| National Geographic NG 5162 Earth Explorer Medium Backpack | 
| Brand: National Geographic
Category: Photography
Buy New: See price in cart
Rating:  27 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
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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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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| Editorial Reviews:
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 22 more reviews...
Tight Fit October 30, 2008
J. Stout (Greenup, KY United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Some other reviewers have complained about not being able to fit their 17" (diagonal measurement) laptop into this bag. I can tell you that my 17" Acer laptop (which weighs an ungodly 9lbs) does fit, albeit barely. 17" laptops will fit, but I think the bag was intended for 15.4" or smaller.
Those who claim their laptop will not fit may not be aware of the top, inside laptop opening. This bag provides two access points to the laptop, one on the side and one in the top under a velcro flap.
I did manage to get all my camera gear into this, without using any of the top compartments. My gear includes a Canon Rebel XT w/ 18-55 lens, a 55-250 IS lens, a 50mm portrait lens, one flash, various filters and extra batteries+charger. The bag has straps on the bottom for a tripod as well as extra pouches on each side (which I'm currently not using).
The top flap snaps into place on the front. I had a concern with this thinking that lifting the bag by the handle (which feels very secure, by the way) would cause the snaps to come undone, but the bag is designed well. The handle is more attached to the back of the bag than to the front flap, so lifting by the handle feels just as secure as lifting by the shoulder straps.
I recently took this bag on a trip to Boston and aside from my camera gear, also packed my ipod, laptop + accessories, and a full-size hard-back book. It kept my camera gear safe during the flight while still providing plenty of room for my on-board entertainment.
Other reviewers have complained about the straps used on this bag (double-ring tension), but I have to say I like the straps on this better. These straps won't break where a plastic buckle would.
I wouldn't call it the perfect camera bag, but it's certainly a great bag for me.
Nice camera bag October 21, 2008
Aaron Rickels (Fort Worth, Texas)
I love the bag, but would like to have more small storage compartments. Also, the notebook compartment size is a little misleading. My 15 Macbook Pro fits; but it sticks out of the padded compartment.
 Backpack camera bag October 2, 2008
Richard B. Lynch (Sacramento, Calif)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
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!
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