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2019-09-08T14:13:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Great bag, Well worth the money!!

It's a very good looking Camera bag. It looks like a fine piece of luggage. Plenty of room for my use.

TERRANCE G.

2019-07-05T19:38:08

Rated 4 out of 5

Worth the price compared to other higher prices bags

Better than I thought. I wasn't expecting the quality to as good as it is. This bag is a medium sized messenger style. I can easily fit my Nikon Z7 with 24-70 f/4 attached, right below it stacked my 14+30 f/4S. In another compartment the Nikkor 70-300 AFP with FTZ adapter attached. And on the third section a speedlight and some batteries or two primes stacked. The top flap closes and clips easily without any stretching. Still plenty of room for spare batteries, chargers, memory cards and a few filters. A dedicated section will hold a 13" laptop, though I only use a tablet. The luggage handle passthrough on back is wide aiding in stability. The pocket on the back is large enough for letter sized documents. The pocket on the flap is very deep and generous. The top access zipper allows the bag to open wide enough to remove item without a struggle. The shoulder strap is wide and the padded piece could be slightly better. I do wish the had included a few extra dividers. I have not needed to use the expansion feature on the bag, but all the zippers are smooth and good quality

MARK D.

2019-03-10T08:43:35

Rated 5 out of 5

review the fit of this bag for my upcoming travel trip

I purchased this bag for my upcoming trip to Europe for my Nikon D500 and gear-to replace my Sling bag. I love the adjustable strap-the ease and comfort to access gear and the fact it can be hooked on to my roller bag. Perfect! I am very happy with the: Vanguard Alta Rise 38 Messenger Bag

cliford c.

2019-02-08T09:46:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Design And Practical Function

Owning two Vanguard CF tripods for many years, I have been impressed with their quality, design and durability as a working photographer. This Vanguard bag was one of the finalists to manage a new X-H1 and other video and stills gear. I find this bag to have an excellent build quality, with plenty of separate and secured pockets, including a well padded section for a 15" laptop. Quick and easy camera access is available through the full zippered top cover, and cleverly, on days when more gear is required, the expandable design lets me "load up". The material used is water resistant, but on those especially wet days, the concealed rain cover, quickly deploys to further protect.

James H.

2018-11-16T07:54:01

Rated 4 out of 5

Not too big or too small...

This is a great mid-priced, mid-sized shoulder bag. It holds my 15" MacBook Pro comfortably. The removable padded camera insert is a nice touch as I use it as my everyday bag when I'm not packing my camera. A week in it seems sturdy and well constructed.

MICHAEL A.

2018-08-12T09:00:23

Rated 5 out of 5

NIce!

Well padded, lots of pockets for personal and camera gear, easy access to the camera from the top zipper opening, comfortable, shoulder strap, expandable option, nicely constructed. My Canon EOS 80D fits in easily with room to spare for future accessories. What more could you ask for? Overall, very pleased with this purchase.

Linda S.

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Great bag, Well worth the money!!

By TERRANCE G.

It's a very good looking Camera bag. It looks like a fine piece of luggage. Plenty of room for my use.

review the fit of this bag for my upcoming travel trip

By cliford c.

I purchased this bag for my upcoming trip to Europe for my Nikon D500 and gear-to replace my Sling bag. I love the adjustable strap-the ease and comfort to access gear and the fact it can be hooked on to my roller bag. Perfect! I am very happy with the: Vanguard Alta Rise 38 Messenger Bag

The ALTA RISE 38 is a messenger bag that fits a DSLR with lens attached (up to 70-200mm f/2.8), 3-4 lenses, a flash, accessories and a 15" laptop. The unique +6 expansion system will allow you to add 6cm storage width with one simple zipper motion, while still keeping gear protected.

• 6 - expand or contract with one simple zipper
• Quick-action - top access
• Safe storage - secured rear pocket for travel document and wallet
• Versatile carrying - well-padded, anti-slip shoulder strap
• Ease of transport - connects to the handle of your wheel-along luggage
• Always protected - enhanced, padded camera gear insert & dividers
• No fumbling - bright colored interior makes finding things easy
• Well organized - dedicated pockets for all essentials
• Business oriented - holds a 15" laptop
• Clean and dry - feet on the bottom
• Keep dry - total coverage rain cover

The ALTA RISE 38 messenger bag with the +6 revolution offers you the possibility to supersize or downsize, with one easy zipper motion, while still keeping gear protected. So when more gear or personal storage is called for, there is no need to switch bags. Designed for intuitive use, you will find that the quick-action top zippered opening allows you grab-and-shoot secure camera access while on-the-go.

In both size modes the ALTA RISE 38 ensures padded protection. Ideally the capacity is designed to hold a DSLR with lens attached (up to 70-200mm f/2.8), 3-4 lenses and a flash in dedicated camera insert alongside a 15" laptop compartment. The +6 expansion offers additional width storage option.

Hierarchically arranged pockets, under the flap and large quick access zippered pocket on the flap, help organize all other essentials such as memory cards, cables, batteries, charger and smartphone, exactly where one needs them; either secured in a zippered compartment or on hand at any given moment in a slip-in pocket. And the dedicated discreet rear pocket will secure valuables such as wallet and travel documents close to your body where no prying hands can reach. Enhancing performance, you will discover Vanguard's second-to-none quality, materials and bag construction, anti-shock elevation feet and their signature total coverage rain cover.

The ALTA RISE 38 carries comfortably with a non-slip, padded shoulder strap, either slung over your shoulder or across your torso. A sturdy top handles makes grab-and-run possible at any given moment and a dedicated sleeve connection allows you to slip the bag over the handle of your luggage for easy wheel-along transportation.

What's in the box:

  • Vanguard Alta Rise 38 Messenger Bag
  • Vanguard Lifetime Limited Warranty (with Registration)