Hi guys,


Thanks for the replies!!!


Quote Originally Posted by Sean Setters
That said, you might want to look at the ThinkTank slings.

Sean, do ThinTank actually have slings? I did look at their web site and couldn't see any... I know that Tamrac do (and a friend was recommending them in fact).


Quote Originally Posted by btaylor
I've also had thethe Lowepro slingshot 200 for a year or so and had no
issues with it at all. Took it all through Cambodia/ Vietnam plus some
longtrips through outback Australia without any issues. Been through
every weather extreme from pouring rain to dust storms so I can
honestly vouch for it..

I also liked the 200... and I liked the waterproof cover (which saved my bacon... OK, gear!) on a few occasions. But, its zip is knackered right now and I need to replace it (I somehow don't think it's worth my while trying to get it fixed).


Quote Originally Posted by Ehcalum
I hate the sling packs. The 200 barely holds my 1Dmk2, 70-200 2.8 and
17-40.

I'm actually pretty happy with how much I can fit into my 200 (40D + battery grip, 10-22, 24-105, Lensbaby with accessories, 580 EX II, Giotto Q-Ball, a few filters, cards, cleaning stuff, etc.). This is not all my gear, but this is what I carry when I want to travel, shall we say, "medium light".


Quote Originally Posted by Ehcalum
Wear and tear wise, the 200 is showing signs of loose stiching,
the cover isn' all that great either.

Yep.


Quote Originally Posted by Ehcalum
The slings place more pressure on
one shoulder and this bears down over time.

With the above gear, mine is not too bad. And I like the way I can move it to the front and get my camera out (which I find very helpful compared to a "standard" backpack). I did try to attach more to it (external case for my 70-200 f4 IS, as well as a a bottle of water) and that's when it got too much for my one shoulder. But I like their relative compactness and convenience and this is why I'm looking for another sling.


Tony