Tenba 632-313 Shootout Medium Backpack Black Description:
Shootout Backpacks The flagships of the collection, Shootout Backpacks are offered in five simply-named sizes: Mini, Small, Medium, Large and Large Rolling. The size range covers every conceivable need, from day-trippers and vacationing enthusiasts to outdoor/commercial pros working on remote locations or expeditions. All sizes except the Mini include padded, frame sheet reinforced laptop compartments for computers up to 17″ (depending upon backpack size). The Large and Rolling backpacks are suitable for lenses up to 400 or 500mm, depending upon specific equipment variables. All models incorporate easily customized, well-padded interiors, fully-adjustable harness/belt systems, and the fast-deploying, “Velcro-free” WeatherWrap auxiliary protection cover. The generous, padded side pockets feature interior panels that can be moved to convert the space from cargo pocket to QuickAccess interior hatches. This allows fast, easy retrieval of a lens or accessory without having to fully remove or open the entire pack. The Backpacks also feature a significant new innovation, dubbed “MSTC”, for Multi-Stage Tripod Carrying system, which adjusts to securely and optimally carry tripods of varying sizes and styles. All Shootout Backpacks and Waistpacks also come complete with “attachable” accessories one a media card wallet and the other a padded pouch for phone or portable audio player. The accessory cases are secured to the packs with clip-on security tethers, but can be removed and attached to various clip-on points on Shootout waist belts and/or shoulder pads.
- Color: Black
- Brand: Tenba
- Model: 632-313
- Dimensions: 18.50″ h x 15.00″ w x 12.00″ l, 7.80 pounds
Features
- Fits most 15 inch laptops, also 17 inch MacBook Pro/PowerBook size
- Water-repellant,dobby/diamond ripstop nylon shell¿an optimum combination of light weight and durability with Special, weather-sealed zippers keep the elements out and Exclusive WeatherWrap cover included the fastest, easiest auxiliary rain cover around.
- When not carrying tripod in MSTC System tripod compartment becomes extra full zip-around pocket large enough for a jacket newspapers/magazines etc
- Exclusive, fully-adjustable MSTC Multi-Stage Tripod Carrier System securely accommodates all popular outdoor tripod types and sizes
- Hand-carry straps on top of pack and both sides let you grab and go from any position.
Customer Reviews:
The perfect camera backpack!
Just like the previous review, I considered going with the large bag but definitely changed my mind when I got this one. It’s the perfect size to hold all my gear, laptop and still have room.
As far as laptops go, it will hold some 17″ laptops. My toshiba satellite 17″ fits (tight, but I like that because it feels secure). My girlfriends 17″ Dell doesn’t quite make it because it has the 9 cell battery that sticks out an extra half inch on the bottom baking it too thick to fit.
Camera gear and accessories inside the bag:
* Nikon D90 (usually configured with the 18-105 f3.5-5.6 attached)
* Nikon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 vr
* Nikon 50mm f1.8 + soft hood
* Tokina 12-24mm f4 (w/ 77mm hood)
* Nikon SB-600
* Camera battery charger
* AA battery charger
* Laptop charger
* 3.5″ external hard drive
… And there’s still room for either a couple more small lenses or an extra flash.
Without the laptop in it, I’m comfortable carrying the bag for quite a while. Would be a great bag to take hiking. For me, I don’t use the “shoot-out” zips on the side, just because I find it awkward reaching behind me for a lens; and the last thing I want to do is drop any of my precious lenses.
The weather resistant zippers are a little tight at first use, but they get easier to use without any noticeable reduction in water resistance. For rainy days, the built in all weather cover is great, completely covering the bag. And another thing I didn’t realize before I got the bag, it has a flap (tucks away when not in use) that completely zips around the backpack straps making the entire bag slick without straps dangling everywhere. I find this particularly useful when moving moving the bag to the car (so the buckles don’t scratch up the paint) and storing the bag at home (so the straps aren’t there to trip over.
All in all an excellent bag and I’d highly recommend it to anybody looking for one that can hold as much gear as it does.
Good balance of features
I just picked up my first really long lens – 70-200 2.8 nikkor and have woken up in a new world as far as storage goes. Between air travel and enjoying outdoor photography I want a backpack – no reason to have a tack sharp lens to walk around town – you want to take little photo-safari’s.
So I’m reading about a lot of packs – some from naneau pro look nice but they’re not in stock and not carried at local dealers. Lowe pro has some good ones too but the ones they have big enough for a longer lens are either too big or don’t have a laptop sleeve.
The Tenba bag is a big bag – you watch the video and it looks pretty small. The thing that hits me is that the insert is equally tall all the way around – obvious if you want to carry two bodies, but I only have one body and would like to carry something besides camera stuff in my bag for travel – I like to go light and carry everything on. This thing won’t go under the seat and I’m concerned about being tagged with two carry on items as large as this thing is.
It’s going to be a challenge to fit this in a turbo-prop overhead but you can use the compression straps to slim down the top of the bag if you remove one of the vertical ribs and turn that horizontal. The point is that this bag is so wide that I can turn my camera with 20-700 mounted horizontally and make the top of the bag mine for stuff. Hopefully that will help me fit it in the overhead. Fingers crossed, cause I’m not about to check $$$$$ worth of camera and computer equipment.
You know, there is no perfect backpack that I’ve seen. It seems like at this size, everyone assumes you are going to have so much crap that you’re going to dedicate your bag to photography alone. For those of you like me that want something non-descript to avoid the watchful eye of thieves, have enough space for gear and more, have some weather proofing options and some really nice waist belt padding (which as a long-time hiker is really appreciated) – you’re going to have a hard time finding a better option.
Four stars for matching my needs, but five stars when compared with what else is out there.
Good luck!
Tenba has the perfect backpack
I was searching for a backpack that matched my specs. — specs I had developed before starting my hunt. I wanted a simple and balanced tripod attachment system. Also preferred having a removeable insert and definitely needed the hip belt. I needed to support a two camera system with lenses and flashes.
When I reviewed each of the major brands none of them had all my requirements. Most seemed a little too small, few had removeable inserts and a number of them did not have good enough padded hip belts.
Then, I came across the Tenba range of bags and they are just about perfect for my needs. There are however a couple minor complaints.
1. The insert allows access via the side pockets. I can see no real practical purpose for this “feature” as I’m not going to feel my way through retrieving a valuable lens that way. As a result of this feature, the bottom section cannot be divided up using the velcro dividers as there is no outer wall of the insert in this location. This means for me the space remains about right for a 70-200 2.8 lens but cannot be further divided to take a couple flashes or smaller lenses.
2. I wasn’t happy with the lack of practical media/power management. I continue to use a couple tamrac battery/media wallets to keep those items organised.
3. Lack of D rings on the backpack straps. They should have allowed a way to attach an SLR to these straps to keep one camera locked and loaded during lighter hikes.
Having said all that, this bag is as close to perfection as if I’d designed it exactly to my own specification. I also have Tamrac shoulder bags so using their battery management wallets is practical for me.
The removeable raincover is great and the fact that the straps can be hidden behind a smooth cover is very practical for keeping the straps clean and out of the way when packed into airplane overhead lockers and even in the trunk of the car.
The laptop compartment hold the laptop safely and snugly. I’ve fitted Acer and Dell 15″ units with no problem but I feel it’s a better fit for Dell 14″ models.
I’d recommend this to anyone and I may even get the small unit for lighter use.
