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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Its very handsome and substantial. It's also quite "square", as in it's not at all like a duffle. I like the packs from the manufacturer "Crumpler" more.Best Deals for Case Logic KBP-101 Kilowatt Large Backpack for Pro DSLR and Laptop
Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Externally the bag looks very sharp: dark black with only a few bright orange accents that are fairly minimal. Inside it's a different story with very bright yellow it's a bit too much for my tastes however it does help illuminate inside the backpack (think of a dim lowlight situation). The internal configurability is top notch and the Velcro does stay in place remarkably well. Additionally there is padding everywhere there needs to be and I feel safe putting my SLR and expensive accessories in the backpack without any additional wrapping. Padding and reconfigurability are the core competencies of the backpack and this is where excels so well. There are lots of smaller pouches inside and outside of the bag but their ability to support objects of any depth is very limited (great for cables though). The back side of the pack has a mesh surface to help air circulation and well as some channels to provide additional air flow.On the lesser attractions:
The nylon material looks like Cordura which is what you would expect on a duffel bag, but it seems a little less welcome on an expensive backpack. That being said there is a more aesthetically pleasing black grid nylon used quite a bit I wish they had used that everywhere externally.
The computer pouch is directly against your back it is padded, but the rigidity can become bothersome after having it on your back for a long time.
I also worry that the bright orange accents are basically plastic/rubber sewn into the main seems, not sure how these will wear long term.
Final thoughts:
The entire backpack is fairly rigid so it can't easily be compressed into a smaller form factor. It's also obviously a backpack, and backpacks aren't the easiest to get lenses in and out of easily. I would say at least 3 to 1 the professional photographers I know tend to use more of a messenger bag for easier entry.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The Case Logic DSLR Photo/Video & Laptop Backpack, and is a great alternative to a hard case. It's like a regular padded backpack, but inside is where it counts in terms of padding and protection. It's got moveable partitions, so you can adjust it to your exact needs. Inside it looks like a bunch of different padded mini-rooms and configurations.It can hold video and/or photo equipment, plus a laptop/netbook/tablet up to 15". Plus all the wires have their own home too.
Bottom line: it's expensive, but made very well and will last a long time.
