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Ape Case Pro Backpack for a Film / Digital SLR System with a Laptop,Designed with multiple compartments ,rain cover
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(4.5 out of 5)
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Very Nice Camera Pack
(4 out of 5) by J. Caudill on Aug 21, 2008 (Hazard, KY)I received this camera backpack as a gift. I had been begging for a new one for the longest time, something actually big enough to be useful on a good hike out to scenic areas.
It is a little big, and a little heavy, but will hold pretty much anything that you can think to put in it.
Nice features include a hidden rain cover that can be pulled out and put over the pack, it has good coverage, at least 3/4 or better. Has buckles at the chest and waist to help hold the weight. Plenty of room for extras like water bottles, cell phones, GPS units, etc. Good sturdy zippers that should last for years.
Problems I've encountered are with the waist buckle not holding, it just doesn't fit together tightly enough. Other plastic buckles seem like they could have the same problems if much weight was put through them. Also the way that the tripod straps hold the tripod, side to side across the bottom is a little troublesome. It is a little cumbersome getting the straps tightened, and since the tripod sticks out the sides, it can bump into and get caught on tree limbs, door jambs, and other things.
All in all it's a great pack, with plenty of room, and comfortable straps. I would buy it again.
It is a little big, and a little heavy, but will hold pretty much anything that you can think to put in it.
Nice features include a hidden rain cover that can be pulled out and put over the pack, it has good coverage, at least 3/4 or better. Has buckles at the chest and waist to help hold the weight. Plenty of room for extras like water bottles, cell phones, GPS units, etc. Good sturdy zippers that should last for years.
Problems I've encountered are with the waist buckle not holding, it just doesn't fit together tightly enough. Other plastic buckles seem like they could have the same problems if much weight was put through them. Also the way that the tripod straps hold the tripod, side to side across the bottom is a little troublesome. It is a little cumbersome getting the straps tightened, and since the tripod sticks out the sides, it can bump into and get caught on tree limbs, door jambs, and other things.
All in all it's a great pack, with plenty of room, and comfortable straps. I would buy it again.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Excellent protection for your SLR and Lap-top computer.
(5 out of 5) by Alejandro Robledo Carranza on Apr 26, 2009 (USA)Quality is high, heavy-duty designed for and internals are very convenient to be arranged and adapted for camera, lenses, chargers, etc. In small planes it will not fit in the top compartment, I would no check-in this bag with my equipment inside.
It worth's to be used, many pockets, quite heavy but it is due to the great protection it offers; for my SLR (Nikon D80), lenses and lap-top it pays back, too much money to risk just, better to carry slightly heavy than loosing every thing because of using lighter bag.
It worth's to be used, many pockets, quite heavy but it is due to the great protection it offers; for my SLR (Nikon D80), lenses and lap-top it pays back, too much money to risk just, better to carry slightly heavy than loosing every thing because of using lighter bag.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Superb Camera Backpack...
(5 out of 5) by Ed P. Owens on Sep 5, 2008 (Prescott Valley, Arizona)I searched a long time before deciding on this product. It has tons of room and features. Being modular, you can fit any combination of lens and cameras. Plus, it holds a 15" laptop with room to spare. It is well padded and has a rain fly that hides away in the bottom of the pack. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a rugged and versatile camera backpack.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Good product
(5 out of 5) by Tu A. Nguyen on Jan 19, 2009 (Westminster, CA USA)I bought this backpack from last month. I think it big and good enough for a trip. It can carry my Mac book G4 14'' and a lot of space for camera and lenses. It also have nice rain cover under the backpack.
Ape Case Pro Backpack
(3 out of 5) by Daryl Jarvinen on Nov 4, 2009 (Marquette, MI USA)I have had the Ape Case Pro Backpack for about six months. I pack (3) Canon camera bodies with battery grips, (3) lenses, a flash unit, extra batteries and accessories.
The bag fits and protects everything very well. The only problem I've had is the top seam started to separate. I brought the bag to an upholstery shop and they sewed it up as good as new.
Other than not being able to handle the shear weight of all the equipment it is designed to handle, the bag has been extremely reliable and I couldn't live without it. Shooting over 30,000 images per month, I need to be prepared for whatever my assignments require, sometimes on a moments notice.
The bag fits and protects everything very well. The only problem I've had is the top seam started to separate. I brought the bag to an upholstery shop and they sewed it up as good as new.
Other than not being able to handle the shear weight of all the equipment it is designed to handle, the bag has been extremely reliable and I couldn't live without it. Shooting over 30,000 images per month, I need to be prepared for whatever my assignments require, sometimes on a moments notice.