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- Fits 1–2 medium to large mirrorless bodies with lens attached, 5–8 additional lenses, up to a 10” tablet and a 15” laptop
- Specifically designed for mirrorless gear with premium materials and quality construction
- Dedicated zipper pocket for a full-size size tablet and 15” laptop
- Low-contrast and matte black appearance with BBG leather accents
- Exterior Dimensions: 11” W x 18.3” H x 7.1” D (28 x 46.5 x 18 cm), Interior Dimensions: 9.4” W x 16.3” H x 3.9-5.3” D (24 x 41.5 x 10-13.5 cm), Laptop Compartment: 10.2” W x 15.7” H x 1.2” D (26 x 40 x 3 cm), Tablet Pocket: 7.9” W x 9.8” H x 0.6” D (20 x 25 x 1.5 cm), Weight: 3.0 lbs (1.3 kg) With all accessories
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capacity | 15 liters | 13 liters | 22 liters | 35 liters | 20 liters | 20 liters |
size | 75 centimeters | Large | 22L | Large | One Size | — |
outer material | Leather | Nylon | Polyester | Polyester | Polyurethane | Nylon |
closure type | Zipper | Zipper | Zipper | Zipper | Zipper | Zipper |
weight | 1300 grams | 2.9 pounds | 1.6 kilograms | 2.3 pounds | 1.5 kilograms | 2.4 pounds |
water resistance | water resistant | water resistant | waterproof | water resistant | not water resistant | water resistant |
pattern | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid |
style | Messenger Bag | Modern | Onemo Lite | Modern | Backpack | Travel Backpacks |
strap type | Shoulder Strap | Shoulder Strap | Adjustable | Shoulder Strap | Shoulder Strap | Shoulder Strap |
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Designed Specifically for Mirrorless GearDesigned and built from the ground up for compact mirrorless with premium materials and quality construction. |
Laptop and Tablet CarryDedicated zipper pocket for a full-size tablet and 15” laptop. |
Customizable DividersConfigure the dividers for 100% camera gear, or remove half for a smaller size kit with enough room for day trip essentials. |
Tripod CarryAttach a tripod to the side of the pack with the included straps. |
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Brand | Think Tank |
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Series | Urban Approach 15 |
Item model number | TT853 |
Item Weight | 2.87 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 17.72 x 21.65 x 29.53 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 17.72 x 21.65 x 29.53 inches |
Color | Black |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Think Tank Photo |
ASIN | B00UH41VKC |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 24, 2012 |
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4.3 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #4,219 in Camera Cases |
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Customers like the bag's durability, sturdiness, and ease of packing. They mention that it's well-made, built like a tank, and has high-quality zippers that move quite freely. They are also satisfied with comfort, ease of carrying, and versatility. However, some customers have different opinions on size and pockets.
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Customers are satisfied with the bag. They mention it's an excellent bag, perfect for mirrorless kit, and an amazing case. Some say that it'll be a good everyday pack and a great all around photography/laptop backpack.
"...to end the review on a negative note -- so let me say that is is a superior bag, it is reasonably priced, and it is perhaps the most utilitarian bag..." Read more
"...This bag is damn near perfect...." Read more
"The bag itself is fantastic, in the sense that the construction of the bag is very well built...." Read more
"...it's good and well made. I really have to think what I need each time. I have to see how it goes after a few expeditions...." Read more
Customers like the durability of the backpack. For example, they say it's well-made, built like a tank, and has sound materials and construction. Customers also mention that the plastic buckles are well-designed and durable. Overall, most are satisfied with the durability and functionality of the product.
"...The rain cover is well designed: It folds up into its own an attached pouch for compactness and to shield things from moisture after the rain stops...." Read more
"...The zippers are pretty strong and durable. I see this backpack lasting a long time. It's my 2nd think tank purchase and would buy again." Read more
"...upon its size and look but some serious flaws with it as well as poor workmanship make me less than enthusiastic and would not recommend...." Read more
"...In terms of build quality, it's built like a tank. The zippers, pulls, handles, straps and fabric are really thick, tough and sturdy...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the backpack. They mention that it is well built, and the zippers are sturdy and built tough. The high-quality zippers move quite freely and can be locked.
"...No, not at all: the high-quality zippers move quite freely (they can be locked, too)...." Read more
"...The pockets allow for good organization. The zippers are pretty strong and durable. I see this backpack lasting a long time...." Read more
"...The zippers, pulls, handles, straps and fabric are really thick, tough and sturdy...." Read more
"...3. Comfortable suspension. The shoulder harness is comfortable and sturdy...." Read more
Customers find the backpack very comfortable.
"...These are padded and adjustable so as to be comfortable enough. There's a sternum strap to keep the bag from shifting...." Read more
"...It's pretty light weight for the size and feels really good on my back...." Read more
"...It doesn't look large or heaby at all.3. Comfortable suspension. The shoulder harness is comfortable and sturdy...." Read more
"...It's heavy (like 15 lbs?) but feels pretty good because of the great TT straps.I needed this for hiking and shooting landscapes...." Read more
Customers find the backpack easy to pack. They mention it's light and easy to use, making use of all available pockets. Customers also say it helps them restrain overpacking and is the best bag to travel with.
"...Is the bag carefully and tightly packed, making use of all available space? Yes on both points...." Read more
"...It is light and easy to pack." Read more
"...While I wish it had more pockets, it helps me restrain my over-packing and it does have webbing that I can attach things to on the outside once I’m..." Read more
"...This is probably the best bag to travel with since it fits underneath the seat...." Read more
Customers find the backpack versatile and perfect for mirrorless camera systems. They say it has plenty of capacity. However, some customers mention that it takes a bit to get used to the size of the bag.
"Great pack for mirrorless camera systems.1. Plenty of capacity...." Read more
"...Great bag for mirrorless camera users, but it does take a bit to get use to the size of the bag on your back, etc...." Read more
"Love it. It’s well made and perfect for mirrorless system with two bodies, two lenses and a flash unit." Read more
"Excellent bag, perfect for mirrorless kit.Packs 2 Olympus OMD cameras with lens attached plus six other lenses, flashgun. tablet and accessories." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the backpack. Some mention it's small enough to fit it tight little bins, and the perfect size for mirrorless gear. However, others say that it'd be a little too small for all of their stuff and not big enough for a passport or a cell phone.
"Overall, I love this backpack. Its slim and rides really well. The pockets allow for good organization. The zippers are pretty strong and durable...." Read more
"...The zippered pocket is said to be useful for an iPhone, but it looks to tight and shallow to be of much use for that...." Read more
"...It doesn't look large or heaby at all.3. Comfortable suspension. The shoulder harness is comfortable and sturdy...." Read more
"...enough for an iPhone 6 and the outside pockets are stretchy and only fit small (Disposable) water bottles. No Klean Kanteen...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the pockets in the backpack. Some mention that the pockets allow for good organization, while others say that they're flimsy and small.
"...Its slim and rides really well. The pockets allow for good organization. The zippers are pretty strong and durable...." Read more
"...The only shortcomings I see are minor.The outside pockets would be far more useful if they were bellows pockets with velcro closures...." Read more
"...You can configure it any way you like and it come with plenty of dividers...." Read more
"Perfect for the camera and 3 lenses. A little small for all the other filters and accessories. It is light and easy to pack." Read more
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If, before I bought this compact bag, someone shown me the list of things I actually put into the bag, I would have thought he was grossly exaggerating. And you may think that I am, too. But it is remarkable how well designed the Urban Approach 15 is for a mirrorless system like the Olympus Micro Four-Thirds OM-D E-M1 and its M Zuiko lenses and accessories. Believe it or not, here's the list of content of this bag (it does sound a bit like "The 12 Days of Christmas") and they all fit in together at the same time:
CAMERA AND LENSES:
OM-D E-M1 body with Crumpler Industry Disgrace camera strap
M.Zuiko ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO
Olympus BCL-0980 Body-cap Lens for Micro Four Thirds - 9mm - F/8.0
M.Zuiko 25mm f1.8
M.Zuiko ED 60mm f2.8 Macro
M.Zuiko 75mm f1.8
M.Zuiko ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO
M.Zuiko ED 12-40mm f2.8 PRO
M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f2.8 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14 for the 40-150mm telephoto-zoom
M.Zuiko ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II
ACCESSORIES:
Lens caps (stored on lenses) for all lenses that come equipped with them
Haze filters and polarizers for all lens that can take them (these are on lenses or in a wallet pouch)
Olympus HLD-7 Camera Grip for Olympus E-M1 with OM-D GS-5 Grip Strap
Olympus CABLE REMOTE USB RM-UC1
Lexar Professional USB 3.0 Dual-Slot Reader
Several SanDisk Flash Memory Cards in a carrying case
E-M1 USB computer cable
Two Olympus BCN-1 Battery Chargers for BLN-1 Battery and cords
Two SF Cable, 2 Prong Right Angle Plug Adapters (US and European)
Three extra BLN-1 batteries in a case
Manfrotto MTPIXI-B PIXI Mini Tripod
Three Manfrotto Quick Release Plates (200PL) and tripod adjustment Allen-wrench
Manfrotto 337 Hot Shoe Double Axis Bubble Level
Olympus FL-LM2 Shoe Flash
Olympus MAL-1 Macro Arm Light
Extra Olympus hot shoe covers
Think Tank rain cover
Lens cleaner and tissues
Strapped to the right side of the bag is a Manfrotto BeFree compact aluminum tripod (its length exactly matches the bag's height).
Finally, a 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro slips very easily into this fully loaded back. The bag has a separate compartment for this between the main equipment compartment and the shoulder straps. There is still room for an iPad, but I don't have one.
LIKELY QUESTIONS:
Is this bag jammed full, so that I can't easily close the zippers? No, not at all: the high-quality zippers move quite freely (they can be locked, too).
Is the bag carefully and tightly packed, making use of all available space? Yes on both points.
Can I get things into and out of the bag easily or do I have to pry them out? Yes, things move in and out very easily .
Can I get anything else into the bag? Probably not -- a BB maybe. A larger flash (like the Olympus FL-50R Wireless Flash) would be nice, but the law of physics forbid it. Anyway, it can travel in the suitcase.
How are the shoulder straps? These are padded and adjustable so as to be comfortable enough. There's a sternum strap to keep the bag from shifting. The plastic buckles seem well-designed and of durable material. The hang-carry loop on the top of the bag is adequate, though it might have been a little broader.
Is the bag conspicuous? No, not at all. Without the tripod strapped to it, it looks like something that might carry a few items for a day-trip. It doesn't scream "Steal me, I'm a camera bag!"
Is the bag heavy? Yes, it is but not terribly so -- although I won't want to lug it about all day. The virtue is that the kit is all there in one package, if I need to take everything with me. As I won't carry this around on hikes or in the street, a Think Tank TurnStyle 20 Convertible Sling Bag & Belt Pack rounds out the kit, ready for the few things I might use on any given day.
SHORTCOMINGS:
Does the Urban Approach 15 have any serious faults or drawbacks? No matter what you get, you always want that one more thing. The only shortcomings I see are minor.
The outside pockets would be far more useful if they were bellows pockets with velcro closures.
The zippered pocket is said to be useful for an iPhone, but it looks to tight and shallow to be of much use for that. Perhaps it could hold business cards or something of little bulk.
The side pockets are of stretch material: one pocket is supposed to hold a water bottle, but it would have to be a very narrow and sturdy cylinder of limited capacity to fit into that pocket and not be crushed; the other stretch pocket is to support one or two feet of the tripod that is secured by a strap above (the tripod strap itself is of very clever design with a hidden velcro patch so it won't fall off and get lost), but you wonder whether the stretch material will hold up over time the way a ripstop nylon pocket would.
The rain cover is well designed: It folds up into its own an attached pouch for compactness and to shield things from moisture after the rain stops. It would have been better designed if Think Tank had followed LowePro's example and permanently attached the rain cover inside a velcro-closed compartment at the bottom of the bag so it could be pulled out and wrapped around the bag and stored afterwards (of course, this would have entailed extra cost and higher price, but probably not a lot for the convenience of carriage and insurance against losing the cover).
The shortcomings are minor and not at all vexing. I don't want to end the review on a negative note -- so let me say that is is a superior bag, it is reasonably priced, and it is perhaps the most utilitarian bag I've ever own (out of many over the years). Try it; you'll like it. And if you don't, Think Tank has a generous return policy. So what's the risk?
I often carry an extra lens or two beyond this kit. I can fit the Sony on top, with batteries, lenses and film on each side and I divide the bottom section in half. The Hassy goes on one half with an 80mm lens attached. This leaves the other half of the bottom for snacks, or any other extra accessories. The reality is that every divider comes out making it just a big open compartment if you want. You can configure it any way you like and it come with plenty of dividers.
There's not much you can't see from the photos except perhaps that the pocket on the front isn't really deep enough for an iPhone 6 and the outside pockets are stretchy and only fit small (Disposable) water bottles. No Klean Kanteen. I use the tripod side for my Tripod and it works well. The Laptop compartment fits my Macbook and I can even fit the charger with the long cable at the bottom. I don't know if it would fit a 17" Laptop, but my wife's older 15" MBP fits in there just fine.
In terms of build quality, it's built like a tank. The zippers, pulls, handles, straps and fabric are really thick, tough and sturdy. It's pretty light weight for the size and feels really good on my back. The body is fairly rigid with adequate padding to protect everything pretty well.
1. Plenty of capacity. The photos at the Think Tank web site suggest this will hold two cameras, several lenses, and some accessories. Don't believe it: I can fit four Fuji cameras and nine lenses in this bag, including the large 50-140/2.8. (See photo - take out the filter case and it holds another camera and lens.)
2. Small size. I have taken this on an airplane as my "second bag" numerous times this year, and no one bats an eye. It doesn't look large or heaby at all.
3. Comfortable suspension. The shoulder harness is comfortable and sturdy.
Downsides: the stretchy side pockets are far too small for anything other than a small umbrella or my eyeglasses case. They won't easily hold a small water bottle, let alone a large Nalgene bottle or similar. The zippered front pocket does not extend to the bottom of the lid, so it won't evedn hold my iPhone 6+, let alone a reporter's notebook or anything else useful. Better exterior pockets would make this a much more usable bag for travel and working photogs, at the expense of sleekness I suppose.
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2015
1. Plenty of capacity. The photos at the Think Tank web site suggest this will hold two cameras, several lenses, and some accessories. Don't believe it: I can fit four Fuji cameras and nine lenses in this bag, including the large 50-140/2.8. (See photo - take out the filter case and it holds another camera and lens.)
2. Small size. I have taken this on an airplane as my "second bag" numerous times this year, and no one bats an eye. It doesn't look large or heaby at all.
3. Comfortable suspension. The shoulder harness is comfortable and sturdy.
Downsides: the stretchy side pockets are far too small for anything other than a small umbrella or my eyeglasses case. They won't easily hold a small water bottle, let alone a large Nalgene bottle or similar. The zippered front pocket does not extend to the bottom of the lid, so it won't evedn hold my iPhone 6+, let alone a reporter's notebook or anything else useful. Better exterior pockets would make this a much more usable bag for travel and working photogs, at the expense of sleekness I suppose.
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The main thinks I look for in a camera bag are:
1. I don’t look like a turtle with a massive shell on my back. So a low profile and sleek build was important.
2. Needs to fit a 15” MacBook Pro IN A SLEEVE! Most other smaller footprint bags that offer 15” laptop space are always too tight when I try to place in my sleeves MacBook.
3. Can carry at a minimum a Sony A7r iii, 24-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8 and Godox AD200.
4. Sufficient protection with everything stored. Things don’t rattle about. Aren’t being placed up against exposed zips and other sharp textures.
That being my criteria I found the think tank which has been ideal. Yes, maybe not as stylish as I would like but certainly hitting all the things I wanted! Very happy with the build quality. Definitely likely to consider Think Tank again if I want something slightly bigger.
とても良いです。
カメラやレンズの他にも、小物を入れるスペースがあるので非常に便利です。