Toshi Sling 5 L V2

I watched a ton of sling bag reviews and was not at all disappointed with the Toshi Sling 5 v2. The additional features such as the handy carry strap on top and the straps for additional carry on the bottom give it the edge over competitors. Quality is first rate and the volume is as stated unlike some of its rivals. Great design and very well thought out. It does take 12 days to ship to UK - but worth the wait. The company were very quick at getting back to me with a delivery update and even checked that I’d received it which was a nice touch. 100% recommend.

A good sling but...

As the owner of the Toshi Sling, as well as most Bellroy slings, here’s what I have to say: The Toshi is a beautiful and practical sling. The back pocket is great—well-sized and easily fits a passport and other valuables. The front pocket is also positioned exactly where your hands naturally expect it to be, and it comfortably fits an iPhone. The glasses compartment is excellent as well. What didn’t work for me is how I locate the zipper pulls for the main compartment. If you try to open it without looking, your hands have to fumble around a bit to figure out where everything is. The fabric around the zipper has already started to fray, which is unacceptable for a new sling. The issue is that they simply cut the fabric into small pieces but didn’t stitch the left and right edges, causing it to fray and look cheap. The internal pockets are decent, but the material they’re made of tends to take the shape of whatever you put inside. The strap is nice and feels premium, but it would be better if it had a magnetic open/close mechanism like Bellroy’s. It just barely fits a Sony a7 IV with a 28–70 Sigma lens, but it bulges in a slightly awkward way.