Lowepro CompuRover AW Camera Bag (Black)
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Customer Review: Great bag but doesn't solve all problems
Summary: 5 Stars
I wanted a bag that would let me carry my camera stuff, computer and a few things, like a book, magazine and jacket, all in the same place when traveling. This bag does that well. Very comfortable.
However, it's too big to carry around when sightseeing once I get to my destination. So, what I did was get the Slingshot 200 as well. That holds all my camera stuff (DSLR, three lenses, flash, mini tripod, cables, small point and shoot, video camera). I took the camera insert out of the Compurover, and the Slingshot fits inside of the Compurover. When I get to where I'm going, I can take the Slingshot out and carry that around. This works pretty well. You could probably do the same with a less expensive backback than the Compurover, but the computer pocket with the side access is a nice feature.
Customer Review: Everything I wanted.
Summary: 5 Stars
I started looking for a new camera bag when I decided I didn't like my camera floating around in my backpack, or have it in a bag inside a backpack. While I was at it, I figured it would be nice to have a place for my laptop as well, to round off a nice travel bag. My camera isn't quite as large as a normal DSLR (I have a Fuji s5200), but it's still large, and I plan on getting an SLR one of these days anyway.
Hmm...where to start...First off, the construction is awesome. I noticed this as soon as I took it out of the packaging. You can tell just from the materials and seams that it's going to be a sturdy bag. The waist belt is very nice and comfortable, and the fact that it is removable is awesome when you're not hiking (a little tip...slide a piece of paper in on one side between the velcro to make removal so much easier). It has a sternum strap on the harness, which is nice for hiking, but kind of annoying when you don't want to use it. Would be nice if it was removable. It's ok though, it's easy to hold it out of the way with a paper clip, or just let it dangle.
The laptop compartment does what it's supposed to, and the side-access is very nice when you're at the airport (everybody hates trying to dig a laptop out of a stuffed backpack). I don't think there's much more to say really.
The extra storage space on top is adequate, and it's nice that it's there. It's not a huge amount of space, so it won't fit a change of clothes (maybe a t-shirt), But it works for snacks or whatever else you need to bring.
The camera compartment is big, way bigger than I personally need right now, and has a lot of flexibility with the adjustable compartments. Now that I have all this room, I'm going to need to buy extra gear to fill it up :) A nice feature is if for some reason you are heading out without the camera, you can take everything out of the bottom compartment, remove the divider between the top and bottom, and have a nice large backpack to use. The only downside to the compartment is the zipper access. The zippers like to stick when opening and closing because of the sqarish shape. If you're not getting in and out of the compartment all the time it's no big deal, and if you are, you can skip the zippers and just use the clip to close it up.
The tripod holder works well, but obstructs access to the camera compartment, so I don't use it. You can use the compression straps on the sides of the bag to hold a tripod as well (though not as securely) so it's not a big deal.
All in all, it's a great bag and well worth the money, especially since it is so versatile, you don't need to spend money on more than one bag.
Customer Review: EXCELLENT Quality Bag!
Summary: 5 Stars
We bought this for our son for Christmas. He wanted a high quality bag to carry his laptop and his digital SLR camera together at college. The bag arrived quickly and after opening and inspecting, we were very happy with the apparent high quality of the materials and the construction. It is large and roomy and had plenty of room left for carrying other things he needed without over crowding. Very pleased with this purchase!Customer Review: Spacious!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had been looking for a new camera bag ever since I purchase my new Toshiba notebook. I wanted to be able to carry all of my gear in one system. This bag is just like the other say 'BIG'. But in my opinion it is not too big for its purpose. I am able to fit all three of my cameras (Nikon L2, HP 945. Olympus E-500), as well as my notebook, external hard drive, and all of the accessories they need and still have room let over for other things. When it is all loaded up, this bag is heavy, but the suspension strap make carry a breeze. I like having all the weight in on area rather than all over.Customer Review: It's a Beast!
Summary: 4 Stars
I wanted a catch all type of camera bag that I could use to cut down on the amt. of bags when traveling. This is really really big as far as size-compared to what i'm used to. I was able to put my Canon Rebel XT w/ 17-55mm lens in it along w/ a macro & telephone lens & hoods plus all the cables, cards, etc. I originally got the bag for the additional computer compartment -it's a little tight but it fits. if you don't mind the "bulk" of this bag it's good. The top section holds my underwater camera & external flash & extra gear for that. It seems like no matter what i throw in this thing i still have room. on the down side, the zipper around the camera section only has one zip = it isn't a 2way zipper so that's burdensome. the bottom slides out like a cooler. weird. bottom line, it holds everything, it's studry & it's big.