Discount Case Logic DSB-102 Luminosity Medium DSLR Split Pack (Black)

Customer Ratings:

Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This bag is definitely "the one" for anyone who has a medium sized DLSR and lenses and gear. I have a decent budget priced bag AmazonBasics Backpack for SLR Cameras that is fairly good but has a few quirks; you can't arrange the movable dividers in the main section for all kinds of cameras (center lens versus off-center-mounted.) And it's a bit stiffer and the fabric is not quite as thick and durable-feeling. The Case Logic bag has a lot going for it and is well worth the cost differential. Three times as much. Yikes! So why do I think it is worth it?

What You Get:

This bag has multiple pockets:

Front (for tablet, accessories, wallet, pad, pencil, personal items.)

Top compartment access (for reaching down for gear on the top compartment.)

Middle "split" section, to access bottom compartment of bag with the foam dividers for lenses and body.

Foldable "snake" divider (the blue piece) for walling off lenses or making a sling

Side straps for tripod

Ergonomic shaped back straps

Belly bands (able to be tucked away into their own pockets on the back)

Mesh back for sweaty backs in summer, padded for comfort

Side zip pocket with waterproof bonnet for bag (oh, yeah! you will need that, if you are in weather. I'd add a rain sleeve by the way. My last trip photographing nature, I had to adapt shower caps to protect my camera. They didn't last long. They didn't work very well.)

Nice pockets in front for sd cards and lens wiper

Top and bottom thick, webbing grab handles (very helpful for airplane overhead or retrieving from stowage on a boat in a hurry)

The size is about 11" Long x 10" Deep by 17" High

Weighs 3 lbs. They also say "2Kg" but that would be 4.4 lbs so that is not right. Empty it's 3lbs or about 1.5Kg.

It's made of nylon cordura, webbing, nylon mesh, and velour covered dividers. The nylon cordura feels heavy gauge and resistant to snags and tears (but that would take a trip out to the wilds to test for sure.)

I can't tell you how much I love split compartment packs. I love them so much, I still hang onto my Kelty book pack from college in the 70's because it has a split compartment. The arrangement of the straps, the stowable belly band and the waterproof bonnet add to my admiration for the Case Logic bag.

Downsides:

The gear compartment on the bottom may be a bit small for very bulky, fat or tall lenses (you have the top, too, do not forget.) It's a bit tight for four lenses plus a body. However, if you don't need the top compartment for a spare jacket, snacks, water, and other sundries, you have plenty of room in the top.

Summary:

AWE-some!

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Wow a photographer dream bag of tricks, plenty of comfortable spots to put your precious equipment and not have to worry of anything happening to it.

Very sturdy and versatile a zip here and a click there and you have access to everything you need. And it all fits comfy on your back or as a carry case. I really like the bonus rain guard sleeve and all the compartments to safely store you memory cards.