This is the sage Discovery: Large Shoulder Bag from Tenba. Discovery doesn't begin to reveal what lies within this unique bag. From its durable water-repellent exterior to its well-padded interior dividers, this bag fills the bill for anyone who wants a bag that can "take it" while carrying quite a load. Rated to hold 1 or 2 DSLR bodies, plus 5-7 lenses, flash and accessories, the Discovery not only provides you with a safe and secure way to get from A-B, but does it both in style and functionality.
First thing you notice is that the bag opens away from your body providing you with a clear view of what's inside - but protecting the contents from stray nearby eyes. The entire exterior is water-resistant and further supported by the included rain fly that will cover the entire bag. No need to worry if you get caught in a summer's downpour. Even the bottom of the bag is water-proof because Tenba understands that, occasionally, you need to put the bag on the ground - and sometimes it's wet outside. The overlapping zipper design protects what is traditionally a weak point of all bags. The no-twist shoulder strap is contoured and contains a non-slip shoulder pad that will make walking around all day comfortable. Two decent-sized zippered cargo pockets, one on each side, can hold accessories such as a lightmeter, phone or small digital point-shoot camera. You'll notice the pockets are cut at an angle that will make accessing them even easier. In the back, the panel is air meshed for circulation and comfort.
On the inside, the Discovery contains about eight very well padded dividers that can be configured to your liking. Lens cradles will cushion your camera rig. Dual front accessory zippered pockets are designed to hold everything from batteries to cables and memory cards. You'll use these for business cards, pens, glasses, or anything you need fast access to.
One of the real "wow" features of the Discovery is the "pop-out" camera compartment that is held in a removable insert. Keep a rig in there and when you don't need it for a shoot, just open the compartment, slide it out, re-seal the bag and you're off. The Discovery: Large Shoulder Bag is supported by Tenba's five-year warranty.
| Material | Water-repellent nylon |
| Type of Closure | Zippers |
| Exterior Dimensions | 16.5 x 9 x 9" (42 x 23 x 23cm) |
| Interior Dimensions | 12 x 8.5 x 7" (30 x 22 x 18cm) |
| Tripod Holder | Not Applicable |
| Carrying/Transport Options |
Shoulder strap Removable hand strap |
| Weight | 2.4 lb (1.1kg) |
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Comments about Tenba Discovery: Large Shoulder Bag (Sage):
Five stars so far. We'll see how it wears. I have had it out a couple of times. I have had a Tenba bag for over twenty years. Despite hard use it is still totally intact. I have been unable to wear it out. This is why I bought a Tenba replacement. The padding works extremely well aganst my hip. The pockets hold my lenses and body much more firmly than any bag I ever used. That's great to preserve finish on gear. The bag carries very well. The bag opens so I can see into it while carrying. The bag is light and the material is superior also to any bag I have had. It is pliable and conforms to the shape of lens etc. The bag holds a surprising amount of equipment. Right now as it sits it has a 5D, 24-105, 100-400, 17-40, extenders, and an 85-1.8 plus the usual junk I carry. I could still get another lens in it. I like the plain color. It does not look like the usual black camera bag. I worry about the life of the zippers and the pull cords. So far so good.
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