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Review on Tenba BYOB 10 Camera Insert - Gray/Black (636-223): Versatile Soft Shell In-Bag Holder with Adjustable Compartments by Sam Lund

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great place to store your camera gear

I've stopped using my camera backpack because it's one of the most impractical things I've ever used. Between several, Lowepro, Think Tank, Manfrotto etc. none of them were comfortable to wear when you were out and about. Instead, I use the Osprey backpack and my back thanks me every time I'm out of the house. Whether it's in the jungle looking for sloths, in the mountains looking for scenery, or in the city, it's better in every way imaginable, except for the safety of my gear. Enter Tenbu. I've attached a few sample images, the first is a Canon L 100-400 lens with a Canon R lens mounted on a 24-70L lens next to it. Now it's too big to cover up, but you can see how it fits nicely. It can also easily replace a camera with a 70-200 lens. If I haven't used a longer lens, I can conveniently detach the lens and put in a 24-70, 24-105 or 100 macro and body and then close the cap. I use the bottom pockets to store extra SD/CF cards and the side pockets to store extra cleaning wipes. There are never too many of these, are there? When I travel I have a change of socks/shirt underneath and a raincoat. That gives indentations. It's wide enough to be quite narrow on the side, but two water bottles protect the camera from bumps. On the front, I use gloves, a hat, or some other soft object to add extra padding. All of this is wrapped in a waterproof bag in case it gets wet and then stuffed into a backpack. The congregation is strong, having already endured a week-long journey through the jungle in search of animals, trekking in the mountains, and numerous air travels. , I wish it was a few inches taller so I could close the valve, but for my use it's fine without it. I highly recommend this unit and will be getting another for the second body I use with a macro lens. .

Pros
  • Sturdy construction
Cons
  • Clarity