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Tenba Messenger Large

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Description:	The essence of urban – a sleek, lightweight, street-smart satchel that holds a ton, yet hugs your body, moves with you, and doesn’t cramp your style. A removable photo insert allows you to convert it quickly from a camera bag to a general-purpose gym bag, book bag, school bag or briefcase. OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS 18W x 13H x 7D inches 45.7W x 33H x 17.8D cm INSIDE DIMENSIONS 17W x 12H x 6D in 43.2W x 30.5H x 15.2D cm Specifications are approximate. CAPACITY D/SLR body, 3 lenses, flash, magazines, files LAPTOP Fits most 17-inch laptops Cat. 638231 black 638232 olive 638233 navy blue 638234 burnt orange 638235 black [engraveable] 638236 plum 638237 chocolate 638238 platinum Cat. # 638 Weight: 2.40
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Review Date: Wed May 27, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8

Pros:	Very Roomy- relatively inconspicuous
Cons:	early models do not come with camera insert, corners of cover can be exposed

This is a very spacious camera/computer bag/messenger bag that swallows my Canon 30D, a 70-200 L f/4 IS zoom lens, a 50mm lens, tele-extender, filter stack, netbook, and accessories. Last years model (like mine) came without a camera insert- I have wrapped all my gear in neoprene wraps for now, until the camera insert I have ordered comes in.

There are a lot of nice touches:

(1) The bag handle has an insert which is surprisingly comfortable when carrying.
(2) There is a top 'quick-access' zipper which allows you to pull the notebook or camera out of the bag without opening the main flap. This is similar to the LowePro Stealth Reporter.
(2) All hardware is first class with welded D-Rings that won't rotate.
(3) The shoulder strap is impressively comfortable with adjustments on both ends. (for lefties and righties)

So far my only gripes are:

(1) Like a lot of messenger bags, you have to be careful to ensure that the top flap covers the main pocket completely when the bag is partially full.
(2) Although all fabric is coated nylon pack cloth and zippers have covers, it is not a weatherproof bag.

I bought this old model from B&H on sale. It came without the camera insert- which I have since ordered - make sure that you determine whether the one you buy has one....