Tenba 632-503 Shootout Mini Backpack (Black)

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Price: $149.95    

Product Feature

• 2 SLRs 4-6 lenses up to 70-200mm 2.8 and flash
• Exclusive WeatherWrap cover included the fastest, easiest auxiliary rain cover around.
• When not carrying tripod in MSTC System tripod compartment becomes extra full zip-around pocket large enough for a jacket newspapers/magazines etc
• Exclusive, fully-adjustable MSTC Multi-Stage Tripod Carrier System securely accommodates all popular outdoor tripod types and sizes
• Hand-carry straps on top of pack and both sides let you grab and go from any position.

Product Description

Shootout Backpacks The flagships of the collection, Shootout Backpacks are offered in five simply-named sizes: Mini, Small, Medium, Large and Large Rolling. The size range covers every conceivable need, from day-trippers and vacationing enthusiasts to outdoor/commercial pros working on remote locations or expeditions. All sizes except the Mini include padded, frame sheet reinforced laptop compartments for computers up to 17" (depending upon backpack size). The Large and Rolling backpacks are suitable for lenses up to 400 or 500mm, depending upon specific equipment variables. All models incorporate easily customized, well-padded interiors, fully-adjustable harness/belt systems, and the fast-deploying, "Velcro-free" WeatherWrap auxiliary protection cover. The generous, padded side pockets feature interior panels that can be moved to convert the space from cargo pocket to QuickAccess interior hatches. This allows fast, easy retrieval of a lens or accessory without having to fully remove or open the entire pack. The Backpacks also feature a significant new innovation, dubbed "MSTC", for Multi-Stage Tripod Carrying system, which adjusts to securely and optimally carry tripods of varying sizes and styles. All Shootout Backpacks and Waistpacks also come complete with "attachable" accessories one a media card wallet and the other a padded pouch for phone or portable audio player. The accessory cases are secured to the packs with clip-on security tethers, but can be removed and attached to various clip-on points on Shootout waist belts and/or shoulder pads.

Tenba 632-503 Shootout Mini Backpack (Black) Review

I've had this bag for over 6 months now, and have taken it with me on numerous trips - family vacations, weekend trips as well as day hikes. I routinely carry the following gear in the bag:

Camera - Nikon D80;
Lenses - Sigma 10-20mm, Sigma 17-70mm, Nikon 70-300mm, Nikon 50mm F1.8, Nikon 105mm VR Micro-Nikkor;
Filters - A couple of Circular Polarizers and Grad ND Filters;
Lens Hoods for all the lenses list above that have hoods;
Battery Charger and Cables;
Memory Cards, Remote Shutter Release;
Nikon Lens Cleaning Pen;
Finally, on the outside of the bag, I carry my Tripod (GT1541T) with BallHead (Markins Q3)

With all of these in, I still have place for 1 more lens.

Here are what I see as the major strengths of this product:
1) Distributes load very well and is very comfortable. I don't feel the weight much despite carrying all the gear listed above
2) The quality of the materials is very good. The gear feels safe and well-cushioned inside. The padding is adequate on all surfaces.
3) The ability to rearrange the partitions inside is a big plus. I appreciate the flexibility it offers to customize the organization of the contents to suit whatever shooting occassion I'm taking the gear out for.
4) The facility to carry the tripod on the outside is a big big plus. Simply put, it has taken the pain out of carrying the tripod along on hikes and trips, and *accessing* it whenever I need to without having to fiddle with zippers and strings. To say I got significantly more mileage out of my tripod investment than I did before is putting it mildly. Also, the tripod feels very secure and I have no fear of it falling off or someone stealing it, quite literally, behind my back.
5) The rain cover is a nice touch. I've never had the occasion to use it but I have been outdoors in mild to moderate drizzles *without* the cover and the insides were perfectly dry.
6) The extras for storing memory cards and other small items are a nice touch.

Without a tripod, the bag looks like a regular backpack, so it is less likely to attract the attention of potential thiefs. To top it all off, the bag looks great!

Some weaknesses I have observed are:
1) It is not as easy to pull the camera out of the bag as from a, say, Lowepro Slingshot. I have gotten used to it though..all I do is pull the bag off and wear it on my front on one shoulder, unzip the top of the bag, pull the camera out, close the zipper and back it goes again. Still, it would have been really nice to just swing it forward on one shoulder and pull the camera out of one of the side pockets

2) The zippers are a little tight to open. This is a minor point, but rather like a persistent itch. On the flip side, the zippers do feel pretty sturdy.

In terms of the other bags I researched - online and in store - before I purchased this one, I looked at the Lowepro series, Tamracs, Katas, the Canon Backpack etc. I was initially a little apprehensive as I hadn't heard much about Tenba before and there weren't (and still aren't, at the time of writing) too many reviews for these bags on Amazon. After 6 months of using, I can safely say that I have not once regretted this purchase. On several occasions though, I have had the opportunity to thank my lucky stars - especially when I look at the LCD display of my camera at a certain keeper taken with the aid of the tripod or a lens that I might have otherwise not carried with me.

If I had to go back and choose, I would certainly buy the Tenba again.

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