Like many other photographers, I have a "few" bags for whatever type of carrying I might want. I am basically a hobbyist, so this is not the be-all for those who might need more equipment at one time, But then you probably are not looking at this bag.
The stylish bag is relatively light weight and quite comfortable to carry. I am 68" tall and it works for me. A petite woman might not feel the same because it is a bit bulky, extending from the body. The strap is generously long so it can be worn cross body; where I chose for it to land is at my thigh and there is still quite a bit more strap that could be extended if you are a 6 foot guy.
The color leans more to the yellow/gold side than true beige. It does appear that way on my screen but some reviewers commented that they thought it was more canvas beige on screen.
I thought I read that it is water resistant, but am not positive. But to be sure, I Scotch Guard without question ANY cloth bag or purse I buy. Even if it is not raining it keeps the bag and strap cleaner and easier to brush off dirt and stains. Carry a plastic bag or nylon poncho to throw over it if it starts to rain or you want to set it down and there is wet ground. There aren't protective feet or rubber on the bottom, so yes it will get dirty setting it on the ground or a restaurant floor. Most of my bags are the "big name" brand bags and they don't have them either. Just try not to set it into muck! LOL!
The size is generous! It looks bulkier than the "Sling Bag", but holds more and is comfortably balanced. Comparing it to the rectangular box style bags, they look sleeker, but tend to be heavier, I think. It has a large removable foam box inside with two Velcro type dividers that can be placed anywhere. If you have other bags, you could pull out dividers from them and fit to make additional compartments for your needs. The entire box is lined with a soft material so you can stick the Velcro tabs anywhere. There is space behind the box to stash slimmer items. The bag itself is not foam protected on the inside. Just the removable box provides protection. A small zip pocket on the inside back is a nice place for personal items, hand wipes, keys or small wallet, etc.
With configuring I can carry a 7D with an attached 70-200L lens with hood on backwards and battery grip and also carry a little Rebel XTi with a pancake or nifty fifty on it. There would be room for filters in their cases or a filter wallet. The pockets on either outside ends could also carry smaller lenses and or a tele-extender. There is room inside for a remote. If you want, a 20 or 24 ounce water bottle could be placed in them without the flap buckled, just stick the flap inside or let it hang loose. I have an old Toshiba 10 inch tablet with a very bulky and heavy duty leather like cover and it will fit in the front outside zipped pocket or behind the box inside. If you have a 10.1 Galaxy tab with the heavy covers with keyboard that would work, too. I would be hesitant to put a tablet in without a heavy duty cover only because of the possibility of breaking the screen with a camera hitting it or something banging the bag from the outside.
I read several reviews where people stated the snaps on the decorative buckles on the flap that goes over the top zipper break after a short time. I decided to go ahead and buy the bag anyway because I knew I would let the flap hang loose and just zip the inside. If I go out shooting where I would take a bag for transporting the equipment, such as a zoo or gardens, when I get there, I carry the camera/cameras and only use the bag for the extras I might need or for putting the cameras out of sight if I go to lunch or shop before going home.
I don't expect this to hold up as well as my hard working Tamrac or Lowepro bags have. I bought it because of the good looking style that doesn't scream camera to everyone, lightweight decent protection and very reasonable price. When I want a new bag I won't feel guilty spending on "yet another bag"! This bag would also make a nice carry-on, or a book bag, etc. IMHO, so when you get bored with it and are looking for another bag you can still use it because it doesn't scream "Camera bag". It won't be hard to justify the spending on another bag to your spouse! LOL!
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Customer Review: Review of BESTEK Waterproof Canvas Bag
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An adventure right out of the box...
I like this bag, I really do. The bag itself is quite cavernous, and the extra pocket sewn inside the main compartment is useful.The padded insert is sturdy, but essentially eats up most of the useable space. I ended up replacing it with an ApeCase insert for $15. Not really necessary, but I did it anyways.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009GA6CS4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1The bag isn't waterproofed as much as really water resistant. I ran the bag under a running faucet, and most of the water ran right off of the bag. I was able to brush a few drops off after turning the faucet off, but the canvas material was a little damp. So waterproofing kind of works, but I've got a rain cover from a Think Tank bag in case of real rain.The buttons (like so many have said) are not very pleasant to use. I ended up digging them out and replacing with magnetic buttons for $6 (see picture of new buttons). Didn't bother with the buttons on the side pockets.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005T7OC7Q/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1The pull tab came apart the second day I had this bag. I ended up replacing that one and the other (precautionary measure) with something more robust for $9 (see picture of zipper tabs).http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004L229CA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1The last improvement I made was to attach a nylon handle at the top of the bag so that it'll be easier to move around (see picture of new nylon handle). I bought a roll of nylon for $12, and spent a few days trying to figure out how to use my wife's sewing machine (it's her's, I swear... :P). Lost count of how many times I had to resew that thing to get it right (still looks like Frankenstein bag).http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ILSW3A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Totaling everything up that I spent specifically for this bag:Bag $32Magnetic buttons: $6Replacement zipper pulls: $9Nylon for handle: $12Gaining a new respect for people who know how to use a sewing machine: pricelessSo why give this bag four stars? For $32, it's a good starting point for the makings of a great bag. Besides, I've enjoyed an adventure with it already before taking it out for adventures outside. Hopefully the rest of the thing stays intact through my travels...
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