Amazon Basics SLR Camera Sling Backpack Bag - 9.25x7.5x16inches, Black

After reading the reviews on this product, I decided to give it a try. Before checking out, I saw a few listed as used and looked at the prices. I bought this one as "Used-Like New" at a price of $18.53. It did have a slight defect, the one mentioned in few other reviews, that is the limiting strap that keeps the main compartment from being fully unzipped, when those straps are clipped in place. Since it was the defective upper strap, it doesn't matter to me. I don't think I would have used it anyway. At the price I got it for, I'm assuming it was probably a return that came back for this defect. I am very satisfied with what I received for the price I paid.The reason I bought this backpack was to store all of the accessory items I have for my Sony DSC-R1 camera. The Sony R1's accessories are a bit large and somewhat weighty. I have no intention of storing my camera in this backpack as I use a Sony holster style camera case, designed for the R1, on my belt. That way I can access my camera very quickly. When I need any additional items for it, they're now right behind me, well padded and secure. I'm not sure how often I will use the 'Sling Around' feature, but it's an option if I need to try it. When fully loaded, this backpack seems to be much more comfortable than the double strap (WalMart) backpack I had been using. And it's easier to get it on and off.Regarding the lack of instructions, the easiest way to get this pack on and off is to leave the small strap attached to the main one and unhook the large clip at the bottom of the backpack. Slip your right arm through the hole formed by the two straps, the large and small one, then pull the large strap to your lower left side and clip it to the bottom side of the bag. Adjust both straps until comfortable.In this backpack I am able to fit the following;VCL-DEH08R Wide angle lensVCL-DEH17R Tele lensVAD-RA Lens adapterHVL-F32X FlashHVL-RLA Macro Ring LightRM-DR1 remote cable77mm Lens Hood67mm Polarizer67mm Graduated ND Filter77mm Vari-ND filter67mm Marumi Achromat 5.0 Macro lens2 Sony NP FM50 batteries8 AA NIMH batteries1 Short center column tube for my tripod1 large lens cleaning cloth that doubles as a grey cardAll the items fit securely inside and there is some space left, that can be used for a few more small items. I have found that the backpack will stand upright, on it's own, quite well, sitting evenly on the bottom feet, contrary to some of the other reviews. I think this has to do with where and how the heaviest items are placed. My large lenses are near the bottom and that makes for a low center of gravity. Loaded this way, the backpack requires a fair amount of force to knock it over. You need to make the compartments at the bottom evenly uniform to get the case to stand well, if there is a void near the corners, the bottom will be rounded and the pack will easily roll over. Also, I have found the internal dividers to be quite configurable and they stay in place very well once arranged.This backpacks' tripod carrying feature didn't work well for me, although it might be okay with my monopod. I tried my Dolica AX620B100 on it and it wasn't stable, a little movement on my part, would dislodge it from the fabric cup, leaving it hanging by the top strap only and banging into my back. The tripod was also unprotected and could be easily scuffed up or damaged. I then tried to use my tripod case, with its sling attached to the upper tripod support strap, as an alternative way to carry my tripod. Either of these arrangements caused the bag to tilt to the right, almost twisting the pack sideways. The best way I found to carry my tripod is to place my tripod case sling through the backpacks' main strap, and let it hang to my lower left side. The bottom of my tripod case rides just above my left knee, the top opening is above waist level, easily at hand, and the extra weight towards the bottom left side, makes the backpack hang more evenly. The now, unused, upper tripod strap leaves me with one more place to hang a small extra carry bag, for some snacks or whatever.I am very impressed with this backpack as it allows me to carry all that I will need for any photographic situation, macro to telephoto. For $30, you'll be hard pressed to find better. At the price I paid, it can't be beat!

I bought this bag several years ago (5/13), changing from a shoulder bags set up with earlier cameras to this when I bought my T4i.. The material has held up well. I only open the lower compartment half way. The two straps on the side help prevent me from opening further and dumping out my lenses.It holds my Canon T4i with the kit lens and tulip shade, 50 mm and 55-250 lens in neoprene bags with a small box of filters under the 50mm. I also can take my YN560 flash and Gary Fong diffuser (for he pop up flash).In the upper compartment I have batteries, cables and chargers for the T4i as well as my wife and daughters point and shoot cameras. Another soft pouch of filters is in the mesh on the outside.I do not often use the tripod attachment, mostly because the tripod is in its own case. Neither do I regularly use the 1 in waist strap. If I am walking around with the bag on my back I just use the shoulder strap so I can easily slide it to my left hip and change lenses. That is why I have a sling bag in the first place. It is plenty well padded for the weight it carries although some extra strapping to clip on my sunglasses case or a cell phone case would have been nice. My Fong Lightsphere is in its own bag and if I am going to use it (not too often as people find it annoying), I clip the little bag onto the the pack.I have had no problems traveling with this and either a "3 day" backpack or a small rolling suitcase as carry onto airlines. It easily slips under my seat with room for feet on either side. the light weight ballistic nylon has held up well as has the stitching.What would I do different. A lot of similar bags now have pull out rain covers, which would be nice. the solid plastic bottom like what they have on their holster bag would also be welcome. I have a lot of Molle gear so Molle compatible straps would be nice (even if they were larger and held competitor lens bags from Tamarac or Case Logic). The cheapest I have seen anything like that is the Lowepro Slingshot at about $60. although the is the Hazard 4 Photo Recon at $120 covered in Molle. This bag was $20, so quit-yer-bitching Steve.Just so you know, I received no compensation for this review and bought the bag with my own money.