Product Description

BAG, SEATTLE SLING, CAMERA BAG,WATER

Product Details

• Color: Black
• Brand: Made Products
• Model: CA-2001-BLK
• Dimensions: 9.50" h x 8.50" w x 14.50" l, 4.50 pounds

Features

• No zippers-proven dry-bag technology works every time
• Roll three times-dirt, dust, sand and water stay out
• Impact protection-padded inner box keeps your gear safe
• Quck access to your gear-don't miss a shot

Manufacturer's Description

The Seattle Sling protects your gear while you’re on the move. Whether you’re hiking the rain-forests of Perú, sailing the San Juans, kayaking Prince William Sound, or riding an adventure bike from Paris to Dakar, the Seattle Sling will keep your gear protected from the elements.

• No zippers: proven dry-bag technology works every time
• Roll three times: dirt, dust, sand, and water stay out
• Impact protection: padded inner box keeps your gear safe
• Quick access to your gear: don’t miss a shot

Customer Reviews

Would have been nice at The Narrows
If you're planning to venture anywhere that's wet with your expensive camera gear, this is the bag for you. On close examination, it would be very difficult for any water to enter, although I'm not sure how it would fare if it were submerged.

This would have been the perfect bag while hiking The Narrows in Zion National Park. The only difficulty is the lack of spontaneity. The bag is somewhat cumbersome with several buckles and some very strong, very noisy Velcro. It could be enough of a hassle to make one decide that the current shot really isn't worth the trouble.

My Nikon D300 fits easily between the removable, very well padded partitions with additional room for a wide-angle or an even longer lens. The tripod holder is a nice add, but the tripod must be removed to get into the bag. Also note that the bag fits vertically across ones back, not horizontally as in the photo, so the tripod is actually in the upright position and not as balanced as it appears in the photo.

It is possible to get to the camera by unfastening the one small anchor strap and spinning the pack around to the front. All the contents are accessible but, again, only by going through several buckles and strong Velcro. It's a trade-off -- a secure water-proof environment or easy accessibility. You probably can't have them both.

As a regular bag, it's fine. There's a heavy plastic orange bag inside that provides the water protection. This can be removed. The bag itself is very bulky and protects its contents well. This bulk adds weight, though, and it may be overkill for a regular day of shooting.

For my trip to Kenya next month during their short rainy season, I'm undecided whether to take this bag for its protection or my non water-proof bag for its convenience.

On a different note, the plastic has an unpleasant smell and I don't think it will air out.

Depends on what your needs are.
I have to concur with most reviewers who rate this bag a 3. When I first took it out of the box, I thought about the limited amount of equipment I could fit into it. Putting my Canon 30D and 70-200mm lens in this bag would pretty much leave room for little else. And for some odd reason there's no outside pocket space that is pretty standard on bags like these. It does however come with tripod holders which is a plus, but strapping on the bag with the tripod didn't seem that comfortable to me. Plus, the velcro used to open and close the bag is not appealing to me. Too noisy and a little awkward.

So definitely this bag is not useful for say professional wedding and event photographers like myself. But it may appeal to nature photographers who shoot in challenging weather conditions where camera gear protection is needed. It's solidly built with lots of padding.

But my professional advice for anyone ordering this bag from Amazon is to keep the receipt because it might not fit your needs. For a similar price, I have seen better bags, even though this one does provide insular protection that is not a standard with most camera bags on the market.

Impressive bag for your investment
This is an impressive bag that will keep not only your camera safe, but also has compartments for two lenses on the inside, so even the outdoor photo journalist can have it all. I took this bag on an outdoor hike and was able to quickly retrieve my camera and take some shots of wildlife, but not as fast as a simple lid. I was not able to test the "water" barrier, but the novel seal on the interior bag does keep the contents dry. On a side note, there is enough room for a bag lunch as well. The sling shoulder holder is very nice to use since it either gets the camera off my wrist or my neck, giving me free hands. There is an exterior pocket, but is not very large.
The simple pinch clasps that assemble the bag and straps make cleaning a breeze ( I accidentally sat mine down in some mud). The exterior material is durable and should last for many years. The stitching is tight and reliable. The interior bag is made of a plastic type material and has a bright red color. Easy to see inside a closet if you put it away for the winer. Overall, this camera bag is a good investment for the outdoor photographer.