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2017-02-23T02:07:09

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent roller backpack!!

Excellent rolling travel backpack. It's quite heavy though so make sure you check your airline's policy for travel - especially in Asia and Africa. The backpack pocket that holds the straps also bulges excessively and so I'd love to see them make it with a full-length pocket so the straps would sit flatter when stowed.

Bryce O.

2017-02-02T13:23:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent bag

I received this bag as a gift. Lucky me. It is definitely a keeper: very well made and sturdy, capable of holding a lot of gear, and offering excellent protection of said gear. The zippers and the handle operate smoothly. And the outside computer compartment is zippered. The bag is a little heavy for me to lift into an overhead compartment on an airplane (I am an unmuscular woman), but I wouldn't trade protection for less weight. I compared this Tenba bag to the Lowepro Pro Roller. It was less expensive than the Tenba, but it showed. The Lowepro zippers had trouble rounding the bag's corners. The handle would only retract if I jiggled it just right. And the outside computer compartment was not zippered. A laptop could slip out if the bag were turned upside down. (That may be a low risk event but it's not a zero risk one.)

Laura K.

2016-09-20T11:13:27

Rated 4 out of 5

Great bag, hopefully the quality holds up...

I've used this bag on only one gig so far, and it's great, lightweight, love it! The only problem is that at the end of an 8-hour workday, one of the wheels came off (again, this was the FIRST time I'd used it). The wheel just screws back in so I was able to fix it myself right away, but I hope this isn't a recurring problem.

EMILY L.

2016-08-19T10:17:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect size - fits DSLR, lenses and laptop!!

This case is the perfect size for your DSLR, lenses AND laptop! I easily packed a D750 and four lenses into the case with room to spare and the separate laptop compartment made it easy to remove when going through security. I also really liked the clear zipper pockets on the inside for cards, batteries, and miscellaneous items. This is a great rolling case that fits easily into the overhead bin!

STACY E.

2016-06-20T21:03:46

Rated 5 out of 5

my great roadie

this is a great bag. i needed to get the weight of my back. i needed a quality rolling bag .i am so happy i have these wheels. i can carry just what i need when i am moving. i can concentrate on my photos and not be bogged down. i love this bag trust me i have had many but this one has stolen my heart.

francine e.

2016-01-12T12:11:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Great bag

Fits above seat on airline perfectly. Well built.

PAUL H.

2014-04-14T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Durable and Sturdy

This bag hold 2 of My DSLR cameras and with some maneuvering I can probably get a 3rd in there but I would have to remove the lens. With 2 cameras I have 4 strobes, (and there's room for about 4 lenses.) But I use the added space for other accessories. you really can configure this bag and it may take some time to figure out a configuration that suites your personal needs. I wish there were more outside pockets. The inside pockets are a bit tight but it can hold camera batteries and other attachments. I like to keep my camera manual in my case as well. I did find a spot for it but it too was a bit tight. This bag is perfectly built and very sturdy. With all my gear I'm glad it has wheels. I'm up to over 50 lbs of equipment and the have does not buckle or bulge like some other lesser bags. The only complaint is I wish it had more attachable packs. that's the only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5. I would highly recommend this bag to be of 5 star quality and build. Very comfortable to roll around.

JERRY K.

2013-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Road II

It has wheels and plenty of handles. Easy to move about and enough hand holds to carry about.

WILLIAM Z.

2012-12-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent all around case

I purchased this case to store the bulk of my gear and to take on the road. Accommodates my Nikon D600 with battery grip and D7000, Nikon 18-200mm, Nikon 70-300 mm, Nikon 12-24mm, Nikon 35mm, Nikon 50mm lens, 2-SB-800 Speedlights, 2-Phottix Strato II flash triggers with transmitter and other accessories including my 15" Macbook Pro. I have used it recently on trips to Chicago and NYC and it fits easily into the overhead storage compartment.

On A.

2012-03-04T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great for travel

Lots of space in a compact case

charles

2011-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Sleek design

Well designed, great protection for lens and laptop

Photo F.

2011-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great choice for Safari Photo Gear

Used this for a three week safari in Botswana, Zambia, and South Africa with Nikon D300 and D7000 and, Nikon 28-300mm, Tamron 200-500 mm, Nikon 14-24mm, and Nikon 35mm lenses. Easy access for MacBook Air, iPad, and all the accessories. Fit easily under small jet seats and on bush planes between safari camps. Camera gear was heavier than my clothes backed in one duffle, but rollers made the Tenba the perfect choice.

Wyotrojan

2011-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great bag.

Very pleased with this bag. Made great, lots of room.

ANDREW C.

About Tenba Roadie II

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Great choice for Safari Photo Gear

By Wyotrojan

Used this for a three week safari in Botswana, Zambia, and South Africa with Nikon D300 and D7000 and, Nikon 28-300mm, Tamron 200-500 mm, Nikon 14-24mm, and Nikon 35mm lenses. Easy access for MacBook Air, iPad, and all the accessories. Fit easily under small jet seats and on bush planes between safari camps. Camera gear was heavier than my clothes backed in one duffle, but rollers made the Tenba the perfect choice.

Excellent all around case

By On A.

I purchased this case to store the bulk of my gear and to take on the road. Accommodates my Nikon D600 with battery grip and D7000, Nikon 18-200mm, Nikon 70-300 mm, Nikon 12-24mm, Nikon 35mm, Nikon 50mm lens, 2-SB-800 Speedlights, 2-Phottix Strato II flash triggers with transmitter and other accessories including my 15" Macbook Pro. I have used it recently on trips to Chicago and NYC and it fits easily into the overhead storage compartment.

Tenba 638-328 Roadie II Large Photo/Laptop case (Black) is designed to carry and protect a medium sized professional D-SLR camera, HD video camcorder or medium format camera system. It also holds a laptop sleeve containing a computer with a screen up to 17" plus documents and accessories. Large D-SLR camera bodies with mid-range zoom lenses can be stored standing up; super telephoto lenses will fit with their hood and tripod collar in place. The case meets U.S. domestic airline carry-on standards, as well as the standards for many international flights. The photo section features fully adjustable/removable, padded dividers and can be configured to accommodate a D-SLR with mounted lens up to 300mm f/2.8.

The Large Roadie II has top access to the computer sleeve that can help speed through airport security. The quick-connect tripod carrying system will hold virtually any size tripod or light stand tight to the case for travel. A quick release tripod collar stows away in the rear pocket when not in use. There is an exterior front pocket that holds an included 4-pocket media wallet that fits either CF or SD cards, airline tickets, passport or other items. It has large, laminated mesh interior storage pockets for cables, filters, tools and other accessories. A rear pocket includes a steel-braided security cable that can be fed through the built-in welded steel D-ring, wrapped around anything solid and stationary on location and secured with an optional padlock.

The Photo/Laptop case is made from weatherproof ballistic nylon exterior, with an EVA molded interior and a heavy-duty tricot interior. The case is transported by a padded, custom-sewn, massively reinforced handle, heavy-duty, four-section retractable tow handle and heavy-duty, ball bearing wheels.

Key Features

  • fits HD video or medium format camera system
  • Top access to computer sleeve can help speed through airport security

What's in the box:

  • Tenba Roadie II Large Rolling Photo/Laptop Case
  • Set of Padded Dividers
  • 4x Pocket Media Wallet
  • Tenba 5 Year Warranty