Crumpler Bags

[cowman345]

http://www.crumplerusa.com

Anyone have any experience with these bags? My bag is getting crowded and heavy. I need some relief.

I'm currently using a Tamrac Velocity 9 (pro, the big one). I've got:

10D body
50mm 1.8
100mm 2.8 Macro
Sigma 28-300mm CHZ
420ex
Sekonic flash meter
X's Drive Pro
3 Backup BP11 Batteries
4 Sets of 4 backup AA NiMHs
Misc. filters/accessories

I was thinking about Crumpler's Company Embarrassment to hold my stuff. I'm concerned with quality, accessibility, and comfort. Anyone have any experience with these bags?

-dave-

[BrettD]

Hi,

I have a Crumpler Bag (the Brians Hot Tub) It is one of the largish backpacks. My gear list is similar to your's so it should all fit.

In the bag I keep:

- 10D with Big-ED
- 100-400 L
- 17-40 L
- 28-135 IS
- 50mm f1.8
- 420 EX flash
- A bunch of filters / card readers / cables / batteries / cloths / etc.

I have it set up so that at any time in the bag any lense except the 100-400 can be on the camera. AND there is a spot waiting patiently for the EF 100mm f2.8 Macro.

The bag can also take my laptop whenever I need it to, but it does make it a bit heavy.

I really like the bag, especially that it does not look like a camera bag, and that the zip goes under the shoulder straps (so it is virtually impossible for someone to unzip it while it is on your back)

The harness is comfortable, although I (my wife) made a clipping waist strap which helps.

Brett D

[codeglue]

I've got a 15-Love Crumpler.

Nice bag. Carry my 10D with Big ED grip and 28-70 2.8 (big lens), and a 50mm or series of macro tubes in the top, and the 200mm 2.8 L and 550EX in the bottom. Lots of zippered areas to stash batteries and CF cards. BTW, I carry it assembled as described in the top compartment for quick use.

This bag is indestructible. Maybe too much so. The velcro on the upper flap is huge and very grippy. NOT the sort of thing you want to open in a quiet meeting or church event - RIP!

The shoulder strap more closely resembles a tow strap for my truck. Very strong, very tough, hard nylon. Not the easiest to carry as it does bite into my hand a bit. I'm not trying to be a weenie here either.

The strap has the design to be used as a over the shoulder lower-back pack. My gear is not light, and it is very very comfortable to carry it in this manner.

Bag is very noticeable as it is red, but it doesn't look like a camera bag per se, not the usual logos....

Good Luck

Lee