2009-07-21T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
A nice change from backpacks.
For those of you who do not know, Jill.e is designed for women photographers. However, a few of their products are unisex and, as a man, I tried this one. It does have a feminine flare inside but is otherwise unisex.
Functionally I love it. Plenty of exterior, quick access storage. Inside, it is laid out intelligently. The laptop space is generous and well padded. There are numerours spots for lenses and bodies. Everything is padded well.
The wheels appear to be sturdy and durable. I have used it on two small trips and plan to use it on a cross-country trip in a couple of weeks.
It's not cheap (price or build) but appears to be worth its price. It is a nice alternative to backpacks.
One last note: I use this for travel but then use a backpack to go to the site. This way I can travle with more lenses and take just what I need for the day in the back pack. It would not work well as a travel bag for rough terrain or wet environments.
Just s.
2008-04-14T21:00:00
Rated 1 out of 5
Great in theory, poor execution
I had high hopes for this bag but now that I have used it for 4 months, it is really disappointing. It hasn't held it's shape and really doesn't stand up to pro use. Wheels do not roll well on anything but a super smooth surface and they already show major wear. The handle is very flimsy and it is difficult to access my equipment. When traveling, it is hard to stow the bag on the airplane and the pockets do not always keep the contents secure. Unfortunately I had to buy and try to find this out.[...]
Cheryl
