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Monday, December 7, 2009

Lowepro Classified Sling 180 aw - Camera Bag Review

After a long search and research for the perfect DSLR/Laptop/Tripod bag for me. I've seen actual bags and my alternative to the Lowepro Classified Sling 180 aw was the Tamrac Aero 85.


Before I proceed, here are the specs from the Lowepro website:

Interior:
9.3 x 4.4 x 12.6 in.
23.5 x 12 x 32 cm
Exterior:
10.6 x 8.9 x 16.5 in.
27 x 22.5 x 42 cm

Fits:
DSLR with standard zoom lens attached; 1-2 extra lenses (up to 70-200mm f/2.8) or flash; accessories; personal gear; 7-9” netbook in front pocket.
Note: This bag meets most airline carry-on size requirements.

Designed For Digital All Weather Cover Slip Lock System Airline Carry On
Professional SLR SLR Digital Still or Video Camera Memory Card Flash Unit Notebook PDA Cell Phone

Photo below by AQC photography


Lowepro Classified Sling 180 aw


Left view


Notice the cool security feature? The zipper to access the inside of the bag cannot be opened. :)





Right view - Tripod holder tucked inside. (below the orange tripod icon)


Left side of the bag where the main pocket can be accessed.


memory card pockets - notice the "flappable" memory card icon? cool!








This is where the All-Weather raincoat is hidden :)


You can also pick it up like an ordinary bag! Check out the bag handle...




Huge capacity!


Top portion of the drawer - That's my ENL3e battery


My ENL3e battery plus my Nokia e63


Top view - with my lenspen visible.


Additional pocket on the flap.


What's this for? I don't really know..




The laptop slot in front. According to Lowepro, it can only fit 8-9" netbooks. According to my test, my 12" laptop can fit! coooool!!! (I'm pretty sure laptops bigger than 12" won't fit)






Bottom part of the bag.



Brand and model name tag


The cool zipper protection lock :)


You can attach Slip lock cases (where the Lowepro logo is located). Here are several sliplock optional accessories you can purchase.

To tell you the truth, every single feature I can think of at the time of not knowing the feature exists is in this bag!! I'm very impressed and contented. Now.. I'm going to take this bag to my trip this weekend and test it some more. Follow-up review to uhm, follow.

(While researching, this was the only other review for the Lowepro Classified Sling 180 aw I found)