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I purchased this roller backpack specifically to use as a carry-on when I fly. I think it will meet the size specs for carry-on luggage on larger aircraft, but I'm not sure about commuters. It is a little larger than I had first thought, fully loaded it measures 22"H x 15"W x 11"D (the width measurment is across the span of the wheels).
It is extremely well constructed and has lots of room for camera gear. I have my Canon EOS1d, 100-400 lens, 24-70 lens, 16-24 lens, Flash, charger and lots of other smaller gear stowed in the bag along with my 15" notebook pc, charger & mouse. Granted, it's heavy but that's why I needed wheels. I can carry it fully loaded as a backpack but not all day! The wheels look durable but the slide out handle could be a bit more solid, we'll see after a few trips how that holds up. It is well designed and has a whole bunch of smaller pockets for cell phones and misc items. The front zippered compartment is ideal for passports, tickets, notepads, pens, etc. Overall, I'm happy with my purchase and would recommend this bag to my friends.
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I compared price, build, size and capacity when I bought this, as I needed a carry on. I thought I had made a fantastic decision. First off, I do love the bag itself. It has a profound amount of storage, and the yellow interior is really nice. Almost all my issues come with the detachable trolley. I too, have issues with the little kickstand, and have had the bag dump over frontwards a couple times. My first trolley lasted about 3 months before the axles were bent enough that the frame would drag, and the wheels would rub the pack. I contacted Norazza Inc. and they were extremely accommodating (they actually sent me one of their hard roller cases for free) and seemed to want to make everything better. They also sent me an entire new trolley. It lasted about 3 days....the build quality was well below that of the original. I contacted them again, stating there was no need to replace this trolley if the quality was not addressed and was told the ACPro4000 bag had been redesigned so the pockets would not rub when the axle flexes, and that I would be receiving a new bag when they are in stock. That was July, it is now November and I have not received any word on that yet. I have sent a few emails and hate to be negative because they were so helpful at first, but I am getting NO response now. Again, the bag itself is great, built like a tank, well organized, attractive, and will fit in most overhead compartments. I bought a Lowepro for twice the price, a little less room it seems, but it still rolls like the day I got it. I was ecstatic to be dealing with such great customer service at first, but it did not last. If I hear from them, I will update this review.Best Deals for Ape Case Pro Digital SLR and Video Camera Convertible Rolling
Let me preface this with saying: I am SUPER enthusiastic about this product.Being on a short budget that I wanted to fully maximize, I went through a vigorous exercise in researching different bags. After looking at many video reviews, written reviews, and bags of varying expense, size, and material... I determined to purchase the Ape Case ACPRO4000. I couldn't have made a better decision!
This bag is crafted out of sturdy and nearly weather proof material--and whatever the initial material doesn't protect you from, there is an excellent weather proofing flap in the bottom of the bag.
I love the many zippers that keep everything secure. In fact, the attention to security is immaculately detailed--there is even a clip on the inside of the bag, specifically for making sure the split-zipper pocket in the front doesn't accidentally unzip on it's own to reveal the contents on the immediate inside.
What is really impressive is that I can fit my 4 Nikkor lenses, 2 remote releases, Telephoto Lens extension, Wide Macro Lens extension, camera body, speedlight, LED ring light, 30 filters, 3 tripods (gorilla, monopod, and tripod), all of the chords and adapters, my computer, my iPad, all of my manuals and receipts, and MORE into this single bag! I'm excited to see if I can fit my travel teleprompter set-up and power supply into this kit, as I STILL have room to spare.
The best part of this bag though? It weighs less than my baby does, even with everything inside of it... and it's still small enough in dimension to be considered a carry on for Southwest Airlines! The backpack and in-line baggage wheels give me the option to take my entire kit on hikes and into remote places, with ease.
Obviously, I can't rave enough. Whether you're a professional or a hobbyist, buy this bag--you won't regret it.
