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| National Geographic NG 5162 Earth Explorer Medium Backpack | 
| Brand: National Geographic
Category: Photography
List Price: $210.00
Buy New: $100.00
You Save: $110.00 (52%)
New (13) Used (2) from $95.00
Rating:  25 reviews
Color: Olive
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.9
Dimensions (in): 7 x 17 x 4
MPN: NG 5162
Model: NG 5162
UPC: 719821262527
EAN: 0719821262527
ASIN: B000FJ2OSM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: These bag has only seen about 10 hours of use from me. I found another bag i liked better.
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| Features:
| • | Lower photo padded compartment holds a camera/camcorder and accessories, such as lenses (up to 300 mm), flash unit, batteries, cables, charger, etc. This compartment features a set of modular dividers that allows you to adjust the bag to your gear. | | • | Upper personal storage compartment, which opens by a large pull-tight flap. Unique features include a concealed pocket for valuables or passport storage. | | • | Rear padded laptop compartment holds a 17" laptop and accessories. | | • | Advanced harness system is designed to allow ultimate adjustment of its padded ergonomic shoulder straps, ensuring the perfect fit for each individual carrier. | | • | Seven external pockets and pouches can accommodate many items such as stationary, wallet, passport, binoculars, water bottles, etc. |
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Product Description
Bogen Earth Explorer Medium Backpack (5162) will hold a day or two's worth of hiking equipment, personal effects, and photographic/video gear all in one. The intricate design solutions really address the camera needs without compromising space for hiking gear. Seven external pockets and pouches can accommodate many items such as stationary, wallet, passport, binoculars, water bottles, etc. Special connecting points allow you to tie on more gear such as an ice axe, walking stick, or sleeping bag Advanced harness system is designed to allow ultimate adjustment of its padded ergonomic shoulder straps, ensuring the perfect fit for each individual carrier Exterior Dimensions 12.5 x 7.0 x 18.1 (32 cm x 18 cm x 46 cm) / Interior Dimensions 11.8 x 5.5 x 7.8 (30 cm x 14 cm x 20 cm) Nylon Color - Tan
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| Customer Reviews: Read 20 more reviews...
 Backpack camera bag October 2, 2008
Richard B. Lynch (Sacramento, Calif)
I recently had my camera gear stolen and suspect that the theives targeted my gear because it was a traditional looking camera bag. Now that I've replaced my gear and was planning on travelling, I wanted something more non-descript. This bag is perfect for travelling and it does not look like a camera bag. I carry a Canon Rebel XLS and two additional lenses, plus filters, batteries, memory cards, and other camera supplies. There is still room for personal supplies and a laptop while walking or hiking. It's not the most convenient for getting gear in and out quickly, but I've compormised for the anonimity and ease for touring.
 Poor Design & Function, But Looks Great Doing It. September 6, 2008
Shark Bait (Honolulu, HI USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this pack as an up grade from my TAMRAC EXPEDITION 3, as I needed a pack that could carry a notebook computer and a camera. It's just the right size for all my gear as an airline carry on and it's a great looking pack. But it stops there. Here's the bugs. . .
1. When you pick up the pack by the handle on the top, it pulls on the
stitching that holds the flap to the pack. There is no continuous load
path from the handle to the underside of the pack. Time will tell if
the stitching holds.
2. The camera compartment has only three dividers. Two that are "T"
shaped and one small straight piece. With limited Velcro,
customization is not an option, unless you do some modding. If I buy
a new lens, I would like to have a space to fit a lens rather that a
lens to fit a space.
3. The pack comes with a rain cover. I'm guessing that if it rains, it
won't repel water. As an experiment, I dripped some tea on one of
the front covers and the liquid beaded right off the material.
However, when I put a drop one a horizontal surface and touched the
bead, the material seemed to soak up the liquid. (did I just void the
warranty?)
4. There are no modern clasps. Instead, there are metal friction
buckles. This makes it a little slower removing and fastening gear to
the pack.
So why did I buy this pack? Well. . .
If the top handle rips off one day, it'll look great doing it.
If I buy another lens and it won't fit, it'll look great doing it.
If I get rained on with the pack I'll look great doing it.
And if I need to strap on some gear in a hurry but can't because of the looping buckles, I'll look great doing it. . .
Did I mention that it's a great looking pack?
Satisfied!!! August 2, 2008
H. McDougal
I am very satisfied! The backpack was shipped quickly and is what I expected. The only problem I found is my 14" laptop doesn't fit through the outside pocket. I can only access it from the inside. I plan on purchasing from Adorama again!
Great bag, little pricy July 14, 2008
Gregory Rodgers (China)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The Good:
I am a travel writer/photographer and this bag is one of my favorites - it is tough, the canvas material feels rugged, and it has an appeal (especially for travel) above the standard brightly colored, nylon bags. It looks and feels old-school, as if you should throw it on and take it to a safari or something. In fact, it has metal rings and straps for customizing your own "gypsy" pack if you want to clip on carabiners or such. Also, there is a strip on each side of the pack that accepts locking US Army ALICE clips (you can get at any surplus store) so that you could clip on extra pockets, first aid, or even a canteen.
The contents inside are well padded and protected. Unfortunately protection = a little extra weight over other systems. I like the fact that it comes with a nice pack cover to protect everything in case of rain. The shoulder straps are extra wide, which seems annoying at first, but it does help make it more comfortable when it is heavily loaded with laptop and SLR goodies. There are loads of small pockets and places to tuck things which is a blessing for carrying spare batteries, cards, etc.
Now for the bad:
This bag isn't perfect. For starters, it is huge! Way bigger than I thought that it was based on the pictures. Unfortunately a lot of the bulk comes from the material and protection, because you really don't have that much room inside. My 4LB travel notebook fits very tightly inside and you barely have room for a sandwich in the top of the thing. The canvas will make your back sweat through on a hot day for sure, not good when you are doing event photography! The SLR compartment has velcro but the customization is limited to only a few options, the velcro does not completely pull free. My D40, SB600, 18-200, and 70-300 pretty much fill it up.
I get lots of response from this bag because of the nice logo on the back. People ask if I am shooting for NG when I am backpacking.
My advice is to use this bag for its intended use. If you do nature photography, hiking, travel writing, etc - buy it! If you just do events, are a student, or pretty much just do urban photography - pick a lighter option made out of more modern materials that won't make you sweat!
Only time will tell if it gets the fifth star. June 29, 2008
Ross A. Brunetti (Santa Maria, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you're like me, you want to be able to photograph literally everything. That means, besides the camera body, superwide to long telephoto lenses and a macro lens, plus, maybe, a strong flash unit and a tripod. In the boonies, this pack can carry that, in padded comfort, along with water, lunch, an outer garment for rain or cold, first aid kit,and other emergency stuff.
In town, carry just the camera and a wide-tele zoom, and your laptop, and lunch, and plenty of room for whatever else you require.
I'll wait to award the fifth star when I've used it enough to get an idea of its durability.
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