Searching for the perfect EDC sling... comparing 3 Bellroy bags

In depth comparison of the Bellroy Venture Ready 2.5L sling, the Lite Mini 4L sling and the Venture 6L sling. I need a bag that fits the things I carry perfectly, including an A6400 camera. Which of these three bags will work for me? And what are the differences and similarities between all three?
Links -
Bellroy Venture Ready Sling 2.5L - amzn.to/4a47glq
Bellroy Lite Sling Mini 4L - amzn.to/4a7yCXM
Bellroy Venture Sling 6L - amzn.to/3y1BGHV
Sony A6400 - amzn.to/3wgL2yV
Sony 20mm F2.8 - amzn.to/3wbCqcW
00:00 Intro
00:24 Overview
02:25 Straps/buckles
05:08 Materials
06:21 Dimensions
08:30 How they wear
09:10 What fits: Venture Ready 2.5L
13:04 What fits: Lite Mini 4L
16:00 What fits: Venture 6L
#edc #slingbag #a6400 #a6000 #camerabag

[@JohnScottB]

Do you use a sling bag for your personal EDC? Which one?

[@cavan_goh_reviews]

Yep. I currently have the following 3 slings: 1) Bellroy Premium Sling Mini (4L) Deep Plum 2) Bellroy x Carryology (Chimera Edition) Sling (6L) 3) Bellroy Venture Sling Nightsky (9L)

[@cavan_goh_reviews]

I mainly go out with the 4L one if its urban setting or nearby cafe as it is enough to bring my daily essentials. If I’m out the entire day with activities planned I will bring the 6L. If I go out on hiking trip or any strenuous activity, I will bring the 9L.

[@JohnScottB]

Nice collection. How do you like that new Carryology collab?

[@cavan_goh_reviews]

@@JohnScottB I guess I’d say apart from the hefty price at 369 dollars for me (USD 239): The quality and material of the nylon used is quite thick and durable/slightly harder as compared to the venture sling material, so it’s heavier than both the venture and lite sling series. The eco-tanned leather (black) at the front is authentic leather used and holds up well as a protective layer of the front compartment. However things to note for this Chimera 6L sling: It’s heavier than both my 4L sling mini and 9L venture sling so it may already weigh quite a bit on your shoulder before you put anything else in it. The padded strap on the sling is non-movable. So meaning you cannot shift it downwards from where it’s up at - so if you wanna switch from left to right shoulder and still want the padding on, you’ll have to unbuckle both ends of the entire strap and swap the orientation around. Which is pretty hard to do due to the very thick engineered fabric hooks that make it easy to put the strap ends on but very hard to remove both ends to swap.

[@cavan_goh_reviews]

Also to add: since this is already very thick and nylon 600D like material -> the amount of compartment space you’ll have (especially the main area) is already reduced and restricted. So if you try to stuff a lot of items it may not hold up the expandable form as well as your lite sling or the OG venture sling bags.

[@al_senn]

Bellroy products have only recently come on my radar. I’ve been looking for something between my small hip pack and my teardrop backpack. The Venture 2.5 sling looks perfect, especially the soft sided pockets for phone and sunglasses. Really appreciate your thorough review and comparisons by packing the same items in each. Subscribed 👍

[@moncho33]

I have the 2.5L for EDC. I was coming from the Peak Design 3L. I can fit my X100V, wallet, home keys, AirPods, sanitizer with no problems. There’s still some room for my work phone and ID. My personal phone and car key are usually in my pocket.

[@thenikhilray99]

I have the 2.5 lts venture ready sling and the 6 ltr Classic sling. Both work really well for my short and long travel. I take 2.5 lts to shirt a day trips. The 6 ltr is awesome for a week long trips.

[@RetroWolf13]

Great video what watch are you wearing bro 😊

[@JohnScottB]

Haha thanks. That's the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic.

[@RetroWolf13]

@@JohnScottB oh looks incredible

[@ezzddin]

Between the 3 slings, which one do you prefer more? And which sling would you recommend for travelling?

[@JohnScottB]

My favorite of these three is the 2.5L. It was ideal for me if I didn't want to carry a camera. The Venture 6L and 9L would be better for travel. The 4L Lite Mini is ultimately the one I kept due to it being the perfect size for my carry needs. YMMV!

[@prettylittleravenna]

Any plans to compare Venture Black and Midnight colors?

[@JohnScottB]

No plans at the moment. I kept the new fabric version of the mini 4L. That video is here if you haven't seen it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZKTdWWZi69pjtU

[@sSionhh8353]

How’s the experience of wearing the 2.5L Ready Sling in the form of a hip pack? Does the weight of the bag/content results in the bag leaning uncomfortably outward.?

[@JohnScottB]

To be honest, I don't wear bags as hip packs so I didn't test this!

[@maverickcw3614]

Can this perhaps fit an a6400 with kit lens? I’m running my a6400 + 18-50mm f2.8 sigma. If I bring my camera with me it’ll probably be hanging on my neck but just need it to fit in the bag (if I’m sitting down or eating)

[@JohnScottB]

Which sling? The 20mm I showed in the video is the same size as the kit lens. The 18-50 would be tough in the 4L Lite Mini but it'd fit in the Venture 6L for sure.

[@puma7118]

do they all have seat belt like material for the strap? the strap looks smoother on the venture

[@JohnScottB]

They are all similar. It's not quite as smooth as actual seat belt material, which is good. Otherwise they'd all slip and slide around even when you don't want them to. They are a nice blend that stay relatively well put but can slide with ease when needed.

[@CharlieSaing]

I’m probably a bit ambitious. Do you think the Sony A7IV with a medium sized lens attached would fit in the 4L?

[@JohnScottB]

That is a bit too ambitious. I have an A7IV as well. It fits in the Venture 6L but not the mini 4L. That said my A7C fits in the mini with a Samyang 35mm f2.8 which is about as close as you can get to a pancake lens on Sony full frame. Hope that helps.

[@CharlieSaing]

@@JohnScottB Great, thanks for the info! Much appreciated!!

[@anthonygadd295]

Hey man, I notice you’re reviewing the old version of the lite mini. Is this correct?

[@JohnScottB]

That's correct, but here's my video comparing the old fabric and the new. It's the exact same design and dimensions, just new materials. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZKTdWWZi69pjtU

[@anthonygadd295]

@@JohnScottB just wondering why you chose to compare the old version and not the new? Given that the material is identical to the other two

[@JohnScottB]

@@anthonygadd295 It's definitely not identical - but much closer. The new version was not released yet when I filmed this comparison video. I released them out of order because I wanted to get the fabric comparison video out asap.