Bellroy Venture Sling 6L Review (2 Weeks of Use)

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[@arashistorm6224]

This is currently my everyday sling and I love it. I’m a smaller person so it has both enough room for all my things without looking ridiculous when I carry it around

[@PackHacker2]

What’s your favorite feature? 🧐 -Eric

[@mr_red13]

Can you carry a Nintendo switch inside or a regular iPad?

[@cloudlandsst6032]

Love your detailed review!!

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for the support! Are you in the market for a new sling? If so, what are your top contenders? - Austin

[@acidmatar]

I chose to go with the 9L 3 months ago and havent looked back. its been brilliant for my daily carry to work as i dont use a laptop. i dont sling it on my back as shown in the video, but rather cross body messenger style. I carry 2 notebooks +EDC so the 6 L would have been too tight a fit, the 9 L was perfect, highly recommend!

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for the insight 😃 Those extra 3 liters come in handy! -Eric

[@lingmee7135]

Thanks Tom for the detailed review. One question (which is making me hesitant in pulling the trigger on this) is: Given the smoothness of the strap on the nightblue (other colourways have a much rougher, textured strap), have you experienced the strap slipping especially when bending forward or running? May get the midnight colour if this is the case even though the nightsky is my preferred colour. Many thanks and looking forward to the next video.

[@naizerthename7429]

just bought today..excited

[@PackHacker2]

Let us know how you like it! 😃 -Eric

[@cristibaluta]

I'm looking for quite some time at this sling, i want to replace my peakdesign even if this is not made for cameras and doesn't have the right padding and compartments. The reason i want it it's because it's packable, i can make it flat and carry it in my bigger bag in plane, then use it at my destination. If you leave the zipper a bit open you can keep the bottle standing up making more space inside. They totally blew it with the second zipper though, it will collect all the water there. Also it doesn't have a way to carry in hand

[@erictustison]

10:48 incredibly helpful remark about the pen height

[@spinnindat13]

Must have seen me browsing reviews of this thing all weekend and decided to send an update 👍🏽

[@PackHacker2]

Did you end up getting it? 😃 -Eric

[@spinnindat13]

Ohh you damn right, did opt for the 9L though; hopefully it's not too big.

[@PackHacker2]

You’ll have to let us know how you enjoy it 😃 -Eric

[@ArnauViaM]

How does it compare to the traditional bellroy sling on capacity? I have the classic size it is a little bit tight for me but would work except that the access to the main compartment in the classic is quite awful. I see this is listed to 6L compared to the 7L of the classic, but this has way better access and I know liters are rarely a precise mesure for backpacks. Also the compressing thing on the classic kind of compress it too much making it more tight, this version seems more gentle on that regard. Thank you and great work as usual

[@salty0227]

thoughts on the durability of the zipper pull tabs meeting in the center and not having a " end " so to speak on the ends. do you think its a higher chance of the zippers popping out of track because of this? with both zippers in the main compartment zipped the the center there's not much holding them together

[@RS-chino]

Purchased this a few days ago and I’m waiting for it to arrive. Before this one I purchased a Codeofbell X-Pod and found it to be too small for my liking. Hoping this will be perfect! Keen to see how it goes. I assumed the 9L would be way too big in this bag format.

[@PackHacker2]

You’ll have to let us know how you end up liking it! 😃 -Eric

[@enriquediaz7547]

Currently with me in Lisbon!

[@RS-chino]

Is it working well for you? Any complaints?

[@mauriciohzamora4105]

in your opinion, could you provide pros and cons between Mini and Venture 6L?

[@crazehare]

have you seen the ecopak version of this which is better? strap wise?

[@catface875]

This is a nice bag if you don't have a lot of EDC. It can fit a lot, but that's if you want to jam pack it to the point where it's difficult to get things in and out of it. Surprisingly I bought a 2 l Walmart fanny pack and could fit about the same amount in it. The amount of liters they advertise is definitely misleading. I think part of the problem is that this pack is very rigid. I found myself struggling to get to things in it because it was so tight. If you want extra space to be able to go through your things in the bag I suggest a 9 l or 10 l. It gives you room to move things around and look what you are finding for instead of having to take things out to get to other things.

[@lex_inker]

I have a bellroy padfolio A4. Do you think it would fit in the bag?

[@swlryan]

if we have more stuffs in it, would this sling or the lite sling 7L be more comfortable to wear. Which has a better strap?

[@jule124]

Can you theoretically wear it as a hip bag? I don't often wear slings that way but I love to have the option, when my shoulders need a break or when I'm in transit an wearing a backpack as well...

[@adamsarwar]

How waterproof is it, ie, biking in a rainstorm and protecting a phone and other electronics like an iPad, phone and battery etc

[@brionbee]

Coming from the cycling industry, I could never get behind a shoulder bag of any kind unless it has a stabilizer strap that goes from the middle of the sternum to the other side of the pack. This keeps the bag on your back when you’re riding a bike instead of it sliding down in front of you and getting in the way. It also allows you to simply move around without always having to stabilize your bag. I wish every sling bag would have this option.

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for sharing your insights! 😃 -Eric

[@kayyyak]

peep 1733, their side pack + stabilizer strap. great Made in USA bags

[@JonnyBoyGolden]

Great review! You should do a review of the new Evergoods Civic Access Sling 2L. It’s their updated smaller version of the Mountain Hip Pack 3.5L. And then do a comparison of the Venture 6L and the Access Sling 2L!

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for the suggestions 😃 I’ll pass them along! -Eric

[@kevinhicks1999]

So here's the thing - I'm off on a holiday and looking to purchase an EDC to hold various small items including a Fujifilm X100V, small water bottle, and glasses. I purchased the Bellroy Venture Sling 6L and think it looks great but is a bit smaller than I imagined tbh considering the 6L size mark. For example, the Peak Design Everyday Sling 3L camera bag - yes 3L - (superbly made also) has almost the EXACT same dimensions, looks able to store pretty much exactly the same amount of items and is extremely well crafted with comparable weather resistance etc - BUT quite a bit cheaper. Why is the Bellroy so much more expensive and named 6L, when the Peak Design of the same size is 3L ??????? Is there something odd going on???

[@andrewready6769]

Will an a5 notebook fit in the 6l version?

[@AdamNevins]

Will an iPad Mini 6 fit in the back zipped pocket?

[@farislatiff]

Hi! Can iPad 10th Gen / iPad Air fit in this 6L Venture Sling?

[@mattrenko]

I had already decided but your video convinced me to take the plunge and grab this sling. I just can't decide between the green or the blue.

[@PackHacker2]

Let us know which you end up going with! 😃 -Eric

[@mattrenko]

@@PackHacker2 I wound up changing my mind completely. I saw a friend's Mystery Ranch Forager Hip Pack and was impressed. It looked really nice and is perfect for my needs. I only need to carry my phone, keys, and a small water bottle when I cannot or do not want to use my pockets. I was surprised by the price of the Mystery Ranch bag when I went to their site. It is insanely cheap. Mine arrived today. Mine is the Shadow Moon color. I was worried about how it would look since I am not familiar with Mystery Ranch and how their color schemes look in person. I think mine looks perfect. And it goes well with other bags I own. I also like that Mystery Ranch lifetime warranties their products for life. I will buy from Mystery Ranch again in the future.

[@pica1]

I am interested in purchasing this sling, but noticed Bellroy recently released an ECOPAK version. The material looks like X-PAC, plus it has an elasticated strap with no clips. There are no videos currently out, hopefully you guys will review it soon.

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for the suggestion, Charles 😃 I’ll pass it along! -Eric

[@klrktsr]

What is the AirTag case?

[@buffoonmorondonkey]

Does anyone know how the ecopak version compares to the original version?

[@SuperBrownieB]

Does the main zipper actually close all the way of no?

[@TheTrixman123]

link to the powebank or review?

[@andys4699]

Great review! just wondering what size is your heroclip? is it medium? thanks before.

[@PackHacker2]

That’s the small, actually! Thanks for watching 😃 -Eric

[@justgelikoi3542]

Can the straps be long enough to have the bag sit on the hips/upper thighs?

[@SpacedogD]

Thanks. Took the plunge and got the 6L venture sling and really liked it. Overall design feels nice on the outside and when carrying on my back. Though sometimes I do wish it was a bit bigger like 7L, the 9L looks too big for my liking.

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for sharing! You’ll have to let us know how you like it. -Eric

[@LH-gz7js]

Where are you card holder/wallet from?

[@s8nis]

Can it fit an ipad air 5???

[@siongningwong6322]

can it fit ipad pro 11 inch?

[@danaylchan]

Do you find that the harness presses on to your back if you also wear a backpack with it? I remember someone mentioned on the Lululemon sling video and while I have and love that bag, I am looking for something a bit bigger but can still wear a backpack when I am traveling.

[@PackHacker2]

The strap has a flat profile, so it isn’t very noticeable! 😃 Thanks for watching. -Eric

[@realrobertjohnson]

I just learned about Heroclips while watching another Bellroy Venture Sling review - the other reviewer had one in the same location. So, having never owned one, I am curious: What is purpose for having one of these clips on your bag? Is it to use in conjunction with the bag (and if so, how?) or is it just so you have a Heroclip with you? If the latter, then I presume Heroclips must be really useful (I'll watch some Heroclip videos next ;)

[@johnnylighton]

You can hang your bag on something, such as a bathroom stall hook. Or hang something from your bag. Check out the different sizes of these hooks on Amazon as well as the reviews and you’ll get some ideas of uses.

[@ZUCChinishrIMP]

Can you review the Hydro Flask Slingback Bottle Pack? Haven't seen a single video out there on it

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for the recommendation 😃 I’ll pass it along. -Eric

[@satryoadhieful]

Will this hold nintendo switch?

[@HLover03]

Hi there, what was the wallet and sunglasses that was used in this video? Cheers

[@rafaelbarragan2199]

Also curious about the glasses!

[@Fyzyx]

This is very similar to the TomToc 8in sling. Although this seems more versatile with the large pocket.

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for the insight, Attila 😃 -Eric

[@carlosroco3]

does anyone know if a Canon R6 + rf 50mm 1.8 would fit? Wouldn't want to buy the bigger one just for the camera. thanks !

[@spencergates5766]

I want to know this as well. I have a Canon R + 24-105mm f4 and would like to fit this in here without going to a bigger bag.

[@spencergates5766]

Question about this bag. I'm trying to judge here, but do you reckon that you could fit a camera with attached lens in this bag? What I like about this bag is its small, slim profile. What drives me away from other bags is they become big and boxy, like you've just got a cube on your back. But would this smaller bag fit my Canon EOS R w/ 24-105 lens? I wouldn't have any other object besides putting the camera in there plus like my keys, wallet, EDC etc. What do you think?

[@cristibaluta]

I think it will fit, i have the 6L peakdesign and it fits my sony + an extra lens. PD is more sturdy with narrow bottom, this being more flexible i think it will fit better. I also want to get it for my camera, mostly for my tiny olympus, but the reason is because it's packable. Now i learned from this review about the 2 way zipper and it gave me ideas, you unzip one end and you can keep a bottle standing up there.

[@cristibaluta]

​@Trooth It is not possible to touch the back and front together? I'm of course not thinking of folding it, just to make it flat, to occupy as less space as possible.

[@aethelread5967]

I really like everything about this sling but idk where to put my phone inside this sling because the front pocket looks very small for it. I wish it had a back pocket like the ones you can find in all aer slings.

[@user-wh2ob7sw8e]

I have this sling and I can fit my iPhone 13 with no issues in the front pocket along with my wallet.

[@aethelread5967]

Is it difficult to put your phone inside the front compartment if the mesh pockets are obstructing the tight space for it especially if there's a wallet, key holder, etc. in there?

[@PackHacker2]

An iPhone Pro Max fits inside, but it might be a tight squeeze if you had a larger case. It covers the mesh pockets, but they’re not hard to access. -Eric

[@macjim]

I’ve noticed with all the reviews of this bag (and other sling models) that the bags are worn up at chest height… I assume you can lengthen the straps allowing you to have the bag at hip height, am I correct? I assume this bag is too small for an iPad Pro 11”…

[@PackHacker2]

Yes, you can let them hang more! Some bags won’t hang that far down, but we like to keep them tighter while traveling. -Eric

[@jamesmoat1950]

Yes, it’s too small for an 11” iPad Pro. An iPad Mini should fit though.

[@kukkurovaca]

Curious about the durability of the strap clips. Saw a report on Amazon of a user's strap breaking on the camera version of the sling (yikes)

[@timhuynh6164]

Solid strap especially for a 6 litre.

[@kathybui255]

Mine recently broke. Contacted customer service and hope they will send a new one. Have owned the bag for 4 months.

[@timhuynh6164]

@@kathybui255 damn bro what do you keep in your sling bag?

[@kathybui255]

@@timhuynh6164 nothing heavy. Cell, keys, tissues, etc. no idea why it broke so I reached out to the warranty dept. not sure how to post a pic here but it’s a small part of the clip.

[@agamemnon60]

The two-ended zip on this is a design failure: If you want an "ambidextrous" zip that can open from either end, they could have achieved the same thing with a pair of two-way zip pulls that were closed at either end instead of open. The advantage of being closed at either end is that you can choose to move the two zip pills to your preferred end, and then the other end is no longer a security worry in busy crowded spaces eg queues or trains etc.

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for the insights 😃 -Eric

[@heliogenesi]

It's not a failure, it is a design choice, they wanted easy access and a much bigger opening on both sides at the same time and went with that design. Safety / Convenience balance usually works that way and the advantage you get with the current zipper setup is quite nice. If you're too worried about pickpockets than the majority of the bags on the market have the exact or similar zipper setup you've described anyways.

[@agamemnon60]

@@heliogenesi It can be a design choice, and a failure.

[@heliogenesi]

@@agamemnon60 yeah for sure, but it is not a failure because their intentions with this bag wasn’t making it as safe as possible. They wanted big easy access and succeeded. If your expectation from a sling bag is better safety you buying this bag would be the failure, go with something else there is plenty on the market, including the older version of this one.

[@damienow3327]

do you think the 6L can fit a camera, passport, wallet and powerbank? considering between the 6L and 9L. plan to use it as a daypack for travel. Thanks!

[@spencergates5766]

I want to know this as well. I have a Canon R + 24-105mm f4 and would like to fit this in here without going to a bigger bag.

[@damienow3327]

@@spencergates5766 hey. I tested out both the 6L and 9L. I ended up buying the 9L instead. The 6L is just too small for a camera and belongings. Hope this helps!

[@spencergates5766]

@@damienow3327 This is helpful, thanks!

[@udayshome1793]

Will this hold a regular 10 inch iPad?

[@NickSiekierski]

no

[@Paa375]

The 9L cost $10 more go for the 9L

[@firdausramli2066]

Can it fit ipad pro 11”?

[@NickSiekierski]

no way

[@xoxoxyx]

just get retractable pull keyring thing for that and all problem solved..

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for the comment 😃 -Eric

[@nasrullahabdmutalib5908]

Can iPad Mini 6 fit in this sling bag?

[@nasrullahabdmutalib5908]

Thank you ( :

[@rubelukeable]

Yes. I can actually fit a Lieca M11 and a 35mm lens

[@SimuLinksGolf]

compare it to the aer day sling?

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for the suggestion 😃 I’ll pass it along -Eric

[@mr_red13]

I’d like them to compare this with the Day sling 3

[@danek893]

Looking good. But that’s overpriced

[@DavidJoe-tc1gn]

Didn’t know the Fanny pack was back… 😂

[@PackHacker2]

Never left 👀 -Eric

[@jeanneprice6736]

Hard to see.

[@tdreyer419]

Please stop saying colorways!

[@DocDigg]

… colorways ….

[@timlucier]

That was driving me crazy too 😂 4 times in 30 seconds