Crumpler

Crumpler THE CUSTOMARY BARGE Laptop Camera Backpack (Dark Brown/Oatmeal/Orange)

• Water resistant 1000D Nylon shell & 420D Ripstop Nylon lining
• Forward opening main compartment w/ fully padded laptop sleeve w/ document pocket
• Forward opening camera compartment w/ mesh zip & gusset zip pockets & removable mesh & zip lid padded & Brushed Nylon lined camera compartment
• 1 x external covered & gusseted zip pocket
• 2 x internal pockets (zip w/ mesh & zip w/ gusset)

Product Description

The Customary Barge... You'd like a backpack for all day, day to day use that allows you to carry a compact 17" laptop and accessories, as well as your compact photo and or video equipment and accessories, in a package that doesn't scream "photo bag!" This bag also provides Crumpler's exclusive 'slingability' for easy and secure access to the equipment compartment with out fully removing the bag from one's shoulder. Big Laptops and fast snappin photo gear or crunchy hard drives carry it all and more in your Customary Barge.... Holds: Half photo/cargo & laptop back pack. The front removable photo insert is suitable for a digital SLR, vertical grip & "twin lens kit", external flash unitand basic accessories. The cargo section will hold day to day essentials and accessories and also a compact 17" laptop in a separate padded sleeve. The backpack provides good access to the front photo compartment when slung forward on one shoulder. Use the shoulder straps to attach an optional extra Thirsty Al mobile phone holder. Features: Water resistant 1000D Nylon shell & 420D Ripstop Nylon lining Forward opening main compartment w/ fully padded laptop sleeve w/ document pocket Forward opening camera compartment w/ mesh zip & gusset zip pockets & removable mesh & zip lid padded & Brushed Nylon lined camera compartment 1 x external covered & gusseted zip pocket 2 x internal pockets (zip w/ mesh & zip w/ gusset) Spine slot back pad Carry handle Chest & waist straps D rings accessory loops & retro reflective strips on adjustable harness straps Fits 17" laptop

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000W8XGEM
• Item model number: CU-02A
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #331,699 in Clothing (See Top 100 in Clothing)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Bag for Everything, June 4, 2008

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Amanda "College Student" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crumpler THE CUSTOMARY BARGE Laptop Camera Backpack (Dark Brown/Oatmeal/Orange) (Sports)

I bought this camera for a trip to China last summer because I needed a bag to carry my DSLR, lenses and a laptop. It was the perfect travel bag for me. I used this as a carry-on, and while it is quite large, it made it for me.

I am also a college student, and this is a great bag for carrying everything I need for the day. This backpack has a ton of dividers, and they all velcro so you can rearrange and make it your own.

This is a sturdy bag, and I really like the straps and backing. When you are putting a DSLR, lenses, laptop, charger, batteries, and everything else for a trip, it gets heavy fast, and this was a great bag at distributing the weight. The back has firm but soft padding that helps the bag maintain its shape and it has a slot on the backing that is molded to your spine and makes it much more comfortable.

Overall, I would recommend this for anyone who needs a bag for a trip or a sturdy bag to hold ALL of their gear.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything and then some..., April 22, 2008

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C Leff "lil'leffie" (Middletown, MD) - See all my reviews

I purchased this bag with a specific purpose (family vacation to Disney). Having the ability to carry my laptop and camera in one bag was such a time saver. The quality of construction was apparent as soon as I opened the box. I feel confident there will be no reason for me to purchase a new laptop/camera bag in the near or distant future.

Crumpler really knows how to build a great bag.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Feeling "ripped-off"!, October 13, 2008

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Keith Sebastian (Doha, Qatar) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crumpler THE CUSTOMARY BARGE Laptop Camera Backpack (Dark Brown/Oatmeal/Orange) (Sports)

I had really high expectations from this bag and from Crumpler. I still use a Crumpler Messenger bag purchased 3 years ago (from Aus.) and it's still as good as new.

Never thought twice before spending US $190 on this bag. Money was no issue and as I was very confident about the Crumpler design, quality and style. I couldn't locate a Crumpler store here in the Middle East so I decided to get it on Amazon. But it has turned out to be a major disappointment.

Within the first 5 mins of use, the black nylon strap separated from the padded part of the left shoulder strap. The stitching came off. The bag was nearly empty (just my Pentax SLR) and I had used it for approx 5 mins (1 min before getting into the car, and 4 mins after getting out and riding an elevator). The strap just failed (embarassing public moment). At first I refused to accept it, refused to believe. I thought it was just some buckle strap that must've come undone and could be put back easily. Slowly realisation dawned, the stitching had come off. No way I could repair it without some heavy duty sewing equipment. What was even more shocking was the other strap looked like it would come of easily (frayed stiches). Apalling! I would never in my dreams expect this even from a $10 bag. No Way.

Since I had this mailed to me overseas (shipped to my NY address and then spent a lot of money having it forwarded overseas to the middle east where I work). I cannot send it back without spending a lot of money. I could buy another bag for that amount. And that's exactly what I did. Just ordered a KATA DR-467 for $66.

I still can't figure out how Crumpler who sell products for about 400% the price of their competition could let a defective product slip through. All in all, I'm very disappointed.

BTW, this is a beautifully designed but poorly engineered product. Also, be warned that the bag itslef is huge and weighs a lot (approx 3Lbs??) Well, my laptop weighs less than that LOL! This bag will eat into your cabin luggage allowance. Since its huge you'd have to stuff into the overhead baggage compartment, thus risking damage to your delicate camera equipment.