What bag should I get

jamescell · Mar 26, 2007

I am torn between getting the Lowepro slingshot 300 aw, and the Thinktank rotation 360. I will be using it on short (5-10 mile) hikes and camping trips, but would also like to use it at the beach, kids sports, ect.. I have found some reviews of the lowepro on this site, but the rotation is another story. Does anyone have experiance with both these bags?

Big Mike · Mar 26, 2007

Welcome to the forum.

I've never seen the Thinktank rotation 360, or even heard about it.

A friend of mine has the Lowepro slingshot 300 AW, and it's a great looking bag. I didn't realize until I saw it, but it also has hip/waist straps so that weight is not carried by the shoulder...great for hiking.

firemedic0135 · Mar 26, 2007

I have the slingshot 200 and I like it other than I wish I had the larger 300 now that I have run out of room for all my lenses.I also have never heard of the other pack you mentioned so I can give no advice there.

Jeepnut28 · Mar 27, 2007

Love my slingshot 300....functions well.

Iron Flatline · Mar 27, 2007

I have the 300, but it is really big. I love my 100 for little day trips.

jamescell · Mar 27, 2007

This is a link to the rotation 360 site http://www.rotation360.com

firemedic0135 · Mar 27, 2007

Now that I see the 360 bag I would have to say that although it looks larger alltogether than the slingshot bag I have,the part that spins looks fairly small and may not hold enough of my lenses either(mind you I have 3 large zoom lenses right now that I have to access)They both should be very nice bags whichever you decide to go with.Make a post if you end up with the 360 bag with some pics

jamescell · Mar 27, 2007

i amkinda leaning tword the slingshot, the rotation 360 is just too expensive. What do you singshot users do with your tripods?

OttawaPhotog · Mar 27, 2007

Not sure about the rotation, but I have the Slingshot 200, and it is great. The microfiber cloth in it was a great idea, and I'm able to fit 2 bodies, a flash, 4 lenses total, and still room for a couple energy bars, in the main area. You still have the upper portion left for more snacks, aswell you can get extra pouches, via the Sliplock attachement loops, say for a water bottle. All in all I like this bag very much. The 300 just looks the same but a little larger. Happy hunting!

firemedic0135 · Mar 27, 2007

jamescell said:
i amkinda leaning tword the slingshot, the rotation 360 is just too expensive. What do you singshot users do with your tripods?

Most of the time I leave it at home and kick myself in the ass later when I need it:er:

When I am out shooting with my tripod I usually leave it slightly extended and drape it over my shoulder with whatever lens I am using attached,or with camera and lens both attached.other than that I dont have a good way of carrying it around.

usayit · Mar 28, 2007

thumbs up for the sling bag 200 as well... But I only use it for light day trips and there's no room for a tripod. I usually end up leaving the tripod in the trunk (just in case I really need it) and a monopod hanging off my belt. The extra space for snacks and such is good too.

I could fit a canon DSLR, 24-105mm f4L, and a 100-400mm lens if I choose to do so. Usually just the 24-105mm f4L only. It is a great compromise between a shoulder and backpack but the weight is still mostly on one shoulder. I personally couldn't see myself comfortably filling a slingbag 300. If I needed to carry more.. I'd rather just use my big shoulder bag with two straps.

jamescell · Mar 29, 2007

Thanks for the help guys, I just boght a slingshot 300, and think it will do very well. I really appreciate the extra rom I have in this pack for my Daughters extra cloths and food.

BAB · Mar 29, 2007

firemedic0135 said:
Now that I see the 360 bag I would have to say that although it looks larger alltogether than the slingshot bag I have,the part that spins looks fairly small and may not hold enough of my lenses either(mind you I have 3 large zoom lenses right now that I have to access)They both should be very nice bags whichever you decide to go with.Make a post if you end up with the 360 bag with some pics

I have the same concern for this bag. I am interested in this thread and would like to hear from owners and/or user's of the 360 bag to hear their take.

forzaF1 · Mar 30, 2007

For long hikes, I would go with one of the Tamrac Velocity bags, which I just ordered. It's like a backpack, but with one strap. They are big enough to hold a good-sized DSLR and a 70-200mm lens.

Just my $.02 and good luck,

John