Timbuk2 Snoop Camera Messenger

I just got my small Snoop in, and I'm pretty disappointed.

Positives: good materials and construction. The velcro silencers and tripod straps are all very nice. There's some decent space, and the padding is good.

Where it falls short: The front pockets are close to useless because they are all on top of one another; once you have gear inside, you're not fitting much in those pockets.

For me, the biggest disappointment is the amazingly short strap. Yes, it does help keep it close to my body. But at its longest, the top of the bag is right by my upper abs. It's way too short and uncomfortable to wear, and more uncomfortable to open the bag and take out or put in gear while it's worn. The strap length is a deal breaker here. It's going back to Timbuk2.

I love my Timbuk2 camera messenger bag. I love that it does not instantly scream "camera bag" when traveling.

CronoDL wrote in post #13835111
I just got my small Snoop in, and I'm pretty disappointed.

Positives: good materials and construction. The velcro silencers and tripod straps are all very nice. There's some decent space, and the padding is good.

Where it falls short: The front pockets are close to useless because they are all on top of one another; once you have gear inside, you're not fitting much in those pockets.

For me, the biggest disappointment is the amazingly short strap. Yes, it does help keep it close to my body. But at its longest, the top of the bag is right by my upper abs. It's way too short and uncomfortable to wear, and more uncomfortable to open the bag and take out or put in gear while it's worn. The strap length is a deal breaker here. It's going back to Timbuk2.

Well that stinks that it didn't work out for you. I've just received mine less than two weeks ago and so far I really like it. It's true not much fits in the pockets up front other than some pens and cf cards, but I found there is lots of storage around the padded insert. But yea, if the strap is too short that is a bummer, I'm 5'4" and if I think about it, there isn't that much extra strap left over if you want it fitting a bit loose.
Well hope you find something that works, I'm a Domke fan as well but sometimes I just want a different 'look'.

I've got one in medium and absolutely love it.

It's very well-made, durable, waterproof, inconspicuous, convenient, and most of all, comfortable.

To those who complain they find the bag uncomfortable; I can't help but think you're simply unaccustomed to how a messenger is designed to be worn: snuggly across the body. Unhooking the cam buckle should provide ample slack in the strap to provide convenient access to the bag's contents. Mine, for instance, hangs at my hips when unbuckled.

It's my dedicated camera bag and second Timbuk2 messenger.

jrmy wrote in post #13844423
I've got one in medium and absolutely love it.

It's very well-made, durable, waterproof, inconspicuous, convenient, and most of all, comfortable.

To those who complain they find the bag uncomfortable; I can't help but think you're simply unaccustomed to how a messenger is designed to be worn: snuggly across the body. Unhooking the cam buckle should provide ample slack in the strap to provide convenient access to the bag's contents. Mine, for instance, hangs at my hips when unbuckled.

It's my dedicated camera bag and second Timbuk2 messenger.

Maybe it's because you have the medium size, but let's just say that it's rather silly for you to think that a bag or any accessory should be comfortable on everyone else just because it fits you well. Or rather, maybe it's silly for you to think that something like a bag can't be worn in more than one way, especially something like a messenger bag. It's also probably a better bet to blame the manufacturer for creating a bag where the strap is too short than to blame the people who would like to use a bag the way they find comfortable. After all, you can always shorten a longer strap, but you can't make a short one longer.

With the way the small Snoop fits on me, it's almost like wearing a Lowepro Slingshot.

CronoDL wrote in post #13835111
For me, the biggest disappointment is the amazingly short strap. Yes, it does help keep it close to my body. But at its longest, the top of the bag is right by my upper abs. It's way too short and uncomfortable to wear, and more uncomfortable to open the bag and take out or put in gear while it's worn. The strap length is a deal breaker here. It's going back to Timbuk2.

Really I'm 6'3 215 and don't have that problem. I wear mine on my right shoulder and the bag is a perfect length once you take out most of the slack from the cam buckle. I wore mine for 5 hours today and have to say it is by far the most comfortable bag I've owned to date. Easily fits my 7D, 10-22, 17-55, 70-200 f/4 is and a flash. Love the secondary strap that keeps the bag tight to my back when I want it out of the way, but like others have stated I do wish it had a handle on the flap.

I'd have to go back and check their site, but I think the new version dose have the grab-handle.

After a few months of ownership, I'm only disappointed with how it handles a tripod - the straps on the bottom are very awkward.

Can't you just get the regular timbuk2 bag and stick in the inserts? Practically the same design in & outs. Minor adjustments, but looks to me pretty similar. I have a regular timbuk2 messenger bag btw.

M635_Guy wrote in post #14176867
I'd have to go back and check their site, but I think the new version dose have the grab-handle.

After a few months of ownership, I'm only disappointed with how it handles a tripod - the straps on the bottom are very awkward.

The new version does have the grab handle. I sure wish mine did. And I agree about the tripod straps, I never, ever use them. I just got a case for my tripod and carry it separately.

lincolnskilz wrote in post #14177451
Can't you just get the regular timbuk2 bag and stick in the inserts? Practically the same design in & outs. Minor adjustments, but looks to me pretty similar. I have a regular timbuk2 messenger bag btw.

You can. In fact, I have a custom messenger (with grab handle!) that I sometimes use with the Snoop insert when I need interior pockets in my bag (or when I want to carry a different color bag. ) The 2 biggest differences are the clear plastic front pocket on the Snoop (and I prefer the classic cloth) and the corner flaps on the interior of the Snoop - I do miss those when using my classic.

meglet wrote in post #14177887
The new version does have the grab handle. I sure wish mine did. And I agree about the tripod straps, I never, ever use them. I just got a case for my tripod and carry it separately.

Yeah - somewhere I've seen a "hack" that had the tripod slung from the flap straps. Might find it and think about doing it...

meglet wrote in post #14177887
You can. In fact, I have a custom messenger (with grab handle!) that I sometimes use with the Snoop insert when I need interior pockets in my bag (or when I want to carry a different color bag. ) The 2 biggest differences are the clear plastic front pocket on the Snoop (and I prefer the classic cloth) and the corner flaps on the interior of the Snoop - I do miss those when using my classic.

I have a custom laptop messenger that I bought with the Snoop insert as well as the dedicated Snoop bag. Honestly, a smaller version of the same bag would have worked better since it has the grab handle and the compression straps are better than the straps intended for a tripod, but the Snoop bag was on mega-sale (if anyone wants a Snoop insert, I've got an extra I'd sell).

I do like the corner flaps, too...

meglet wrote in post #13695814
One thing that makes it easier for me to use is folding the lid of the insert back down behind the insert. One less thing to get in the way.

Here's the interior of my Small Snoop, filled with everything but the 60D and 24-105. I've since also added a 60mm macro which sits on top of the small lens on the right-hand end:

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …eghansgallery/6​259595570/
Snoop Small Interior by Meghan A, on Flickr

where exactly is the ipad/tablet section? thx
great thread

need more real pics of the other sizes

xs is covered
s
m (only 1 pic so far, albeit a good one)

cheers

In the pic above, the tablet/laptop pocket is on the bottom, so it's the backside of the bag, on the inside if that makes sense.

Take a look at this thread. There's pics from the S size and also where the pocket is.

https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1136677

meglet wrote in post #13695814
One thing that makes it easier for me to use is folding the lid of the insert back down behind the insert. One less thing to get in the way.

Here's the interior of my Small Snoop, filled with everything but the 60D and 24-105. I've since also added a 60mm macro which sits on top of the small lens on the right-hand end:

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …eghansgallery/6​259595570/
Snoop Small Interior by Meghan A, on Flickr

Dj R wrote in post #14406295
where exactly is the ipad/tablet section? thx
great thread

need more real pics of the other sizes

xs is covered
s
m (only 1 pic so far, albeit a good one)

cheers

Dj R wrote in post #14406295
where exactly is the ipad/tablet section? thx
great thread

need more real pics of the other sizes

xs is covered
s
m (only 1 pic so far, albeit a good one)

cheers

The pic you quoted is the Small Snoop, it hols a pretty fair amount of gear and has more sections than the XS shown in the first post of this thread.. As orisky said, the laptop/tablet section is at the back of the bag, so the bottom of the quoted photo. In the photo, it's hidden by the bump of the front flap. I can fit my 13" MacBook Air in the Small Snoop,

My Small Snoop spends most of it's life as my gear storage bag, since it fits everything but my 60D with 24-105 attached. It's very handy because when I go somewhere, I just grab the camera (usually in a smaller bag already) and the Snoop and know that I have all the gear I might need.

Sold the 24-105 and 50 1.4 this week.

The fedex girl brought me two goodies today.
http://www.ebags.com …231917?producti​d=10184202
it was 119.99 free shipping, plus 12% ebates.
it's back up to list for now. I'll keep you posted, if it goes down again.
timbuk2 snoop in small (2012 model with grab handle)

and
50mm 1.2! I'm so excited!!

thanks for your inspiration to get this bag, everyone.
I will do a thorough review asap.
cheers

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Whoa, I totally missed that the 2010 Snoop has a grab handle! Crap, I really don't need another one, but I REALLY miss that handle, especially when getting the loaded gear bag in and out of the car!