Case Logic SLR & Computer Backpack (SLRC-4)

"Nice and light and can fit all the gear! Flash, Lenses, Camera, batteries, cards, all fit!



A little lacking on the adjustability of the lens compartment due to the stiff construction of the moveable middle wall. If it was soft, I could conform it way better for my needs. This is mostly due to my camera configuration though."

"I bought this backpack two years ago for an overseas trip to England with a 15" laptop, two Canon Rebel XTs (one with battery pack), one Canon 100mm Macro lens, one Canon 58mm 28-105mm zoom, one Canon 50mm f/1.8 prime, one Canon 67mm 70-200mm f/4.0L, one Canon 10-22mm EF-S wide angle, plus a few filters, lens hoods, spare lens caps, memory cards & dust blowers.



I was able to fit all this equipment into this relatively small case, snugly to be sure, but securely and in a well-padded and protected manner.



For travel uses, this was perfectly adequate and the case has the enormous advantage of being very airplane friendly, as its dimensions do not come dangerously close to any current size limits.



The design is a little eccentric, with two zippered openings top and bottom on the front and comes configured as two separate compartments. However all the internal dividers, pockets and padding are Velcro secured and can be rearranged in many different ways. The relatively small access openings allow you access equipment without things falling out, and that is helpful.



On each side are external side straps for securing a tripod. The computer compartment was somewhat tight for my 15.4" WXGA Acer 3000, but it still fitted.



It's comfortable to wear. The shoulder straps are wide and soft, and contain very handy pockets for memory cards; the entire bag is sturdy and maintains its shape. I once went on a complete hike with my laptop still (quite unnecessarily) stowed without my noticing it was there.



The only disadvantage I can see is the inability to open up the whole front at once to get at all your equipment, as you will find in other products.



Construction is good; nothing has torn or ripped over two years of use. The zippers are well-made.



I was considering replacing this case with a larger one for up-coming overseas trip, and sat down to re-evaluate this product tonight. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it will still do even though my camera equipment is a little larger and heavier today."

"This bag accompanied me to Australia on a combo outback, cruise and multiple city trip. The design allows access to the camera from the top, without having to open up the entire bag, protecting other equipment from the environment. The ability to adjust the interior padding is fantastic and provides endless options for a variety of gear. The computer compartment easily holds a computer as well as a substantial amount of reading material. Even when fully loaded, the bag fits under an airplane seat."

"I really like this pack. However, I agree with the previous reviewer, it is smaller than it looks. It is great for a day pack but probably to small for serious use. I like the full length side pockets and the ability to carry a laptop. I also like the molded bottom. It stands up and it is a great source of protection. There are also small zippered pockets on the front of the shoulder straps which are really nice for storing your extra memory cards. You don't have to take the pack off to change cards. Overall I like it and use it a lot. For a long trip or one where you will need more than 2 lenses or 1 camera body it will be to small. I would buy it again.



Expertise: Amature



Problems Encountered: There is less functional room than expected."

"This is a good all around DSLR/laptop backpack for amateurs and enthusiasts alike. I like the fact that it doesn't look like a camera bag so prying eyes won't give it a second look. The big draw for me is the fact that it is in fact a backpack. I can't imagine lugging a camera and laptop around with an over the shoulder single strap. The only thing I would have preferred was if it was a bit bigger and available for 17" laptops in case I ever upgrade. As it is, my 15.4" Compaq laptop with extended life battery is a snug fit. The straps could probably be a bit more bigger with a bit more padding too as it does start to get uncomfortable after a while when it's fully loaded up."

"I am a photographer who falls in the the novice-to-amateur spectrum. As such, I only have a few things to lug around. I have the D200, a battery grip, a SB600 flash, three lenses, and a bunch of wires and cords. I am able to pack everything into this backpack snugly. I am able to take it on as carry-on luggage and I don't worry that anything will get damaged. The only problem I see is that I don't have enough room for more, should I buy more accessories. This means I'd have to buy a bigger pack. But if I have to, I'd still buy a Case Logic one because the design is perfect."

"I travel weekly for work and wanted a bag that could hold my notebook and camera, but I didn't want a huge bag. This bag is the perfect size. Fits the camera comfortably in it's pocket. I was able to fully customize the attachments to make the camera fit as if it where made for it and the notebook fits perfectly. I also like that the bag stands upright on it's own and is very stable. It is comfortable to where and added bonus that it does not look like a camera/notebook bag. It appears like a regular backpack."

"This backpack can take 4 and more zoom lenses and a SLR camera. The pouch can hold the basic accessories like memory cards, hard disks etc and a laptop. and this bag is so compact as it makes the best use of the available space."

"Camera goes in the top compartment and for my relatively small Olympus E-300 it is a pain to get out. Not to mention you can't put your camera in the pocket if it has anymore more than a 3 or 4 inch lens attached. Although it has room for 6 additional lenses/accessories in the bottom half, you are rather limited in partition movement. Additionally it wont hold a tripod (even though it says it will, the straps on the side MIGHT be able to hold a monopod."

"I use this camera bag/back pack to store my camera, lenses, filters, etc. It is quite roomy. I tried several traditional over the shoulder bags before trying the back pack and I think it's great. I took it on a trip and it was easy to work with. Having the back pack kept me from having a bag over one shoulder which gets uncomfortable. I was easy to wear it traveling, waiting in lines, under airline seats. It's perfect for me."