Camera Armor Seattle Sling Bag Review

Gadget bags come in various shapes and sizes but are generally all quite similar in concept and design. Camera Armor’s Seattle Sling though, is a little different.
Rather than a traditional shoulder strap, it uses a sling system, where the strap is placed over the head to hang the bag on the back, which means weight is better distributed than a bag hanging over the shoulder.
Getting into the bag to access your gear can be done by removing it off the shoulder or simply by pulling the bag around to your waist.

The Seattle Sling has no zippers – instead, the main flap features a large Velcro-type fastener that allows for a fast yet secure grip. Lift this flap and you reveal the bright orange inner nylon dry bag, which will remind you of a lifejacket, and serves the purpose of providing protection against water, and also dust and sand.
The seal of this inner bag has magnetic strips along its lip to hold it closed, and it is rolled over three times before being secured by clips (outside the bag) to keep it firmly sealed.
When unclipped and unrolled, you have access to the interior compartment, which features padded, movable dividers, much like any gadget bag. It’s a bag designed to hold a small to medium-sized outfit – a central area is large enough to hold a standard DSLR with kit lens, such as the Canon EOS 400D with 18-55mm zoom, while four smaller compartments hold lenses or accessories.
There aren’t any pockets on the outside, so small accessories such as memory cards, lens cloths, etc. will need to be stored in this area too, so you’ll need to reserve at least one of the four compartments for these items. Welcome features are the outer flap and straps that allow a tripod to be carried attached to the bag.
The Seattle Sling scores highly for protection, with the outer bag and internal compartments offering decent padding. But it’s the waterproof dry bag that’s the main highlight – and selling point – of the Seattle Sling, allowing this bag to be used in situations where some may normally not want to risk their kit, such as when sailing, kayaking or in regions where torrential rain is common. Used in rainfall as well as the recent snowfalls, the interior remained bone-dry. The dry bag was also soaked in a bath, and still kept kit dry! 


VERDICT
An interesting concept that deserves to do well. Worth a look if you need the ultimate weatherproofing for your kit.
RATING: 4/5

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