ThinkTank Urban Disguise 70 (UD70)

I'm a pretty big fan of the UD series bags, so when I saw the UD70 I thought it would be a great bag for gigs where I need to bring a lot of stuff, but don't want to bring my rolling case. So far it's been great for that, but it's a big bag, definitely too big to use as a causal photo bag, IMO. Just like any other ThinkTank bag I have, quality is top notch.

The only thing I was kind of disappointed in when I got the bag was the lack of dividers. My other TT bags have come full of dividers in all different sizes and shapes, but this bag came with very few, and none of them were long enough to span the width of the bag. Luckily I have plenty of dividers from other TT bags.

Anyway, I had this bag loaded up today so I thought I would take a few pictures to give people an idea of what it can carry.

Here's the bag with a 5D MKII body (w/ grip) on the left side, 70-200 f/4, 50L, 135L and 24L.

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Thanks for the review - what a great bag! Do you have any idea what Pelican case would be the *perfect* fit for such a fully stuffed UD 70?

Think Tank Urban Disguise bags are outstanding! I have an UD 40 and it sure holds a lot of DSLR camera stuff. Build quality second to none. Quality product through and through.

Thanks for the review Tim. One question, would a 70-200 2.8 IS fit instead of the f/4 with the same lenses and arrangement that you have in those photo?

Thanks for the review. Nice looking bag!

i wasn't in the market for a bag until i stumbled on to this.

how is the build quality on these? looks like a nice looking bag.

I have the UD60, not UD70, but I can only assume the build quality is the same. I fully expect this bag to last me forever, the quality is impeccable. Heavy, rip proof fabric, large solid zippers, high quality fasteners. I can't fault the quality in any way. Think Tank makes the absolute best quality bags available (apart from billingham, but I wasn't counting super expensive leather bags).

Shenanigans wrote in post #9061915
Do you have any idea what Pelican case would be the *perfect* fit for such a fully stuffed UD 70?

Not sure, to be honest. I'm not that familiar with Pelican's line.

jeromego wrote in post #9065345
One question, would a 70-200 2.8 IS fit instead of the f/4 with the same lenses and arrangement that you have in those photo?

It would fit in the bag, but I would probably opt to put that lens on the camera. Reason being is then I could put a shorter lens in with the others and still stack the Speedlites on top of them. Also, the hood on the f/2.8 version is pretty wide, so having it where I have the f/4 version would create less space for the other lens hoods.

azpix wrote in post #9065641
how is the build quality on these? looks like a nice looking bag.

ThinkTank's bags are really top notch, excellent quality bags.

timnosenzo wrote in post #9066549
It would fit in the bag, but I would probably opt to put that lens on the camera. Reason being is then I could put a shorter lens in with the others and still stack the Speedlites on top of them. Also, the hood on the f/2.8 version is pretty wide, so having it where I have the f/4 version would create less space for the other lens hoods.

you mean have it mounted on camera? will it fit mounted on a 5D2? Will I be able to fit another body on one of it's side pockets where you have those batt packs?

This looks like a UD 60 without the laptop compartment. I have a UD 50, a great bag.

i'm trying to tell if its slightly bigger than the 7 million $ crumpler I have. i would like a tad more room than it offers. comparing measurements they look about the same but the UD 70 looks bigger, which is want I want.

any one seen these 2 bags side by side?

jeromego wrote in post #9066649
you mean have it mounted on camera? will it fit mounted on a 5D2?

It should, but I don't have one to test. TT has a picture of a 100-400 next to the bag, which I believe is about the same length as the 70-200 f/2.8

jeromego wrote in post #9066649
Will I be able to fit another body on one of it's side pockets where you have those batt packs?

Maybe a smaller xxD body. Depending on how packed the bag is, you might be stretching them out quite a bit.

azpix wrote in post #9068304
i'm trying to tell if its slightly bigger than the 7 million $ crumpler I have. i would like a tad more room than it offers. comparing measurements they look about the same but the UD 70 looks bigger, which is want I want.

any one seen these 2 bags side by side?

I have a older style 7MDH that I can photograph it next to. I know the size specs are similar, but you can definitely pack more gear in the UD70.

tim
thanks but you don't need to go to the trouble.I ordered the UD70 so I will know shortly.

Thanks for the great review.

Bag size internal:
TT UD70_Pro ID: 14.5” W x 12.25” H x 6.5” D (37 x 31 x 16.5 cm)

The 5D-II with the 70-200mm f/2.8 mounted is 10.75" long, so it will fit vertically with 1.5" to spare. When mounted to a 100-400mm it is about .25" shorter.

You won't be able to store 2 lenses of this size in two rows side-by-side within the bag thickness since the hood on this lens is 4.4" in diameter and the bag is 6.5" deep (thick). Keep the big lens on your camera, or store it next to a flash or something when not mounted.

-howard