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2.0 out of 5 starsA Good Looking Bag But it Has Some Issues in Design or Quality Control
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2016
** Update 3-22-17*** After multiple back and forth discussions with Peak Design's support team, and a 5 day wait since my last message to them, the customer service rep offered me a " maybe you have too much stuff in the side pocket." I carry an Olympus camera with a 12-40 pro lens and a 40-150 pro lens in the main bag, making it more than heavy enough to hold the bag upright with the exception the base is possibly too narrow by design or my particular bag is defective, neither of which customer service seems very interested in getting too excited about addressing or diagnosing. It is a shame that this beautiful bag with a lifetime warranty tips off of the back seat of the car if seated upright with my relatively light gear.
*** Small Update*** - after using for approximately 3 months, there is only 1 downside to this item... the bag is a little "top heavy" when loaded and has a tendency to tip over due to a narrower base. Minor, but would suggest keeping the bag closed so gear does not tumble out
This bag is a great size and weight for a mirrorless camera system or a smaller dslr. Works great for my Olympus OM-D EM-10 and lens system. Exterior of the bag has a great feel and pockets are set up well for extra batteries, airblower, small book, filters, etc. Even when filled up, the bag still keeps a sveldt footprint without smashing the gear. Would HIGHLY recommend watching the PEAK DESIGN TIPS AND TRICKS video (...) for the messenger bag in order to fully comprehend the catches, latches, and folding dividers.
Only 1 criticism of this smaller version of the bag and that is they only include 2 dividers. I understand the the logic behind smaller bag, fewer dividers, but this bag is really in need of a 3rd divider. I did order one off of their website, but it is really a $20 add on as they charge a full $5.00 shipping for the $14.95 divider. Raise the price of the bag by $5 and include the 3rd divider. 4 is too many, 2 is too few. 3 dividers give the user the right number of options to section off the bag and also model the options given in the tutorial video.
