As an early anniversary gift, Rita got me a new camera bag that I’ve been looking at for a while. In an attempt to carry my camera with me wherever I go (to get those right-place-at-the-right-time shots), I wanted to get a bag that looks kind of casual and is easy to tag along. I decided on the Lowepro Slingshot 200 AW.

This bag is called a slingshot because you can easily swing it around from your back to your front to get your camera out without having to actually take the bag off your back (click images to enlarge). This is nice for walking around town, the park, or wherever you happen to be. You don’t always have to have your camera around your neck, yet it is still easy to access if you need it.

Another nice feature is the All Weather ability. The bag has a weather cover tucked into a small pouch at the bottom that can be used to protect the bag from rain, dust, sand, etc if needed. Although not something that I will use often, it is a nice option to have “just in case.”You’ll notice that I still have plenty of room in the bag. I opted for the mid-sized version of this bag (1oo and 300 being the other options) so that I would have some room for future equipment–another lens and a flash, most likely. I also wanted room to put my wallet, which I hate carrying in my pockets in the summer, and a lunch/snacks if needed.

At $110, the bag is definitely not the cheapest, but based on the reputation of Lowepro as well as the convenience and build quality of the bag, I didn’t mind handing over the cash (I mean Rita’s cash, lol). This just means her gift will have to be that much better :p. For more information on this bag, you can visit the manufacturer’s page here.