Would have been nice at The NarrowsSeptember 6, 2008 If you're planning to venture anywhere that's wet with your expensive camera gear, this is the bag for you. On close examination, it would be very difficult for any water to enter, although I'm not sure how it would fare if it were submerged.
This would have been the perfect bag while hiking The Narrows in Zion National Park. The only difficulty is the lack of spontaneity. The bag is somewhat cumbersome with several buckles and some very strong, very noisy Velcro. It could be enough of a hassle to make one decide that the current shot really isn't worth the trouble.
My Nikon D300 fits easily between the removable, very well padded partitions with additional room for a wide-angle or an even longer lens. The tripod holder is a nice add, but the tripod must be removed to get into the bag. Also note that the bag fits vertically across ones back, not horizontally as in the photo, so the tripod is actually in the upright position and not as balanced as it appears in the photo.
It is possible to get to the camera by unfastening the one small anchor strap and spinning the pack around to the front. All the contents are accessible but, again, only by going through several buckles and strong Velcro. It's a trade-off -- a secure water-proof environment or easy accessibility. You probably can't have them both.
As a regular bag, it's fine. There's a heavy plastic orange bag inside that provides the water protection. This can be removed. The bag itself is very bulky and protects its contents well. This bulk adds weight, though, and it may be overkill for a regular day of shooting.
For my trip to Kenya next month during their short rainy season, I'm undecided whether to take this bag for its protection or my non water-proof bag for its convenience.
On a different note, the plastic has an unpleasant smell and I don't think it will air out.
Depends on what your needs are.September 6, 2008 I have to concur with most reviewers who rate this bag a 3. When I first took it out of the box, I thought about the limited amount of equipment I could fit into it. Putting my Canon 30D and 70-200mm lens in this bag would pretty much leave room for little else. And for some odd reason there's no outside pocket space that is pretty standard on bags like these. It does however come with tripod holders which is a plus, but strapping on the bag with the tripod didn't seem that comfortable to me. Plus, the velcro used to open and close the bag is not appealing to me. Too noisy and a little awkward.
So definitely this bag is not useful for say professional wedding and event photographers like myself. But it may appeal to nature photographers who shoot in challenging weather conditions where camera gear protection is needed. It's solidly built with lots of padding.
But my professional advice for anyone ordering this bag from Amazon is to keep the receipt because it might not fit your needs. For a similar price, I have seen better bags, even though this one does provide insular protection that is not a standard with most camera bags on the market.
Impressive bag for your investmentSeptember 6, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an impressive bag that will keep not only your camera safe, but also has compartments for two lenses on the inside, so even the outdoor photo journalist can have it all. I took this bag on an outdoor hike and was able to quickly retrieve my camera and take some shots of wildlife, but not as fast as a simple lid. I was not able to test the "water" barrier, but the novel seal on the interior bag does keep the contents dry. On a side note, there is enough room for a bag lunch as well. The sling shoulder holder is very nice to use since it either gets the camera off my wrist or my neck, giving me free hands. There is an exterior pocket, but is not very large. The simple pinch clasps that assemble the bag and straps make cleaning a breeze ( I accidentally sat mine down in some mud). The exterior material is durable and should last for many years. The stitching is tight and reliable. The interior bag is made of a plastic type material and has a bright red color. Easy to see inside a closet if you put it away for the winer. Overall, this camera bag is a good investment for the outdoor photographer.
Bulky but practical...September 4, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This bag from Made Products is like the SUV of camera bags. When it first arrived in the mail, I almost couldn't believe it was a camera bag at all. It looked more like a huge lunchbox you might have if you planned on picnicking on top of a mountain. The size of it made sense only when I took it on the road.
My old bags had a nasty habit of swinging along with my momentum when I put the strap on my shoulder but not this bag. The strap is from 3" to 4" wide and is very padded so when you put it on you won't feel like it's going to saw off your shoulder.
It also features another strap located on the lower right corner of the bag that acts as a stabilizer keeping it nice and motionless. It actually looks a lot like a vehicular seatbelt in the way that it's designed.
There are no pockets on the outside but it's not an issue since the inside of the bag has plenty of room for your camera and its accessories. I'm talking about a 10" deep, 13 1/2" long space with a padded divider for all your lenses, film, filters, etc. The divider itself has been placed inside a bright red bag used to keep your equipment safe from dirt, dust, sand, and water and it has instructions printed on the outside for your convenience.
The entire camera bag is really like two bags in one with padding provided from the outer bag and small particulate protection provided from the inner bag.
The coolest part I found was that when you need to get your camera out of the bag, you don't even have to take it off. If you unhook the stabilizing strap I mention earlier, the bag can then be swung around in front of you securely (meaning you won't have to worry about it swinging back around at all) and opened up pretty easily. It's like it turns you into one of those vendors at sports games selling beer and hotdogs from a tray in front of their chests. With this function, the camera bag's bulk makes perfect sense. It seems to me like Made Products thought of almost everything when they designed this bag.
For everything that I like about it, I have two small beefs with this camera bag. While the design is good, the color of the inner bag should have been changed to match the rest of the bag. This is a super red color that almost hurts the eyes. The other beef I had deals with some straps on the outside of the bag. They are supposed to be used to carry a tripod for your camera but when I strapped mine in, the bag kept slipping backwards. I would recommend using this feature if you have a lightweight or smaller tripod.
Overall though I think this camera bag is well worth the price.
Excellent BagSeptember 4, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great camera bag all around. You can see right away how it's waterproof. The outside is a cushioned nylon fabric. Inside is some sort of polyurethane bag, which will completely keep out the water. And inside that bag are cushioned separators to keep your camera equipment from bumping against each other. The bag uses magnets, velcro, and snaps to keep shut, and all around seems very sturdy. The craftsmanship is excellent, and more than justifies the price.
Keep in mind, however, that this is a large bag, about the size of a backpack, which is meant for large, professional camera equipment. This isn't meant for a small digital camera. For something like that, you'd be better off with a pelican case.
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