Tamrac 5786 Evolution 6 Photo Sling Backpack Bag (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)After researching reviews for weeks I thought the KATA 123 G0-20 was the bag to get.I was looking at the Tenba sling as well. Upon going to a camera store and being able to see first hand how the bag was made, I quickly realized the Tamrac 5786 was A: better made; B: better padded;C:better designed.
I'm 6-2 and not exactly a lightweight. The bag accommodates my size, can be carried any way you choose and holds a lot of gear. I can, if I choose, lug around the following: An E1 with grip, two digital lenses with hoods, 4 OMZ lenses, extra betteries, and the usual small extras.
Comparing it to a Lowepro, which was close in what it could potentially carry, I found the Lowepro to be less versatile and constructed much lighter - less durable outer material and less padding. Lowepro velcro connectors were much shorter as well, so their grip was lacking compared to the 5786. The Tamrac's velcro tabs are twice as wide as any other bag I looked at.
You can easily set it up to carry it as a sling on either side, and if you are hiking for a while, the backpack mode is very comfortable. Anything associated with a given mode tucks away in the back, including the waist strap if you don't want to use it. All the hardware is metal, not plastic. Anything that could tangle or twist has a swivel there to avoid this annoying problem.

If you want a bag that holds a lot, actually protects what you carry and only want to buy one bag, I'd recommend this bag. All the competitors are made with less quality and in my opinion, poorer, less thought out designs.

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The Evolution 6 Photo Sling Backpack can be carried three different ways: as a backpack, as a sling pack on the right shoulder, and as a sling pack on the left shoulder. With Tamrac's Triple Access System, there are also three ways to access your gear: through the front door and through two side doors. The Evolution 6 is perfect for a DSLR with up to a 5½" lens attached, an additional lens or two, a flash and accessories. When worn as a backpack, the two foam-padded shoulder straps, waist belt, and chest strap distribute the weight. For quick access to camera gear, slip off one shoulder strap, swing the pack around to the front, and open the side door to access a DSLR with a lens attached. To get to additional equipment, swing the pack around to the opposite shoulder and open the side door on the other side of the pack. Both side doors feature two convenient memory card pockets and a pocket to store lens caps while shooting. To convert the Evolution 6 to a sling pack, cross-connect a single shoulder strap – red to red for carrying on the right shoulder, or blue to blue for carrying on the left shoulder. The other strap is easily tucked away inside the back harness. When the pack is removed, all gear can be accessed through the door to the main compartment. The internal dividers are foam-padded and fully adjustable. A Windowpane-Mesh accessory pocket inside the front door is ideal for keeping small accessories visible and organized

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