It is the most comfortable holster bag I have so far. I also owned Off Trail 1 & 2 and a LowePro TLZ Mini. I would have given it a 5 stars rating if the Outback's Side pockets (lens case) are interchangable with the older lens cases. The slip pockets for the lens case are smaller than in the Off Trails bags. And the lens case that came with the Outback 100 is too short for a flash. And there is only two tiny pockets for memory cards, there is no pockets for your polarizers, batteries and other little things you want to bring along.
To solve the problem, I hang one of the old lens case (for my flash) over the belt secured only by the velcro, and one of the case for my 17-35 lens (this barely fits) and the other lens case for my accessories. The camera compartment also has a little extra space. The whole set up weigh about 10lbs and I could walk around pretty well. If you like holster bags and don't need a lot of gear, you should check this one out.
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I was originally looking for a decent backpack to carry my camera, as well as a few other items that I carry with me when I hike. However, to get a camera backpack of decent size that would hold my camera and everything else, it was quite expensive. So, I decided to go with a beltpack and still use my small backpack for everything else. At this time, I haven't made a trek with them both, but I have made a short hike with the beltpack. Here is what I have found.
Pros:
-Holds most of the basic gear needed for beginner and amateur photogs.
-Seems a well-made, quality product.
-Stays put where you buckle it pretty well.
-You can slide it around to to front or either side for access without removing.
-Easy to get the camera in and out quickly.
Cons:
-If you are a professional or even an amateur with a lot of gear, you'll need a bigger pack.
-Again, the size...you'll need to make sure your larger telephoto lens will fit in the side tubes.
-If you sit it upright, it falls over easily.
-This is strictly a beltpack type pack and does not work well as an every day camera bag.
It serves the purpose it was designed and purchased for and I would purchase it again. However, if I wanted more of a multi-purpose pack, I would look at another product.
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I ordered this bag about a month ago for my dad's Nikon D7000. This fits perfectly, even with a lens hood attached. There's still extra room at the bottom of the main bag, in case you had a lens longer than 6" (measured from the body).
The one caveat to this bag is that the side-attachments do not fit the kit lens, or anything more than a small diameter telephoto. I'm sure a bunch of 50mm prime lenses could fit in the side attachments, but they're a little impractical for storing any zoom lenses. Otherwise, this is an excellent bag, good quality and appears very durable.
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I purchased this bag for use with a full-frame DSLR and Canon EF 70-300mm lens. The camera, lens and strap barely fit in the main compartment. Some great features include two small pockets in the lid of the main compartment for memory cards and functional zipper pulls. The two size pockets are easily removable and make great lens cases for packing lenses separately in a carry on bag or back pack. I like to use the second pocket for a water bottle when I do short hikes. If you fully load this with three EF lenses and a full frame DSLR, it may be too heavy, and you may want to consider a pack instead for hiking! Highly recommended!
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Needed something simple for a once in a lifetime trip. Lens got stuck in sides, Very combersome to use, should have stayed with my bag.
