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James Cameron's AVATAR Movie Jake Sully RDA AVTR Program Backpack

James Cameron's AVATAR Movie Jake Sully RDA AVTR Program BackpackFìmungeyu nìngay txantsan lu! Lu hì'i nì'it slä ke lu oeru puk apxay a zene oe mivunge. Txantsana 'u a fpi fratute a yawne lu foru Uniltìratokx! :)

This backpack is really awesome! It's a bit small but I don't have that many books I have to carry. A great accessory for any Avatar fan! :)

(Na'vi language from the movie because I'm that much of a fan lol)

I purchased this backpack as a Christmas gift for a big Avatar fan. It looks as good in person as in the picture. I was a bit nervous since there weren't any reviews, but I took a chance and was very pleased with my purchase. The inside isn't extremely spacious, but it's enough for a couple books. There are 4 loops on the front to hook things onto and 2 gadget pockets on the straps (great for cell phone, ipod, etc.) There is a small pocket on the front as well.

I would definitely recommend this backpack for any Avatar fan!

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Case Logic 16" Laptop Sleeve

Case Logic SNS-15NAVY 15-inch Neoprene Laptop ShuttleI had bought this item for my 17" widescreen HP DV9000Z. I was concerned about it fitting because this item is listed multiple times under different names and each has a different size. I had read in one review that it didn't stretch at all so I was really concerned. For the price I thought I would try it and return it if I had to. In reality it fits perfect and the material does infact stretch a good amount. Not only does it fit my notebook perfectly I was confused on the pictures that there was two small pockets on the front because of the two zippers. It is one large pocket enought of fit my power supply, 2 cords, mouse, and more. It streches around anything you put in there. I had bought it so I can keep everything together at home around the house and then easily slip it into my briefcase. I am so glad I had gotten this 15" eventhough alot of description says its for a 15.4 inch screen. If I had that size screen it would be too large. So make sure you measure your laptop and not assume the 15" means 15 inch screen.

This is a well made quality case. It won't provide the full protection you would get from a laptop bag, obviously, but it does protect your laptop from scratches and it keeps all your computer bits together, while traveling. It fit my Toshiba Satellite perfectly.

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I purchased it seeing the 16" size in the description and was not sure if this was meant for a 15.4". But, when you receive the package and pull the sleeve out of the box the packaging surrounding the sleeve says 15.4". I almost turned to a friend and gave it to him thinking it just might not fit my new Toshiba. I had an old sleeve that fit like a glove on my old 15.4, but wouldn't fit my new 16". This new sleeve fits the sides snugly, but I have about a one inch gap at the top when the zipper is closed. I use this gap space for just cords and cables. The pocket on the side (on the top if laying flat) are pass-through. You open both sides of the pocket (zippered) and you can put your whole arm through the opening. The pocket has enough room for my power cord, external hdd, and ext wireless mouse. Hope this review helps.

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I do believe that the whole purpose of a laptop sleeve is so that the laptop inside would not slide so much. Once I received this sleeve, I immediately put my Macbook Pro in and it left a good 2"-3" space near the top. [Also, the Case Logic label sewn inside the side of the sleeve seem like it can potentially leave small scratches on the surface of the laptop].So I returned it and placed another order for a Case Logic laptop sleeve that is especially sized for the 15.4" Macbook Pro [Case Logic 15.4" Macbook Pro Shuttle]. I'll see how that goes and compare the differences...

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I bought this product a couple of months ago while looking for a solution to carry my 15-inch laptop on my own back, along with books and things I use on college. It's great, protects from scratches and the pocket is nice for carrying my wireless mouse, usb flash drives or blank cds.

Otium 20228NKA Leisure Canvas Bagpack Backpack, Military Khaki

Otium 20228NKA Leisure Canvas Bagpack Backpack, Military KhakiThis bag is good for what I use it for...which is to carry around a few paperbacks, a folder, a wallet, small personal items, tablet, and sometimes a 14 in laptop. I do get a little concerned when I throw in my laptop because the bag, while sturdy enough, doesn't seem cut out to carry lots of heavy weight. When I want to carry a lot of stuff, like several thick books, laptop, plus other things, I use another bag. But this backpack is definitely nice because I don't particular like zippers and this one has a drawstring closure and magnetic flap which work like a charm. The straps are lightly padded which keep it from hurting my shoulders, and the interior is surprisingly roomy. You could probably fit up to 4 thick textbooks (although you might think twice about actually carrying them in this bag for a long time) and squeeze in other smaller items.

The interior also has two small pockets and pen holders in addition to a divider for a tablet or small laptop.

The material is nice and thick, not flimsy to the touch, just nice canvas material, and the color is more like the 3rd. 4th and 5th pictures shown on the product page (more brown than green or khaki).

I do wish that the pockets on the outside of the bag were a bit larger...it'd be nice to be able to fit a water bottle in there comfortably, but alas, this isn't the case.

One small detail about the drawstring itself...the ends are knotted, but I've found that they come loose so you have to tighten them every so often.

Awesome pack for school,gym, day hiking and whatever else you can use a canvas rucksack for. very nice product for anyone

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I know the description says that there is a pocket for an ipad, but I can actually fit my macbook pro in that pocket too. I love the rugged look it has and I hate having to constantly zip and unzip backpacks so this is perfect. It fits binders, textbooks, whatever you need for school. It has a sturdy design, I've been using it for a year in college and it hasn't failed me yet!

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I love it!!!! The only thing is that it is a drawstring bag with no zipper. So if you want a zipper, then this is not your bag. But I love the pockets and compartments.

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the color is a little bit different from what I expected, but very good qulity and the size is good if you are using it to carry a lapop, a book and stuff, or just a few books. and it looks nice!

Children's Smurfs Backpack

Children's Smurfs BackpackThis is so awesome! We love Smurf and anything with Smurfs so we are very happy. We've used it everywhere we go, it's durable, roomy and is what we wanted! Highly recommend this seller as it was packaged great and shipping was fast!

we got this backpack for my son to use for school. He is extremey happy with it and it is working perfectly. It is adorable and seems to be well made.

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Dual Compartment Backpack-Available in Many Different Colors

Perfect Back To School Kids BackpackGood quality product.

Bought this and an Iron on patch for my youngest son for Xmas and he absolutely loved it. Loved it even more when he discovered no one else has one like it.

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Gregory Mountain Products Women's Inyo 35 Backpack

Gregory Mountain Products Women's Inyo 35 Backpack, Pewter, MediumI was a little afraid that it would be too small to fit the items I wanted. I was very surprised at how much stuff I can actually can put in this pack. Right now I'm using the pack for just in case, grab and go bag for emergency situations. This would make an excellent backpack for overnight or even a few days stay. I'm very happy with my Inyo!

MyGift 13 inch Fascinating Peacock Notebook Laptop Sleeve Bag Carrying Case for most of MacBook, Ac

MyGift 13 inch Fascinating Peacock Notebook Laptop Sleeve Bag Carrying Case for most of MacBook, Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Sony, ToshibaI bought this to fit my 13.3" Toshiba Portege R705. It fits with no problem, and the zipper stays secure. Great if you're looking for a simple sleeve for your laptop.

This case is decent, but it definitely has its drawbacks. It's very flimsy and not high quality if you're looking for a nice plush cushiony sleeve, don't bother with this one. There were also a bunch of loose threads that got stuck on the zipper when I first opened it; not a huge deal, but not something you expect from a brand new product. I bought it for my 13" Macbook Pro, and it doesn't fit perfectly (it's a little tight on the sides, and too long the other way). Also, I don't think the colors are as bright as they look on the computer the green in the background barely shows up at all.

That being said, it's an alright case and it gets the job done. It's a good price, and it arrived a few days early.

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I ordered this product and it shipped the same day and arrived only two days later. The colors are even more vivid in person. This is a really attractive product. My only complaint is that the zipper goes half way around the perimeter of the bag. I had planned to zip up three sides and leave one of the shorter sides unzipped for easy removal of the laptop. This isn't possible with this design because the zipper track only runs halfway down either short side. But, for the price, I'd definitely recommend it!

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I ordered this for my sister, for Christmas. She owns a Macbook air... Although the cover is a little too big, it's an advantage for putting the charger inside with it.

I received this really quick on standard shipping, so I'm happy about that.

The product itself is pretty, the little feathers on the peacock come out with a trippy effect and look like little eyes. The color is nice, overall I'm satisfied with the product image. Although, there is a smell that comes along with it...but that's not too much of a bothersome for me.

Great gift, great price.

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The picture on the computer doesn't do it justice. You can't see the design as vividly as you can in person.

Like the other reviews said, it does smell a little weird, but the fabric is just that way and after awhile it will go away.

The zippers work perfectly and theres 2 of them which is always nice. :) The design is really crisp and pretty and makes me look sophisticated. Love It!!

OverBoard Adventure Duffel Bag

OverBoard Adventure Duffel Bag, Black, 90-LiterI bought this bag about two years ago. It is amazing, especially for the price. I work offshore on a boat and sometimes have to do boat to boat transfers that can soak our bags. My stuff stays dry in this bag (probably not the choice for full immersion, I have true dry bags for kayak trips, etc.). I was surprised by how good the quality of the stitching, zippers, fabric, etc. was, considering it was about 1/3 or less of the price of a North Face bag, which I was really considering hard. It's a good sized bag, but if not stuffed totally full I've got it on as carry on luggage many times (flexible bags fit more places, ya'know). Anyway, I don't post reviews very often, but love this bag!!!

The first time I used this bag it leaked and everything inside got wet. I used it exactly as they advertised it, for "light splash" conditions. I contacted the manufacturer and here is a direct quote from their reply: "It's not really meant to be waterproof, just water resistant, for if it gets splashed, where no water would get near the seams." Talk about false advertising! It's "water resistant" (Amazon's ad says "waterproof")as long as the splash doesn't touch the seams? They should be ashamed.

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This is my out of box review for the overboard-adventure 90 duffel (with backpack straps):

NOTE: I've had a North Face Base-Camp Medium bag (that is VERY similar) for over 5 years and it has been extremely good to me. I wanted to get a gift for a friend and I thought the north face bag would be great.... but too much $$$ (I'm all about frugality). I love the North Face and will use it as a reference-point to my review.

Out of the box the bag felt a bit thinner than the North Face. Very shiny too, ha. I figure the shine will blemish a bit with time and wear. It's a gift to a girl though, so I think she'll like the shiny. I'm interested in how this bag will hold up to getting tossed around in cars, airplanes, boats, beaches, forests, etc...

Also are a few minor scuffs on it, but I'm not going to complain (unless quality comes into question at a later date at which point I will update the review). My North Face has survived several trips though airport security and is getting pretty banged up which is making it a better-looking bag! Also, with the price I paid, I can deal with a few scuffs that would end up happening anyway.

Right away, I stuffed this bag full of pillows to get a feel for how big it is 90L is BIG. North Face is a little smaller. As far as getting this thing into overhead airplane bins, I don't think it will be a problem so long as it's not stuffed (I like to carry-on).

The shoulder straps were easy to put on. Took a little arranging to keep them from sliding when I picked it up to my shoulders. No big deal. 15 seconds later and they're tight and secured.

Will update as needed. Like it lots thus far

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Great product, very happy with the styling and the functionality. I'm getting lots of great travel use. Love that you can use it as a backpack!

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Big enough, good looking enough for all sort of occasions. Didn't get to use it for rainy day just yet. Wait till summer and I will be using this bag solely for the beach. Will update my review later on, That's why it's only 3 star for now.

High Sierra AT607 Carry On Travel Bag with Backpack Straps

High Sierra AT607 Carry On Travel Bag with Backpack StrapsThis was used over the past year as a carry-on when I had business trips all over the world on various airliners and I have never had a problem getting this backpack checked as a carry-on. The bag is compact and if you pack tight and well, you can fit a lot of stuff in it. I used to put a laptop on the top if I was under the weight limits and it was a simple flip over to get thru security without really having to remove the laptop out of the bag completely. It has a convenient shoulder strap which is great if you hate having a backpack on your shoulders. I was able to fit 3-5 days worth of clothing depending on what I had to pack in, and there's a generous sized pocket in the front that I fit toiletries in as well as odds and ends such as wires needed for work.

Now, for the bad parts, a few airlines allowed larger carry-on than this bag by a significant amount, which results in more checked bags if you travel heavy. Also, the straps in the main compartment tended to clump clothes together on rare occasions if you were trying to squeeze as much as possible out of the space.

All minor nuances, but for the price, and the size, it can't be beat. It's rare to find a bag that is small enough to be allowed on multiple airlines as a carry-on and this bag is also near the dimension limits for more than half the airlines I traveled on which was very convenient and allowed the most use of the carry on allowed. Add in the bag's light weight and it's almost a perfect carry-on bag.

Convertible backpack September 2012: This backpack hides its straps so it can be airline-checked. It is sized to meet carry-on limits. It is in the same category as a Rick Steve's weekend convertible, but it is a bit smaller. While it doesn't have all the hidy-holes as a RickSteves and inside dividers are delicate, it has a tougher outside fabric and will hold it shape when empty. I like it.

So far I have used it on one airline trip. I did not check it, but instead used overhead bins. It has two easy-to-grab strong handles (side and top) and comes with a removable shoulder strap. The backside has a thick pad for comfort that doubles as a loop to strap it on your rolling luggage handle. This turned out to be a handy feature.

The zippers with their tassels have held up fine so far, though I am reluctant to check the bag. This bag is a cross between luggage and a backpack. The hidden waist clips, shoulder straps, and back pad make it an acceptable backpack. The silver piping is also highly reflective for night safety. As luggage it has handles, shoulder strap, and a thick-tough outside fabric that holds it shape. A very good compromise overall.

Occasional airline traveler.

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Took this backpack on a recent trip overseas and it was perfect. Used it to carry passport, clothes, snacks, iPad, everything. Plenty of space and compartments, and the variety of straps and handles made it very useful and convenient in every situation.

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This is the perfect size for a carry on with the optional back pack straps. Only detail I question is the kind of flimsy clip connection for the straps.

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Great pack. It holds 44 liters, enough for a weeks worth of clothes for me (I pack fairly light). It wears like a backpack, shoulder strap or suitcase. It also has two interior sections that can be opened up into one larger storage area.

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15 inch Big Butterfly Design Laptop Carrying Sleeve Bag Case with Hidden Handle & Shoulder Strap wi

15 inch Big Butterfly Design Laptop Carrying Sleeve Bag Case with Hidden Handle & Shoulder Strap with Matching Skin Sticker & Mouse Pad ComboGot this for my daughter to keep her laptop stuff all together. She loves the butterfly on it. :) A+

My wife was thrilled to get this for Christmas. She really loves this butterfly design and the bag, decal and mouse pad are good quality.

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My kids were happy with their laptop set. You get what you pay for indeed. Not the quality I expected but my girls are happy. Oh and they came super fast.

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Tenba ShootoutTM Backpack - Medium

Tenba 632-313 Shootout Medium BackpackFirst off, this is a great backpack all around. I travel a lot and was looking for something to protect my gear and this does the job. Here are the pros and cons.

Pros:

* Very Sturdy

* Rugged Material

* Lots of space

* Great straps

* Nice features that are thought out with a few exceptions

Cons:

* Sometimes a little too stiff

* Side compartments are small and access to main pack is awkward/useless

* Internal dividers are set up nice but can waste some space

* Some features are not too thought out while others are (a pro and con)

* TIGHT laptop storage

The material is very sturdy. This backpack doesn't feel like it will ever rip and I am sure it is cut resistant. Anybody trying to get at your gear will have a tough time, sometimes even you! I have a Canon 7d that I leave a EF 24-70mm F2.8 L lens attached and at first, I wanted to make it accessible through the side compartment. That is not going to happen, especially with the lens hood stored as Canon suggests. There is a flap that separates the side compartment from the main compartment that has Velcro which makes it so things do not fall into the side compartment but also makes it almost impossible to use as a quick camera access. In addition, the side zippers only open half way so there is no way you will get a bigger SLR out fast. You have to put it in so it can be accessed by the main zipper. It is still tight because the top of the bag is so thick and the zippers are tight due to the weatherproofing. A pro and a con.

I also store a 70-200mm f4.0 is L lens in the bag. The bag is pretty deep so you naturally end up stacking stuff which makes it a little hard to get to stuff but the lens is protected very well. It is not deep enough to put the lens in upright so again, it lays down with either a flash or a computer power cord on it. Not exactly a fast access to either because as the laws of the universe dictate, the thing you need will always be on the bottom.

As far as a laptop, it looks like you could store two in the compartment but don't be fooled. Again, the bag stiffness prevents two and almost makes it hard to get in one. The zipper on the compartment does not open to access the entire top so the laptop is hard in and hard out. It is very tight. I don't consider my laptop to be very big but if it were any thicker or wider, there is no way it would fit. The nice thing is, once it is in there, it is protected like you had armor around it, which is the positive theme of the bag.

A really cool thing is the cover that goes over the straps when you are not using the backpack portion. They are entirely enclosed under the zipper cover which is great for the overhead on planes. There are no straps to tuck in the overhead compartment and close in the compartment door on the plane. The cover then tucks up under a back flap to expose the straps which are very comfortable. Again, an issue is, when the backpack is loaded, it is so tight that it is actually hard to slide the cover up under the pack in its proper position. One nice thing would be to have the cover start zipping up over the bottom of the strap so you could keep one strap out to use it as a sling for carrying it in situations where you want to use one strap for fast carrying. With my previous bag, I used the one shoulder carry a lot.

The inside zipper compartments are nice but again, tight. You can't fit too much in them. Temba should have allowed a little more material but it may be so stuff does not slide around. B+W filters in cases are actually tight in the compartments. They do have a great feature which is they zipper open/closed from both sides, left and right so there is no digging around in them.

I don't want to sound negative on the pack, it is an incredible bag. Like I mentioned in the pros, it is super tough. You can tell they spared no expense with the water proofing. I would have no problem caught in a downpour with this thing. Your gear is VERY well protected which is most important to me. When you have over 5k sitting in a bag, you don't want it to be unprotected. I am sure the gear inside could survive small falls.

Would I recommend the bag. Simply put, yes. I don't think the "perfect" bag exists. It can't because if you are like me, you want something magical that defies the laws of physics. I want to be able to put 50 pounds of gear including a tripod in a very small pack and in the end, have it weigh 10 pounds. It is not going to happen. With no magical pack available, this is the closest you will come if you want to carry a lot of stuff and have it well protected from the elements, the occasional drop, the elements and the opportunistic person that wants your gear. Overall, good job Temba for trying to satisfy us semi-pros that want it all. I would buy this again.

Just like the previous review, I considered going with the large bag but definitely changed my mind when I got this one. It's the perfect size to hold all my gear, laptop and still have room.

As far as laptops go, it will hold some 17" laptops. My toshiba satellite 17" fits (tight, but I like that because it feels secure). My girlfriends 17" Dell doesn't quite make it because it has the 9 cell battery that sticks out an extra half inch on the bottom baking it too thick to fit.

Camera gear and accessories inside the bag:

* Nikon D90 (usually configured with the 18-105 f3.5-5.6 attached)

* Nikon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 vr

* Nikon 50mm f1.8 + soft hood

* Tokina 12-24mm f4 (w/ 77mm hood)

* Nikon SB-600

* Camera battery charger

* AA battery charger

* Laptop charger

* 3.5" external hard drive

... And there's still room for either a couple more small lenses or an extra flash.

Without the laptop in it, I'm comfortable carrying the bag for quite a while. Would be a great bag to take hiking. For me, I don't use the "shoot-out" zips on the side, just because I find it awkward reaching behind me for a lens; and the last thing I want to do is drop any of my precious lenses.

The weather resistant zippers are a little tight at first use, but they get easier to use without any noticeable reduction in water resistance. For rainy days, the built in all weather cover is great, completely covering the bag. And another thing I didn't realize before I got the bag, it has a flap (tucks away when not in use) that completely zips around the backpack straps making the entire bag slick without straps dangling everywhere. I find this particularly useful when moving moving the bag to the car (so the buckles don't scratch up the paint) and storing the bag at home (so the straps aren't there to trip over.

All in all an excellent bag and I'd highly recommend it to anybody looking for one that can hold as much gear as it does.

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I purchased this bag to hold all of my camera gear for college and couldn't be happier with it! I was a little worried while waiting for it to arrive that I should have went with the large model but as soon as it got here I changed my mind. This bag is VERY well built and sturdy with loads of storage space. To give you an idea on how much it holds I can store my Canon 5D, 16-35mm f/2.8L II, 24-70mm f/2.8L USM, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM, my 580EX flash, multiple filters, cords, brushes, and my laptop supplies and I still have about half the bag left to fill. It is also very comfortable to carry around and distributes the weight very well, all in all I would definitely buy this product again and I highly recommend it!

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I just picked up my first really long lens 70-200 2.8 nikkor and have woken up in a new world as far as storage goes. Between air travel and enjoying outdoor photography I want a backpack no reason to have a tack sharp lens to walk around town you want to take little photo-safari's.

So I'm reading about a lot of packs some from naneau pro look nice but they're not in stock and not carried at local dealers. Lowe pro has some good ones too but the ones they have big enough for a longer lens are either too big or don't have a laptop sleeve.

The Tenba bag is a big bag you watch the video and it looks pretty small. The thing that hits me is that the insert is equally tall all the way around obvious if you want to carry two bodies, but I only have one body and would like to carry something besides camera stuff in my bag for travel I like to go light and carry everything on. This thing won't go under the seat and I'm concerned about being tagged with two carry on items as large as this thing is.

It's going to be a challenge to fit this in a turbo-prop overhead but you can use the compression straps to slim down the top of the bag if you remove one of the vertical ribs and turn that horizontal. The point is that this bag is so wide that I can turn my camera with 20-700 mounted horizontally and make the top of the bag mine for stuff. Hopefully that will help me fit it in the overhead. Fingers crossed, cause I'm not about to check $$$$$ worth of camera and computer equipment.

You know, there is no perfect backpack that I've seen. It seems like at this size, everyone assumes you are going to have so much crap that you're going to dedicate your bag to photography alone. For those of you like me that want something non-descript to avoid the watchful eye of thieves, have enough space for gear and more, have some weather proofing options and some really nice waist belt padding (which as a long-time hiker is really appreciated) you're going to have a hard time finding a better option.

Four stars for matching my needs, but five stars when compared with what else is out there.

Good luck!

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I was searching for a backpack that matched my specs. -specs I had developed before starting my hunt. I wanted a simple and balanced tripod attachment system. Also preferred having a removeable insert and definitely needed the hip belt. I needed to support a two camera system with lenses and flashes.

When I reviewed each of the major brands none of them had all my requirements. Most seemed a little too small, few had removeable inserts and a number of them did not have good enough padded hip belts.

Then, I came across the Tenba range of bags and they are just about perfect for my needs. There are however a couple minor complaints.

1. The insert allows access via the side pockets. I can see no real practical purpose for this "feature" as I'm not going to feel my way through retrieving a valuable lens that way. As a result of this feature, the bottom section cannot be divided up using the velcro dividers as there is no outer wall of the insert in this location. This means for me the space remains about right for a 70-200 2.8 lens but cannot be further divided to take a couple flashes or smaller lenses.

2. I wasn't happy with the lack of practical media/power management. I continue to use a couple tamrac battery/media wallets to keep those items organised.

3. Lack of D rings on the backpack straps. They should have allowed a way to attach an SLR to these straps to keep one camera locked and loaded during lighter hikes.

Having said all that, this bag is as close to perfection as if I'd designed it exactly to my own specification. I also have Tamrac shoulder bags so using their battery management wallets is practical for me.

The removeable raincover is great and the fact that the straps can be hidden behind a smooth cover is very practical for keeping the straps clean and out of the way when packed into airplane overhead lockers and even in the trunk of the car.

The laptop compartment hold the laptop safely and snugly. I've fitted Acer and Dell 15" units with no problem but I feel it's a better fit for Dell 14" models.

I'd recommend this to anyone and I may even get the small unit for lighter use.

Iris Pack - Women's by Gregory

Iris Pack - Women's Rouge SM by Gregory Mountain Products, LLCBought this for my wife. Be sure to select the correct frame size to ensure the most comfortable and stable fit. My wife is about 5'4" and of small to medium build, the small pack suited her just fine.

One of the side mesh pocket is tilted forward to allow easy access to your water bottle when the pack is worn. There are also mesh pockets on the waist belt for quick access without opening the pack. Back frame provides good support for the entire length of the back and is comfortable for long distances when everything is properly adjusted.

Internal volume is a tad small, I realize it's meant for use as a day pack but I've seen comparable packs which offer about 10-20% more volume. Other than that, I recommend the pack readily.

Great price from this seller on Amazon. It's available elsewhere for much more.

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Travelpro Luggage Crew 9 29-Inch Expandable Suiter Spinner Bag

Travelpro Luggage Crew 9 29-Inch Expandable Suiter Spinner Bag, Titanium, One SizeIf you are looking for an extra large bag that is still easy to handle, this is a great choice. The spinner design keeps it upright even when expanded and the wheels move easily, rotating to make even a fully-packed bag quite manageable. The suiter insert is thoughtfully designed and anchors in the bag along two edges, in a manner that keeps suits and jackets in wearable/pressed condition when unpacked.The one potential drawback is that it is so large that it is incredibly easy to exceed current airline weight limits and the size & design of the bag makes it very challenging to weight it at home once it is packed.

I think that this is a good alternative to very expensive luggage. We took it to Europe and it performed equal to another large suite case that we paid 3x's what we did for the Travel Pro Crew 9.

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Have had travelpro carry on's in years past. Time for a new bigger bag. Excellent suiter and storage flexibility and features!

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I looked all over for a good suitcase to replace my old one. My sister who lives in London has traveled all over the world with a Travel Pro and has never had a problem. This is very light and well thought out, but built like a tank.

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I bought this to match the luggage we registered for in our wedding registry. I was going to be gone for 2 weeks for work and needed a larger suitcase. It was light, and even full at 53lbs (could have gotten way more in there) it was very easy to move around and handle. Glad you purchased this line of suitcases!

Rikki KnightTM Panda Back Pack

Rikki KnightTM Panda Back Pack5th grader wantd panda bk pack but most were too "young" and too small. This

Is a larger bk pack that accomodates bigger books and 3 ring notebooks/3" thick. It was definitely a hit for Christmas this yr.

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Shinza Zeroshock III 15-inch Notebook Case

Shinza Zeroshock III 15-inch Notebook CaseWell apparently this is a different Zeroshock than the other reviews described, or it wasn't designed to accommodate 15 inch laptops, even though the packaging says so. It plain does not fit the current generation of 15" Macbook pros, I can't even close the zippers around it. Build quality seems ok, although the foam is more rigid than I'd imagined. I guess I'll have return it and to stick to something like the Incase that I know is designed with the MBP in mind, it's a shame.

The case is a little large for my laptop but I still love it and the great protection it provides! Much much much more protection than the average laptop sleeve!

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Diaper Dude Diaper Bag

Diaper Dude Diaper Bag, BlackI liked the idea of having a messenger-style diaper bag as opposed to the more prevalent tote-styles. The Diaper Dude bag is ok, but there are a few items that would make it better for my needs.

My biggest wish is that the main compartment were larger. It's fairly small and when we put in all the things we'd like to carry, the bag gets stuffed and becomes somewhat misshapen to the point where it lays awkward on my hip and back. I tend to carry portable wipes, 4-5 diapers, 1-2 change of clothes, a hat, a blanket, a sippy cup, a snack trap, a couple of toys, my cell phone and keys. Because I can't find a place for everything, the main inside compartment is a mishmash of unorganized items.

The cell phone holder does a fine job holding my LG flip phone. A bigger phone however wouldn't fit, but $15 for a Timbuk2 cell phone case would solve that. Also, the elasticized bottle pocket is pretty snug so getting a bottle in and out is kinda tough. On the other hand, the bottle doesn't fall out accidentally.

Additionally, the dirty diaper pocket in the large compartment should probably have a zipper to keep the smell out of the other items in the bag and avoid cross contamination. The hooks for keys and pacifiers would probably only hold keys. The pacifiers being sold these days aren't on a ring and are much too big to be hooked onto the bag. The included changing pad is padded nicely though.

Overall, it's a decent bag, especially at Amazon.com prices. Someone in our play group has complimented me twice on the bag so I may just give it away to them or keep it as a backup bag. I recently ordered a DadGear messenger diaper bag for nearly the same price and am hoping that it holds all my items better.

This bag is very comfortable to wear, and the size and location of the zippered pockets in the front, the snap-closure pocket on the back, and the pockets in the larger main compartment makes it easy to keep things organized and easy to find. We've only been using the bag for a few weeks, so I can't speak to its durability, but the construction appears solid, and the zippers work easily.

The only negatives are the smallish mobile phone holder (won't hold anything much bigger than a standard flip phone), and the fact that the interior is lined in black, which makes it harder to see items in the bag. (Many baby bag manufacturers have moved to a light-colored interior lining for this reason. It makes it much easier to see what's in the bottom of your bag.) These are relatively minor issues, though, and overall the bag is very well designed and convenient to use. It's very helpful that everything is accessible without having to take the bag off or set it down (unlike a backpack-style diaper bag, for example).

This bag is definitely on the small side for a diaper bag, though. We have two kids, 1 and 4 years old, and this bag is good for a trip to the park for a couple of hours or something like that, but too small for our family to use to take the kids to grandpa's house for a whole day. If you want a bag that's small and comfortable to wear for shorter trips, though, this is a good choice.

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I already had a backpack style diaper bag which I liked ok...but it got to be a pain if I needed to grab something out of it. I had looked at the diaper dude bags before but didn't want to spend the extra cash. I ended up breaking down and buying one and haven't regretted it a bit. This bag has lots of room with several outer pockets to place frequently used items. If I need to get anything out of the bag I don't have to take it off to see what I'm doing, which I had to do with my backpack style bag. Plus the looks can't be beat....a variety of patterns in a handy messenger style bag.

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Besides the 3 pockets up front, inside the big pocket, there is an insluated attachment for bottles and ice packs. It can even fit 2 bottles in the attachment. Behind, there is another big pocket (where we keep the changing pad that it comes with) and a small pockets for little extra whatevers. There is also a pocket on the side for my water bottle. I love the clips for my keys and pacifier, there are 2 clips! I also love the cell phone pouch. The big pocket is big enough for receiving blankets, clothes, toys, etc. It was always full when she was a newborn and now I have extra space as she gets bigger, so I could use this for 2 kids someday if needed. We have been using this bag for 10 months and I have washed it a few times, very durable! My husband loves it and doesn't mind carrying it around.

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I have never reviewed a product before but I have been so happy with this bag I had to share! I have twins that I have to keep up with so I needed a bag that would allow for easy access, easy carry, and easy storage. This bag has exceeded all expectations. The bag doesn't get in the way when you carry it and it is big enough to get plenty of diapers, wipes, 2 cups, snacks, small toys, and other items needed for a trip out with 2 toddlers. I love how the compartments are set up so I can easily find what I need before the next meltdown! I have carried many bags over the last year and a half and I wish this was the first bag I bought! Even though I have girls, I am happy to carry this bag instead of the cuter girly bags I had before. My husband is now not ashamed to carry the diaper bag!

Lewis N Clark Ergo Digital Luggage Scale

Balanzza Digital Compact Airline Luggage ScaleThis is a great idea, if it worked. First, the batteries don't stay in properly. You have to hold the door closed. The batteries it came with were dead, so I bought new ones. They don't work either, which tells me it's the unit itself. It's of no value if it doesn't work!

Great idea, my wife travles and of course always packs the maximum weight allowed. I bought her this thing and she loved it! (I think better than opal ring..LOL) Great stocking stuffer idea for that travler in your life!

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This scale is very compact, so there should be no problem to carry it. Turn it on, hook it up to your luggage handle and lift, in a second or two you will hear the "beep" telling you it's done. Really easy!

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Licensed Angry Birds BLACK Medium 14" School Backpack

Licensed Angry Birds BLACK Medium 14' School Backpack
  • Angry Birds
  • BLACK Medium
  • 14" School Backpack

Bought this for my 4 year old and a different Angry Birds backpack for my 6 year old. We are half way through the school year and both are starting to fall apart. There are holes in the fabric. Will need to replace soon.

Pacsafe Luggage Rfid-Tec 175 Zippered Compact Organizer

Pacsafe Luggage Rfid-Tec 175 Zippered Compact Organizer, Black, SmallI searched through about a zillion products before coming upon this one. It is exactly what I wanted. RFID plus I particularly like the fact that it completely zips shut. Inside there is room for your passport, credit cards and cash (although in the picture it's difficult to tell that there is a cash pocket. There is). And it's large enough that if you had to carry passports for a few of your kids or some other type of papers, I'd guess that they would also fit inside and you'd still be able to zip it -that is, as long as you don't have it overstuffed with credit cards and cash. It's a little bulky wearing it around the neck but the attached cord makes it possible to do that. It would fit in a larger pocket of a jacket, but probably not your pants pocket unless you have those larger cargo type pockets. I can see myself using this one for years to come. Just wish it had come in some other colors.

I've been looking for quite some time and at a LOT of choices. This one fits the bill. Size fits nicely in a cargo pocket of my travel pants, it's light weight and holds two passports and lots of cards. I especiallylike the double currency compartments. I was not crazy about the attached string. I would simply never carry this around my neck. I remove the string by cutting away the stitching. Worked perfectly.

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Wife and I used this to carry our passports and other travel info in and it came in handy. Had plenty of space for both passports once we got familiar with it. Sometimes getting through airport security can be a little hectic but this helped out greatly.

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Fireman Sam Fire Car School Bag Rucksack Backpack

Fireman Sam Fire Car School Bag Rucksack BackpackGreat for our literacy project. We are working with children encouraging them to enjoy reading and finding books at the library.

My 4yr old got this for his school backpack, his first one. He loves it. It's the perfect size and holds everything I need it to. No more diaper bag for him!!!

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my son just love the bag. the size is exactly for what we need. the price is great. thank you.

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