 2018
PraxisCatWow, thank you very much for the detailed answer. I do own already the 20L backpack that I will use as my main camera and electronics travel bag. After reading your advice, I think I will get the 10 L sling to use as my daily incursion bag., carry my camera and a couple of lenses + few items if I do any shopping.
PraxisCat
219
Feb 21, 2018
MezzNo problem! It's my fault and I misunderstood you were already bringing another backpack with you :)
A few 'negative' notes on the Sling 10L, which, don't get me wrong, is an absolutely fantastic bag; it's still very much the EDM's little brother, unlike the 5L, which is a more refined bag. There's two real 'problems' with the Sling 10: Overloaded (if you, for example, try to use it to lug around a APS-C and some heavy lenses + tablet + other shit), it suffers from two design issues: 1, the adjustment mechanism slides, like it does on the EDM, so you'll have to readjust it on your body. That bothers some people; I don't really mind it on the EDM or EDS10, but YMMV. The second one is the stickler: Peak Design made a trade off for their bags; slide easily, or comfort. They chose the former, and the padded-insert in the mesh can cut into you if you're wearing it heavy / wearing light clothing. I've found the best solution is to use a fashionable seat belt cushion over the strap. You lose a tiny bit of the sliding convenience, but it can be well worth it for the comfort.
The Everyday Sling 5L doesn't suffer from 1 because it uses a completely new adjustment system that I hope that PD is going to bring to future revisions of the EDM and EDS 10L, and the strap is a little nicer and less 'cutty". That being said, it's really only uncomfortable when you load it heavy. And in my personal opinion, the 5L is just too small to be a serious bag for anyone that's not a really casual shooter or a small drone user.
cubby
15
Mar 21, 2018
MezzI got the 5L in the last drop and have been using it with my XT1. I'm able to carry the camera, 35 f2, 10-24, and 56 f1.2 together, but that is just about the limit. I don't think I could manage 3 lenses and camera if I swap the 35 for my 23 f1.4. If I was using a capture clip with the camera outside the bag I could easily manage all 4 lenses with room to spare.
I intentionally wanted the smallest possible bag that allows me to take camera plus 1-2 extra lenses, and this fits the bill perfectly. If I wanted to carry additional things beside the camera, or needed room for a flash or other accessory, maybe the 10L would be necessary. But if it's me doing that asia trip I'd probably stick with the 5L and enjoy the reduction in bulk and weight (which, to be honest, is why I went with Fujifilm in the first place).