Koolertron Canvas DSLR SLR Camera Shoulder Bag Backpack Rucksack Reviews

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I was looking for something that I could take on some of my more adventurous photo shoots. I regularly am hiking to a waterfall or trekking through some random field in the middle of nowhere always looking for the best locations. This thing is sturdy, well made, and has ample padding for my craziest hikes. It also smells really good like canvas. I know that sounds silly but I love that smell. The waterproof bag in the bottom is cool and Its an added sense of ease because I shoot in bad weather too. get caught in a rain storm? Good to go! Im definitely really pleased with the bag!

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I think this is more for an amateur photog or for someone having a casual day and still wants to bring a bit of equipment around. Not for long hikes as there's no support whatsoever, but I don't think that's the point of this backpack. I fit my DSLR, a strobe, and three lenses on the bottom. You can probably fit more if you want.

You can't see this in the picture, but middle divider has a velcro flap in the back that opens up so you can slip a laptop through the back. The top fits a tablet, a light jacket, lunch, etc.

The camera liner bottom comes out, and you can use that for something else. For me it's an overnight bag or a blanket and food storage compartment for picnics.

Pros:

-Style is unbeatable. Literally nothing else like it on the market.

-Multi-functionality.

-Plenty of storage options.

-Rain fly. I've used it twice in the last month!

Cons:

-Although you can slip a laptop, folders, or books thru the back velcro opening, you can't completely remove the center divider.

-Nowhere to put a tripod. You'd have to creatively rig it and I haven't tried that yet.

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I got this bag to hold my Canon T4i, and a few accessories. The bottom portion of the bag fits my camera, netbook, lenses, and chargers for everything comfortably. I can keep 3 days worth of clothes in the top portion (tshirts, underpants, socks, and an extra sweater) and a small travel bag with toothpaste, deorderant, razor, etc. The side pockets are good and spacious enough to keep some small things in there. Flashlights, first aid kit, power bars, keys, etc. There are 4 in total. There is another wide pocket that fastens with velcro. I keep some reading material in there. The rain cover is a nice touch.

My only real gripe is the button fasteners. They work, but not very well and come undone easily. I took the bag to a local tailor who replace all of the buttons with heavy duty YKK fasteners. Bag works like a charm.

I use this as a weekend bag for when I'm going away and for light hikes. It does so admirably.

-1 star for the buttons

-1 star because the bag isn't any sort of water resistant without the rain cover on. If rain runs down your back, water will absorb through the back of the bag.

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I never buy from Amazon without reading all of the reviews first. With this bag, there seemed to be a lot of confusion. I decided to take a chance on it, and I'm glad I did!

I just used this bag as a carry on on 3 flights. It fit under the seat in front of me perfectly! I did not get tired carrying it around the airport all day, which is saying something because I'm 5' 3".

In the padded camera section I fit my dslr, 2 lenses, and a pentax film camera. I could have easily fit more in there. The padded section itself slips easily in and out of the bag, making airport security a breeze!

There seems to be a lot of confusion as to whether or not you can fit a laptop in this bag. The top section of the bag is big enough for a tablet, but certainly not a full sized laptop. The pictures don't show the "special" spot for a laptop. It slides in the top, behind the pouch and padded camera section. Basically, the entire back of the bag. It's perfect! My 15.6" laptop fits perfectly.

The bag is extremely well made, especially considering the price! If you've ever shopped for a good quality backpack before, you'll know that they can be pretty spendy. I love all of the pockets and ease of access to everything in the bag.

Guys, it's literally perfect. I don't often write reviews but this bag was worth it.

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I bought this camera pack on a whim before I left for a week-long photo trip into the Grand Canyon. It performed splendidly! There are a few things I'd change about it:

velcro or snaps on the top section to keep the top flap attached to the top section when you open the zipper... this would keep the cinch more secure and keep anything from falling out when it's flipped over.

I added some reinforcement stitches to the front section just as a precaution because some of the stitching on the webbing looked a little loose. 15 minutes of work from someone who is not a skilled "seamster" helped keep things together and nice and tight.

-It would really be nice to have the buckles be real (not vanity). I've actually considered changing this myself... Doesn't seem like it'd be a hard conversion, and that would allow more variable and secure tightening on the top flap.

All that said, however, for a quarter of the price of what you'd pay for a name-brand, hi-tech photo pack (that looks like it's filled expensive gear) this stylish and unassuming pack is a GREAT bargain. Just keep an eye on your seams (or maybe the manufacturer would upgrade the thread?). It looks nice, canvas seems heavy enough, and it doesn't scream "photo equipment" (I use it for my daypack when I ride my motorcycle to work, too).

I put two full-frame bodies, a 70-200 2.8, and a 17-40 f4 lens in the bottom section, and slid a 17'' macbook pro in the back for a very snug (and heavy) but functional fit for sliding under an airplane seat or overhead compartment. I wouldn't recommend keeping all of that in the pack out in the field as it is very heavy, but for hopping terminals and planes on your way, it's works.