National Geographic NG 5162 Earth Explorer Medium Backpack by National Geographic
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Digital camera reviews of National Geographic NG 5162 Earth Explorer Medium Backpack
Digital camera Review: The backpack from heaven!!
Summary: 4 Stars
If you are looking for a photography backpack that can do and withstand anything, buy this one! Yes, the price is high, but it's completely worth it. What they don't tell you on the websites are the cool details. For example, you have two pouches on the sides to hold water, but they fold back in if you don't want them. You have a small compartment for things such as field-guides, maps, and smaller notebooks (or food!), but you also have a big pocket that is padded enough to carry a laptop (accessible from the side or the top!). A rain cover is also included. All of the stitching is heavy-duty, and I promise you will not be let down! I carry my backpack with me to go hiking for a day, road trips, and even around campus. There is plenty of space for your camera, two or three lenses, and some extras in the camera case department. You can also rearrange the camera department to best fit your needs. I promise, you will fall in love!!Digital camera Review: Tight Fit
Summary: 4 Stars
Some other reviewers have complained about not being able to fit their 17" (diagonal measurement) laptop into this bag. I can tell you that my 17" Acer laptop (which weighs an ungodly 9lbs) does fit, albeit barely. 17" laptops will fit, but I think the bag was intended for 15.4" or smaller.
Those who claim their laptop will not fit may not be aware of the top, inside laptop opening. This bag provides two access points to the laptop, one on the side and one in the top under a velcro flap.
I did manage to get all my camera gear into this, without using any of the top compartments. My gear includes a Canon Rebel XT w/ 18-55 lens, a 55-250 IS lens, a 50mm portrait lens, one flash, various filters and extra batteries+charger. The bag has straps on the bottom for a tripod as well as extra pouches on each side (which I'm currently not using).
The top flap snaps into place on the front. I had a concern with this thinking that lifting the bag by the handle (which feels very secure, by the way) would cause the snaps to come undone, but the bag is designed well. The handle is more attached to the back of the bag than to the front flap, so lifting by the handle feels just as secure as lifting by the shoulder straps.
I recently took this bag on a trip to Boston and aside from my camera gear, also packed my ipod, laptop + accessories, and a full-size hard-back book. It kept my camera gear safe during the flight while still providing plenty of room for my on-board entertainment.
Other reviewers have complained about the straps used on this bag (double-ring tension), but I have to say I like the straps on this better. These straps won't break where a plastic buckle would.
I wouldn't call it the perfect camera bag, but it's certainly a great bag for me.
Digital camera Review: Well constructed, but almost useless.
Summary: 2 Stars
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.Digital camera Review: good product for traveler
Summary: 4 Stars
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.Digital camera Review: great photo backpack
Summary: 5 Stars
very good materials used. a rain covers is provided also with the medium sized backpack. looks even better in real :)