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This amazing new backpack lets you access the gear inside of the backpack without taking if off of your back. This allows you the comfort of a backpack with the convenience and accessibility of a belt pack.  To learn more about the rotation360°® backpack and its features, please visit www.rotation360.com for more information.

Top Features:
  • Access your photo gear by rotating a belt pack through a hole in the bottom of the backpack
  • Access your gear in the belt pack only when you need it
  • Locking mechanism on the side of the belt that when pulled allows the belt pack to be rotated to the front of body
  • rail' on the side of the belt pack that allows for Modular components to be attached

Photographer Profile:
  • All photographers, from pros to serious enthusiasts.

Technical Specifications:
  • Backpack: 11” W x 19.5” H x 9.5” D (28 x 50 x 24 cm)
    Upper Interior Compartment: 9.5” W x 9.5” H x 6.5” D (24 x 24 x 16.5 cm)
    Belt pack: 11” W x 7.5” H x 6” D (28 x 19 x 15 cm)
    Interior of Belt pack: 9.75” W x 6.5” H x 5” D (25 x 16.5 x 13 cm)
  • Backpack with belt pack: 5.5 - ­ 7.5 lbs (2.5 ­ 3.4 kg) Belt pack separately: 1.5 ­ - 2.2 lbs ( 0.7- 1 kg )
  • Lifetime Warranty
Features:
Feature #1 Rotation 360° vs. Regular Backpacks. A truism of photo backpacks is the disadvantage of taking it off of your body to access photo equipment. The Rotation 360° allows you to access your photo gear by rotating a belt pack through a port in the bottom of the backpack, and return it again when desired, without having to take off the backpack.
Feature #2 Supporting a Belt Pack. When only carrying a belt pack, the load can cause stress on either the front of the body or on the back, depending on how it is carried. With the Rotation 360°, an unsupported belt pack does not have to be carried in front of or behind the body for hours, which can cause pain. The Rotation 360° advantage is that it allows access to gear in the belt pack only when it's needed.
Feature #3 Locking Mechanism. There is a locking mechanism on the side of the belt that when pulled allows the belt pack to be rotated to the front of the body. As long as the backpack is being worn, there is no need to re-lock the belt pack, allowing you to rotate it in and out easily. Before taking the backpack off, be sure to lock the belt pack in place.
Feature #4 Accessing Your Equipment - FAST. To capture the moment when shooting pictures, switching lenses quickly is critical. Access your gear and take a picture within seconds without having to remove your backpack. When the side lock is released, the belt pack can be rotated to the front of the body quickly.
Feature #5 Changing Lenses and Equipment. The distinct advantage of SLRs is that you can change lenses for specific reasons ­ thus, this heightens the need to be able to change lenses and other accessories very quickly. The Rotation 360° allows for the changing of lenses with unprecedented speed, and for returning the belt pack into the backpack, if desired.
Feature #6 70-200 f2.8 Lens "Rail" on the Belt Pack. There is a 'rail' on the side of the belt pack that allows attachment of Modular components. The LC 75 Pop Down or the Whip it Out can be attached and will hold a 70-200 f2.8 or similar lens. When a lens case is attached, the belt pack will only rotate in one direction through the backpack. However, accessibility to a 70-200 can be essential.
Feature #7 Rail on the backpack. Either side of the backpack has “rails” that can be used to add additional Modular components, such as the Lens Changers, to expand the backpack's capacity. These extra bags can be used to carry water bottles, extra photo equipment, cell phones, and other miscellaneous items.
Feature #8 Self-Standing Backpack/Belt Pack Used Separately. One unique feature is that the backpack is self-standing, with or without the belt pack. Another useful feature is that the belt pack can be used separately from the backpack. The belt pack holds a basic set of gear if less equipment is required, at certain times.
Feature #10 The Camera Strap. A camera strap is provided with the Rotation 360° that works with the Camera Support Strap shoulder harness mounting system. The Camera Strap is very lightweight and portable, with a minimal amount of bulk.
Feature #9 Supporting ONE DSLR. Photographers constantly complain about the weight of the cameras on their shoulders or around their necks. With the Rotation 360° attachment system, all of the weight is distributed on the shoulder straps, not around the neck or over one shoulder.
Feature #11 Supporting TWO DSLRs. Attaching one camera to either of the Camera Support Straps prevents the camera from slipping or falling off the shoulders. When the DSLRs are out, and ready to shoot, a photographer can instantly switch from one camera to the other.
Feature #12 Kneeling Down. Kneeling down can be very uncomfortable with a traditional belt pack. With the Rotation 360°, lenses can be changed and the belt pack can be moved aside or rotated back into the backpack.
Feature #13 Additional Photo Gear: Clothing, Food, and Accessories. The upper compartment can be used for additional photo gear. It holds a pro-size DSLR with a lens attached. It can also be used for clothing, food, and other essentials.
Feature #14 Carrying a 70-200 f2.8. The inside vertical dimension of the upper compartment is 9.5”, so most longer lenses will fit. Remember, you can also attach the LC 75 Pop Down or Whip It Out to the side rail of the belt pack to carry the same lens.
Feature #15 Seam-sealed Rain Covers. Both the backpack and the belt pack come with seam-sealed rain covers, which are similar to waterproof rain jackets. Think Tank Photo is currently the only photography bag company to use seam-sealed rain covers.
Feature #16 Tripod or Monopod Attachment. There is a built in tripod/monopod mounting system. Above the top front zippered pocket is an attachment strap for the top of the tripod. The tripod can very easily be attached or detached, and it does not effect the rotation of the belt pack in any way.
Feature #17 Carrying a Large Tripod. Underneath the bottom of the front pocket is a tripod cup that can be pulled out. Two legs can be supported inside of the cup, allowing for very long and heavy tripods to be supported.
Feature #18 Expanding the Capacity. We supply a special strap with the backpack that allows for additional items to be attached to the bottom of the bag, like a stuff sack filled with clothing and other essential items.
Feature #19 Front Pocket. There is also a lower front pocket for essentials like pens, pencils, notepads, filters, instruction books, energy bars, and more.
Feature #20 Business Card Holder. A business card holder is located under the handle for easy identification.
Feature #21 Rubber Feet. The bottom of the backpack has rubber feet to protect the bottom of the bag and to make the backpack self standing.
Feature #22 Shoulder Harness System. The back features an “Air Flow” system that allows air to flow behind your back for ventilation while wearing the backpack.
Feature #23 Stretch Pockets. The shoulder straps feature a stretchable pocket on each side that can hold cell phones, Pixel Pocket Rocket, sunglasses, and other essential items you need to get to quickly.
Feature #24 Sternum Strap. A sternum strap is included to pull in the shoulder straps on your chest, which increases the comfort and stability of the backpack.
Feature #25 Accessory Hold Down Strap. An accessory strap is provided to hold down an SLR with a longer lens like a 70-200 2.8. This keeps it pointing down and prevents it from bouncing or moving on your chest while walking.
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Overall Product Rating:     

Works as promised and that's something extraordinary!

This bag has been great for day hiking. Access is convenient and it is customizable. I've also worn the fanny pack alone on several hikes. It'd be great if there was a slightly larger version.

The options when working with this pack are incredible. Working with one camera or two. I often throw a digital holster onto the belt for extra storage.

Simply the best bakpack available on the market!!

The flexibility, innovative design and robust construction of this pack make it the only choice for the active photographer

Innovative design which works! If only the main pouch on the belt was slightly bigger,so a rig such as a 5D+Grip+Lens could be put in it, then this bag would be 5*

Agree that slightly larger design with larger upper pack and belt pack to fit pro body like D3 would be desirable. As it now is configured I must use large digital holster for D3 with 70-200. Would prefer that not to be necessary to transport my gear. Other than that especially for smaller body, design is great.

Best camera bag I've used in over 35 years. Love the versatility to use the belt bag alone, throw on an extra lens bag, reconfigure what I need handy for the day. I'd prefer to use a 1.5 l water bladder instead of bottles.

The bag has a lot of nice features, but being a petite woman, it is not ideal. It is so cumbersome and heavy. I returned it promptly after opening the box.

First of all, this product is not cheap. If you are looking for cheap and big with lots of inside velcro dividers for 1 million possible configurations but only 2 are practical, this is not the bag for you. I have tried many many bags to be my go-to bag, and Rotation 360 is definitely it. I go to a lot of weird places for photos. I climb rocks, trees, walls, etc. Taking off the bag and laying it down to get stuff is simply not an option. This is the only bag I can feel stable enough with. Some planning of item placement is required before hanging yourself on a cliff, but it works! This is one of the few bags I used that actually stands up straight because of the rigid bottom frame, so if there is a surface to lay down your bag you don't have to get your straps all dirty. Now there are 2 real disadvantages to this bag. 1) Don't count on bringing long lenses. The "feature" of adding modular components only works so far. 2) Cannot accommodate a laptop.

The rotation principle is brilliant provided that the lens attached to the camera is physically small, as the beltpack is a bit to small for cameras with proffesional lenses mounted. Comfort is good and the flexibility is overall good. No room for lap tops though.

Camera gear in the bottom rotation pack is frustrating and tedious to access if you are not wearing the wearing the backpack. Packis heavy when empty.

Design and function are perfect. I sent it back anyway because the D3 with the standard pro zoom 24-70 dosen´t fit in. Please make it just a little bigger (not too big).

Simply the best photo-backpack ever, extremly versatile: Use it with a Leica M9 with accessoires (battery, add. viewfinders etc.) and 5 lenses(!), all just in the bottom of the back and you have a lot of space left for cape and something to eat and drink. Or I use it for an (D)SLR, with two lenses and accesoire. Rotation works perfect, quick and reliable. If you just need the camera, take the bottom part for it's own. It perfectly fits, and can be rotated. Place the backpack on ground, it will not drop. Fits to nearly every tripod easily. And rainprotection is always with you. Most warmly recommended!

I love this pack system! My Canon 5D and 24-105 lens fits in the fanny pack perfectly, but it's tight, so anything larger won't fit. The accessory belt attachment holds a 70-200 zoom just fine. Being able to rotate the fanny pack easily from front to back is a godsend. I also like all the internally stored rain covers-very well thought out. I wouldn't mind a slightly larger back pack or fanny pack, but then I'd probably just stuff it full and make everything heavier!

Best camera bag i used in 20 years of professional photowork! Quality and durability is really amazing. The weight comes from the used materials and outstanding workmanship.
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rotation360°®

Product: TT490
Revolutionary new backpack/belt pack.
$279.00
Customer Rating: (16 reviews)

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