I bought this to carry an everyday camera, spare battery, some filters and a lens brush. The front pocket is too tight to be of any use at all and the main, top zip is a barrier to swift use. Although the bag seems well made and comfortable to wear, basic design faults render it unusable for my purposes.
I do like this bag, Ive had it for years and I keep coming back to it but, end up disappointed. it's due for a refresh. The front pocket is pretty useless, and the worst part of this bag. it's tough to get in and out of and the zipper being in the middle as opposed to the top means when you reach inside the pocket it goes both up and down...why? The space at the top is wasted. Would prefer the zipper at the top of the front pocket OR make it a magnetic snap from the top.
No back magnetic pocket is also strange since having to open a bag this size to retrieve your phone is a pain in the butt. A side slip pocket could also work. An elastic stretch fabric at the bottom of the bag would allow for an easy carry of a water bottle or umbrella (the straps suck)
It's close to being good, I would buy a refresh day one!
I bought this bag as I did not want to carry around heavy camera bags and equipment. I have tried to use it on a holiday trip recently and unfortunately it did not work for me. I wanted a bag that I could carry my camera, a Cannon EOS 500D model, in together with a spare battery and additional lens. They fitted in OK, but there was not a lot of spare room to be able to get the camera out. The front pocket for me was also a waste as I hoped to be able to put my mobile, a Samsung A35, in it, unfortunately, even if I took it out of its case, it would not fit in easily. Having used it twice, I gave up and used a back pack which was not ideal.