I just got this bag for Christmas so am still learning all the features. It took me months of research, asking friends/photographers and poking around to decide on this bag. The Thinktank Streetwalker Harddrive retails for $179 and is NOT sold at B&H, mine was from Adorama. I only point out that it isn’t sold at B&H because I often use them as the first point of research for equipment. I’d been into the store several times ready to buy a bag but never found one that worked properly. The two main features that sold me on it were the laptop sleeve being against your back (therefore keeping the heaviest – 5lbs – weight closest to you) and the indentation of the main camera spot that allows a pro-body (or in my case a camera with battery grip) sit comfortably in the bag without making the whole pack too deep. I’m still working out how best to fill it, and am finding I’ve some spare room that I may use to carry my voigtlander or a point and shoot. I’m sure that if it was full it would quickly be a pain to carry every day for the smaller events. The space will definitely be needed for longer shoots to carry all my gear.
It will fit onto most airlines overheard carrying, but remember to make it look light as there is a weight limit for carry-on and this bag will certainly exceed that when filled.
The dividers are thinner than most bags which saves on space and weight. They appear to provide plenty of protection.
The small front pocket would carry a paperback and some of the usual pen/cards. I like the ID slot on top that I’m using as a place for some spare/emergency business cards.
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Features
- Vertically thin design with contoured curved top makes it easier to navigate urban environments
- Designed for a 15″ laptop and a Pro Size DSLR with a 70-200 2.8 attached and hood in position
- Monopod and tripod mounting system – product comes with detachable accessory straps
- Contoured harness for men and women; includes pockets and D rings.
- Air channel on back of the bag for circulation and comfort
- Removable waistbelt for those that prefer not to use the belt
- Pockets and organizers galore – Two pockets on the front, two side pockets andstretch pockets
- YKK “RC FUSE” zippers and sliders are the most durable in the world
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