Adorama Slinger Bag Single Strap Backpack/Shoulder Bag - Black

The bag is the perfect size for what I ordered it and is versatile. My only complaint is that neither the shoulder strap nor the waist belt are removable. This makes it cumbersome when you want to carry it like a briefcase; very uncomfortable with all the straps hanging loose and swinging with every move. It bothers enough to consider returning it.

I bought this bag because of the advertised capability to be used either as shoulder bag or a waist pack. It doesn't wear well either way. The belt for the waist pack is close to the bottom of the bag, so it feels like the bag is going to topple over when wearing in this position. When you wear it as a shoulder bag and you swing the bag to the front to retrieve your gear, the bag is tilted to the outside because of extra wide shoulder belt on the back side of the bag. Would you like to place your camera in an un-even bag? Plus, I don't see how it could be worn as a backpack. I am keeping the bag only to avoid the hassle of returning it to Adorama, wish I didn't buy it in the first place. This was supposedly designed by a professional photographer.....

I love this slinger, ive had it for over a year, bought it new for only 10 I think? It is fab! still in perfect condition and just enough pockets for everything

My camera fit perfect and it also has room for additional accessories if need be.

Love this bag and was a great price!

Value for money!

Got my bag in a camera deal direct from Adorama. The quality is not top end but it is exceptionally good for the price and I do give my camera bags a tough time in general. As for size, perfect for day tripping. I manage to carry in mine:Fujifilm X-S1 (size of a smaller DSLR)Full sized flash gun.4x 77mm filters.Small binoculars.Small, basic first aid kit.Spare batteries for flash and camera.Book on Mid Western birds of prey.Camera rain cover.Cleaning kit/blower brush.and in the net side pocket: Skeeter spray and bite relief spray.Overall, lots of pockets for little bits n bobs. Lots of velcro inner dividers to allow customisation and protection of gear.Very happy with mine and it acts as my 'day bag' when I do not need my Lowepro backpack.

I have had a great experience with my Slinger bag, which I've had for almost 8 years. For my needs, this is the perfect bag, and I personally can't think of using anything else. Your preferences and needs might be different from mine, but these are the things I love about this bag:*Durability- this bag has lasted through 8 years of moderate use with some traveling, and is still in great shape. It is definitely a well-made bag in terms of build quality.*Dividers- the dividers are pretty easy to reposition with the adjustable velcro, and they stay in place once you've done so. Because of this flexibility, its really easy to customize the bag to fit your needs. Personally,I've just set it up with two slightly smaller pockets, and a larger one on one side, so that there are three discrete spaces for lenses, with some room on the top for the camera body. I've found that I can leave most lenses (with the exception of the extremely long ones) attached to the camera and holster them together with the lens in the middle pocket, and the lcd facing up towards the bag's lid. If I need even more lenses, I've found that the smaller SLR bodies (Nikon D70, D7000, D800, etc)can fit sitting on top of the dividers with the LCD facing either side of the bag, with the front buckle strap loosened slightly so that there's more room on top. I recently got an 80-200mm f/2.8 lens, and with the hood reversed, that lens will also fit perfectly in this bag (though not while attached to the camera). Truthfully, this bag can hold a lot of stuff, though it can get heavy really fast.*Pockets- I think the pocket design is very well thought out, at least for my needs. The pocket inside the flap is perfect for batteries and memory cards, and the outer zip pocket holds my random extras like flash triggers or gels, while the larger zip pocket perfectly fits an external flash, and the small open pocket can take up to two 77mm filter boxes (great if you carry an ND, polarizer, or grad). I use the smallest zip pocket on the back of the bag to hold some lens cleaning cloths. Last, I use the side mesh pockets for keeping my lens caps and flash diffusers or battery charger when i'm not using them, and i've found that to be very convenient. All together, the bag has more than enough space for the gear I need to carry around.*Comfort/accessibility- For me, this was the perfect combination of comfort and accessibility. My dad has a lowepro backpack that he uses for his camera. Its very secure and spacious and comfortable, but it takes him too long to get his camera out, so he tends to miss a lot of shots. With the Slinger, I've found that I'm almost always a few seconds away from getting a shot, since its so easy to just 'sling' the bag around to my front and quickly grab my camera. The buckle is very easy to open, too. Lens changes are very quick as well, since I can just position the bag on my waist and swap lenses with two hands, rather than putting my bag down or trying to hold a backpack with one hand. At the same time, the shoulder strap is fairly comfortable. The padding isn't very soft, and the strap could be wider, but I've found that for shorter trips it's fine. I rarely use the waist strap unless I'm hiking (mostly because it somewhat reduces the accessibility of the bag), but when I have, it has effectively taken some the pressure off my shoulder and kept the bag from bouncing around during the hikes (though it needs to be quite tight to do so). The main issue is that a fully-loaded bag can be quite heavy, and the strap can start to be kind of uncomfortable. I've gotten past this issue by understanding that a bag that is completely full might contain too many things. There's really no need to carry more than 2 or 3 lenses- its really just distracting if you keep switching from lens to lens, instead of working to capture your shots. For a few lenses and a trip around the city, this bag is perfect.As a plus, for those of you who live in a city and sometimes take the train or bus, this bag is fantastic because it is SUPER easy to just sling around to your waist and put it on your lap without even taking the strap off. This way, its fast and easy for you to take a seat, and you know that it would really hard for someone to try to swipe your bag.In summary, I think this is a fantastic bag. It has just the right combination of pockets, comfort and easy accessibility, and will hold everything you need to make great shots, while being convenient to use and keeping your stuff safe. I find that is is perfect for use in a city where you might to get your camera out at a moment's notice, and it works fine when you're out on a hike, though there are definitely better bags for those of you who plan to go on long rigorous hikes. But hey, that's the price you pay for having your camera ready at hand. If you have a full-size DSLR like a D4, with some beast lenses like the 14-24, this is not the bag for you, but if you have a smaller camera and a few lenses, this bag works great.