Lowepro SlingShot 202 AW
June 29th, 2010 | 
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- Original camera sling bag design allows for quick rotation from back to front to access your camera, lenses and accessories
- Hideaway Tripod Mount? system secures a compact tripod or monopod to side of the sling via foldout holder, quick-release buckle and strap
- Patented, built-in All Weather AW Cover? protects your camera gear and personal items from the elements and tucks away when not in use
- Includes a built-in microfiber cloth for and two memory card pockets
- Fits a DSLR with attached standard zoom lens; 3-4 additional lenses or flash units and accessories; compact tripod or monopod
Product Description
The next-generation of the SlingShot™ AW series builds on the inventive design of its predecessor and incorporates enhanced features based on suggestions from some of our customers—also known as big fans of this original camera sling bag. Created to go from carry mode to ready mode in seconds, the SlingShot™ AW rotates from back to front for fast and easy access to camera gear. The newest design incorporates even more of what busy shooters are looking for: extra space for personal items, faster access, improved organization, and the ability to add a tripod. The SlingShot™ AW offers more volume in the upper compartment, plus the addition of an elastic band for securing a manual or book. A zippered slash pocket at the top is the perfect spot to grab a UV filter, cell phone or keys. Easyglide zippers throughout the construction make opening and closing fast and smooth. The main camera compartment features a flexible divider system that lets one quickly and comfortably access a DSLR. A built-in microfiber cleaning cloth is conveniently positioned at the side and tucks away into a stretch mesh pocket and out of the way of the camera. The next-generation SlingShot™ AW includes a Hideaway Tripod Mount™ system with foldout holder and quick-release buckle with strap to secure a compact tripod or monopod to the side. Additional features include: Lowepro’s patented All Weather AW Cover™; ergonomic sling strap and padded waistbelt; padded main compartment with adjustable dividers; 3 SlipLock™ attachment loops; and 2 built-in memory card pockets.
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I have been using a Lowepro Micro Trekker 200 for the last several years. It’s been a great bag and has held up very well. The problem is, it’s just not comfortable enough to wear for an extended period of time. I usually set it down somewhere (leave it in the truck). The camera comes out and gets hung around my neck. If I need to switch lenses, I’m out of luck unless I walk back to where ever I set the bag down. I wanted something easy and comfortable that would allow me to carry just enough equipment to get the shots I wanted.
After doing a lot or research on line and in store, I found the Slingshot line of bags. I chose the 202 because it was the smallest bag that would fit my camera with a mid range lens attached. My go-to setup is a Nikon D5000 with the 16-85mm lens. As small as this combination is, it won’t fit in the 100 series bag unless you detach the lens first. I chose the 202 over the 200 because the 202 has a strap to carry a tripod built on to the side of the back pack. The 202 will fit my go-to setup AND my 12-24mm lens, my 55-200mm lens, my SB-800 flash, batery charger, cord and spare battery all inside the camera (lower) portion of the bag. There are still front and top zipper pockets for other gear and/or your lunch.
I also bought the Lowepro Bottle Bag which I highly recommend. It attaches via built-in straps on the side or back of the slingshot. So now, I can even carry a drink. Lowepro sells a variety of accessories like the bottle bag that can attach to their camera bags.
From a pratical standpoint, the Slingshot series of bags allows a photographer a considerable amount of convenience and freedom. The bag is comfortable on your back. You can carry as much or as little equipment as you want. When you need it, the bags “slings” around to your front without taking it off your shoulder. You pull out your camera, take your shot, put the camera back, and move on hands free. With the bag in the front position, it even makes a steady spot to rest your arm/support the camera for those longer exposure shots. The Sling Shot even has a built-in all weather cover that you pull out to protect the back pack and your equipment in the event of rain or snow.
The one odd thing I found only affects you if you buy the bottle bag or some other accessory like I did. The only logical place to attach the bottle bag and be able to easily reach it, is on the same side where the tripod strap is. (The other side of the bag has the flap that opens to the camera.) If you do this, you can’t carry both at the same time. You can attach the bottle bag to the front (back of the back pack when it’s on your back), but you’ll never reach your water bottle without taking the back pack off or “slinging” it around. This is not a problem or a design flaw. It is just something to be aware of if you take my advice and buy a bottle bag or other accessory.
The one complaint I have… The opening where the camera body sits is considerably wider than it needs to be. It turns into waisted space. Lowepro should come up with a use/design to take advantage of this wasted space. If they are reading my review, it would make a great spot to install a small compartment/wallet to hold spare batteries and a charger, add one more divder to hold something like a lens hood, or extend the existing divider so you could fit a longer zoom lens.
In the reseach I did, I couldn’t find a better back pack. It is so near perfect that unless something better comes along, I have to give this bag a “highly recommended” to anyone considering it. I would happily buy it again.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lowepro SlingShot 202 AW
I wanted a bag for travel that could be MORE than a camera bag but not too big or heavy — I have back, neck and shoulder problems and really need to be careful. I used this as my “personal item” carry-on while flying — it held my Canon 5D body, 25-105mm zoom lens, 50mm prime lens, 15mm fish-eye lens, 430ex flash, battery charger and extra battery, and some memory cards, along with a small wallet, my cell phone, hard case for glasses/sunglasses, and my current small “carry along” knitting project. I am very happy with how well it held all those various things and how well it traveled — there are maybe some mods I’d make for the non-photog items. It was also quite comfortable to carry both slung over a shoulder, as well as more backpack style. It’s a great bag.
Rating: 4 / 5
Lowepro SlingShot 202 AW
It is easier and easier to leave the “big” camera at home – after all we have cameras on our phones and the quality of images from lightweight point and shoots is ever improving. But for a signficant trip or a pro assignment, you need the “heavy guns.” This bag has room for a full-sized camera body, several lenses, a point and shoot, a tripod and more. Load it up and I swear you won’t feel like you’re carrying all your gear, because this bag is super well-balanced. The other great feature is the way it opens. Takes a couple of minutes to figure out, but when you do, you’ll be amazed. It is like your gear is flat on the table – no worries that you’ll drop or spill anything, even on a grab shot. The literature says they listened to their customer suggestions and it shows. This is a pro bag designed by pros.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lowepro SlingShot 202 AW
Fits everything I want in there.
Canon 7D
Sigma 18-200
Sigma 18-50
430EX flash
Still got some room to spare for filters.
It’s a great day hike sling bag. The upper component has plenty of volume for personal items.
Definitely recommend it if you are looking for that final camera bag. It better be for what you are paying for it.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lowepro SlingShot 202 AW
I had the Lowepro SlingShot 100 All-Weather Digital Camera Backpack (Black) and it was a great bag! Used it for about a year and i loved it. However, i needed some more space so i upgraded up to this bag.
The bag has great padding and protection for all your camera gear. Also has the great rain shield that you can pop out and cover the bag with. I like the small enhancements they made on this version of the bag compared to the previous 200 AW. The extra pockets and small tripod holder come in really handy!
Ok now for the cool part! In my bag guess what i found in the extra flash card holder pouch? A 16GB CompactFlash 133x Memory Card! So i am not sure if i got some kind of used bag by accident, but the bag was in flawless condition. So i assume that Lowepro was just being “friendly” to some lucky customers? No idea.. but i have no complaints =)
Two thumbs up for this bag!
Rating: 5 / 5
Lowepro SlingShot 202 AW