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MADE Products CA-2001-BLK Seattle Sling Waterproof Bag (Black) | 
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| Brand: Made Products
Category: Photography
List Price: $149.95
Buy New: $129.00
You Save: $20.95 (14%)
New (12) from $129.00
Rating:  26 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.5
Dimensions (in): 14.5 x 8.5 x 9.5
MPN: CA-2001-BLK
Model: CA-2001-BLK
UPC: 875912005265
EAN: 0875912005265
ASIN: B001AYW91I
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | No zippers-proven dry-bag technology works every time | | • | Roll three times-dirt, dust, sand and water stay out | | • | Impact protection-padded inner box keeps your gear safe | | • | Quck access to your gear-don't miss a shot |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
BAG, SEATTLE SLING, CAMERA BAG,WATER
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| Customer Reviews: Read 21 more reviews...
 Great bag for harsh environments August 29, 2008
R. Kaufmann (San Diego CA USA)
This is an interesting bag. It makes a few compromises, but has one great trick: it's very well sealed against the elements.
First the compromises:
1. It's a bit of a pain to get things in and out of the case. You undo a velcro flap, and then have to unfold the inner water-tight bag.
2. It's not as accommodating of accessories as it might be. I can fit my Canon 1ds and a 100-400 flash inside the bag, but not much else. There aren't the usual pockets, etc. for all the other accessories. (Yes, you can fit a small tripod.) If you're using a more normal-sized SLR, you'll find room inside for a body+lens, a reasonable telephoto, and a strobe.
3. It is only comfortably carried as a backpack. There isn't a good way to carry it by hand (i.e. no comfortable handle).
And what I really like:
1. The magnetic clasp on the inner water-tight bag is ingenious. No zippers or other things that will fail in the field.
2. There's one shoulder strap that fits like a seatbelt strap (diagonally across the chest) with another smaller strap that wraps around and connects to the main strap. It's reasonably comfortable, and saves the weight and bulk of a second main shoulder strap.
3. I was frankly surprised a bag of this size and protection could hold my 1ds and a big L lens.
4. Between the water-tight bag and the "inner wall / outer wall" construction, it's obvious that my camera is VERY well protected.
Bottom line: I will use this bag whenever I take my camera into a harsh environment. The bag is well constructed, feels good, and should be considered by outdoor photographers.
FWIW: If you don't need the same level of protection, I'd suggest looking at a more traditional camera backpack. This isn't a knock against the MADE backpack -- just a suggestion that you carefully consider the tradeoff between convenience, carrying capacity and protection.
No More Worries! August 29, 2008
Martin A Hogan (San Francisco, CA.)
Often when I go sailing, I pack my camera equipment in a small cooler with a towel wrapped around it. This is not a perfect way to protect it and it can bounce around a great deal. The "Seattle Sling Waterproof Bag" solved all those problems.
The outside is a well-padded mildly flexible case with a comfortable adjustable shoulder and waist strap for carrying. There is a Velcro flap with two buckles that can hold a tripod securely on the outside. I can fit my Sunpak 9002DX Tripod.
When opening the bag, the cover has a thick wide Velcro patch. Just inside the flap there is room for other gear (I place my small Sunpak Tabletop Tripod in there). Inside the outer bag are three mesh panels where I store my memory cards and batteries.
Inside the main bag is a separate red thick plastic bag for your sensitive photography gear. It has a center buckle and two side buckles that unlock. The bag has a thick seal. It then unrolls into a deep waterproof bag with soft foam liners at the bottom that separate into three compartments. The padding is very sturdy yet soft. I can easily fit my Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera Kit and Lenses very easily. Once stored, you roll the red bag up three times over, seal the opening and buckle the three plastic buckles to secure it.
The bag itself is amazingly well made of quality materials and there are no zippers. Everything is Velcro and buckles. The entire bag system can be taken apart - the outer bag, the inner red waterproof bag and the soft foam liner compartments. I can rest assured that the bag can bounce and be slightly knocked about with out worry of damage to my equipment. In fact, I am no longer afraid that my gear could suddenly be tossed overboard when sailing as the bag floats (No, I have NOT tried that, but I assure you; it floats). It weighs a few pounds not counting your gear, but the protection from the elements is the most important feature. Its also a very smart looking bag. Considering how much all my equipment is worth, this bag is a great bargain and a real comfort.
 Wow! What a bag! August 29, 2008
the cook at (Moss Beach, USA)
OK, so when I opened the box, this huge bag was just sitting there with some orange "ears" (???). I lifted it out, and immediately thought , "Wow! This is BIG and heavy!" Since it's a camera bag, reading the instructions (a pictorial tag attached to the strap) seemed silly, so I started taking it apart. It's really well constructed (ergo, the weight). Very thick sides, top, etc. The waterproof inner bag (orange) seems quite substantial, too. Inside that are the separators that allow for several lenses, cameras, cell phone, iPod, whatever. I removed all, and put the separators back in the main bag... it's still seems heavy even without the waterproof bag. I put it all back together, inserted my old Canon FTB, three lenses, my Nikon 950, and my Canon S3... I decided not to hose it down to check out its waterproofing capabilities, but I can tell you I truthfully believe it will not allow water inside the orange bag.
Pros: BIG, sturdy (the straps, bag, and strap connectors are all very substantial), waterproof, easy to use (access, item insert/removal, etc.)
Cons: BIG, heavy
Last thought: I wouldn't consider opening the inner orange bag while exposed to the reason to have the bag: water! But once out of the rain/fog/waterfall, I am confident the stuff inside will come out dry.
A very targeted use bag... August 29, 2008
R. Lanthier (Vienna, VA United States)
When you see this bag, you will think that you can fit a ton of gear in here. Face it, this is a large bag! External dimensions are roughly 15 * 10 * 10 (Length * height, BY depth), which is about the size of a Lowepro Nova 5 (!). I do not endorse the Nove 5, BTW. However, the usable capacity of the Seattle Sling bag is more like that of a Nova 2, a very small camera bag. This bag serves a unique purpose, that of a waterproof bag. It is VERY well designed and inspires confidence. If you need to carry a small amount of gear (the bag does not hold the Nikon D700/Grip/24-70 2.8 without seriously distorting the interior padded case) in wet conditions, this is a good bag. Otherwise, look elsewhere.
Solid camera bag for serious water adventurers August 29, 2008
R. Hammer (FL, United States)
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When I first opened the box and saw the camera case I immediately recognized that the case was very well built. The material is thick and the stitching is professional. I liked how there were no zippers to rust and in addition to the velcro enclosures there are magnets that hold the waterproof bag closed.
Keep in mind that this bag is designed to be carried like a messenger bag (i.e. on a slant). It becomes really awkward when you strap your tripod to the bag and then sling it over your shoulder. The weight of the tripod doesn't feel evenly distributed and gave me the impression that it was going to slide out.
Where this bag shines is its ability to almost guarantee that you could literally throw your camera off the side of a ship into the ocean and you'd have nothing to worry about. The waterproof portion of the bag is heavy-duty in every aspect, although I wish the actual storage size of the space was larger.
If you're a serious outdoor person and expect to be in the water a lot, then you might want this bag. If you're a casual hiker this is not the bag for you as it is too expensive for a general purpose carrying case. This bag is designed to fit the bill for a specific purpose (waterproof case) and it appears to do that quite well.
Also, the bag is too small to accomodate some of the larger telephoto lenses like my Canon 100-400L and my 70-200L so if you have a DSLR, you're going to be stuck with wide angle and portrait lenses only.
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