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I use my sling camera bag every chance I get. While a sling camera bag doesn’t work for every photoshoot, it does work for quick weekend getaways or shorter day trips.
A sling camera bag stays out of your way so that you don’t feel encumbered by a ton of equipment. Sling bags are also one of the most inexpensive camera bags you can buy.
One of my favorite sling camera bag creators, HEX, just released a brand-new sling camera bag that I can’t wait to get my hands on.
Introducing the HEX Ranger Blackout Camo Sling V2
The HEX Ranger Blackout Camo Sling V2 just came out this month. This sling camera bag is an updated version of one of HEX’s most popular bags.
This sling camera bag has everything you could ever need for a photoshoot daytrip. The camera has a hideaway rain fly, for when the weather inevitably decides to disagree with you, extra padding on the top lid and the shoulder pad to keep both you and your camera comfortable, and it is entirely water resistant.
Like the older sling camera bag from HEX, the Ranger Blackout Camo Sling V2 is made of Cordura, which helps to keep your equipment from getting moist in even the most wet conditions.
This bag measures 14.5” x 7.5” x 4.75” and weighs just 1.3 lbs, but it has a surprisingly large capacity of 8L. It is almost shocking how much gear you can fit in a bag so small. It will easily accommodate two cameras, and can fit up to three. Your bulky DSLR gear is no match for this bag.
When you open this sling camera bag up, you will see a collapsible divider (which is excellent for keeping your gear organized and clean). This sling camera bag also comes with an additional pocket which was built for your tablet. The pocket is lined with faux fur to keep everything exactly where it is supposed to be.
This sling camera bag also comes with a pocket for your phone or sunglasses, as well as a pocket for your accessories, like extra batteries and SD cards, and two hidden pockets on the strap for small accessories you may need access to in a hurry.
For photographers looking for a budget-friendly sling bag, the HEX Ranger Blackout Camo Sling V2 costs just $99.95.
And, for the aesthetically-minded photographers, the bag comes in three other colors: Glacier Camo, Camo, and Black.
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Comparison with HEX Ranger V1
The HEX Ranger Blackout Camo Sling V2 is really just a slightly upgraded version of the Ranger V1, which is one of HEX’s best selling bags of all time.
This camera sling bag is the original in the line and is still available on Amazon for $95.
The only difference between these bags is the exterior design.
The Hex Ranger V1 may also be much more attractive to photographers who have a small mirrorless setup because it comes in a mini size.
The Hex Ranger V1 mini costs just $70 and also works with a DJI Mini 2 drone.
I’m all for carrying less gear when I can and the Hex Ranger V1 mini makes that dream a reality!
