Andy
Oct-24-2004, 11:20 AM
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 (http://photo.rahhali.com/tools/shrinkle/), i thought i would share my comments with you as well.
the bag is everything that crumpler (http://www.crumplerusa.com) 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 (http://photo.rahhali.com/tools/shrinkle/), i thought i would share my comments with you as well.
the bag is everything that crumpler (http://www.crumplerusa.com) 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,