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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Schuylkill Haven, PA on 8/9/2008
This bag will be great for day trips and it's normal storage spot. I take a lot of pictures and everything I need fits into the case.
For a week long vacation, I will probably use a larger bag, so I can fit in my bird books, binoculars, etc. This bag is too small to be considered a carry-on.
from Mississippi on 7/24/2008
I take a lot of Sports pictures. It is good to carry around the Ball Fields
from Kansas City KS on 7/23/2008
This bag is for my first digital SLR. It holds everything!!!!
from New Jersey on 7/10/2008
The inside of the bag needs to be overhauled. You have to arrange all the velcro peices to make it fit to your camera and accessories. However, after you adjust all the peices, you are left with wasted space inside the bag and a bunch of useless velcro peices.
from Indiana on 6/26/2008
I would have liked more versatility in the inner portion...you can remove the velcro dividers, but there are really few ways to reconfigure them to be more useful.
It is comfortable to wear, though and if you don't have much gear to carry, it works well enough. I'm letting my son use it to carry the camera he is using.
from New York, NY on 6/26/2008
Like it because I can switch to different carrying modes to ease my back strain
from Voorhees, NJ on 6/12/2008
It's not a bad bag. The camera and lens are well protected. Several pockets helps carry additional items. Since I'm purchasing additional equipment, I should have selected a larger bag. Other than that the bag was a good purchase.
I've had this bag for a couple of years and it's proven extremely durable. It seems at least as well-made as products costing much more. It will hold a good basic camera setup despite its fairly compact size. Mine carries a Nikon D70 (w/18-200mm lens attached), extra lens, SB600 Speedlight, various filters and adapter rings (in a padded filter wallet), spare batteries and memory cards, and assorted whatnot, with room left over for a couple of snacks and two small (16-ounce) water bottles in the mesh side pockets.
There are lots of D-rings on the outside that are meant for dedicated accessories, but are also handy for other things. I clip on a small carabiner LED flashlight and a GPS unit, for example.
The cross-shoulder strap makes the bag easy to shift out of the way when needed. Usually the bag is at my side, ready to go, but it's simple to rotate it to my back so I'm not bumping into it during use.
That said, my only suggestion for improvement lies with the strap. It's adequately comfortable for short-term wearing, but cuts into my shoulder over prolonged periods when the bag is fully loaded. Some sort of basic suspension system would really help--even just some thicker neoprene at the top of the strap would be nice.
Otherwise, though, it's a great product and an excellent value for the money.
from Florida on 4/16/2008
Needed a small bag to take only one body and a couple lenses and flash. Lots of pockets and even mesh outside for a bottle of water. Got tired of missing shots on a daily basis because I was not lugging around my gear, now I can carry this small bag and get a shot.
from Ohio on 2/21/2008
Works well for my needs (transporting DSLR, few lenses, memory cards etc.)
from Waurika OK on 1/23/2008
I had been looking for a bag to carry everything and have a secure place for money and ID also. It can be carried anyway that is comfortable and the strap around the waist is great on long walking tours. [...]
from St. Louis on 1/22/2008
Suits my need to a "T"
from Austin, Tx on 1/21/2008
These are tough, roomy, and very economical. I have three of them and use them daily. Very nice straps that allow them to hang securely over one shoulder. My only complaint is that they are not quite big enough for my digital SLR's. Other than that, they are a lot of bag for the buck.
from Tiffin, Ohio on 9/26/2007
I've been looking at the Slinger for over a year and finally went ahead and ordered one. No regrets. Its a great bag with plenty of room for my modest equipment.
from Dakota Territory on 2/13/2007
I like using this bag when I travel or I'm just driving around taking picutres. I like the way the strap is designed. It's a lot more comfortable to have it draped diagonal across my chest when the strap isn't twisting and turning. There is a second strap to hook it around my waste, but I haven't needed to use it as of yet.
I was impressed by the construction and stitching. I haven't had any problems with seams coming apart.
It was nice having a color choice when selecting the bag. I went with Navy simply because blue is my favorite color.
I noticed when I have my camera/lens combo and two additional lenses in the bag, I have a hard time getting anything into the side mesh pockets, but I only really use them if I happen to have my film camera in the bag and need to put my film somewhere. I use the front pocket for all my filters/camera owner's manual. It's not an issue when I put my DSLR in it.
from Mobile, AL on 2/12/2007
I highly enjoy this bag. It is very user friendly. Great for walking tours/activities. It is easily accessible. I can not say anything bad about this bag. It has lots of great storage. I carry a camera body, a flash, 2 lenses, and other small accessorites. It has several rings to attach other small carrying bags, a your keys, etc.
from St. Johnsbury, VT on 2/5/2007
The single strap does not feel secure and wants to hang backwards. At least that has been my experience, it's best worn backwards.
from Lafayette, La. on 2/5/2007
I've used it on many occasions and found it very well made.It doesn't even show skuff marks that much. The mesh material is tuff and none of the stitching has started to unravel.
The only complaint I have is that when you carry it in the "over the shoulder configuration" for more than a couple of hours, it tends to make my lower back feel it. This may be due to the fact that I have around six pounds of gear in the bag.