Shoulder type camera bag

JLuke · 08-19-2012, 08:55 AM

Just curious if anyone knows of a good one out there. I'm looking for the kind that straps diagonally across your chest from one shoulder to your opposite side, not sure if it called a courier bag or what.

Reason I'm looking for this is so that i can just hop on my motorcycle with my camera and take a trip to get pictures. Im needing it to be somewhat low profile. The one i have now is prety much like wearing a cube on my back and when i ride it likes to roll back and forth side to side. Hell, i'd wear a normal 2 strap one if it was long enough and had a waist strap to keep it down.

ballyhoo33 · 08-19-2012, 03:31 PM

They are called sling packs. Look at the Kata 3N1 series. Thay are backpacks that can be converted into sling packs. I've been using them for a number of years and have been very happy with them. They will likely fit your needs.

77monteballer · 08-19-2012, 09:17 PM

These are what i use... depending on your gear, these are AWESOME. super comfy and really easy to access your gear when you need it. also, the raincover for them works really well.

CJOttawa · 08-19-2012, 09:58 PM

Kata T-214 & T-216 are nice.

I've owned the 3-N-1 but wasn't impressed - felt like a "skinny backpack" or an off-balance, uncomfortable sling bag. YMMV.

I DID own a LowePro Slingshot and liked it.

chopper duke · 08-19-2012, 10:43 PM

I use a slingshot and love it!

Broch · 08-19-2012, 10:56 PM

Try the Crumpler 5 Million Dollar Home.

JLuke · 08-20-2012, 10:43 AM

Hmm, that slingshot might be something i'd look into, i like the way you can just slide it around to the front of you to get the camera out easily.

chopper duke · 08-20-2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JLuke

Hmm, that slingshot might be something i'd look into, i like the way you can just slide it around to the front of you to get the camera out easily.

I love that about it! SUCH an easy bag to use.

Luckless · 08-20-2012, 01:08 PM

I have been using a Kata 3n1-33 for a few months now as a daily carry, and love it. It is a tad warmer than I would have liked otherwise, but generally comfortable if you remember to snug it up so the pack rides straight on your back when carried as a back sling. Takes just a second to loosen it as you pull it around to grab your camera. Just remember to clip and zip it back up before slinging it around to your back again, or the rest of your stuff will slide out.

Arson24 · 08-20-2012, 01:48 PM

I have a Sling shot 102AW for a walk around bag with body and a couple of lenes and a Manfroto back pack for all my gear works well.

08-19-2012, 08:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
JLuke (/◕ヮ◕)/ Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lafayette, La	Shoulder type camera bag Just curious if anyone knows of a good one out there. I'm looking for the kind that straps diagonally across your chest from one shoulder to your opposite side, not sure if it called a courier bag or what. Reason I'm looking for this is so that i can just hop on my motorcycle with my camera and take a trip to get pictures. Im needing it to be somewhat low profile. The one i have now is prety much like wearing a cube on my back and when i ride it likes to roll back and forth side to side. Hell, i'd wear a normal 2 strap one if it was long enough and had a waist strap to keep it down. __________________ Feedback I don't always play pump, but when I do, I prefer a rotor.....stay agg my friends.

08-19-2012, 03:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
ballyhoo33 Devil Dog Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA	They are called sling packs. Look at the Kata 3N1 series. Thay are backpacks that can be converted into sling packs. I've been using them for a number of years and have been very happy with them. They will likely fit your needs. __________________ MCB Feedback PBN Feedback WTB Ipod Touch or Ipad

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08-20-2012, 10:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
JLuke (/◕ヮ◕)/ Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lafayette, La	Hmm, that slingshot might be something i'd look into, i like the way you can just slide it around to the front of you to get the camera out easily. __________________ Feedback I don't always play pump, but when I do, I prefer a rotor.....stay agg my friends.

08-19-2012, 09:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
CJOttawa Immune to sales tactics. Join Date: Dec 2006	Kata T-214 & T-216 are nice. I've owned the 3-N-1 but wasn't impressed - felt like a "skinny backpack" or an off-balance, uncomfortable sling bag. YMMV. I DID own a LowePro Slingshot and liked it.

08-20-2012, 01:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Arson24 MCB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vancouver, B.C	I have a Sling shot 102AW for a walk around bag with body and a couple of lenes and a Manfroto back pack for all my gear works well. __________________ When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro!