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Review on πŸ“· Waterproof Canvas Camera Backpack with Detachable Laptop Compartment & Rain Cover - DSLR SLR Mirrorless Cameras Video Camcorder Photography Bag in Green by TARION by Dave Hersma

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Spring. it's not the best, but it's not bad either.

I can't bring myself to give this product 5 stars. It's a good backpack and I have no plans to return it, but there are a few things I don't like that keep me from giving it all 5 stars. So let's start with the good. It looks amazing. The texture, feel, color and look are top notch. It looks incredibly elegant, modern and very functional. I'm not shy at all to carry it around and show it off. They definitely kicked him out of the park when it comes to how he looks. None of them look cheap and they seem to be very well made. The interior is also of good quality and material and I couldn't find anything that seemed half finished. All the zippers are of good quality, the buttons are well made (magnetic) and the strap system is typical for a backpack. so. So what's the problem? Subjects. You cannot place a camera with a regular zoom lens here. In fact, even with a standard wide-angle lens, the camera barely fits in. So every time I put the camera in I have to take my 70-200 off and either put the stock lens back on or just put the cap on the camera. This is annoying and may take some time. My last package that I could easily put the whole block in. I'm not sure if there is a way to adjust this backpack to fit inside. So if you have a typical DSLR setup with a zoom lens, forget about leaving it attached when you put it in your bag. What shit. Because other than that, it's a great backpack to carry. Another complaint I have, also regarding the layout of the design, is that there aren't many other compartments. Currently my flash is on top of the bag but I also had to put my charger and battery in here without really being able to separate them in this lid. So if you want, hang out there. I'm thinking of just throwing in a towel to keep them from dangling, but that seems like such a silly hack to get around this backpack's shortcomings. I know it sounds like I'm ranting about it, but other than that glaring issue, this is a good backpack. I would say if you have a smaller camera and don't have too much camera gear then go for it. You won't be disappointed with the quality and looks. But if you have a telephoto lens and multiple lenses, good luck putting them all in here. Hope that helps.

Pros
  • High marks for grip and durability from testers
Cons
  • Not as thick as other options