Experience with Tenba Messenger Daypack

[Matthew.Samos]

I'm thinking about this pack, but I can't find many reviews out there. If anyone with experience with this bag could offer some input, I'd appreciate it.
http://www.tenba.com/products/Messenger--Photo-Laptop-Daypack.aspx

My intended use would be day-long journeys, shooting with a 50D and maybe 3 lenses. I've never bought Tenba before, so I have no real idea about the build quality--though I know many people here seem to like their Shootout series backpacks. I'd also be interested in the bulkiness factor, as I like to fly with bags that will fit under the seat in front of me, rather than in overhead bins. Really, any info would be great.

Edit: I'm not sure if it has any accomodation for a tripod...I'd like to be able to strap on my Vanguard tracker 4, if possible.

[Sgt.Ed]

Matthew
I own the Tenba shootout backpack.:) The build quality is very good and it is easy to accomodate various pieces of equipment. Currently I have my 40D w/28-135 attached, my 1D MKIV w/70-200L f2.8 attached, the 24-70L f2.8, 580 EX II, 1.4X and various cable, cards in it. Despite the weight it is comfortable to use. In theory it is supposed to fit under the seat or in the overhead compartment but I do not have any experience to verify that. It may not be a bad alternative to what you are looking for. It's slightly more expensive.

[manttium]

Can anyone else comment on this? I'm also interested in the Messenger Daypack, but can't seem to find many reviews on it.

[Wilt]

Messenger photos and postings on POTN. Have you tried 'search' button?

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7928675#post7928675

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=4853647#post4853647

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=9801578#post9801578


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=9570930#post9570930

[booja]

Messenger photos and postings on POTN. Have you tried 'search' button?

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7928675#post7928675

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=4853647#post4853647

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=9801578#post9801578


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=9570930#post9570930

I don't think those are the same ones he is inquiring about

[robscomputer]

Messenger photos and postings on POTN. Have you tried 'search' button?

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7928675#post7928675

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=4853647#post4853647

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=9801578#post9801578


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=9570930#post9570930

Did you noticed your last two links point to this thread?

If you're looking for some more details check out the Tenba youtube channel. I found they have longer reviews of the bags than shown on their site.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7mzqxVMe4c

[manttium]

Those links are for the "Tenba Messenger" bag, NOT the "Tenba Messenger Daypack" bag - there is a (large) difference!

Rob - you're right, the Tenba youtube reviews are nice, but I was looking for, shall we say, a more un-biased review not done by the OEM :-)

[robscomputer]

I didn't much in Tenba reviews, I just bought a backpack and mostly read Amazon and the Tenba reviews to get an idea of the product.