Crumpler Long Schlong


for Nikon D70 / D100 / D200 / D300 / D700



Review #1

Photo Contains:
Nikon D70
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F/3.5-4.5G
Nikon 20mm f/2.8
 Nikon AF-D 28mm f/2.8
Nikon AF-D 50mm f/1.4
Nikon  70-210mm f/4.5-5.6
Sigma EX 105 F/2.8
UV-filters, hoods,
Second Nikon EN-EL3

What do you like about the bag:
Very modern, fresh design
- Sturdy, solid bag, offers good protection for the equipment (in my opinion even better than my Lowepro Orion/Off Trail), water-resistant fabric
- Very comfortable to wear
- All my gear summed up above fits in the bag
- Not as recognizable as a photobag as the Lowepro's
- Good price for a quality bag like this (I paid 109 euro's in a local store)

What is it you don't like:
... ehrm... can't think of anything really :)

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thanks to Pascal Steen! for pics and comments.


Review #2
(added 25th Feb 2007)

Photo contains:

Nikon D70
 Nikon 18-200mm VR
Nikon 50mm f/1.8
Tokina 12-24mm f/4
Tamron 90mm macro f/2.8
Nikon 180MM F2.8D ED-IF AF
2 x filters, battery, CF Cards, Lens Pens

This is my new Crumpler Long schlong.
I was looking for a shoulder bag that wasn't too large but could still take my D70 and 4-5  lenses including my 180mm f/2.8.

I've included a dvd case in the photos below to give an idea of size.

crumpler long schlong cd comparison

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The main shoulder strap has a kind of seat belt fastener, maybe a bit too elaborate for my needs.  There is as usual on Crumpler's a padded shoulder sleeve for the shoulder strap (see centre pic) .  This can be removed.
It also has another strap, which I think they refer to as a leg strap, see right photo. Haven't worked out how this works.

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Opening up the lid of the bag reveals a hinged flap with a small netted pocket. There's  enough room for small thin items like a filter box, memory cards, notebook,etc.
 There is a piece of Velcro which fixes this to the lid. So it doesn't get in the way if you need to get to your gear quickly.

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The main compartment has 3 dividers creating two deep side compartments and in the middle a small front one and a large back.

Here I have a Tokina 12-24 F4 on the left and Tamron 90 2.8 on the right. The centre accommodates the D70 + 18-200 VR. The front part I just left empty.

   

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At the front of the bag is a zippered pocket, this folds down to reveal pockets for accessories. Here I have a couple of lightens, CF cards, battery and 2 filter boxes in the back pocket.

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Behind the back pocket is a "secret" compartment that has enough room to fit my 180mm f2/.8 and a 50mm f/1.8. Its actually pretty deep, I can actually easily fit the D70 body only in this section with room to spare for a small lens.

You can actually remove the bottom part of the main compartment and remove the dividers so you can get a longer lens in the top. Giving a total height of about 24cm. This is a really clever design.
The photos below show the bottom divider now attached (with more Velcro) to the back of the bag. Giving a much deeper amount of room for longer lenses.

Here's what can fit inside the bag.

Overall a very nice bag. Well thought out with the secret compartment and the ability to create one big compartment. Some nice ideas for accessories, such as pen pockets. It feels very strong, all the zips , straps and Velcro feel tough . 
Perhaps a bit too strong a Velcro on the lids, meaning that you'll be heard 100 yards away opening you bag, okay an exaggeration.
I just wish they would give a booklet explaining what that extra small strap does.

Likes about the bag: Looks good, lots of room inside, not too bulky, adaptable to different configurations.

Dislikes about the bag: Straps a bit too chunky, although the padded section can be removed , a lot of thick Velcro means its a noisy bag to open.

user rating
review score 9

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