Summary: Tight Fit

Comment: 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.

Summary: Nice camera bag

Comment: I love the bag, but would like to have more small storage compartments. Also, the notebook compartment size is a little misleading. My 15 Macbook Pro fits; but it sticks out of the padded compartment.

Summary: Backpack camera bag

Comment: I recently had my camera gear stolen and suspect that the theives targeted my gear because it was a traditional looking camera bag. Now that I've replaced my gear and was planning on travelling, I wanted something more non-descript. This bag is perfect for travelling and it does not look like a camera bag. I carry a Canon Rebel XLS and two additional lenses, plus filters, batteries, memory cards, and other camera supplies. There is still room for personal supplies and a laptop while walking or hiking. It's not the most convenient for getting gear in and out quickly, but I've compormised for the anonimity and ease for touring.

Summary: Poor Design & Function, But Looks Great Doing It.

Comment: I purchased this pack as an up grade from my TAMRAC EXPEDITION 3, as I needed a pack that could carry a notebook computer and a camera. It's just the right size for all my gear as an airline carry on and it's a great looking pack. But it stops there. Here's the bugs. . .

1. When you pick up the pack by the handle on the top, it pulls on the
stitching that holds the flap to the pack. There is no continuous load
path from the handle to the underside of the pack. Time will tell if
the stitching holds.

2. The camera compartment has only three dividers. Two that are "T"
shaped and one small straight piece. With limited Velcro,
customization is not an option, unless you do some modding. If I buy
a new lens, I would like to have a space to fit a lens rather that a
lens to fit a space.

3. The pack comes with a rain cover. I'm guessing that if it rains, it
won't repel water. As an experiment, I dripped some tea on one of
the front covers and the liquid beaded right off the material.
However, when I put a drop one a horizontal surface and touched the
bead, the material seemed to soak up the liquid. (did I just void the
warranty?)

4. There are no modern clasps. Instead, there are metal friction
buckles. This makes it a little slower removing and fastening gear to
the pack.

So why did I buy this pack? Well. . .

If the top handle rips off one day, it'll look great doing it.
If I buy another lens and it won't fit, it'll look great doing it.
If I get rained on with the pack I'll look great doing it.
And if I need to strap on some gear in a hurry but can't because of the looping buckles, I'll look great doing it. . .

Did I mention that it's a great looking pack?

Summary: Satisfied!!!

Comment: I am very satisfied! The backpack was shipped quickly and is what I expected. The only problem I found is my 14" laptop doesn't fit through the outside pocket. I can only access it from the inside. I plan on purchasing from Adorama again!