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It doesn't have as much room inside and would like to be able to carry more other items. ish it also had a long strap in addition..

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Have had a bigger, stiff camera bag for years. Saw this and took a chance that it might hold our cannon and lenses. Love the versatility of the bag and it is not stiff and cumbersome. Can leave the telephoto lens on the camera and zip up the case. Has lots of pickets for extras and can find things easily. Hope the "handles" hold up--that is my only concern

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I purchased this bag for my new Olympus Pen camera. I wanted a bag that was unique and didn't look like a regular camera bag. This bag is very well made and well worth the price. It fits my camera and lenses nicely and has extra room for the manual. The front pockets are great for keeping track of my memory cards. Nice long shoulder strap and well padded for security of equipment. Very highly recommend.

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This has become my favorite camera bag, it looks very discrete and is the perfect size for most occasions. I would have given it a higher rating had it not been for the fact that the (leather ?) trimming along the top corner has already started to peel after only a month or so. Nevertheless, this is a nice camera bag.

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This handy bag can doulble as a camera bag and/or purse. It looks good and holds a lot. My Cannon camera and lens fits fine and still leaves room for a small wallet and lipstick.

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Adding to the review 3/2012: The handle is now nearly unusable. Takes a LOT of effort to get it up or down. I've caught the skin of my finger in it twice now, causing me to bleed at the airport TSA line, which is problematic. Everything else about the bag has lasted (though I never could use the tripod holder feature -it's a stupid design nor could I ever fit my laptop safely in this (the outer pockets are nearly useless)) including the roller wheels. I've taken this on 15 international flights (Europe, US, Australia) and all over location shooting, surf, sand, forests, deserts, just fine. But the problem with the handle has made this nearly unusable for me. I will be purchasing a Think Tank for the next trip later this year. I can't live with a bag that causes me injury and that doesn't have a working handle.

Adding to the 10/2011: I've now used this bag for a year taking it from Vancouver to Helsinki to Australia and all over the US. Not one item has broken and it still looks excellent and clean no smudges, tears and just a bit of wear on the back bottom by the wheels. My chief complaints remain: the handles require two hands to push two buttons to lower it VERY annoying and an unneeded frustration since I am always carrying something else (and they over time they are getting harder to use). That particular issue means I will not be purchasing this case again and will find one with a more user-friendly handle. The other issue is that lack of good tripod holder. The attached cup was pointless and an extra part to get lost. And the front pockets are useless and bulge out unecessarily despite not being able to carry anything (certainly NOT a laptop!). I've had to buy a separate bag for my laptop. In all, if the above issues don't bother you, it truly is a VERY well built case and has gone from road to dirt trail to gravel road with no issues at all.

I bought this bag for the same reason that most did for traveling. I needed a bag I can take on any plane (local commuter or trans-ocean) to transport and protect my gear.

I chose the X100 over the X200 to make sure the bag was small enough to fit under seats or small plane overhead compartments. After 11 plane trips, I can say that the bag was easy to use in every plane. If it didn't fit in the overhead compartment of a Delta commuter 15 seat plane, it did stow underneath the seat quite easily (though it has to go in lengthwise and therefore does take up some of the legroom of the adjoining seat. It was also very easy to remove from under the seat which is not easy with larger carry on luggage (which often required quite a bit of adjusting to get out).

The size of the X100 wasn't too small for my needs. I have 2 zooms (70-200, 16-35), MII body, speedlight, 50mm 1.4, 85L they all fit in easily. The X100 does NOT fit the 70-200 standing tall it has to be laid flat. That lens sucks up a lot of room unfortunately by having to lay on its side. But the trade off is that if the bad was any wider (girth), it wouldn't fit under seats of commuter planes. Perhaps the X200 can have the 70-200 inserted end to end.

One frustration is that there is a LOT of wasted space above lenses or speedlights laid flat. I've seen others buying a think tank low profile set of dividers and I may want to do that. I'd prefer to have my laptop fit over the lenses (I'll just get a top foam protector) rather than in the zippered compartment. My 15" laptop is hard to get out of the zippered compartment and I can't say that I feel it is very protected there. For the last several trips, I keep it either inside above the lenses or in its own carry case. Which kind of defeats the purpose of the zippered compartment in the x100.

The bag comes with a LOT of accessories and extras. Too much really and I couldn't use the tripod accessories at all, which is frustrating. I don't really see a need to have extra pieces you have to put together just to get a feature to work as with the 'cup' and loose straps for the tripod. The cup is too bulky to store in the bag and it means I won't have the tripod available to use with the bag feature on the spur. There's a front pocket above the zippered laptop that is just useless I think it is where the tripod should go if you put the tripod on the front of the bag (heaven knows I have no idea from the lousy instructions the bag came with). This is one of the overengineering issues I have with the bag. It would have been better to just put velcro loops on the side to hold my tripod and not give me useless pockets everywhere that can't even be used for storage.

I think the biggest issue I have with the bag is weight. At 12 pounds, it is already very heavy. With a few lenses, I'm risking having the bag being forced to be checked in to meet carry on weight limitations or even being charged extra because it is overweight. I know that the bag needs padding and strength to protect the lenses but this is far more of a concern than size on the plane. I have to pray I don't get it weighed if I have my full kit in there.

The handle is just ok. It is annoying to have to use two hands to telescope the handle (two buttons on either side). I wish there was one button hidden under the handle rather than at the sides. This is another of those overengineering issues I have. I rarely have two hands available just to raise or lower a handle. It's a few extra seconds of fumbling with the stupid bag while irritated people are waiting behind me to get on/off the plane.

The rear 'stand' is iffy. I've tried it twice but wasn't impressed it does hold but feels like cardboard and the bag tips easily (it's exactly like the kind of stand you get behind a free-standing picture frame). I'd rather two small aluminum prongs came out rather than a cardboard feeling "picture stand".

The bag is VERY sturdy when upright. It is the only carry on I've owned that no matter how full, does NOT fall over.

The wheels are sturdy and I've taken the bag on rocky paths through trails as well as gravel and grass. I feel that is one of the greatest strengths of the bag it easily goes from plane to location. As of writing this, I've taken it to 5 countries around the world and it has not had one issue I get quite a bit use out of it since I am an outdoor shooter.

The backpack that you can remove from the luggage case is fine for trekking but honestly, if you have the bag full of equipment, it is HEAVY. You'll only want to use the backpack for very short distances since the handles are not ergonomic or padded in anyway. Which perhaps defeats the purpose and becomes another 'gimmicky' feature. I've never used it even once, so again, it feels like a gimmicky overengineering thing that sounds better than it is in actual use.

Is it worth the money? I'm honestly not sure if I'd rather just buy a $20 carry on and buy a square foam insert that I can cut up inside for my use. I'd then have a lighter bag that wouldn't scare me won't go through check in. But this does ensure my equipment is protected and after all the travel its been through, it's still clean and fresh looking (surprising considering it is out in rain and snow and mud).

In all, there are a LOT of gadgets and whistles in the description of the bag that honestly sound more appealing on paper than in actual production. I feel they are more a selling point (trying to get you to buy their bag over someone else's) than something you'll actually use when you get the bag. For professional appearances, this bag is great. But for private travel, I will probably just put some foam inserts into a regular carry on so I have more versatility and a lighter bag. Before the X100, I traveled with a small backpack inside my carry on and that worked just fine (and left room in the carry on for other items such as a change of clothes).

As a final though: I bought a LowePro Slingshot 100 several years ago and had the same problem with that bag that I do with this bag: Lowepro seems to overengineer their bags to the point of being gimmicky to get you to buy. They sound so good on paper or in videos but when it comes to practical application, they are often very hard or frustrating to use and perhaps not worth the investment. In all honesty, I've lost faith in the Lowepro product line after two consecutive and expensive 'less than expected' equipment purchases. The x100 is durable and a good product but when I end up with a lot of gimmicky items, it makes me feel like I have overpaid for the product. Especially with items like the tripod stand which ended up being unusable (and sadly I NEED that feature to work).

I do give it 4 stars because it is well constructed, sturdy, lives up to the promise of protecting your equipment, and does fit in all airplane situations that I've been in. 1 star less for the issue of unadjustable divider profile height, unusuable or annoying parts like the zipper compartments, baffling extra items, poor product guide (couldn't understand anything from the BW pictures still not sure I'm using the bag right), really poorly thought out tripod attachment gizmo, and gimmicky feel of many aspects of the bag.

In the Amazon customer images area for this item, I've included photos of the x100 and my gear in it for reference.

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After traveling with a Lowepro Backpack for the last two years, I finally gave in and decided to get a rolling bag. I should have bought one years ago.

The Lowepro X100 is a fantastic piece of equipment for someone that travels a lot and doesn't want the hassle of having to carry all their gear in a backpack. Going through airports is a breeze and being able to just toss it in an airline overhead compartment is a big plus.

I recently returned from a trip to San Francisco and packed the bag with the following equipment:

1D MIV with a 70-200 f2.8 L II lens attached

1Ds MII body

24-105 f4

16-35 f2.8

100 f2.8

580 EX flash

2 additional batteries

I just wish that there was a little more room for my laptop to store it in the bag itself instead of trying to squeeze it in to the front compartment. This could have easily been accomplished if they had shorter dividers similar to what Think Tank produces.

Overall....a fantastic travel companion and highly recommended.

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This bag has the internal compartments to keep your camera and lenses safe when you travel to the next job. It's a little pricey but you can't beat the protection. If you are lugging your $3000+ camera body around in a regular suitcase, you should really upgrade to this bag. It is very good quality and the internal padding/storage compartments are cheap insurance for your investments. I used to use a regular suitcase and things would knock around a bit. This keeps everything in its own compartment without a lot of additional bulk.

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I have been through dozens and dozens of cases, bags, etc in my lifetime. I am not a professional but have been active in photography now going on 70 years since my first camera. I speak from tons of experience. I have my favorite small carry case and an almost favorite medium one but never had a favorite that was large enough to carry much of what I need on a normal photo outing. Now I do.

Plenty of space that you can design at will. Easy to load, wheels work perfectly, lifts easily to the trunk of my car. Not a shoulder bag of course although it has an untried back pack built-in. I never was a fan of back-packs although I have had a few. The front opening coupled with the pop-out angular support is really nice in the field although I tend to just let it down on its back.

I bought the smallest of the 3 models which accomodates a Panasonic G1 and extra lens, a Panasonic DMC-FZ35, lots of accessories, 3 removable shoulder straps and a chest strap type that holds 2 items, s small flash, Nikon Monarch binoculars(for birding), extra batteries, tri-pod head for monopod, tripod attachment for binoculars, reading glasses, bug spray and lots of little stuff with nothing getting lost or jammed.

My only complaint is that the pocket in the front supposedly for a small notebook computer, isn't really large enough to handle even papers without problem so it has gone unused except for my jamming a small collapsable monopod into it with some still sticking out. Luckily carrying a computer is not a requirement for me otherwise this model would not be right. The key however is how easily it pulls or pushes on rough terrain and it does that job well. The only thing I could ask for as an improvment for my purposes would be a set of larger and wider wheels for use in places that were not as civilized as airports or well-worn pathways.

Other than those comments, I really like this bag, the way it handles, the quality of the zippers and the really neat TSA approved locking system. I would buy it again and unless you carry more than I do, the size is perfect.

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Absolutely excellent. Intelligent and thoughtful design for travelling photographers any photographers quality workmanship, and at a very realistic price. Thank you for stocking this product.

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This is a great camera bag. It holds the charger and cords, extra battery and extra memory cards. It has a soft fuzzy interior that will not scratch the camera. Plus I love the color pink!

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This is a very substantial well made camera bag, I have owned this camera bag since the mid 1980s and its still going strong, in fact I don't think I will be able to wear it out, it might be fought over in my will by my kids! It has been on many international vacations including being chewed by a monkey in Thailand to no avail. There is plenty of room and combinations for a couple of bodies and lenses, lots of pockets for filters etc. I particularly like the zipped pocket along the back of the bag its very handy for valuables while traveling. As a woman my only criticism is the weight of this bag, the strap with its heavy leather grip pad is heavy and I used to grumble about it, but now seeing how good the bag looks all these years later I see that the weight meant strength. Another feature I like is the clever design of the straps, the bag rarely tips, and can be worked from open easily, a lot of professionals use these bags in the UK. The internal lining material also is anti static, so it keeps your gear clean. This is an investment piece for someone who enjoys quality and craftsmanship.

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Bought one cheap on a lark. Difficult to open and close and get gear in and out of, not particularly waterproof, and mine has pretty much has fallen apart after a few years of fairly intense work broken zippers, frayed straps, worn through fabric although other pro bags would have held up fine. It's not at all comfortable to carry. It does not conform to your hip, it is like carrying a cardboard box with a strap, and likes to flip over if you lift it by the shoulder strap. Shoulder strap pad is worthless, just wads up on your shoulder. But I still use because it's so cool, but, really, even a cheap cordura bag would work better. Your M7 will look pretty in it on the shelf or as you get off the tourist bus, but it's not really for serious work.

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This Think Tank bag is perfect for my needs. Like many, I have a number of camera bags, but this is the one I turn to again and again. Perfectly compact, but also perfectly roomy for my needs. D7000, flash or two, 70-200 and an extra lens work great and I have room to add some extras as well. You have to get the low dividers in order to place additional items in the bag, i.e., your trip notebook, your iPad, etc. I personally think the low dividers should be the standard.

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If you want the Airport AirStream and own a computer, this is a must option. Works well with all laptops that conform to the Think Tank dimensions. High quality product with lots of flexibility in terms of customization.

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I have a hard time understanding why I'm the first to review one of these here, but here goes.

Note: prior backpack which I did love and still like is a LowePro Vertex 300AW, at a bit over a c-note cheaper...but in all honesty I think the quality difference has been worth it.

Bought this as a DSLR shooter with underwater gear who needs to really cram a lot of gear (bulky housings, arm components, underwater strobes) on top of the usual camera odds and ends. Read a review of Gura's earlier "Kibolo" backpack and was intrigued, but finally pulled the trigger with the new Bataflae. I was very intrigued by the Kibolo's sailcloth, and the Bataflae no longer claims to be made of that, but still is presented as a super lightweight yet strong approach to backpack construction. So...is it?

First note: this backpack, fully loaded, seems a bit smaller than my Vertex 300AW, which I was able to carry on even in relatively small commuter jets (e.g. from San Juan, PR, to Dominica). Part of the sensation of smallness is the very neat way the harness stows, and the way the top flaps seem not to 'bulge' out like the Vertex does when well packed. That said, it holds MORE, and empty, weighs significantly less.

The exterior fabric is thinner but seems to be a very sturdy rip-stop type nylon vs. the deeper cordura type weave on the Lowepro, almost like a tent fabric. (Oh, and tan, vs. black, is THE way to go if you don't want to be screaming "photo backpack!!" in the airport and carrying a sun and heat magnet on your back on the trail...why tan is "limited" when it seems to me to be a more neutral color that makes more sense in the elements, with your gear inside it would have gotten the Lowepro in it if I could I'll never understand). The harness padding might not seem as thick as the Lowepro's but it has all the necessary tensioning and positioning adjustments, is very comfortable, the waist-straps can dismount for a bit less bulk for day vs. longer hiking trips, and the strap stowing is superb and really streamlines the whole package (plus, with straps stowed, they're not getting nasty on the ground).

Internally the main body pocket is much deeper than in the Vertex 300AW, in part because there's no laptop sleeve taking up depth. My Ikelite housing needs a good 6.5ish inches and does much better in the Bataflae than in the Vertex as there's less wasted padding space. But if you want a laptop you might differ. There are a huge number of provided dividers in different sizes, and they seem fairly strong and provide sufficient padding without quite the thickness and bulk of the dividers in the Vertex. I do wish they had a couple other configurations in terms of velcro attachment points interior to the backpack back wall vs. the more limited strips, and wish they had at least one thick 'lens cuff' type pad provided to help support a big lens mounted ON a body, but that's a nitpick.

The top pockets don't offer quite as many preplanned nooks and crannies as the Vertex top flaps (for filters, batteries, and the like) but they get the job done. Zipper 'garages' are nice to prevent scratches and keep things tidy. The bungie strap for carrying a tripod isn't the greatest (as compared to the little 'holster' hard part supplied with the Vertex) but again, it gets the job done. There has to be *some* 'cost' in exchange for the empty weight reduction and increased storage space, doesn't there? The top and side (angled) handles are a bit weird feeling like a small pool noodle wrapped in nylon but seem strong and are actually fairly comfortable to use with the bag fully loaded...and they're certainly lighter than a big molded rubber grip.

I do worry just a little bit about how well the top central strap and plastic clip will hold up (that allow the Bataflae to convert from 'butterfly flaps' like the earlier Kibolo to 'fully open top' like the more classical Lowepro Vertex design), but the warranty is as iron clad as they can make it, so until I experience some sort of wear that's probably more fear than reality talking.

Dislikes: aside from the slight nitpick about tripod carrying, and perhaps internal layout (more limited velcro attach surfaces on the interior than I'd prefer), the price. This bag costs, there's no getting around that. I should probably downrate it one star...but I'm still in awe at how much bigger it is inside than outside. I have found my Bag of Holding (Mark I, tan, for photographic use).

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This pack is very light. I've used it only for one trip to Yellowstone but it held up fine. I packed a Canon500mm f4.0 lens, 1D X, 100-400zoom, 85mm, 28-135zoom, 1.4x extender, 2x extender, extension tubes, flash, filters, blah blah blah. Total weight is about 35 lbs. At that weight, it is somewhat uncomfortable for me. I'm slender boney build. I think I will add some padding to the shoulder straps and experiment with that some before my next big outing.

The build quality is obviously top notch and I expect it to last me for many years. I changed mostly to get one pack that would fit the 500mm lens and still able to fly with it. On the flight it fit into the overhead with no problem at all. The two handles helps a lot and the fact that the harness hides away is super nice too.

Check the video reviews, etc. They all love this pack and I do too.

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A very well built and quality pack. Comfortable too. Tons of room in the upper compartments! But, for me the camera compartment and lack of center mounting of the tripod didn't work.

Putting my 26" tripod on the side caused it to hit my head at times. Personally I would have the camera compartment on the top of the pack and even out the upper and lower compartments volume. The top could have a removable pod. If you have a much smaller tripod it would work on the side. I had to return the pack. Really wanted to keep it but, just couldn't make it work for me. These types of packs are a hit or miss depending on your gear and intentions. Most likely its a great pack for 90% of buyers. This is why I gave it a 4 star rating.

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I bought this for my Canon Powershot SX260 HS (which is listed as a camera it works with). It fits, but it is a VERY snug fit. Will not use it but not worth returning. I am still giving it a 4 star because of the quality of the product.

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It's not as great as they make it out to be. Kind of cheaply made... really tight fit for the Canon Powershot SX260. Can't fit anything else in with it or the zipper busts open. Nice price, but not sure that I'd recommend it for quality.

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Ok, I should have listened to the other reviews. I bought this for the Canon Powershot SX260 HS. It fits but it doesn't really allow you to add anything else without stretching the zipper where it ends up not really zipping. It's ok if you just have the camera. I don't like to put the camera on the side with the velcro straps because the camera has slipped out when opening the case.

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After about 3 months of use the zipper busted completely. It zips but the zipper doesn't seal/stay together. I don't use my camera that often, either. It is a very cute case and fits my Canon Powershot perfectly. Unfortunately I feel I can't rate it higher because of the durability issues.

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I was expecting something a little bigger. The camera I just purchased fits but I am afraid to put anything else in the case because one way puts pressure on my lens and the other way may scratch my glass where my screen monitor is. I would not buy again.

Review of Think Tank Urban Disguise 35 Shoulder Bag V2.0

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Think Tank in general produce some great professional looking bags. This one is no exception. Built exceptionally well and I even purchased the backpack straps along with it. It's great for a minimal shooter outing. I purposely chose this one for event shooting because I can use the backpack straps to go to the event, then switch to the shoulder strap at the gig for easy access to my gear. This is definitely not a bag to bring everything you may need, but more to keep it to a minimal in a somewhat a small form factor.

I would say that the most I am able stuff comfortably and still be able to access everything in the bag fairly well without struggle .. Pro body (with grip), 70-200 with lens hood, 24-70 without lens hood (with would be a tighter squeeze but do-able), Flash in soft case, 13" laptop, and some accessories in the front flap and front pockets. Note again that this would be a way to still be able to access your gear "comfortably". Uncomfortably however, I was able to have the 24-70 with it's lens hood on and a 16-35 without the lens hood. Then I stuck my flash in the front pocket underneath the front flap. This additional large sized pocket has no velcro or buckles to close it but the front flap buckled would suffice for it's closure. This large front pocket poses quite useful and I can actually fit 2 600EX-RTs with their soft cases in there. If you have an iPad, I wouldn't recommend putting it where they claim it can go in the main compartment towards the front of the bag. I rather feel safer keeping it in the laptop compartment. Since I have a Macbook Air 13", I put both the laptop and iPad in that same compartment.

Overall, a great event, walk-around, street shooting bag for the minimalist.

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Great for air travel. Fits under the seat perfectly. Laptops and Nikon D300s fit nicely. Just as described. Could not ask for more.

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If your like me you want to carry as much camera gear as possible comfortably. Most bags are simply awful to use. They either do not carry enough or are uncomfortable for any length of time. This bag along with the Think Tank Retrospective 10 are my favorites. If I were to only own one bag though this would be it.

I generally use this bag with my Canon 5dMKII, 3 lenses, a large flash, batteries, filters, an ipad, and miscellaneous accessories. Typically I will use this with my 5dMKII with a 70-200mm 2.8L IS II attached, a 24-105mm 4L, and either a 35mm 1.4L or 24mm 3.5L TS-E. If you dont have any lenses as long as the 70-200mm or do no plan on carrying these longer lenses around I would recommend the Think Tank Retrospective 10 over this bag. I generally switch between the two depending on which lens kit I want to carry. Even when full the bag is quite comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. A nice bonus is that the bag is relatively unassuming and doesn't scream camera bag (although the retrospective is superior in this manner).

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Got this bag as a replacement for my Lowepro Pro Messenger 180 bag which was just killing my shoulder every time I use it. I did a review of the 180 & I mentioned about the fine qualities of the bag and I also mentioned about the problem of the strap being to rigid & just tend to dig not only on your shoulder but upper chest & shoulder blade as well when the bag is even just slightly loaded. I needed a shoulder bag to use for my 70-200 attached so I was tempted to get the Think Tank Retro 20 but having used the Retro 7 and 10 before, I had some issues with the big flaps that sometimes gets in the way when trying to get your gear or changing lenses. And also, I felt that it didn't provide enough security because they only have the velcros and nothing more to cover/secure your gear. Then I decided to try the Urban Disguise and maybe just return it if it doesn't work out. Well, just as the title of my review says, should have tried this one first! This bag provides the maximum security that you can get with zippers having built in "O" rings that you can lock using flexible Master locks (also for the tablet/notebook compartment). There are no big long flaps that can get in the way accessing your gear & changing lenses is a breeze. Holds my body & fast zoom pretty evenly on the center, lots of pockets (including for tablets or small laptops), resist moisture, droplets & dirt unlike canvass and it doesn't stick out like the Retro series when you wear it on your side. The shoulder strap is a relief with metal detachable hooks & it can be worn as a back pack with the optional TT shoulder harness. This bag closely resembles the Lowepro Classified series bags but I have read that there where complaints of difficulty in pulling cameras out because of the strange design of the top of the bag even though they have zippers as well and not flaps. For me there are only two major things that may or may not be an issue: first the most obvious is the color, I wish the guys at Think Tank Photo will make a version 3.0 with different colors aside from black. It just looks to "executive or business like", and it might attract attention and even though you're using locks on the zippers, they can just grab the whole bag and see what's inside later. Second and this depends on the user/equipment, because of it's narrow design compared to the Retro series, if you have a FX body or vertical grip, it will be less easier in getting your camera out. I have a D300s & it fits pretty good but with the grip attached, I noticed that the top looks thicker than the bottom & pulling them out takes a few "twisting" to clear out from the zippers. Other than these two, I will say this is a fine bag & will be using this for years to come.

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This is perfect for me carrying a Canon 5D, Mark III with an attached standard zoom. And it doesn't hurt that the Think Tank logo has a certain cachet.

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1. Discrete bag, which is good.

2. Quality is perfect

4. It holds not only mirrorless camera but DSLR. You can also carry 2 not so big lenses.

3. Really Slim

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it was a little small that i expected but the bad is very comfortable.

and for carrying less it worked out.

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It's truly everything I expected and I will most definitely recommend this to those who need a compact bag for their mirror less camera and iPad..

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Wow! Finally, after much searching, I've found the right pack. I've tried quite a few so far. Over time, my goal became to find a camera backpack WITH hydration. The Clik Elite Medium Nature is IT. This pack has many adjustments on it to find your comfort zone. Almost everything is in the right place, and works as it should. The zippers are very, very solid. The camera compartment holds my 70-200 2.8 Sigma, my 24-70 2.8 Sigma on my Nikon D300s camera, and my Sigma 10-20 wide angle lens. It's a tight fit, but a perfect one. The pocket for the hydration pack (NOT included--picked up a camelback reservoir at REI for a reasonable price) will fit up to a 70oz reservoir, nice and tight, with room to spare for other gear/camera accessories, food, more water, clothes, etc.

Cons? It could be easier to get the camera out. It's a pretty tight fit, and though I've moved things around multiple times, the way that works best is still difficult. Also, this bag is not really all that light. So once you get your camera gear in there, a monopod on the side (it is also missing a dedicated tripod strap/attachment), reservoir and whatever other stuff you need/want, look out. For backpacking, it's fine. For biking (which is why I bought it), it's a little heavy. But hey, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right? Heh... at least that's what I tell myself as I'm lugging my gear up the hill in this bag.

But those minor faults aside, this is a great bag that you can take just about anywhere.

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I have used this bag at least a half dozen times now. It is wonderful.

My observations...

Camera area: Easily fits a bunch of gear. I carry a Canon 7D with a 28-135mm lens attached, a 75-300mm lens, an external flash with diffuser and I still have room for another lens or two. I own a Sony A100 also and have plenty of room to add that camera with a lens or two in addition to the Canon if I choose. Of course back packing / biking / skiing etc. ensures I keep my weight limit as low as possible but I could pack this additional camera with ease.

The rest of the bag:

-It comes with a water bladder (70 ounces). Yes, a little bigger would be better but this is the only pack I have found that carries any water at all along with my camera gear.

-Top section is not huge but it is sufficient. On a hike up a mountain I was able to pack a large sweatshirt, sandwiches x2, a bag of trail mix, gloves, hat and some other odds and ends. My light weight, cheapo, Wal-Mart tripod easily fit on the right outside of the pack (my good tripod would have been way to heavy). I also had a knife, military compass and 4 maps. There was also room in the front flap for an extra memory card and remote. I could have fit a little more in this bag had I chose to.

Comfort: I spent 20+ years in the Army. Many of those years were spent carrying rucksacks. This bag rivals the best the Army could provide. Of course this bag carries a lot less but, I found it to be extremely comfortable. The bag is heavy when compared to the lightweight packs on the market today but none of those will protect your camera gear nor will they organize it like this bag does. In addition, I doubt those lightweight bags have the build quality this bag possesses.

-The ladder system is excellent for comfort control. I am 6'1 and weigh 205. I tried several adjustment until I found the one that worked well for me.

-The shoulder straps are pretty good. A bit wider might be better but they are padded very well and do not tire my shoulders out.

Speaking of build quality: I can't say enough. This is a rough, tough bag that should last for many years to come.

***I took one star off Quality of Build because the chest strap stitching came undone. The strap was fine but the stitching broke. I noticed the poor stitching on this one spot when I first received the bag. Sure enough the strap disconnected. Rather than return the bag i will simply sew it myself. I inspected the rest of the bag and this seems to be the only spot where the quality was less than great. Though I am not happy about that, the rest of the bag appears rock solid.

-It comes with a rain cover that hides away underneath and is easy to pull out if heavy rain starts.

-I also bought the chest pack with it. The back and chest packs work awesome together.

Bottom line...

-This bag is $20ish more expensive than it's rivals but I found it well worth the cost. It is a great product.

If you want a bag that carries your photo gear, gives you room for other gear and let's you carry some water, buy this pack.

Perfect bag for the active outdoors person.

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I'm regularly evaluating the camara bag options on the market, searching for the perfect choice. For travel and hiking with a decent-sized set of gear, this is the best one I've found so far. I prefer a single bag that can be both a carry-on for travel and a main day trip hiking bag once at a destination.

When I first got the bag more than a year ago, I was turned off by its weight and by the limited space in the lower camera compartment, but the Clik Elite really proved its worth in the field.

It doesn't have the mammoth equipment capacity of a large dedicated photo backpack, but those other backpacks are not going to have the same level of durability, comfort, or versatility. The balance of space in the lower and upper compartments is adjustable, because the separator between the two is velcro on three sides. I was able to make enough room in the bottom compartment to fit two larger lenses (70-200 f/2.8 and 300 f/4 with teleconverter) and my camera with mounted mid-range zoom (17-55 f/2.8). The upper compartment was still quite large and had room to carry additional photo gear (small flash, 1-2 smaller lenses in individual cases, filters, or even an extra camera), plus food and other gear like electronics, notebooks, and clothing.

There are plenty of zip compartments both inside and outside to secure specific items like sunglasses, a phone, wallet, filters, memory cards, remotes, and so forth. The big mesh outside pocket can easily take two water bottles. I don't use the inner hydration sleeve, but it's there if needed, and if not is easily tucked away with a velcro strap. There are a number of small touches like this that make you realize a lot of care was taken in the design of this bag.

The main straps are very comfortable and adjustable, and that plus the non-camera storage was what really pushed me towards using this pack over others. It was easy to get most of the weight onto the hip belt, with the right level of stability and support from the shoulder straps.

The rain cover is huge, which means you can have all kinds of stuff crammed into or hanging on the outside of the pack and still cover it all in the rain. I prefer to carry my tripod strapped to one side of the bag, which is easy to do, and the rain cover can handle it without issue.

The pack has no problem fitting into overhead bins on aircraft. I haven't tried stowing it under a seat, but I'm guessing it would be a tight fit.

The other new bag I tested was the LowePro Flipside 400, with its main advantage being the novel reverse access to the camera compartment: it's secure and lets you put the pack down and get the outside of the bag dirty instead of your clothes. This would be a great addition for Clik Elite, but probably a lot more difficult with an upper/lower compartment design.

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I just got back from a 30 day tour of the western states and this pack proved invaluable. First, it carried all my gear in a safe and organized manner. It toted two complete DSLRS, a 200mm telephoto, lens extension barrel, a 50mm lens, filter pack, extra data cards, lens cleaning equipment, and a tripod. This was a car camping trip and knowing where all my gear was made things much easier. Second, its non-camera storage space was great for carrying snacks, compass, knife, and other emergency gear, plus the pocket for my Platypus 70oz water bladder. This came in real handy hiking around the Grand Canyon and the Petrified Forest where temps were in the mid to high 90z. Quite frankly this pack can be loaded quite heavy. I carried all my gear as I never wanted to be far away from my car and need a lens or spare body. The pack carried it all and with water probably weighed thirty pounds!

The pack is very comfortable and rides just right thanks to the great adjustment system. I've "humped a ruck" quite a bit in the Army and those packs don't compare to this one. I've read some reviews that say the shoulder straps are a bit on the narrow side. While I would agree that it would have felt nicer if the straps were 1/4 to 3/8 inches wider, I was still happy with how the felt.

Workmanship and materials are excellent. I was never able to test the waterproof qualities or the rain cover as it never did rain when I used the pack. I had shopped on line for three weeks before purchasing this pack. There were some that carried more camera gear, but only camera gear. There were a lot of packs for much less money, but they didn't have the features of this pack. I finally figured that if I was going to tote $2000 worth of photo gear around I ought to have something that would protect it and carry well.

It is well worth the money.

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I'm like most photographers always on the hunt for the perfect bag. It doesn't exist, of course, but this is a solid effort.

This bag is a great size enough room for a couple of bodies and lenses with enough room for the other stuff you might need when travelling without feeling like you have a trunk on your back. It's very configurable and has just the right amount of padding enough for your gear to feel protected without feeling like you are carrying more cushion than camera.

The quality of the bag is VERY good and feels like it will stand up to real use for a long time. The details really bring this home sealed zippers, well thought-out organizers, rain cover, etc.. You can tell thought went into this bag. It's also nice that Clik has some additional items that can be paired with this bag to create your ultimate system.

The straps on this bag are adjustable to the size of the wearer via the "ladder" system. That flexibility is probably welcome if you are at the ends of the spectrum, but it seems like overkill and a lot of complexity and pieces for me especially considering I'm going to adjust it once and leave it there. I'd also like more instructions on adjusting it not the basic mechanics, that's pretty simple, but how it should fit/hang/etc.

I have not given this bag it's first real test on a trip, but in testing it out at home it is VERY comfortable and can make a remarkable amount of gear feel quite light.

The hydration pack is a great addition. It is curious tho that some of their smaller bags tout the value of the hydration pocket being totally separate from the camera compartment but in this one it goes inside. It is also odd that this holds a smaller bladder than some of the smaller packs, but it's b/c of the way the hydration pocket is laid out relative to everything else (it only goes part-way down the back.

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I have been using a smaller camera bag, but it was getting to hard to fit everything in it. Also, I wanted something that looked a little more discreet and didn't scream out "Come steal my camera" so loud. So, after checking out the many bags here, I chose this new one. It didn't have any reviews yet, so I took a chance, but it has worked out well. Here is why:

Great storage options, including movable velcro compartments that you can adapt to fit each lens snugly. The main compartment for the camera (I have a Canon T5i) allow you to keep a longer lens on it, including a telephoto lens (I keep a 300 on the camera body). There is even a velcro strap to go over the camera part for extra protection. I currently have 3 more lens and an external flash stored with it, and there is still room for a few other items in the main compartment if I need it.

Plenty of room for your other gear, such as memory cards, spare batteries, etc... I keep my memory cards, lens cleaner, and spare batteries in one of the zippered compartments for easy access without taking a chance on it rattling around or falling out.

Discreet...it looks like a normal backpack, so it doesn't scream out (Come steal my expensive camera) if you happen to set it down for a minute.

It has a place on the outside that you could tie on a tripod, although I have not tried it yet.

Overall, I have been very happy with this bag, and it is a big improvement over my smaller camera bag that was just getting to full. If you need a upgrade your camera bag, this backpack type bag is a good choice.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Let me say that I liked the bag/backpack straight out of the package. It had more than ample compartments for a lot of camera lens and accessories and can easily accommodate two DSLR cameras plus my 17" Mac Book Pro and it provides a separate cover for the computer, although I don't see a benefit for a nylon cover as it wouldn't protect anything. The extra padding to rest against your back is sufficient as was the interior padding separating the different items inside. The carrying straps were more than adequate padded and easily adjustable. It had a nice rubber grip handle over the top nylon carrying strap to help prevent slippage on picking it up or setting it down. In general I found it to be a nicely designed bag.

So why only 3 STARS, well the VERY FIRST Time as I took it out of its packaging wrapper and I unzipped the compartment which holds the computer, the zipper pull came off in my hand. When that happens the first time, what else will break after minimum usage. Let me also say that the zipper pulls are plastic and not metal, as on other bags I have, which I admit did cost more. Yet for any part to break on initial use is indicative of poor quality control. Maybe I got an errant product, but maybe not; I suspect that anyone else who got a similar product would be less than favorably impressed. If it had no defects, which it did, I would also give it 5 stars, but in good conscience cannot. Quality control is a problem IMHO.

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This AmazonBasics bag is fantastic. I am able to pack in two of my cameras, 4 lenses, external microphone, 4 batteries, AA batteries and charger, and more misc items. It holds my laptop with ease. I am also able to strap on a small pair of sticks to the side.

All of these items do add weight to the bag. That's why it is a good thing they designed the shoulder straps well. They are nicely padded, and there is additional padding on the bag itself to cushion it against your back. The bag also comes with a rain cover.

If there were any complaints about it, it would have to be dedicated pockets for SD cards, but besides that I love it.

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The video is a demo showing all compartments and features of the pack. There is no audio.

Review: If you're looking for a small day-pack for your dslr and one extra lens, this isn't it. If you like carrying every lens in your arsenal and maybe the kitchen sink on occasion, this backpack will easily do it, keeping everything safe and being as comfortable as a bag full of expensive and relatively heavy camera gear can be.

I'm a tough customer when it comes to bags. I don't want one big compartment where everything ends up in a jumble at the bottom, but I also hate bags that have so many nooks and crannies that I'm constantly forgetting what the heck I've brought with me. This bag does a good job of keeping things in place, but it's also pretty easy to remember where it's all stored since it's made up of one main compartment, a laptop sleeve in the back, an accessory section in the front, and two small side pockets.

The only downside I see with this pack is that when I'm not wanting to carry everything, there's no way to completely remove some of the compartments so the bag is less obtrusive. It would be nice to have a way to shrink down it's Quasimodo-ish dimensions. The depth is especially problematic when moving in crowded areas or using public transportation.

It is extremely comfortable for all-day use, the padding is located properly and fits both myself and my husband, who is a head taller and quite a bit thinner than me.

If an extra-large camera bag is what you need, then this one definitely fits the bill, but I think for most users who carry a single camera body and a few lenses, the massive size will keep you from taking it with you everywhere.

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This is the best bag I have and I now have 3.One is a Tamrac speed pack 75.Canon gadget bag 100e both of them wont let me take my laptop with and they don't hold all of my gear.I like this one more because you can get a lot in it. Now I can take my laptop with me!! My other bags wont let me.

It never said it comes with a rain cover and I like that it has one. At some point I want to add a flash and a 55-200mm lens to my kit.

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I went to Best Buy to see if they had a camera case that was suitable for the Samsung WB150F. I found the same exact model as illustrated here, but in solid black. This happens to be the perfect case for my camera.

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If you're wondering whether this fits the new (2013) Ricoh GR, it does, with a little room to spare, and enough room in the zippered pocket for an extra battery and card. I keep the GR in this case and throw it in my backpack without worrying.

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Bought this case in Dubai. Pretty good semi-hard case, no major complaints. Fits the Canon S95 and the Sony Cyber-shot Digital Camera RX100 without issues. It's got a front snug front pocket, that can hold memory cards. Black and red combo works well. Four stars because one of the zippers doesn't have a soft siding, it's not abrasive, but just in case one is concerned their LCD might get scratched.

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I really like this case. Lots of space for my camera, which is a Canon SX280, so it's a little larger than a point and shoot. Has space for an extra battery, and cards. Wish it had some hard case to it like my last Lowepro, I tend to drop things, but it's still has plenty of soft protection.

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I bought a Sony RX100 high-end point and shoot camera and needed a case for it. I researched available cases but none appeared as likeable as a Lowepro case I had for a cheaper waterproof camera, which was just slightly too small for my new camera. I found the larger version of this case and ordered it. It's slightly too large but otherwise perfect for me.