Reviews for Nikon D1 / D2 / D3
Review #1
Photo contains:
Nikon D2h , Nikon D2X & F5 Bodies,
Nikon 70-200mm VR f/2.8
Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S
Nikon 50mm f/1.4
Nikon 12-24mm f/4 DX
28-70mm f/2.8
Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro
Nikon 2.0x TC
Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8 fisheye
SB-800 Flash
SB-80DX
thanks to Charles for pic/comments
Photo contains:
Nikon D3
Nikon D700
Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF
Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8
Nikon 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Nikon Binoculars 
Thanks to Steve J Makin for photo
Review for Canon EOS 1D
Review #1
(Added 25th July 2009)
First Photo contains:
Canon EOS 1D MK II N
Canon EOS 1D MK III
Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM w/hood reversed
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM w/hood reversed and w/o tripod mount
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS w/hood
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM no hood
Canon EF 2X Extender
Canon Extender EF 1.4x
Extra batteries for both bodies
77mm polarizer
Two Optech straps hidden in the hood of 500/4
Second photo:
Canon 1Dmk2N+TCx1.4+500/4IS (attached)
Canon 1Dmk3 body
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM w/hood
70-200/2.8IS w/hood
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM w/hood
17-40 - no hood
2x PD70X
Extra batteries for both bodies
Few extra AA sets for PD70X
Two Optech straps hidden in the hood of 500/4
I bought this one primarily to accommodate the 500/4 lens easily, but with time it became my primary backpack. I can load it with either 500mm + full set of big zooms, or 500/4+300/2.8. Don\'t be misled by the first photo, even in such config, the zipper closes really easily.
Hint: you *do want* a LensCoat Hoodie for these big telephotos. Lens hood provided by Canon is not very good, difficult to put in/out and increases the diameter significantly... or at least enough to make the fit *really* tight.
Harness is just perfect, much better than my Nature Trekker, better fit for a tall person. Waist belt is solid and soft, doesn't feel bad even after prolonged carrying. However, the chest strap could allow much more length adjustment - even at the most shortened position, I find it still too long for my needs.
I miss the front pocket I have in Mini Trekker. As opposed to Nature Trekker, this backpack is not carry-on sized anyway, so Lowepro could add this easily.
Main zipper is something in between the great one from MiniTrekker and mediocre Nature Trekker. Good enough, but not more.
There are two handles: one at the top of the pack, and other, identical, on a side, to allow carrying it like a bag. Harness can be covered by an extra cover with zipper - to provide a compact package with no straps dangling around. Personally, for this bag type (again: forget about carrying it onboard a plane) I don\'t find it useful at all, rather adding to the overall design complexity.
I bought mine 2nd hand without the Lens Pouch / Accessory Pouch, but I purchased them separately later, really useful (and should be provided when you buy it new).
Likes about the bag:
Capacity, harness, comfort
Dislikes about the bag:
Chest strap, no front pocket
thanks to Daniel for review
