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Shopper : I am going to Antartica and am looking for a waterproof easy to use camera bag. I have a Nikon D90 with a 70-200 f2.8 lense. I thought the 200 series would fit but I went into a store and it doesn't seem to have the space for that lense. How large is this bag?RICHARD N : I have a D300S with battery grip and it is NOT possible to store a 70-200 f2.8 mounted to the body in the 200 series bag. Highly recommend stepping up to the Slingshot 302AW, dividers are removable, or one is able to reconfigure them, which I have done on many occasion. What I have learned, is that one bag is not a one-all, do-all, and I have others (backpacks) depending on what, where, and how I'm travelling............one of which is a "sling shot" back pack.KENNETH D : It works fine with my Canon 70-200 lens. It's also the bag that I took to Antarctica. Worked very well. You will also want a large waterproof bag for your gear in the pangas have a great trip.Rob N : The 300 is designed around a 70-200 2.8 lens w/body attached. It also hold a second body w/small lens attached as well as 3-4 more lenses and goodies. I use mine a lot. Note that you said waterproof. There are no dedicated camera bags that are waterproof. Rain resistant is all you can expect. Access to contents while wearing this bag is complicated. It is very easy to spill gear. You must practice. Never leave zippers open. Never let anyone touch your bag. A 2.8 tele is huge. Antarctica is either very bright or ink black. The smaller zooms will be handier. Bring a roll top dry bag or pelican case to keep gear in when not actively shooting. Have a true submersible-shockproof little camera on you at all times. Wildlife shots will be at great distance. Consider a 2x or 3x tele extender. Enjoy...SKEET H : Have the 302. My Canon 5D with the 70-200 lens fits well. There is plenty of room for two other lens as well. Great product.RONALD P : I have been to Antarctica in support of NSF programs, and took a Nikon D 90 with me. Though I did not use this bag, I think it would be OK. One should be careful not to over pack on this sort of trip.BENJAMIN S : I can fit my Canon 50D with 70-200 2.8 L lens mounted on it into this bag with no problem. It is quite a bit wider than the 200 series bag. You should have no issues with getting your camera and lens to fit.VERN B : I accidentally left the bag out in down pour with it anything getting wet. I was shocked. Also i use an 18-300 and it fits with plenty of room. I still have room for 2 lens and a flash
Shopper : Will this bag fit under an airline seat?JAMES R S : Yes But it is a tight fit.Rob N : Yes. With a little room to spare. Done it many flights.DAVE M : Yes easily.JOHN C : Yes.EUGENE G : Mine did, on 767.THOMAS T : Love the bag but I always put it in overhead bin. It may fit under seat but I just need my leg room and trust it fully to protect my gear.GEORGE S O : It probably will. I just looked at mine and I think I had it under the seat in front of me and it took up all the space. Keep in mind, I'm 5' 7" and I wear a size 8 or 9 shoe. If you're taller, you may not have much room left for your feet and you'll have an uncomfortable flight. It fits quite well in the overhead compartment also. It holds a lot of equipment and Adorama really has a great deal on the 302AW right now. I think that I paid about $20 more, but I don't regret it; it was there to safely haul my gear when I needed it.
Shopper : Will this bag fit under an airline seat?FRANCISCO M : I travel frequently on an Airbus 320, 321 and it does fit underneath the front seat. I one a nikon d750 with all accessories and it does fit.LAURA B : Yes, this camera bag fits easily under an airline seat.KENNETH D : Yes. We've been on dozens of flights since purchasing this bag and I've never had a problem.CHARLES T : Yes, but it won't leave much room for your feet.DONALD L : YesJAMES F : Yes.KEVIN M : It should fit under an airline seat. Even though I have this model, I tend to travel with the 202 which is slightly smaller. I have measured this against another backpack that I travel with and they are both the same width and would fit under the seat. Depending if the airline has tvs in the headrest the bag most likely won't fit under the middle seat as that is where they usually store the control box for the tvs.

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2016-10-22T03:49:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this roomy bag

I have so many camera bags, but was in desperate need of a good sling bag for an upcoming on location model shoot. I at first feared the bag would be too large or heavy, but it is not and is able to hold multiple lenses, as well as flashes and accessories. I love it!

DONNISSA B.

2014-04-14T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

third time is the charm

The reason for the heading is I first bought 102aw,and grew into 202aw,and now 302aw.I find comfort,convenience,quick and safe access to camera and accessories.I will definitely make use of all of them depending on the demand of what I am shooting

kjbplumb

2014-04-12T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I need to update

After using it awhile, I have grown very fond of this bag, althought it is still too small for transporting all my equiptment. For long city walks or hiking in the woods (for several hours), it is perfect, as long as you can get along with one camera body and several lenses. I have recently purchased another Lowepro bag (Flipside 500AW) which I feel will serve my everyday (studio) needs better, but I will always keep this one for those special projects. No bag is perfect for everyone and for some (like me) no bag will serve every purpose. Between these two bags I have 99% of all my needs covered.

RANDALL C.

2014-04-04T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

best sling ever

Easy to use, lightweight and lots of room!

MENIOS B.

2014-02-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

No disappointments with the 302 AW!

Ever since I picked up a Nikon DSLR, I've wanted a backpack for my camera, lenses, cables and more. When I watched the video on the Slingshot 302 AW and saw the Adorama price, I ordered without hesitation. It offers everything the video promotes regarding space and comfort. It really is easy to slide around and open up to grab your camera! Love the single strap set up and it very balanced. I have room for all my current gear, plus my palm sized video camera. I currently own three lenses and have space for one more, possibly two. There's room to stash a fold up rain parka if I wanted to, snacks and a small drink bottle. My only frustration is that the locks on my tripod's legs are huge and won't easily slip through the loops on the bag, but I can still belt the top to the bag and use a Velcro strap to secure the lower portion of the tripod to one of the loops. Chances are I'll buy a different tripod someday. I think the only disappointment someone might have is that it doesn't have a sleeve for a laptop, but that wasn't a need on my part - all I wanted was my camera gear. The 302 AW is comfortable, made very well and I expect years of service from it.

JON S.

2014-01-28T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Bag

Very well made and comfortable to wear.

e

2013-12-24T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great bag

I love this bag. I have a large bag I keep all my gear in and use a smaller bag when im out hiking or walking around. I was looking at replacement for my smaller bag because it didnt have enough room. This is a bit bigger then I expected but thats a good thing in my eyes. Its easy to use and has plenty of pockets to store extra memory cards and batteries.

Chris

2013-03-29T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Too small for me

I just received my new bag and have not had a chance to really use it yet, but I can already tell it is too small for my style of shooting. It is well constructed and for the photographer who uses only one camera body and has time to set it down to access other lenses it would be great. It will carry a lot of lenses and other stuff if you are only using one body, but I have two and want to use both. I will keep this for short sessions where I only need my primary camera body. I would still recommend this bag for the serious enthusiast, as it is very well constructed and for some, ideal for their style of shooting. But if you have and intend to use more than one camera body it simply will not do. It is too bad that bags in this price range must now be ordered online, I miss having a local camera store to browse and see equipment up close. One other problem is that it simply is not what I am used to. I do plan to purchase another bag in the near future to replace this one that is closer to what I have used in the past. One reason I purchase this style is that it looked more comfortable to carry and probably is. The traditional bags that I am used to are easy to use and have great access, but get very uncomfortable after a short time of carrying. If you are planning a long hike, needing a lot of gear for one body this bag is ideal. I hope that this review is helpful if you are planning to purchase one. No one bag will fit everyone's needs so read the reviews before deciding. I gave it four stars because of the excellent construction but would have given it only three and half if that were an option.

RANDALL C.

2012-12-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

a really nice bag

This bag is quite large. I have a Nikon D5100 and a 55-300, 18-55 kit lenses . All my other accesories including a Black rapid strap and they all fit in the bottom section of this bag. In the top i also carry my personal effects including a set of 9x32 binoculars with no problems. In hindsight i shoud have got the 202aw to exactly fit my needs but this bag leaves me room to grow. Seems to be topnotch quality and has the Lowepro lifetime warranty .

JEFF R.

2012-08-11T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Beatsoldtyle ""Gadget Bag".

Stuff doesn't get lost down in the botton of the bag.

Gunny

2012-07-22T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A must have for tours..

Perfect for my Sony A77 with a 70-300 mm lens, wide angle lens, regular 16-50 mm lens, Sony flash, cleaning kit, and lens hoods. The side opening makes it easy to remove and return camera after use. The harness buckles need improvement, slips sometimes while swinging bag from rear to front.

Greg B.

2012-06-03T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works very well

Does everything it says and more. It's a LOWE ! What more can I say. JRS. Chicago

jrs

2012-01-29T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Lots of storage and easy access in one!

I love this product. Its best features are that it offers a ton of room in a very modular layout so it can be customized for almost any need, while still offering quick access to your gear. I use it when hiking or walking through a city doing landscape and cityscape photography respectively. It offers very fast and convenient access. The only downside is that it's storage potential makes it easy to load it up to the point that actually using it for a 2-3+ hour length of time can make it a little heavy. I've found that if fully loaded, my back hurts at the end of the day from lugging it around. But it's a labor of love and I don't mind the exercise. I highly recommend this product.

TAYLOR B.

2012-01-08T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

An excellent organizer, but...

I like it and will use it with my 5D MK II and three lenses, but it has one design problem that bothers me a lot. It is that the case is designed so that the only way to securely store the camera is with a longer telephoto lens mounted. If I put my 17-40mm L lens on, and move the divider so that the telephoto lens is in the back of the center section, then the camera and lens sit at an angle and are not securely held. I have to be careful that when I open the zippers the camera and lens does not fall out! Still, I will use it, enjoy it and be careful!

Rick_S

2011-10-23T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent choice for my beginner gear ba

This bag - with the adjustable single shoulder strap and the additional waste strap is perfect

LANCE S.

2011-09-12T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for the photo enthusiast

Use for everyday photography. I can store all my lenses and equipment in bag and have it handy when needed. Easy access to the camera. Great for use during hiking. One can set up the camera with a lens that accomodates most shooting situations, fill the rest of the pack with whatever you plan to take along and spend the entire day or more at your favorite location hiking and taking pictures along the way. Its not quite as roomy as the previous discontinued model but it does feature a mount for either a mono or tripod which is really handy.

GUNTHER G.

2011-09-04T21:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

A heavy one

This is good for outdoor use if you want carry everything with you. But too heavy for me if want only one lens and body.

BAOYUAN L.

2011-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the slingshot

Easy to put on, quick easy access to gear. I hold two DSLRs, five lenses, two extra batteries and chargers. Plenty of room, easy access.

RICK W.

2011-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

PERFECT SIZE

PERFECT SIZE FOR MOVING STUFF AROUND-PLENTY OF SPACE WITHOUT BEING TOO BULKY-BETTER THAN 202AW BECOUSE OF SIZE

bill p.

2011-01-23T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

A little small

Purchased this because the AW 350 is no longer available. Love the slingshot because of the quick access and that I can use it to rest the camera right in front of me and use the bag for support. The AW 350 was better due to its larger size but this bag will do just fine

GUNTHER G.

2010-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works great for me

I've been using this mostly for travel. It holds almost all of my gear, and has an effective waist strap to reduce the load on my shoulder. In fact, when I'm wearing the waist strap correctly, the shoulder strap doesn't put any pressure on my shoulder. On the airplane this bag is my 'personal item' and barely fits under the seat in front of me. I fill up the bottom part with all my camera equipment, and the top part usually has a couple small camera things, and then my headphones, and snacks for the ride. I've also used it for hiking, and I found it worked better than a normal backpack, mostly because of the waist strap. I tend to just keep my camera around my neck. So, I don't use the sling wrap to the front for that purpose. But, I do use it when I want to sit down on a bench. You can't easily get to the lenses while it's slung forward. But, you can get to the batteries/memory cards easily enough. The best reason for me to get this one over the others is the internal height of the bag. It is just big enough to take my 70-200F4-IS lens vertical in one of the slots. In my main portion of the bag I usually carry: 2 camera bodies (7D, 40D), 70-200, 100mm, 17-55mm, 30mm, 8mm, 1.4x, Rode StereoMic, and a 160GB hard drive media player for backup. I have to stack things a little bit, but they're all protected. I've been happy with my purchase and have no need for anything else, until I get a super telephoto and need more space. :)

Robert P.

2010-09-04T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Bag

Exactly what I wanted for an easy travel bag. Holds everything I need and more. Great Bag!

Drew

About Lowepro Slingshot 302 AW Series - Black

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Works great for me

By Robert P.

I've been using this mostly for travel. It holds almost all of my gear, and has an effective waist strap to reduce the load on my shoulder. In fact, when I'm wearing the waist strap correctly, the shoulder strap doesn't put any pressure on my shoulder. On the airplane this bag is my 'personal item' and barely fits under the seat in front of me. I fill up the bottom part with all my camera equipment, and the top part usually has a couple small camera things, and then my headphones, and sna...

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Perfect for the photo enthusiast

By GUNTHER G.

Use for everyday photography. I can store all my lenses and equipment in bag and have it handy when needed. Easy access to the camera. Great for use during hiking. One can set up the camera with a lens that accomodates most shooting situations, fill the rest of the pack with whatever you plan to take along and spend the entire day or more at your favorite location hiking and taking pictures along the way. Its not quite as roomy as the previous discontinued model but it does feature a mount fo...

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SlingShot AW Series... The next generation of SlingShot AW from Lowepro. Designed for the photojournalist. Adopted by the enthusiast.

The fast-access SlingShot AW series builds on the inventive design of the original and incorporates what many photographers are looking for: faster access, extra space for personal items, improved organization, and the ability to add a tripod.

The SlingShot AW offers more volume in the upper compartment for extra accessories or personal items. A Hideaway Tripod Mount system with foldout holder and quick-release buckle secures a compact tripod to the side.

The same inventive design letting you quickly rotate to the front to access remains a tried-and-true feature of this customer favorite. Also includes: a patented All Weather AW Cover; 3 SlipLock attachment loops; built-in microfiber cleaning cloth; and more.

Key Features

  • Easy-glide zippers: Offer smooth operation and fast access to all compartments
  • Ergonomic sling strap: Offers a unique, comfortable way to carry gear
  • Main camera compartment with updated divider system: Accommodates most popular DSLR models
  • SlipLock attachment loops: Expand carrying capacity by adding compatible pouches, cases and bags