Crumpler Brazillion Dollar Home
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I received a press release for Crumpler's new Brazillion Dollar Home. This is
the name of the bag shown in this thread.
Due out mid-year, the Brazillion is a bag roughly equal in size to the Karachi
Outpost. It'll hold two SLR bodies with glass attached a variety of accessories
and a 17" MAC laptop. And you thought Doc's bag was huge
In a pinch, the bag converts to a backpack. In short, this bag is sweet. A
good cross between a shoulder bag and a pack. Comes in nice black and grey
color scheme (with what looks like an orange liner).
I'm really looking forward to seeing this as I'm almost certain it's the one
for me.
I'll try and figure out how to preserve the formatting and pix in the press
release and attach it here.
the name of the bag shown in this thread.
Due out mid-year, the Brazillion is a bag roughly equal in size to the Karachi
Outpost. It'll hold two SLR bodies with glass attached a variety of accessories
and a 17" MAC laptop. And you thought Doc's bag was huge
In a pinch, the bag converts to a backpack. In short, this bag is sweet. A
good cross between a shoulder bag and a pack. Comes in nice black and grey
color scheme (with what looks like an orange liner).
I'm really looking forward to seeing this as I'm almost certain it's the one
for me.
I'll try and figure out how to preserve the formatting and pix in the press
release and attach it here.
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None yet.
I figured out how much that sucker holds, btw = 43L. It fills the entirety of my Hepco Becker large aluminum case.
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Nah. It's a really comfy bag to carry. I'd get one.
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I thought it would be like carrying a messenger bag (like a Timbuk2). Nice as
they are, stuff tends to clump in a messenger bag. Unlike the messenger bag,
the BDH has a nice wide strap and a comfortable shoulder pad to spread the
load. Adjust the strap to carry the load on your hip and you're good to go.
To be sure, no single strap bag will ever be as comfortable as a proper
backpack. However, no backpack will be as convenient to access or use
as a shoulder pack--everything's there, just swing the pack around and
you're good to go!
I have to say, based on experience, that I feel the same way doc does. Not only does one shoulder take the weight (and the pain!), one leg does too (gimpy knee, for me) and it's not so great for your back either.
That's been my experience toting heavy loads in a shoulder bag.
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Me (and I'm not exactly a tiny dude):
I also have to differ with you on the messenger bag observation. The Dec Quart and Brazillian are "shoulder" bags, wherein ALL the weight goes on your shoulder. No little stabilization strap can offload that weight. A good messenger bag (ie. Timbuk from the days of old, not the new silly ones, Manhattan, or the best: Bailey Bros.) actually sling across you and puts the weight on your back when you ride... I've peddled/pedaled more than my share of deliveries, can't imagine using a "shoulder" bag for that.
Blah blah blah, was I going anywhere with this?
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Yes. The one in my photo. I can compare it to my Tenba shoulder bag (which
is much bigger) and I'd have to say, the BDH is easier to deal with.
Not a light weight, in other words.
And while I could shift it around and tolerate the shoulder strain, over time I found that my knee and my back were getting unhappy.
I assume the uneven load was the reason why.
That's why I've migrated to backpacks for heavy loads - to balance the weight distribution.
It's also why I rather like that 24-105.
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"It's a desert topping!"
"NO! It's a shaving cream..."
"NO! It's a desert topping...."
"Guys-It's BOTH-a desert topping AND a shaving cream!"
(in case you are too young, that's from a Saturday Night Live skit, back when that show was *actually* funny-think Chase, Akroyd, Belushi, Murray, Radner...).
Anyway-
I love messenger style shoulder bags-BUT they do get too heavy\uncomfortable when loaded and carried for an extended amount of time.
So like the skit above, I have found that the best bags are convertable bags, specifically Lowepros. I have four Lowepros (one is for sale; wink-wink, nudge-nudge), that can be carried as either\or shoulder bag or backpack.
This really works when you need to carry your gear in and then take it out to shoot with it. I carry it in on my back, unload my body and lens of choice then switch it to "shoulder mode" while shooting. This gives me access to batteries, cards, other lenses, and what not without having to take it off of my back.
I haven't done it, but it would probably make sense for bike\motorcycle riding where you get to a location, park and then shoot.
I realize the Lowepros aren't in fashion anymore like the Crumplers, but the concept is still a great one imo. One thing about Lowepro gear-I *never* worry about it failing on me. The attention to detail and the quality of the harness systems is fantastic (again imo).
When I look at the particular Crumpler pictured in this thread it screams "beach bag" and I expect to see a quaint elderly women making her way down to the beach with her big hat and sun block . Just not my style I guess....
Take care and good light,
Mongrel
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I can compare it to my current setup which consists of a dreadful embarrassment with a western lawn bucket. The DQ being too big for my tastes, the 7M$ home too small, the bag/bucket combo is an excellent size, but the bucket is too shallow. Hopefully the BDH is the grail I have been seeking...
Only related because its Crumpler, but I've downgraded my camera gear lately (money, time issues) to only a D70 and 2 lenses, both smaller. I picked up a Sinking Barge. It's awesome, by far the best bag for carrying a laptop and just a small camera kit. Look for another Crumpler review from me soon.
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Big enough for a 17inch Apple laptop? (Other 17inch laptops are much thicker in my experience.)
DecmberQuarter: yes, definitely. From my review:
Sinking Barge: no, definitely not. You need to go to the bigger Customary Barge, exact same design, just scaled up.
BDH: don't know, judging by the photo gear it holds, its as big or bigger than my DQ, so it should hold a 17". Ian??
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Give me a few days...not here yet.
I have a DQ. It holds 17" PB, camera, 3 lenses, too much paper work. It's a beast. But then, it's a beast.
http://limbik.smugmug.com/gallery/2135946
So I was wrong, its actually a tad bit smaller than the DQ. More pockets, and more photo specific (CF sized pockets, in red/green - nice touch
thanks Limbik!
(will some super-mod put this up in the Dgrin reviews???)
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That said, being able to fold the inner flap into the laptop compartment really helps. The stiff piece in the top flap is annoying, but it can extend over and down the side a little, so it does not really add bulk. Unfortunately the one in the bottom is impossible to avoid, although I'm sure it is the most important for overall lens protection, if it were narrow enough to not be below the laptop compartment that would be ideal.
Finally, the memory card slots are a nice touch, but if I could use a red/green sorting system for both batteries and memory cards that would be fantastic. There are often times when I go through more batteries than memory cards and with card sizes increasing all the time, it will only get worse.
Overall, it is a great bag and it is well balanced on the shoulder.
-James
Hi
I can't find anywhere the weight of that bag. Any idea?
Regards
I took a look on www.crumplerbags.com for this and didn't see it. I would
guess it's not much though.
I did see that it will hold up to a 17" macbook pro.
Crumpler Brazillion Dollar Home weight = 2.9kg / 6.4lb
BTW, the inner flap can be folded into the laptop slot when neither are in use...
There's some new views on the Crumpler site too! BBB)))