Product Description

PRODUCT FEATURES:Water resistant 900D shell & 300D Ripstop liningExternal pocket with internal mesh pocket2 internal side pockets2 external accessory attachment strapsMesh zip pocket under clip & Velcro release flapPadded & Brushed Nylon lined main compartment with 8x configurable dividersPlastic stiffening layer in baseCarry handleAdjustable removable shoulder strap & shoulder pad

Product Details

• Color: Black/Gun Metal/Oatmeal
• Brand: Crumpler
• Model: MD-07-03A
• Released on: 2007-10-15
• Dimensions: 2.65 pounds

Features

• Padded - Internal Side Pockets

Customer Reviews

Excellent walk-around bag for full size dSLR's
This is an excellent walk-around bag for full-size dSLR cameras with three lenses and flash, plus plenty of room for all additional items you would want to carry with you on a daily shoot in both a mesh pocket in the main bag and a separate exterior compartment with organizational mesh pockets. Note that this is a large, full-size messenger-bag type carryall -- it looks like a full size messenger bag rather than a camera bag, so it is particularly good for urban shooting. The interior compartments can be arranged however you most like to work.

Note that this bag is NOT appropriate for sand-blown or exposed environments -- it has a cover flap that is closed with both velcro and a snap -- but it remains open on the sides. While the bag is water resistant, it is not waterproof. You should certainly not take it with you on a jeep ride through the desert in Sedona, for example, for the fine sand will get all over the exterior and interior of this bag. Neither should you take it with you on a boat ride where you will be splashed with water. Mist protection is okay, though.

Crumpler designs their bags for day to day use, but they are not designed for wilderness shoots or anywhere you will be exposed to the elements.

That being said, this is absolutely my favorite camera bag -- I use it everywhere I work (events) where it is inconspicuous, offers a great quality of protection, and it is light enough so that I can carry all my lenses for the shoot and not feel "bogged down" by the bag itself. If you are more conservative in your tastes, get the black/grey or dark blue.light blue combination -- if you are more adventuresome and like some color in y our life, try the burnt orange or green/khaki bags.

Great Camera Bag
This bag is very well designed. I purchsed this to take on a trip so I could walk around while having access to my camera and lenses. This has quickly become my favorite bag. The bag holds my Canon 300mm L without a problem. That length lens cannot be stored in the bag on the camera body, but it nice to be able to have it in the bag. The bag is extremely comfortable and there are enough compartments to hold everything.

ALMOST the perfect compromise
I walked all over Asia carrying this bag with the following inside: 1 large SLR (w/ battery grip and tripod bracket), 24-70/2.8, 70-200/2.8, 16-35/2.8, 15mm fisheye, 1 speedlight, 1 angle finder, bunch of spare batteries and CF cards. The bag was able to hold all the gear, although some clever puzzle-like arrangement was required, and it took me a few tries to find the best configuration to make things fit.

The good things about this bag:

1. it looks smaller than it really is and does not look like a camera bag, so it draws very little attention.
2. very well made. it endured quite a bit of abuse being shoved under airplane seats, brushed against crowds of people... etc. and it held up well.
3. provides good protection for your equipment. the paddings are more than adequate for most situations to keep your investments inside safe from the elements.

The bad things about this bag:

1. with the gear listed above, the fit is tight. changing lenses in a hurry, especially in a crowd and w/o a flat surface to work with (which is most of the time when you're traveling in Asian cities), is very difficult.
2. there aren't any small compartments in the 2 large accessory pockets. so your spare CF cards and anything else small get totally lost in there and they're hard to find when you need them.
3. the velcro closures, while very strong, are VERY noisy. so if you work in an environment where you need to remain quiet and discrete, this bag won't do.
4. the padding on the shoulder strap slips out of position often
5. the shoulder strap isn't interchangable with those from other brands.

all in all, i was very happy with the bag. i don't think you can make a perfect camera bag, simply because the requirement changes just about every time you go out and shoot. but i think this one is pretty good, a few minor flaws aside. i own no less than 1/2 dozen camera bags of all sizes and shapes, and i think this will probably end up being the one i use the most.