Swissgear MYTHOS large slr case review

[hslxsmd]

I found a bag in my local best buy that suit my needs. The want to show off my new bag plus my boredom has lead me to write this review. (also, this is my first review) Swissgear is a company I have started to love over the years. Their products are very reliable and this case comes with a lifetime warranty. The bag cover is made from a hard fabric that feels very durable and is very well padded. It comes in a black and grey color pattern.

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The front has a flap that is held by one clip. There is a handle on top and the strap it comes with is a bit short. There are no visible pockets in the front of the case.

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In the back there is a belt where it is designed to be attached to a rolling suitcase handle. There is also a zippered pocket that is only big enough for papers.

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With the flap open, you can see it is wide enough for my 7D. There is a zippered pocked in front of the bag and a meshed zippered pocket on the flap itself.

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What I really like about the bag is the front of the bag can be opened for easier access to the pocket. Inside fits a 7D with 17-55 attached w/ hood reversed, 28-135 fully extended, and a 430EXII.

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This is a view of the zippered pocket in front of the bag.

What worries me is the zippers that holds the front of the bag may open on its own. Also the camera and accessories are not completely protected from the elements.

Overall this is a great sturdy bag that looks pretty good imo. If you are careful to keep in mind of the zippers and not to use it in extremely bad weather, this is a great buy. I would recommend.

Thanks for reading.
-Wai

[Calicajun]

Have been using the same bag for a year now, it a very handy bag for running around town and fun parks. Still use a backpack to carry the over flow gear but that stays in the cars until needed.

[c2thew]

"n the back there is a belt where it is designed to be attached to a rolling suitcase handle. "

i really like that concept. easy to have everything in a quick and easy to access setup. the only downside i see is that this case can't hold a full 70-200 lens.

[hslxsmd]

the only downside i see is that this case can't hold a full 70-200 lens.

i measured it and used to specs of the 70-200 f4 and i believe it will just fit standing.. but i'll never know for sure until i get my copy.