Kelly Moore Bag Women's Sues Review

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I'm a female photographer, with kids, always looking for that perfect camera bag. I have a Crumpler bag that I will say is great quality and I've been very happy with it, but I wanted something bigger and more stylish. There aren't a lot of options in this arena, but more and more these days. I have a Nikon D900 and I like to carry around the body with a 50mm lens attached and an additional 24-75 lens, my SB900, the wires, batteries, cleaners and memory cards and still have room for wallet, phone, chapstickand my iPad occassionally. I wanted the bag to look like a purse, not a camera bag and to have the slouchy-body-hugging style such that I can carry it messenger style while I shoot. This bag has all that! It is nicely padded, plenty of room without being huge to carry everything I need and then some. Amazingly it's very light and very easy to carry loaded up. It certainly looks like a purse rather than a camera bag. Lots of little pockets and spots to stash items, little feet on the bottom so that it can stand on it's own. Two handles, one for messenger and one for over the shoulder, a shoulder pad (could be a bit softer), the top either zips or closes with a magnet. Very thoughtfully designed bag!!! My only negative is the fake leather. It's not even a fake leather that I'd consider top of the linefeels a bit stiff, not really soft. The hardware is very nice quality on the pulls and buckles and rivetsvery strong, substantial feel to it. The stitching is very nice, I just can't get past the fake leather quality for the cost of the bag. I'd even be willing to pay a bit more for an all leather bag or I'd rather have the bag built in a quality canvas type or nylon material (think Kate Spade or Prada bags that are canvas or nylon with leather handles). Perhaps it is me being picky and snooty about the fake leather, but it just seems to cheapen the bag. Still, the functional aspect is amazingso I'm not sure that I regret the purchase and I do still use the bag. My advice, if you have to save up and the cost is a real stretch to youdon't buy the bag. The fake leather isn't worth the cost. If you can afford it and need a stylish, functional bag and you can get over the fake leather aspect (I mean, it does wipe clean nicely and it's very functional) then go for it. Note to Kelly Mooregreat ideas on the layout of the bag, but please, please, pleasefind a better quality fake leather, choose a different material (like a canvas or nylon) or just start making leather ones for a $100 more.

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I am planning a month-long trip to Europe in the fall. A big part of that trip will be taking photos, so I really wanted to find a great bag. I have had two other camera bags in the past (a tamrac that came with my camera and the camera day pack from Photojojo). I never used the tamrac. It was just much too small. It only held my camera with a lens attached and a few filters. It didn't even have enough room for a wallet. I was hoping the day pack would be better. It's definitely bigger than the tamrac and holds my camera plus an additional lens, but then it only had one small pocket for all my extras (wallet, cell, keys, chapstick, excedrin), so I found myself rarely using it. I ended up just using a bigger bag that wasn't a camera bag. But for traveling, I didn't feel that it had enough protection for my camera. After hours and hours of reading reviews and weighing the pros and cons, I decided to get the Kelly Moore 2 Sues bag. I have never spent this much on a bag before, but I felt like it was worth it to get exactly what I wanted. I ended up ordering it directly from Kelly Moore's site because I couldn't find the color I wanted on Amazon (I got indigo).

I was looking for a bag that didn't look like a camera bag. I didn't want to advertise my gear, and I also wanted it to be fashionable. I love the looks of the 2 Sues. And it's super comfortable to wear. I often switch between the messenger-style across the chest and the shoulder strap. When the bag is loaded up, I find that the shoulder strap actually gives me more support. It has plenty of room for my camera and two extra lenses, but I usually just bring one extra and save the space for other things (water bottle, snacks, a book, etc.). I love the back zipped pocket. I feel pretty secure putting my wallet there. And the pockets on the front are perfect for cell phone, point and shoot, chapstick, headphones, etc. The only problem I have found with the bag so far is the slots for credit cards in the flap. I used them on my first trip with the bag, and ended up losing my driver's license from it and missed my flight. They are rather shallow and don't provide enough coverage for the cards to stay put. I haven't tried using the memory card slots, yet, but they look like they will be better. I've used the bag on two trips over the past two months, though, and I think it will be perfect for my big trip in the fall. Originally I thought about using it as an everyday bag, too, but for me personally, I feel like it's a little too big for that.

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This bag is just what I needed: a camera bag that doesn't look like a camera bag and can carry my camera, telephoto lens, my little video cameras plus my wallet and cosmetic bag. Lots of other spots for pens, an iPad if you have one, plus the pouch for my CF cards and credit cards. The top zips which is a huge must for me. Removable straps are also terrific and the shoulder strap is very comfortable even when carrying a ton of gear.

The only downside is that the pouch for the CF cards isn't as secured as I'd like but that is minor when compared to the huge number of plusses this bag has.

Another plus, the raspberry red color is fabulous. I've received so many compliments on it from people who didn't even realize it was a camera bag. Would definitely consider buying another Kelly Moore bag.

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awesome bag....smooth like butter to wear it and lug big heavy gear around. two reasons i don't give it five stars:

1 the zipper on the back catches the corners of cards. rips and bends the cards

2 no good place for a water bottle. which is a super must have on shoots.

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Stylish as a camera bag but I also have started using it as a regular purse. Love all the pockets. Well made.