I love this subreddit for posts like these. It seems much more controlled in the bicycle industry where major distributors don't sell directly to consumers. Timbuk2 offers a wide range of laptop backpack sizes that can carry 13" - 17" laptops and any-sized tablet, and feature storage solutions for phones, chargers, and everyday essentials. The front element of the lens ended up cracked. It made pricing so difficult for us. The form factor seems like a good choice, esp if you're often needing to reach into the bag from up top. I have two of those, due to my own mistake on eBay. I have two Crumpler bags: a Wee Bee and a McBain's Baby XL both from 2005 that are fantastic, have served me well, and seem indestructible. The external cargo net is the best part of this bag our testing found. Our competitors LowePro, Kata, Think Tank, Vanguard, National Geographic, etc. Even used it as a pillow in a few places. This backpack (and another bag I have from Europe) has plastic zipper pulls. Such is the familiarity I have with their products. I was a big fan of Crumpler products for a long time. It makes sense and fits with what I noticed and when I noticed the problems. Canvas bags, like the Waterfield Vitesse Cycling Musette, always feel a little riskier for laptops and electronics, but a solid leather bag like the Kinsale feels more trustworthy. This whole manufacturer -> distributor -> retailer picture is all disappearing it seems. Never used it but I've had crumpler bags in the past. So it’ll look (and be) small and compact when you need it, but can also hold a heap of stuff when you extend it out. It also has a new inner label, and a hologram underneath, I guess to fight against counterfeits. Literally the seams are failing. /r/photography is a place to politely discuss the tools, technique and culture of photography. The Transit Workpack is a 20L bag which makes it more of an everyday carry bag as opposed to a one bag travel bag. Does anybody here have or remember Crumpler's Local Identity? Is there a certain naming convention in the model name? The oldest crumpler messenger bags I have, use a rubbery/plastic circle with their man logo on it: and as far as I remember these were all pre 2010 bags. The daily by able might be worth a look, but a bit on the small side or maybe not your aesthetic. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://www.crumpler.com/au/tucker-bag-backpack-black/. For a start, I used to be a distributor for Crumpler in a fairly large country. It's built like a tank. In terms of compartments, do you find it to be enough to keep your bag relatively organised? ), and how they plan their annual sales: for example, they sold bags to the public in the US at a price cheaper than the price they offered me and the other distributors... so effectively, as a distributor it's cheaper for me to buy Crumpler in the US at retail price as a consumer than buying direct from Crumpler as a wholesaler?! Press J to jump to the feed.  This is what I wish I had for covering interbike! Can’t comment on the Tucker Bag specifically, but I bought myself a Crumpler Mantra. Speaking of organization, five exterior mesh pockets keep smaller accessories at the ready. I've been very happy with my purchased-in-2014 Sebang Outpost (no idea of the manufacture date). They're defs lighter and look like it too, but none of them are photography bags, just casual backpacks, tote bags and handbags etc. I’ve been looking at Crumpler and noticed their Tucker Bag (https://www.crumpler.com/au/tucker-bag-backpack-black/). The main one worth mentioning is that all the bags I have from North American Crumpler have nice, solid metal zipper pulls with the logo embossed on them. In all honesty, it's because the quality of bags from 2010 onwards dropped significantly. The latest crumpler I got was on stock sale at the end of 2014, was The Private Zoo laptop backpack, which has a horizontal black fabric with "crumpler" on it. I have a few Crumpler bags myself, not this one though. The official line was that the materials are more advanced because they offer the same protection and comfort but in a lighter form... . Anyway, It holds the kit lens and the 20D with my Tamron 28-75 fitted together with a few small accessories..lens pen, Remote switch, a few filters. A minor issue to be sure but a difference nonetheless. I'm new to this thread and to Reddit, but my friend suggested I join since I have spent most of my career in the camera bag industry (yes I know, super niche!). It's the only Crumpler bag I've ever had, and it gets daily use. Do you have any suggestions of bags that you feel carry on the Crumpler quality that was? It comes from one of the most reputable brand names in the business, is made of durable nylon, and has tons of storage pockets to handle other devices. I know the bags like the back of my hand and I can even refer to them by their product code number. I know I'll be upping my outdoors backpack to a Satori EXP before summer, but I'll need a non-shoulder bag for a DSLR for few multi-day festival shoots very soon. These days, Crumpler is no longer the "hip, independent, creative" label it used to be. I used to own a crumpler bag - I can't remember the model. Each individual fabric and hardware was chosen based on durability and performance. Would love to hear your thoughts! I still use a holster type bag I bought 4 years ago and it still works/looks fine. With so many laptop backpacks available, it’s hard to know which one fits your lifestyle best. It might just have been bad luck, but I've never had that kind of bad luck out of my lowepro or pelican cases, so that was the end of my relationship with Crumpler. Now I'm looking at F-Stop Gear. The water-resistant pouch offers 360-degree padding and dividers in the main compartment for further protection and organization. I still compare new brands I stumble upon with the first Crumplers. I don't have the experience with Crumpler's earlier bags to compare quality. Discussion about backpacks, onebag, one bagging, travel, packing, and EDC. I felt bad for the customers, and finally it was the guilt that led me to stop working with Crumpler. Tenba suffered the same fate- I miss the classic bomb proof pro paks. I'd like to share my experience with Crumpler camera bags. I love the Holy Cow leather line Crumpler has and sadly my shoulder bag of that kind is falling apart in the seams right now. It's held up nicely so far. They focus on profit alone and have come up with strange policies, such as their "lifetime" warranty (it is really hard for a bag to fall under this - come on fellow Redditors, back me up on this! Crumpler's House of Horror laptop bag is frightfully versatile, transitioning from boardroom tote to boardwalk backpack, while keeping your 15-inch laptop safe and secure. It also allows you to carry a laptop in a seperate compartments. Are retail prices controlled by the manufacturer? I have a Bens pizza extra large. I purchased a Karachi Outpost back in 2007/8ish and its not only the most comfortable backpack I've ever owned it feels really well built. The latest crumpler I got was on stock sale at the end of 2014, was The Private Zoo laptop backpack, which has a horizontal black fabric with "crumpler" on it. Unfortunately I can't quite give a exact dates, but I've bought a range of crumpler bags over the years, and the material they use for their logo has changed. Main features: • 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon with a water repellent coating exterior• Ripstop Nylon lining• Fidlock® magnetic buckle• Du Crumpler was a great brand before, but after Stuart Crumpler left in 2008, the brand has deteriorated in my opinion. Padding could be better, but I was carrying a mirrorless system with me anyways. I got the black with red accents since it would keep clean longer. Crumpler develops uncompromising, functional, design focused Messenger Bags, Laptop and Photo Bags, Travel Bags, Backpacks and Accessories. And that is holding upp just fine. I think China is a major factor; the companies and small business owners there that normally sell for $25 can ship from China directly to consumers for less than half the price if not lower. Tucker seems to be made of softer material but I worry if it’s less durable. The Best Laptop Backpacks for 2020. I still have a backpack and 2 shoulder bags that I use often. This is really interesting. Still, it's useful as a mixed-use bag, like camera + light jacket + water bottle or something like that. When I do, I make sure I don't load it up with too much gear because it gets so heavy. The distributors and I provided ample design suggestions to Crumpler but they didn't want to hear any constructive feedback. The Crumpler bags that Julie and I will be looking at today are both made of Dupont Cordura Plus and lined with rip-stop nylon. And the padding is much thicker and harder. An effortless mix of style and substance, THE ICONIC stocks an extensive range of backpacks. :), I got a similar size zero borders backpack and am 5f3 (almost)- the size is fine. So I stopped buying Crumpler bags and sold of a few I already had. The owners of Crumpler sold their stakes to a private equity fund and now it is run like any other multi-national corporation. And the chicken-tex material is also failing. Crumpler also have some options which you can extend in size. I took it with me to NYC for a few weeks over the summer. I’ve been lurking this subreddit the last few days as I’m in the hunt for a new backpack! Their goal is to design the most fashionable, and practical bags available through functional product design. It's too bad the company is effectively going down the pooper. It was not until one year later that Crumpler admitted it was defective and allowed us to send back the bags. That is sad to read. Can you imagine all the poor customers out there carrying Local Identity bags with holes in them? Hopefully this helps :3. Is there a way to distinguish a pre-2010 bag? About Crumpler Discount Code. Add a touch of luxury to your ensemble with a quality leather backpack. My newest one is a Life Citizen I got midyear during their sales. ate into our market share and there was nothing we could do. Value for money: Hmm Crumpler bags are expensive, however they are built to last. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the photography community. They are solid. The DAYFARER is designed to carry your gym and work gear separate and organized in one backpack. 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