Lowepro Flipside 300 or 400?

[studioworks]

Looking to purchase a flipside bag as like the idea of the extra security in crowded places from having a bag that cant be accessed while its on my back.

What im wondering is what would be the best bag to get to fit:
Canon 50D with Tamron 28-75mm fitted
Sigma 10-20mm
Sigma 70-200mm 2.8
Flash
Spare cards and batteries

Id rather the smaller the better so would prefer the 300 but want the kit to fit comfortably.

 

[tezmed]

i loved my flipside 400- i part ex'd for a bigger bag and now wish i'd partex'd a different bag instead- i miss my old 400...

 

[SpikeK6]

Look at it another way, you WILL be buying more kit

so the bigger bag is future proofing lol

 

[studioworks]

Look at it another way, you WILL be buying more kit

Haha no I need to use my self control......

I'll prob use a large shoulder bag to hold everything if I buy more but im looking for the flipside as a go every where bag, a lens for every scenario and the camera and flash. So the smaller the better really but just not sure if the 70-200 would be too much for the 300.

 

[straycat]

I use 300 for urban

And 400 for birds/outdoor

See my previous posts

 

[fidofoto]

I've used the Flipside 400 AW for years now -excellent bag.

I'd consider the larger 400 AW over the 300, you can pad out any free space with hat, gloves or even a roll of bubble film!
Suggest you find a shop where you can try out your kit in the bag for size.

For me, as soon as a 70-200mm came into the reckoning, there was only one choice.

When you need to get a full load of camera kit on board, you have the room ready!

Full (of camera kit only), any bag weighs a ton!

There is a rear compartment that can be opened from behind, but your main storage area remains secure while wearing this bag.

 

[jpw]

I've had both, still got the 300. The 400 was very good with one fatal flaw (for me) - you can't remove the waistband flaps, and I found that they just got in the way too much as they are fairly large and bulky. Extremely comfortable when you're wearing it, but they are a bit of a nuisance the rest of the time.

 

[Madmoggy]

Ive got both, and much prefer the extra size and flexibility of the 400, although the 300 does have a handy zip up pocket inside for things like leads, batteries etc. I bought them mainly for the security aspect, although my 400 also has a nice padded waist strap the 300 doesnt.
Usual load is 7D with Sigma 120-400, 10-20 and kit 18-55, batteries and filters.

 

[tijuana taxi]

No drinking bottle holders on the 300, completely different bag really to the 400 and a lot depends what you want it for