Looking for a video on the USE of Lowepro Slingshot or Fastpack

PGerst said:

I see a lot of videos with mostly useless reviews on bags, useless because they don't show the bag actually being used. They simply go on and on as to how great they are.

I'm looking at either the Slingshot SL 250 AW III or Fastpack Pro BP 250 AW III backpacks but I'd like to see them 'in action', with actual equipment, with gear taken out, put back in, etc.

Does anyone have these bags and can offer a video, or at least provide some feedback at what I'm looking for (see below).

Purpose: Hiking (day hikes), snowmobiling, general walking around (zoos, city, etc). Need to be able to quickly access the camera and put it away. Would like to be able to tether it if necessary, but a modification would be fine.

Equipment: Though it can change, would like it to hold Canon 6D, 24-105 kit lens, 100-400 canon lens, tripod, filters, etc.

Other: Storage for filters, and other normal gear. If it can hold the DJI mini drone that's a plus, would like room for snacks, etc, go pro camera. (None of this is a must, just a nice to have).

Must: Easy to pull out a camera with either the 24-105 or 100-400 attached and put it back in. Relatively ease to change lenses if necessary.

Thanks.

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PGerst said:

Thanks, which one do you have?

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PGerst said:

Yes, that's what I'm asking. I'd like to see these in action and not a feature review. All of these videos simply make statements about how great they are (or aren't) but very few show actual practical application.

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PGerst said:

You said you wouldn't recommend either. Ok, why specifically and what would you recommend to meet what I'm looking for (and why).

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PGerst said:

I see a lot of videos with mostly useless reviews on bags, useless because they don't show the bag actually being used. They simply go on and on as to how great they are.

I'm looking at either the Slingshot SL 250 AW III or Fastpack Pro BP 250 AW III backpacks but I'd like to see them 'in action', with actual equipment, with gear taken out, put back in, etc.

Does anyone have these bags and can offer a video, or at least provide some feedback at what I'm looking for (see below).

Purpose: Hiking (day hikes), snowmobiling, general walking around (zoos, city, etc). Need to be able to quickly access the camera and put it away. Would like to be able to tether it if necessary, but a modification would be fine.

Equipment: Though it can change, would like it to hold Canon 6D, 24-105 kit lens, 100-400 canon lens, tripod, filters, etc.

Other: Storage for filters, and other normal gear. If it can hold the DJI mini drone that's a plus, would like room for snacks, etc, go pro camera. (None of this is a must, just a nice to have).

Must: Easy to pull out a camera with either the 24-105 or 100-400 attached and put it back in. Relatively ease to change lenses if necessary.

Thanks.

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PGerst said:

Thanks. I'm thinking the slingshot may not hold the somewhat heavy 100-400 very well, thoughts on that? It also seems like it would be quite tight.

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Chris 222 said:

PGerst said:

Yes, that's what I'm asking. I'd like to see these in action and not a feature review. All of these videos simply make statements about how great they are (or aren't) but very few show actual practical application.

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Yes, I understand, you've already said that.

What would you do once you've watched these videos?

Chris 222 said:

You said you wouldn't recommend either. Ok, why specifically and what would you recommend to meet what I'm looking for (and why).

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All answers to these questions are in resources below my siggy, particularly R1, articles 1, 4 and 6. Other articles may also be of interest if you have time.

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D Lynch said:

We all have special needs about bags, packs, straps and cameras.

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BBbuilder467 said:

I was mainly explaining how much easier it is to swap lenses on the fly with the Slingshot. It's effortless to work out of.

I carried a 3# tripod at times and didn't mind the additional weight, but it had to be well balanced. It didn't carry well if I put extra weight in the upper compartment or the tripod was top heavy. When it got top heavy, the shoulder strap and waist belt would allow the pack to ride around when I was moving in rough terrain. That's why I switched to the Fastpack, but it's not nearly as convenient to work out of. I can't get anything out but the camera without dropping the pack on the ground.

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