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review: crumpler shrinkle backpack
Andy
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hey guys,
having been through several different backpacks, i thought i'd share my experience.
for the past 1/2 year, i'd been using the lowepro computrekker aw. it's a fine backpack, well constructed etc. but it never seemed to ride right for me. having had back surgery a few years back (there was a time that i practially couldn't walk for over a year), i'm really fussy about stuff that goes on my back :-)
my quest continued, and after reading a positive review on the crumpler shrinkle right here, i thought i would share my comments with you as well.
the bag is everything that crumpler says it is and then some. it holds a ton of gear. easily a sony 828, flash, diopters, tele lenses, batteries, memory, cleaning supplies, laptop, and more! and most importantly, for me, it feels like a bag of air when i have it loaded down with all of my lenses and dslr. truly. it's the most comfortable pack i've ever owned. and, it's quite capacious, and i really dig the total customizability of the interior.
it's not cheap. adrorama sells them for nearly $200. but i can tell you this: it's built to last a lifetime, and if convenience, and comfort are important to you, then you should give this bag a looksee.
enjoy (carrying your gear in comfort) photography,
having been through several different backpacks, i thought i'd share my experience.
for the past 1/2 year, i'd been using the lowepro computrekker aw. it's a fine backpack, well constructed etc. but it never seemed to ride right for me. having had back surgery a few years back (there was a time that i practially couldn't walk for over a year), i'm really fussy about stuff that goes on my back :-)
my quest continued, and after reading a positive review on the crumpler shrinkle right here, i thought i would share my comments with you as well.
the bag is everything that crumpler says it is and then some. it holds a ton of gear. easily a sony 828, flash, diopters, tele lenses, batteries, memory, cleaning supplies, laptop, and more! and most importantly, for me, it feels like a bag of air when i have it loaded down with all of my lenses and dslr. truly. it's the most comfortable pack i've ever owned. and, it's quite capacious, and i really dig the total customizability of the interior.
it's not cheap. adrorama sells them for nearly $200. but i can tell you this: it's built to last a lifetime, and if convenience, and comfort are important to you, then you should give this bag a looksee.
enjoy (carrying your gear in comfort) photography,
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The Backpack:
http://www.crumplerusa.com/products/camerabag/the_formal_lounge.html
The Shoulder bag:
http://www.crumplerusa.com/products/camerabag/15_love.html
Like you I've had many back surgeries & I have to be careful w/ what I put on my back. There was once a time when I couldn't even wash my own hands. I intend to take care of myself so I won't have to do it again.
Dave
http://www.lifekapptured.com (gallery)
I've looked at the shoulder bag at the Crumpler web site. The pictures all look like a camera body without lens. How much gear and how do you configure your bag?
Thanks,
Brad
www.digismile.ca
look at the review i linked, it shows how much you can stuff into this sack
i have in it
20d
70-200 i.s.
16-35
50 f/1.4
35 f/1.4
hoods for al
flash
sony vaio laptop
papers, notebook, cleaning supplies etc
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In my shoulder bag, I carry:
Nikon D70
Tamron 17-35 f/2.8-4 w/ lens hood (attached to D70)
Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 w/ lens hood
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 w/ lens hood
Lensbaby lens
mic filters
Small light meter
cleaning cloth & lens pen
6 compact flash cards
small notebook & pen
other small misc items
This will fill the bag. I couldn't fit another lens, but possibly a flash. I don't own a flash, so I'm not sure how big they are. I don't need to carry anything else on my outings, but they do make bigger if you plan to pack more.
Hope that helps.
Dave
http://www.lifekapptured.com (gallery)