Vanguard BIIN 37 Backpack Orange
I think I've been hunting just about my entire life (well, photographic life that is) for the perfect bag, and this little gem may just have ended the hunt.
After reading the reviews, and checking measurements, I opted to go with the larger, BIIN 47. I carry two camera bodies and several lenses, so needed to have a bag that would hold at least one of the bodies and the extra lenses, and this little gem was perfect for that. My Canon 7d and 300mm f/4L IS lens are generally on my shoulder, so I am stowing my Canon T2i and extra lenses in the bag, as well as my speedlight.
The plan was to try to carry less "stuff" on day trips, but imagine my surprise to see that almost everything I could need fits in this bag. Except for the aforementioned 7d and L lens (which by the way does fit in the bag if I remove the floor from the small top area...but nothing else would fit), and maybe some extra filters, everything fits.
Even fully loaded, this bag is very comfortable, and I love being able to swing it around and to use that side pocket when I need to get something out.
My only concern was having two sling straps (the 7d is on a sling), but no problemo. One on each shoulder, and if I put the camera on last, it slides up and down it's sling strap just as it should.
I highly recommend this product.
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BalasHapusI love this pack. I wanted something that I could access without removing, so a backpack was out. The messenger bag gets old carrying after a while. A waist pack is too small and looks silly. So a sling pack was perfect.
BalasHapusI researched a lot and tried a couple on that I could find local before ordering this one. I'm glad I picked this one. Size-wise its in-between the small and medium lowepro slings so its a good compromise if you can't decide between those two.
It holds snug enough on my body that when walking it doesn't bounce around. I love being able to swing it around and pull the camera out quickly, it takes less than 5 seconds if you rush but not much more taking your time. If I have to I can swap lenses without taking it off too, but I prefer to set it down to perform this just in case.
Inside it has more than enough room for my Nikon D5100, attached lens, 2 extra lens, and accessories. The dividers are movable and removable so I can rearrange the compartments if needed.
A big factor as to why I chose this bag over the others was the pack doesn't scream "I have a nice expensive camera inside" to the casual observer. It looks just like a day pack that could hold anything. Also the excess fabric from the straps is contained with velcro and elastic which is nice.
If I could add one thing it would be tripod straps, but I knew it didn't have them when I ordered it, so I'll live. I can add them if I need to.
Overall this is the best accessory for my camera thus far.
I think I've been hunting just about my entire life (well, photographic life that is) for the perfect bag, and this little gem may just have ended the hunt.
BalasHapusAfter reading the reviews, and checking measurements, I opted to go with the larger, BIIN 47. I carry two camera bodies and several lenses, so needed to have a bag that would hold at least one of the bodies and the extra lenses, and this little gem was perfect for that. My Canon 7d and 300mm f/4L IS lens are generally on my shoulder, so I am stowing my Canon T2i and extra lenses in the bag, as well as my speedlight.
The plan was to try to carry less "stuff" on day trips, but imagine my surprise to see that almost everything I could need fits in this bag. Except for the aforementioned 7d and L lens (which by the way does fit in the bag if I remove the floor from the small top area...but nothing else would fit), and maybe some extra filters, everything fits.
Even fully loaded, this bag is very comfortable, and I love being able to swing it around and to use that side pocket when I need to get something out.
My only concern was having two sling straps (the 7d is on a sling), but no problemo. One on each shoulder, and if I put the camera on last, it slides up and down it's sling strap just as it should.
I highly recommend this product.
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I love this camera bag. It is engineered so the camera is easy to put away and take out for photos. I can also store extra lenses, etc. Great bag.
BalasHapusGreat bag! Doesn't carry everything but enough. I had a larger bag before and it was just too cumbersome. I was worried this bag wouldn't stay in place being a sling but the extra strap accounts for that.
BalasHapusI really love this bag. It's compact yet it fits everything I need on a hike or while exploring a new area. I like that it doesn't look like a camera bag and it's comfortable to wear.
BalasHapusPerfect size, love the color. Small, compact, beautiful! My D7000 and my 18-105 fits perfect!, and there's still space for personal things.
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