Sling or backpack? How to choose your daily carry

We get this question more than any other. The answer usually comes down to two things: whether you carry a laptop, and how long you are on your feet.

Choose a sling if

• You carry a camera and a phone, not a laptop
• You want to shoot without stopping
• Your days are mostly walking, not commuting

Choose a backpack if

• A laptop comes with you most days
• You carry more than one lens
• You commute by bike or train

Or carry both

Plenty of people use a Transit for the commute and a Field Sling once they arrive. The sling packs flat inside the backpack until you need it.