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National Geographic Camera Bags Earth Explorer Medium Backpack | List Price: $210.00
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Brand: National Geographic Camera Bags
Binding: Apparel
Features: - Lower photo padded compartment holds a cameracamcorder and accessories such as lens, flash unit, batteries, cables, charger, etc. This compartment features a set of modular dividers that will allow you to customize the bag to your gear
- Upper personal storage compartment opens with a large pull-tight flap and will hold all of your personal necessities such as food, clothes, books, etc.
- If necessary, the division between upper and lower compartments can be removed to create one large storage space
- Rear padded compartment will hold a laptop and accessories; these items are accessible through the main compartment or via a side zipper
- Multiple external pockets and pouches will accommodate many items such as stationery, wallet, binoculars, cell phone, etc.
good product for traveler [Posted on 2008-05-29]
It is very good for a traveler who has laptop and camera with him. This bag can hold a big camera with two lens and a laptop up to 14 inch. also, you can have some personal staff in the top bag. but it is a little bit havey for a girl for a long hiking.
Well constructed, but almost useless. [Posted on 2008-05-30]
This backpack looked like a real gem in all of the photos and descriptions. When I opened the package, the backpack looked to be well constructed of quality canvas-like fabric. The straps go all the way around so that it does not depend on stitching to carry the weight of your gear. But what blew my mind was the lack of thought that went into layout. First, my Dell Latitude thin laptop with a 14" screen would not fit in all the way. Second, although the dividers stick in with velcro, the velcro sewn to the bag are in specific locations with no rome for relocation. You can REMOVE the dividers, but they only fit in one way. The real clincher was that none of my pro grade bodies would fit in this bag. Not my D-1h nor my F-5. The zipper would not close if I had one of those bodies in there. Now, if I could have relocated some dividers it might have worked, but they stump you there. I returned the bag. I could not use it unless I used some of my consumer grade bodies, or my F100 without the battery pack.
Only time will tell if it gets the fifth star. [Posted on 2008-06-29]
If you're like me, you want to be able to photograph literally everything. That means, besides the camera body, superwide to long telephoto lenses and a macro lens, plus, maybe, a strong flash unit and a tripod. In the boonies, this pack can carry that, in padded comfort, along with water, lunch, an outer garment for rain or cold, first aid kit,and other emergency stuff.
In town, carry just the camera and a wide-tele zoom, and your laptop, and lunch, and plenty of room for whatever else you require.
I'll wait to award the fifth star when I've used it enough to get an idea of its durability.
Great bag, little pricy [Posted on 2008-07-14]
The Good:
I am a travel writer/photographer and this bag is one of my favorites - it is tough, the canvas material feels rugged, and it has an appeal (especially for travel) above the standard brightly colored, nylon bags. It looks and feels old-school, as if you should throw it on and take it to a safari or something. In fact, it has metal rings and straps for customizing your own "gypsy" pack if you want to clip on carabiners or such. Also, there is a strip on each side of the pack that accepts locking US Army ALICE clips (you can get at any surplus store) so that you could clip on extra pockets, first aid, or even a canteen.
The contents inside are well padded and protected. Unfortunately protection = a little extra weight over other systems. I like the fact that it comes with a nice pack cover to protect everything in case of rain. The shoulder straps are extra wide, which seems annoying at first, but it does help make it more comfortable when it is heavily loaded with laptop and SLR goodies. There are loads of small pockets and places to tuck things which is a blessing for carrying spare batteries, cards, etc.
Now for the bad:
This bag isn't perfect. For starters, it is huge! Way bigger than I thought that it was based on the pictures. Unfortunately a lot of the bulk comes from the material and protection, because you really don't have that much room inside. My 4LB travel notebook fits very tightly inside and you barely have room for a sandwich in the top of the thing. The canvas will make your back sweat through on a hot day for sure, not good when you are doing event photography! The SLR compartment has velcro but the customization is limited to only a few options, the velcro does not completely pull free. My D40, SB600, 18-200, and 70-300 pretty much fill it up.
I get lots of response from this bag because of the nice logo on the back. People ask if I am shooting for NG when I am backpacking.
My advice is to use this bag for its intended use. If you do nature photography, hiking, travel writing, etc - buy it! If you just do events, are a student, or pretty much just do urban photography - pick a lighter option made out of more modern materials that won't make you sweat!
Satisfied!!! [Posted on 2008-08-02]
I am very satisfied! The backpack was shipped quickly and is what I expected. The only problem I found is my 14" laptop doesn't fit through the outside pocket. I can only access it from the inside. I plan on purchasing from Adorama again!
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