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I would recommend for serious travel. This bag is for the serious photographer who carries a lot of equipment. Not much to add to the other reviews that have been posted. It protects the camera and other equipment and is comfortable to carry. It is big and bulky. But it is a great waterproof design and will hold a tripod.
Inside that is an orange dry bag. But if you're looking for a general-purpose camera bag I think you'd best look elsewhere. This bag is built like a tank. then this bag might be a good choice. In that configuration the bag is a bit more practical for running around (obviously without the waterproofing), but still not terribly convenient.So, if you happen to fit the use-case for the bag go for it, there's nothing like it that I've seen and you'll be absolutely confident that your gear is safe. In fact that's really the only use-case: hiking specifically to take pictures in wet/muddy conditions. No way that's coming open accidentally, but on the flip side it is a heck of a tug and a lot of noise to open.
Inside the dry bag is a padded series of compartments.Although I sometimes venture into wet conditions, I didn't have any immediate plans to do so, so I pulled the compartment padding out of the dry bag and set the dry bag aside. Both would be considered negatives in a river dry bag (the folded corners tend to wear out and leak faster than a circular bottom), but since the dry bag is always protected by the outer padded bag I suspect neither will be much of an issue in this case.
But it does carry easier than a Pelican case, so if you have a long walk between picture-taking stops this might be a good choice. The material is a bit lighter than my river dry bags, and is constructed in the "grocery bag" fashion with folded corners at the bottom.
If you're going to subject yourself, camera gear in tow, to a lot of water, mud, rocks, etc. The design is very similar to dry bags used by boaters.
And if you're looking for a waterproof way to transport your camera gear that doesn't involve hiking, I'd get a Pelican case. The traditional choice for those conditions would be a Pelican case, and I generally would still choose a Pelican case as getting into and out of this bag in fully sealed mode is a time-consuming chore.
The bag isn't really big enough to hold your lunch along with your camera gear, and you can't carry the bag and a knapsack, so you'd have to be on a photo-only hike.The basic design is a padded outer bag accessed via a big flap with a huge patch of velcro.
I also likt that there are NO zippers on the bag so this prevents any leaking. This is a great camera bag. In my opinion this is a very well made bag. The sling style of the bag makes it easy to access the inside of the bag without taking it off. I like that it can be used with or without the water proof protection. The waterproof linr comes out easily.
Not large, but big enough to be useful, especially in this day of smaller and smaller gear. This is not your ordinary camera case. The big tipoff that this is a different kind of pack comes from the asymmetrical strap that looks like half of the strap setup on serious day pack. I doubt it would float, but it probably wouldn't sink very fast with all that air trapped inside.A nice case, but for very specific tasks.
It is well designed and will do the job. It is lighter and easier to deal with than a Pelican case, but it is a soft case, not a hard one. I was going to test it with a hose and in a pool, but just looking at the construction was enough to convince me. The lip of the bag has some magnetic catches that help it stay closed, and folding it over three times and securing it with the straps/buckles will definitely keep the interior pretty well waterproof unless you encounter some extremely drastic conditions (very deep water, for example).This is way more bag than most people will ever need, but if you want to keep your gear dry in a very wet environment, or out of the dust and sand, this beastie will do the job.
The strap setup seemed quite odd until I realized that it is meant to allow you to slide the case around in front of one easily, and have easy access to the top of the case. The bag is a reinforced vinyl bag with a top that rolls over and is fastened in place by three plastic strap/buckle arrangements. It is specifically designed for use in wet environments, and has a special waterproof design that is similar to cases used in outdoor activities like rafting and hunting.The case is composed of three layers: a padded compartment inside a heavy waterproof layer inside a conventional (if somewhat stylish) looking pack. There are also external straps for a tripod, etc.I say easy access somewhat in jest, as the waterproof bag design takes a bit of work to get inside.
With the dividers removed (not easy - they stick very well with their velcro tabs), the case will hold about 18 regular DVD cases. The large padded strap is meant to go over one shoulder and be held in place by a flat nylon chest strap that wraps around your body. With the top open and the bag unrolled, you have access to a compartment that is padded and reinforced, with padded dividers that can be moved around.
*NO POCKETS. There should also be pockets on the outside for things such as pens, paper, and other items you take along with you when you travel. There is no other equipment included. The description says "Quick access to your gear: don't miss a shot." How do you get access to your camera. I would certainly recommend looking around at other options before purchasing this item. I want to be very clear about what this item includes. Certainly this item offers protection for your SLR camera, but it has limits. I think this might confuse those interested in purchasing because some of the items shown are not included.
First of all, I think it should be noted that the picture Amazon.com shows the bag with a tripod. If you don't want that to happen, you'll need to put something else inside to hold items in place. Here's what I didn't like about it:*Depending upon the length of your lens, it might not fit in this case. But having one strap that goes around your shoulder, and another around your waist just doesn't do it for me. Well first, you have to pull-open the Velcro flap. Then you unbuckle each end. This might lead you to believe that a tripod comes with this item, and it DOES NOT. If it were, then perhaps I could understand the expensive cost.
You certainly want to protect these from water, dirt and sand, but again, they are simply going to "flop-around" inside because there are no pockets. *It's expensive and WAY overpriced for a "Made In China" item. *Items simply "flop around" inside. If I want to use just one of them to throw it over my shoulder, then I will. (The manufacturer is very keen on letting you know about you roll it three times).
There needs to be pockets on the inside for memory cards and batteries. There are NO pockets on the inside or outside. Also, I see that some users have offered their own pictures of this item. *I'd MUCH rather have a backpack design with two straps.
I don't know that I would say that's "quick access". This item is the black bag, with an inner-orange-waterproof-bag, with foam inserts only. Finally you unroll the orange bag three times.
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