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Crumpler Karachi Outpost - Medium (Black / Gunmetal)

  • Price: $260.00
  • B&H # CRKOMBGM
  • Mfr# KO-02-01B

Product Highlights

  • Tough 1000 Denier Cordura Exterior
  • 300D Rip-stop Lining/Polypropylene Web
  • Rear Zipper Opening
  • Removable Padded Main/Laptop Compartment
  • Holds 15" Laptop and 6-Pocket Organizer
  • Wide, Foam-Filled Adjustable Straps
  • Chest and Waist Belts
  • Durable Cushioned Carry Handle
  • Air Mesh Padding/Venting Channels
  • Tripod Holder

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The Crumpler Karachi Outpost - Medium (Black / Gunmetal) is a camera/laptop backpack. It features a tough 1,000D / Denier Cordura nylon exterior designed to weather the elements and keep your equipment dry. 300D Rip-stop lining, flamed polypropylene webbing and bonded nylon thread on all stress points help make this a truly tough, durable pack. Its main zipper opening is in the rear, so that, on location, you place the bag front-side down to access your gear - meaning the bag's harness, back pad - and you - all stay cleaner. Both the padded main compartment and padded laptop compartment are fully configurable and removable, so you can take only what you need at any given time. The laptop compartment boasts the capacity for a 15" (38.1 cm) laptop and 6-pocket organizer. The Karachi features wide, ergonomic, EVA foam-filled, fully adjustable harness straps, combined with chest and waist belts to distribute weight evenly across your body. On-location shoots will never be a pain in the neck again! There's also a durable, cushioned carry handle. Air Mesh padding and venting channels help keep you cool while you carry your stuff. The included tripod holder is another bonus.

Tough 1,000D (1,000 Denier Cordura nylon) exterior is designed to weather the elements and keep your equipment dry
300D Rip-stop lining, flamed polypropylene webbing, triple strength S-Bend webbing attachment, injection molded touch fastener and bonded nylon thread with bar tack stitching on all stress points
Rear zipper opening in middle of pack - on location, you place bag front-side down to access your gear, meaning bag's harness, back pad - and you - all stay cleaner
Padded main compartment is fully configurable and, like padded laptop compartment, fully removable - meaning Karachi can also be used just for cargo, should the need arise
Removable padded main compartment features zippered internal mesh cover, fully configurable 13-piece touch-fastener and padded nylon divider system (including 2 with fold down flaps), and 3 touch fastener-mounting elastic stays
Removable padded laptop compartment features capacity for a 15" laptop and 6-pocket organizer
Wide, body-contoured and filled with EVA foam, Karachi's fully adjustable ergonomic harness straps combine with chest and waist belts to distribute weight evenly across your body, so shoots will never be a pain in the neck again
Carry handle features EVA foam cushioning for comfort and double weave flamed polypropylene for strength and durability
Each side has large, gusseted (with inset material for added strength / expansion) pocket with hooded zipper
Rear of bag and underside of harness both feature Air Mesh padding - rear features venting channels to keep fresh air circulating between bag and your back
Includes tripod holder
Dual injection molded D ring accessory loops on each harness strap allow you to attach various photo gadgets for instant access
Full-height polyethylene-EVA foam laminate insert at the back ensures the bag holds its shape
Material Padded nylon, mesh, EVA foam, polypropylene, 1,000D (Denier Cordura) exterior
Type of Closure Zipper
Accommodates 15" laptop
Carrying/Transport Options Shoulder straps/waist and chest belts
Dimensions (WxDxH) 12.2 x 10 x 19.7" (31 x 25.4 x 50 cm)
Volume 0.76 cubic ft (21.5 L)
Weight 4.8 lb (2.2 kg)
Crumpler Karachi Outpost - Medium (Black / Gunmetal)
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

    by PowerReviews
    CrumplerKarachi Outpost - Medium (Black / Gunmetal)
     
    4.2

    (based on 5 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (1)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (4)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (0)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Comfortable (5)
    • Strong construction (5)
    • Adjustable harness (4)
    • Roomy (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Protecting gear (5)
      • Transporting gear (5)
      • Storing gear (4)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (4)

      Reviewed by 5 customers

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      4.0

      Best camera backpack I've ever owned

      By subcmdr

      from Leesburg, VA

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Adjustable Harness
      • Comfortable
      • Easily Accessible Equipment
      • Quality
      • Roomy
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

      • Side Pockets Useless

      Best Uses

      • Protecting Gear
      • Transporting Gear

      Comments about Crumpler Karachi Outpost - Medium (Black / Gunmetal):

      And I own several, including Think Tank. What I like is it doesn't scream "expensive camera equipment inside." And the construction quality is the best I've ever seen. Only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is the side pockets are essentially useless-- zippers so tight you can't get your hand inside to retrieve what might be in there. I also own the huge Crumpler barge for when I need to carry everything-- the medium Karachi is perfect size for hiking trip-- camera plus 3 big lenses plus batteries, laptop, and all peripherals.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Share this review

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great, but not perfect for petite ladies

      By Kristin

      from Florida

      About Me Pro Photographer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Customizable
      • Roomy
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

      • Chest strap location
      • Not constructed for women

      Best Uses

      • Protecting Gear
      • Storing Gear
      • Transporting Gear
      • Travel

      Comments about Crumpler Karachi Outpost - Medium (Black / Gunmetal):

      I just got this bag and it definitely fits a lot of gear. I love that it is customizable and that it can't be unzipped while it's on me. If I were a different size and a guy, I would definitely give this bag 5 stars. The only downside is that I had a really hard time trying to find out whether the bag would be too big for me or not, and it is. I am 5'1" and the bag is a little big for my body. Also, the chest strap falls in a really unfortunate location for females. It is adjustable, but the highest point is in the mid-bosom area and the lowest point is in the low-bosom/under-bosom ribcage area. I am excited to take this bag on an upcoming trip and to have something that holds all my gear, looks sleek, and is hard for the general public to get into while I'm wearing it. :)

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Share this review

       
      4.0

      Perfect for travel

      By Stu~bon

      from Australia

      About Me Casual Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Adjustable Harness
      • Comfortable
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

      • Hard To Access Equipment

      Best Uses

      • Protecting Gear
      • Storing Gear
      • Transporting Gear

      Comments about Crumpler Karachi Outpost - Medium (Black / Gunmetal):

      i bought this for the trip my partner and i are taking later in the year it fits all my camera stuff every thing i need for my laptop and i can even attach my tripod to the bag so its all in one easy to carry location. a few small things bother me not everything is velcro-friendly and the shelves could be a little more customisable but still a fantastic bag. Aussie made and life time warranty

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Share this review

       
      5.0

      Karachi Outpost = AWESOMENESS!

      By NightNinjaPDX

      from Portland, OR

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Pros

      • Adjustable Harness
      • Comfortable
      • Easily Accessible Equipment
      • Roomy
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Portable Studio
        • Protecting Gear
        • Storing Gear
        • Transporting Gear
        • Vlogging Gear

        Comments about Crumpler Karachi Outpost - Medium (Black / Gunmetal):

        This bag is perfect because it is tough and durable, water proof, holds all of my gear, and my 15.4" MacBook Pro. When i was at the [@] the other day I actually tried to put a 17" MacBook Pro into the removable laptop insert and it fit like a glove too!

        Share this review

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Good

        By Al

        from New York

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Adjustable Harness
        • Comfortable
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Protecting Gear
          • Storing Gear
          • Transporting Gear

          Comments about Crumpler Karachi Outpost - Medium (Black / Gunmetal):

          I switched over to Crumpler's backpack because I was using shoulder-slings before. The shoulder-slings would dig into your shoulder after a while. Since this is a backpack, there's 2 straps instead of one and it makes it more comfortable especially when you have over 10lbs of equipment. I mostly use this for travel. The construction is good, but I felt like they could of maximized the space a little to fit more things. The laptop case is detachable, but it's also where the pockets are to put your memory cards, filters, etc. The laptop case is a bit bulky and takes up space that could of been used to hold more equipment. Obviously, you probably wouldn't be carrying your laptop everywhere. I also felt like they should of had a place to hold water bottles. The side pockets are zippered, so I feel like that's more for a place to put other types of equipment like a rag or your cell phone, etc. Overall, it's a well-made backpack, but I think there's some improvements that needs to be done.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Share this review

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          REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

          by PowerReviews
          CrumplerKarachi Outpost - Medium (Black / Gunmetal)
           
          4.2

          (based on 5 reviews)

          Ratings Distribution

          • 5 Stars

             

            (1)

          • 4 Stars

             

            (4)

          • 3 Stars

             

            (0)

          • 2 Stars

             

            (0)

          • 1 Stars

             

            (0)

          100%

          of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

          Pros

          • Comfortable (5)
          • Strong construction (5)
          • Adjustable harness (4)
          • Roomy (3)

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Protecting gear (5)
            • Transporting gear (5)
            • Storing gear (4)
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No (4)

            Reviewed by 5 customers

            Sort by

            Displaying reviews 1-5

            Back to top

             
            4.0

            Best camera backpack I've ever owned

            By subcmdr

            from Leesburg, VA

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Adjustable Harness
            • Comfortable
            • Easily Accessible Equipment
            • Quality
            • Roomy
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

            • Side Pockets Useless

            Best Uses

            • Protecting Gear
            • Transporting Gear

            Comments about Crumpler Karachi Outpost - Medium (Black / Gunmetal):

            And I own several, including Think Tank. What I like is it doesn't scream "expensive camera equipment inside." And the construction quality is the best I've ever seen. Only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is the side pockets are essentially useless-- zippers so tight you can't get your hand inside to retrieve what might be in there. I also own the huge Crumpler barge for when I need to carry everything-- the medium Karachi is perfect size for hiking trip-- camera plus 3 big lenses plus batteries, laptop, and all peripherals.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Share this review

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Great, but not perfect for petite ladies

            By Kristin

            from Florida

            About Me Pro Photographer

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Customizable
            • Roomy
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

            • Chest strap location
            • Not constructed for women

            Best Uses

            • Protecting Gear
            • Storing Gear
            • Transporting Gear
            • Travel

            Comments about Crumpler Karachi Outpost - Medium (Black / Gunmetal):

            I just got this bag and it definitely fits a lot of gear. I love that it is customizable and that it can't be unzipped while it's on me. If I were a different size and a guy, I would definitely give this bag 5 stars. The only downside is that I had a really hard time trying to find out whether the bag would be too big for me or not, and it is. I am 5'1" and the bag is a little big for my body. Also, the chest strap falls in a really unfortunate location for females. It is adjustable, but the highest point is in the mid-bosom area and the lowest point is in the low-bosom/under-bosom ribcage area. I am excited to take this bag on an upcoming trip and to have something that holds all my gear, looks sleek, and is hard for the general public to get into while I'm wearing it. :)

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Share this review

             
            4.0

            Perfect for travel

            By Stu~bon

            from Australia

            About Me Casual Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Adjustable Harness
            • Comfortable
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

            • Hard To Access Equipment

            Best Uses

            • Protecting Gear
            • Storing Gear
            • Transporting Gear

            Comments about Crumpler Karachi Outpost - Medium (Black / Gunmetal):

            i bought this for the trip my partner and i are taking later in the year it fits all my camera stuff every thing i need for my laptop and i can even attach my tripod to the bag so its all in one easy to carry location. a few small things bother me not everything is velcro-friendly and the shelves could be a little more customisable but still a fantastic bag. Aussie made and life time warranty

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Share this review

             
            5.0

            Karachi Outpost = AWESOMENESS!

            By NightNinjaPDX

            from Portland, OR

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            Pros

            • Adjustable Harness
            • Comfortable
            • Easily Accessible Equipment
            • Roomy
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Portable Studio
              • Protecting Gear
              • Storing Gear
              • Transporting Gear
              • Vlogging Gear

              Comments about Crumpler Karachi Outpost - Medium (Black / Gunmetal):

              This bag is perfect because it is tough and durable, water proof, holds all of my gear, and my 15.4" MacBook Pro. When i was at the [@] the other day I actually tried to put a 17" MacBook Pro into the removable laptop insert and it fit like a glove too!

              Share this review

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Good

              By Al

              from New York

              About Me Photo Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Adjustable Harness
              • Comfortable
              • Strong Construction

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Protecting Gear
                • Storing Gear
                • Transporting Gear

                Comments about Crumpler Karachi Outpost - Medium (Black / Gunmetal):

                I switched over to Crumpler's backpack because I was using shoulder-slings before. The shoulder-slings would dig into your shoulder after a while. Since this is a backpack, there's 2 straps instead of one and it makes it more comfortable especially when you have over 10lbs of equipment. I mostly use this for travel. The construction is good, but I felt like they could of maximized the space a little to fit more things. The laptop case is detachable, but it's also where the pockets are to put your memory cards, filters, etc. The laptop case is a bit bulky and takes up space that could of been used to hold more equipment. Obviously, you probably wouldn't be carrying your laptop everywhere. I also felt like they should of had a place to hold water bottles. The side pockets are zippered, so I feel like that's more for a place to put other types of equipment like a rag or your cell phone, etc. Overall, it's a well-made backpack, but I think there's some improvements that needs to be done.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Share this review

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