National Geographic Backpack Review

Now you got me thinking about getting rod of my mini trekker for this LOL.
Is it as well padded as the mini trekker?

ed. wrote in post #2143161
Now you got me thinking about getting rod of my mini trekker for this LOL.
Is it as well padded as the mini trekker?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this looks more like a hiking and serious travelling (lots of planes and stuff) bag, and much bigger then the mini trekker.

JaGWiRE wrote in post #2143493
Correct me if I'm wrong, but this looks more like a hiking and serious travelling (lots of planes and stuff) bag, and much bigger then the mini trekker.

It's definitely a dual use bag, both travel/hiking and photography. The camera section can be removed and the whole bag can be used as a travel pack. the upper section will hold all your gear for a serious day hike (first aid, rain gear, maps, food, etc), and all the various clips and hooks can be used to hang gear off of.

JaGWiRE wrote in post #2143493
Correct me if I'm wrong, but this looks more like a hiking and serious travelling (lots of planes and stuff) bag, and much bigger then the mini trekker.

Yeah I think it is bigger.
I like the idea I can put a jumper or snacks in a seperate compartment from the rest.

Whew. Ok. Here's the info on the medium shoulder bag:

https://photography-on-the.net …php?p=2144016#p​ost2144016

That's the most I've type in a while!

I just returned from Botswana and used the medium Natl. Geographic backpack. I can't imagine ever going without it. It's as close to prefect for Safari use as it gets.

My only worry is that others on Safari with me may assume that I was a Pro working for National Geographic if I was to carry this bag. I wonder do they have one in yellow with MacDonalds embroidered on the flap instead?

Maybe you'd be able to pick up some of those groupies that we all know flock to NG photographers? :P

hehe.. hey, I can hope.

Thanks for the thread on this backpack. I ordered one - which I should receive today. I'm looking for a general purpose camera / notebook computer bag that will house my camera and processing gear for field use. Hopefully this will fill the bill.

Francis M. Ombrello wrote in post #2177219
Thanks for the thread on this backpack. I ordered one - which I should receive today. I'm looking for a general purpose camera / notebook computer bag that will house my camera and processing gear for field use. Hopefully this will fill the bill.

The more I use mine, the more I swear by it. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine! If you need any more help in getting acquainted with it, feel free to let me know!

After having mine for a while, the only 'concern' I have is that carrying the 20d with the 17-55 on it takes up most of the center space. I only have a small slot below it where I store my remote release or something of that size. Then on the pocket created below the right grip of the camera I store the 50mm, that leaves the right side for the 70-200 (which takes up that whole side) and leaves no where for my 105mm or my soon to come 10-22, except in lens cases in the top area... Hmm... I gotta get creative with my velcro I guess...

p.s. don't you find those little frilly things on the brass d-rings on the shoulder straps a tad bit annoying when they flop around, or is it just me?

Are they there for a reason I'm unaware of?

Split,

I can see what you mean with larger lenses, a little 'velcro creativity' is in order!

Those frilly things are useful. Make sure they're positioned between where the fabric of the strap meets the brass of the buckle. When you want to loosen the straps, pull on the frilly thing and they'll loosen in a flash. The ones on the 'empty' d-rings are just decoration.

Has anyone here used/seen the larger backpack? Just curious as to what you thought when you were looking at it. I dont really have any camera shops near me, and then one I did stop into didnt have any in stock.

Thanks for your help.
Mike