I've used this bag for 5 years and it has at least another 5 left. Some of the things I like about it: it doesn't look like a camera bag, its comfortable to carry around, its configurable, the material is strong, and it just looks good. It's not big enough for big shoots, but then it wasn't intended to be. I've written a more detailed review with photos here: http://www.aputure.com/blog/2010/11/10/crumpler-6-million-dollar-home-camera-bag-review/

*Super Padded and Strong! Go ahead drop it! It won't get hurt. *Doesn't look like a camera bag, so it doesn't shout "Take me! I'm full of expensive equipment!"

*Oh so small if you have an SLR!

I bought the budgie smuggler. It'sfairly small. My Nikon D70 with a medium telephoto, an extra battery w/charger, and filter wallet (holds 8) barely fit in the main compartment. Yeah that's it. I put my memory card wallet in the fromt pouch with a lens pen and the charger cord and thats all she wrote. However, the crumpler does make lens holders that attach rather safely to the outside. However, I'd recommend the Tamrac filter cases if you're gonna do that, as they are just as good and much cheaper. Some people say thet they don't like the stiff shoulder strap, or the stiff zippers/velcro. One person even said (on another review, not here) that she didn't like the bag because when she picked it up by the strap her SLR fell out. To this I say, close the flap and you won't drop your camera. Asfor the shoulder strap, zippers, and velcro being stiff, I take it as a sign of strength. And I like strength when I'm carrying $3000 of camera equipment around. Overall, I'd say go with a bigger version, but Crumpler is a good brand. If you have tons of gear, though, Maybe a Tamrac. It's what I end up using on long shoots.

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Never Used it

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Tamrac, other Crumpler Bags

beautiful construction cool color combos extra protective

small capacity

These bags are great looking and well built, but they ALWAYS have less capacity than you expect. If you look at the reviews at Ebags, everyone buys the bags expecting to fit a particular camera, but it doesn't. It's a credit to Crumpler that most people keep the bags anyway simply because it's a nice product. I bought the Hedge Diver, which from the outside is the size of an average SLR holster case, but it doesn't fit an SLR. I was hoping to fit my Konica Hexar AF inside, but instead will use it for something else. The culprit lies in the heavy padding, which can be a blessing depending on what you're looking for. The Crumpler bags are incredibly thick and solid, and the materials are top notch. The stiffness of the padding makes it such that the bags are difficult to get in and out of quickly. Nice attention to detail include an extra storm flap and film holders. IMO Crumpler bags are worth every penny for the construction alone, but look elsewhere if you're looking for speed and space. p.s. If you keep an eye out for sales on Ebags or check out the 'Used' section at B&H (in which they sell Crumpler bags that are labeled used but are really new), you can find a good deal.

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Tamrac, Delsey

-This bag is built to take a s***-kicking. Very heavy duty, from the straps to the flaps to the zippers. I certainly don't worry about it getting scuffed or dirty. -Looks great. YMMV on this one, but I think it's the best looking bag on the market for its size. -Very comfortable to carry, at least in my experience. I read a review on a digital photography site somewhere that complained about it never sitting right, but I couldn't be happier. Even loaded to the max it's cushioned in exactly the right places and stays put on my shoulder. -Doesn't look like a camera bag, so I have no qualms about travelling with it.

-Divider system sucks. This particular model is designed as a top-loader with a compartmented area on each side; however, my Elan 7/BP300 + Sigma 70-200 EX is slightly too big to fit in this way, so I had to reorganize. Unfortunately the dividers in the bag are only designed to fit one way... I spent half an hour playing with them, and eventually reconfigured it to fit all my gear (Elan 7, Sigma 70-200, Canon 50/1.8, Tokina 19-35/3.5-4.5, Speedlite 420EX, 8 rolls of film) but the bag is STUFFED this way. A more flexible divider system would have made storage more efficient.. -Price. This bag retails for $100+, which makes it quite expensive for the amount of stuff it carries (or can't carry).

I was initially drawn to these bags for their looks, which is to say that they're pretty d*** hip looking, AND that they don't look like camera bags. A friend of mine bought a "Home Stayer" for those very reasons, but he hardly uses it because he found it couldn't carry his gear. Despite that, when I found an "Oh Lord" (one size larger) on eBay I didn't hesitate to pick it up. Despite some misgivings, I'm extremely happy with it. It's definitely not a bag I'd want to do a professional shoot with, but for casual use it's perfect.

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Various Lowepro bags

Build and material quality Look Cool website

Padding in the insert not designed to allow you to store camera body with lens mounted (no way of supporting body without putting pressure on the lens mount, which could lead to the lens mount coming loose over time (happened to my last camera, which I didn't treat very well and just carried loose in my rucksack) Third leg (additional strap to keep bag in place when cycling etc.)attaches to shoulder pad - works, but the shoulder pad is then on my chest, not providing padding on the shoulder where it is needed. (shoulder pad is otherwise very good, but not usable in conjunction with the third leg) Relatively expensive

I have the Seedy Three messenger bag, with the photo/computer insert. I chose this over the photo bag equivalent because I couldn't bear to have such a cool-looking (and expensive) bag and just use it for photography! :-) The bag is very well made and comfortable to carry, it doesn't look like a camera bag. The insert is well-padded and quite weather resistant in its own right. Orange interior makes equipment easy to see in the bag. The size is pretty much perfect for me.

Customer Service

Very good, answered e-mails and phone calls promptly. Went out of their way to help me. (German office) 99 year guarantee says it all

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Ortlieb waterproof bicycle handlebar case with photo insert

Very well padded. Tough construction. Practically waterproof. Inconspicuous as a camera bag. Fits lots of gear. Third leg keeps it from bouncing off your body if you're moving fast. Looks cool.

The velcro makes it very loud to open. Takes a while to get to your camera.

I have the Harry Palmer version, the second to largest. I carried at all times a Canon EOS 1v, the 28-70mm 2.8L lens, the 17-35mm 2.8L, and the 550EX flash. I also carried about 15 rolls of film, a few 77mm filters and a pen and notepad. This bag performed very well. Once I left the entire setup I just described in the back of my uncovered Jeep overnight. It rained all night, but the gear stayed dry. There was moisture, because the bag is not air tight, but there was no actual wetness. I would recommend a crumpler camera bag to anyone.

As above + Rugged construction, heaps of padding, bounces well (!!)

pockets are a bit tight. (I take back the bit in the previous post about the flap being a pain. Its very easy to live with.)

Just an update to my previous post. The bag is waterproof as. Had it in storm conditions with no worries at all.

Customer Service

n/a but it has a super warranty.

Good quality

A very LOUD bag!

well constructed bag and very tough material. I have actually changed to a Billingham 225 mainly because I need that extra bit of space, but mainly because I just hated the velcro front... it's just so loud everytime you open the bag

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not needed

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Billingam, CCS

-Doesn''t look like a camera bag.. perfect for theft prevention. -Looks good. -Very well built, waterproof material, comfortable to carry.

-Extra pockets are fairly tight. -The inner flap is attached all the way along the (curved) back of the bag which means you need to hold it back to get at your gear.

I have the Home Stayer model which was given to me as a gift.

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