Crumpler Pretty Boy Maxi XXXL 7500 Review

Ah I see thanks for that ! I like the velcro strips for quick access - I tend to fumble with the clip

In case anyone is interested, I'm able to fit in the following equipment into my Pretty Boy Maxi XXXL:
1) Canon EOS 40D w/ EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM attached (hood reversed)
2) Canon EF-S 10-22mm USM
3) Canon EF 70-200mm f4L USM
4) Sigma 30mm f1.4 HSM
5) Blower and body cap in main compartment
6) Microfibre cloth and spare battery/memory cards in front pocket

I can actually squeeze in a 430EX flash sideways in a folded position resting ontop if I wanted to. I would still be able to close the lid using the clip.

Now if only I had Arnold Schwarzenegger's shoulders to carry this bag around.. *moan*

krooger wrote in post #6522727
In case anyone is interested, I'm able to fit in the following equipment into my Pretty Boy Maxi XXXL:
1) Canon EOS 40D w/ EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM attached (hood reversed)
2) Canon EF-S 10-22mm USM
3) Canon EF 70-200mm f4L USM
4) Sigma 30mm f1.4 HSM
5) Blower and body cap in main compartment
6) Microfibre cloth and spare battery/memory cards in front pocket

I can actually squeeze in a 430EX flash sideways in a folded position resting ontop if I wanted to. I would still be able to close the lid using the clip.

Now if only I had Arnold Schwarzenegger's shoulders to carry this bag around.. *moan*

Legend, I have/will have near identically sized kit, will be ordering this off the eBay later.

You have any images of the gear in the bag. 17-55 + 70-200 combo etc.

Anyone else notice that the Crumpler site has now changed the bag to the Muffin Top Maxi?

Pete, I bought a Pretty Boy XXXL a few weeks back. I bought from Surrey Photography after searching Ebay and comparing prices. I wanted the olive/black and paid £46.56 delivered.

It seems that the red and black/orange ones are available on Ebay quite a bit cheaper than that.

tumblew33d wrote in post #6546029
Pete, I bought a Pretty Boy XXXL a few weeks back. I bought from Surrey Photography after searching Ebay and comparing prices. I wanted the olive/black and paid £46.56 delivered.

It seems that the red and black/orange ones are available on Ebay quite a bit cheaper than that.

Thanks, thats the eBay store I had in mind as well! Going to get the Olive/Black as well, gone up a few pounds but they are still the cheapest about.

It's a nice bag, I'm sure you'll like it. I originally bought the XL and was surprised at how small it was, even the XXXL isn't as big as I expected, but it fits my gear fine for walkabout use.

I might sound like a broken record, but do you think the Pretty Boy might be too large to bring into sports venues?

That depends on what you class as too large I suppose. It's not a huge bag or anything. Have a look earlier in this thread and you can see the OP with the bag over his shoulder.

Pete-eos wrote in post #6545919
Legend, I have/will have near identically sized kit, will be ordering this off the eBay later.

You have any images of the gear in the bag. 17-55 + 70-200 combo etc.

Happy to oblige

Note: 70-200mm f4L is on loan

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Yeah that's the only thing I don't like about the shoulder bags, it's great for easy access and it looks much nicer than a backpack, but with a few lens, after an hour or so your (atleast my shoulders feel it) start to feel it

krooger wrote in post #6522727
In case anyone is interested, I'm able to fit in the following equipment into my Pretty Boy Maxi XXXL:
1) Canon EOS 40D w/ EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM attached (hood reversed)
2) Canon EF-S 10-22mm USM
3) Canon EF 70-200mm f4L USM
4) Sigma 30mm f1.4 HSM
5) Blower and body cap in main compartment
6) Microfibre cloth and spare battery/memory cards in front pocket

I can actually squeeze in a 430EX flash sideways in a folded position resting ontop if I wanted to. I would still be able to close the lid using the clip.

Now if only I had Arnold Schwarzenegger's shoulders to carry this bag around.. *moan*

rwong2k wrote in post #6553489
Yeah that's the only thing I don't like about the shoulder bags, it's great for easy access and it looks much nicer than a backpack, but with a few lens, after an hour or so your (atleast my shoulders feel it) start to feel it

what would you recommend? i really need to carry a walk-around, an ultra wide, a telephoto and a prime.

That's not much. Take a look at the Domke F-803 or maybe the F-3x or F-5XC.

krooger wrote in post #6553733
what would you recommend? i really need to carry a walk-around, an ultra wide, a telephoto and a prime.

I gave up on shoulder bags personally,

I tried the fastpack and sling shot series but eventually went back to a back pack,

I'm currently using the Crumpler Wickey and Cox backpack which is like the flip side but larger, which opens from the back, I find the weight distribution to be much more comfotrable when using 2 straps (backpack) as oppos to one, with that said, some might ask how can i access my camera quickly, with this set up you'll lose some 'quick' access to your lens and equipment but my shoulders feel much better now =)

I have so many bags and bought and sold so many of them it's pretty sad, finally found the bag I like well almost (I also have a burton sequece which is almost like the crumpler except it's got more zippers and bags to hold other accessories)

hope that helps

raymond

krooger wrote in post #6553307
Happy to oblige

Note: 70-200mm f4L is on loan

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Star, looks like this will do me well when I don't want to carry my Mini Trekker!