Does anyone have one of these? I was looking at the 300 for a gear carrier and pack when I'm going out for the afternoon or a small hike. I have a Canon 100-400 and Sigma 150mm Macro lens that I'll need to carry. I was going to get a Lowepro Toploader 75 or 70AW to carry this stuff but thought the Flipside may be a better choice.
Thoughts??
Posted by Mitch Erwin on April 1, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Kyle,
I cannot tell you anything about the Flipside 300, but I can tell you that the other thoughts you had of the 75 / 70 Toploader AW would have NOT worked if you were wanting to haul both those lenses and your camera body in it at the same time. I own the 75 personally and you would have been able to carry only the 100-400 with the shade reversed on your body.
Posted by Mike Fisher on April 1, 2008 at 12:21 PM
I use a Low Pro Sling 200 which is plenty of room I felt the 300 was too large for a day. One thing I don't like is no tripod straps to attached a small tripod.
Kyle,
I strongly recommend the LowePro Slingshot 300. I took this bag to South America recently and had no trouble fitting all my gear, stowing it in the overhead of the airline and even adding a few "necessities" in case my checked baggage got lost. Since it is a single strap, cross-shoulder bag, it takes getting used to. After a few times wearing it, I realized how comfortable it was. Plus, to get to my gear, all I had to do was swing it around in front, open the compartment and remove my camera, all without putting the bag down - a great advantage in places where putting your bag down may mean giving it to some quick fingered thief. In short, I love this bag.
When buying this bag, through a mix up in ordering, I ended up with two of them. I didn't have time to send the second bag back before going to South America, so now I am willing to sell the second, unused bag at a reasonable price. If you're interested, email me at: nicklazz@comcast.net.
I wouldn't recommend the Flipside...You would have a hard time fitting those two big lenses in it (big for this bag, anyway). I have read some reviews where the people were happy with theirs, but I found very little to like about it. My review here. BTW, my Flipside 300 is for sale. Good as new.
I just got the Flipside 300, and while I haven't used it much, I would agree with Minna's review.
I'll probably use it for short hikes with the 100-300 and a 300 f/2.8. There's not a lot of extra room for other lenses despite what the LP lit says..
I am really fond of the carry handle and the tripod mount.
I wish now I'd gone for the Vertex 200 or 300.
Posted by Fred Stearns on April 1, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Kyle,
Another vote for the Slingshot 300. I use it with a 5D with a 280105 and a 100-400 stored in it. There is plenty of room. The single strap does present some problems (I have a bad back and that is probably the major problem for me with any pack.), but it is very good to swing around to load and unload without putting the bag down. There is room for plenty of gadgets as well. Check it out online and, if possible, at your local camera store. Nick's offer sound like a dream.
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7 repliesThoughts??
I cannot tell you anything about the Flipside 300, but I can tell you that the other thoughts you had of the 75 / 70 Toploader AW would have NOT worked if you were wanting to haul both those lenses and your camera body in it at the same time. I own the 75 personally and you would have been able to carry only the 100-400 with the shade reversed on your body.
It might help you understand some of the features of the 200, too.
I strongly recommend the LowePro Slingshot 300. I took this bag to South America recently and had no trouble fitting all my gear, stowing it in the overhead of the airline and even adding a few "necessities" in case my checked baggage got lost. Since it is a single strap, cross-shoulder bag, it takes getting used to. After a few times wearing it, I realized how comfortable it was. Plus, to get to my gear, all I had to do was swing it around in front, open the compartment and remove my camera, all without putting the bag down - a great advantage in places where putting your bag down may mean giving it to some quick fingered thief. In short, I love this bag.
When buying this bag, through a mix up in ordering, I ended up with two of them. I didn't have time to send the second bag back before going to South America, so now I am willing to sell the second, unused bag at a reasonable price. If you're interested, email me at: nicklazz@comcast.net.
Thanks!
here. BTW, my Flipside 300 is for sale. Good as new.
I'll probably use it for short hikes with the 100-300 and a 300 f/2.8. There's not a lot of extra room for other lenses despite what the LP lit says..
I am really fond of the carry handle and the tripod mount.
I wish now I'd gone for the Vertex 200 or 300.
Another vote for the Slingshot 300. I use it with a 5D with a 280105 and a 100-400 stored in it. There is plenty of room. The single strap does present some problems (I have a bad back and that is probably the major problem for me with any pack.), but it is very good to swing around to load and unload without putting the bag down. There is room for plenty of gadgets as well. Check it out online and, if possible, at your local camera store. Nick's offer sound like a dream.