Reviews
Great quality bag for the price, but needs more pockets
This is overall a nicely made camera shoulder bag, especially for how inexpensive it is. I do see some room for improvement, though.
Mostly, there's just not enough pockets to organize small items. It's easy to lose things in the large front pocket, since there's nothing to break it up. You get two small pockets in the 'lid', but if you ever tilt the bag over, things like memory cards will slide right out. Additionally, only one divider for the main compartment is included. Because of all this, it actually holds less than the smaller Lowepro it was intended to replace.
Those issues aside, the bag is built very well. Fabric and strap quality is all top-notch. The walls have a decent amount of padding to protect against bumps, and the other hardware is all great. I'm also a fan of the "deep blue" color.
I really like how the top flap opens away from the wearer, instead of towards. It makes access much easier, especially to the pockets on the flap. It will hold a small APS-C mirrorless body and lens (Sony a6500 with 16-55mm 2.8, hood attached) and a second small lens just fine, with some room to spare. Again, finding places to secure spare batteries and memory cards can be a bit of a pain.
While this would make for a good beginner bag; it shows weakness when you start loading it up with things like filters, cables, batteries, straps, cleaning cloths, etc. It's built really well, and if you're just wanting to carry a body+lens with one spare lens, battery, and the charger, I think it's a decent option. If you have lots of small accessories, I'd maybe look elsewhere.
Mostly, there's just not enough pockets to organize small items. It's easy to lose things in the large front pocket, since there's nothing to break it up. You get two small pockets in the 'lid', but if you ever tilt the bag over, things like memory cards will slide right out. Additionally, only one divider for the main compartment is included. Because of all this, it actually holds less than the smaller Lowepro it was intended to replace.
Those issues aside, the bag is built very well. Fabric and strap quality is all top-notch. The walls have a decent amount of padding to protect against bumps, and the other hardware is all great. I'm also a fan of the "deep blue" color.
I really like how the top flap opens away from the wearer, instead of towards. It makes access much easier, especially to the pockets on the flap. It will hold a small APS-C mirrorless body and lens (Sony a6500 with 16-55mm 2.8, hood attached) and a second small lens just fine, with some room to spare. Again, finding places to secure spare batteries and memory cards can be a bit of a pain.
While this would make for a good beginner bag; it shows weakness when you start loading it up with things like filters, cables, batteries, straps, cleaning cloths, etc. It's built really well, and if you're just wanting to carry a body+lens with one spare lens, battery, and the charger, I think it's a decent option. If you have lots of small accessories, I'd maybe look elsewhere.
14/05/2024