The Petrol PMLCB-2 Mini Laptop/Camera Backpack is a padded ballistic nylon bag made to carry a 16" camcorder and a laptop computer plus accessories. There are three separate cushioned compartments for maximum storage and equipment protection. The expandable center chamber has room to hold a small DV or still camera. The padded rear section will comfortably contain a laptop computer with up to a 15" screen. An easy access front pocket provides plenty of stashing accessories or personal items such as, keys, wallet, or a notebook.
The Mini Laptop/Camera Backpack features include exterior auxiliary side pockets (perfect for storing a cell phone, camera battery, or other small accessories), ergonomically contoured and padded shoulder straps for optimal carrying comfort, and easy glide, dual-directional zippers.
| Material |
Exterior: Blue and black ballistic nylon Interior: Foam padding |
| Type of Closure | Easy glide, dual directional zippers |
| Exterior Dimensions | 17.7 x 11.8 x 11.4" (45 x 30 x 29 cm) (LxWxH) |
| Interior Dimensions | 16.53 x 11.81 x 7.0" (42 x 30 x 18 cm) (LxWxH) |
| Design | Backpack for camcorder and laptop with exterior pockets |
| Tripod Holder | No |
| Waist Belt | No |
| Accommodates |
Camcorder up to 16" long with a 15" laptop computer Digital still camera outfit with lenses up to 16" and a 15' laptop computer |
| Carrying/Transport Options |
Ergonomically contoured and padded shoulder straps Carrying strap |
| Weight | 3.97 lb (1.8 kg) |
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Comments about Petrol PMLCB-2 Backpack:
As a backpack, all else aside, this is an incredibly well built bag. The zippers are monstrous, the padding is thorough and there are pockets EVERYWHERE. It'll fit my XH-A1, HV20, cables, mics and accessories, plus my 15" Macbook Pro, and it still looks like a large school bag.
My one complaint, and the reason I took off two stars, is that I have to flip up the viewfinder on the XH A1 to store it in the bottom compartment. This leaves the viewfinder in a place where there is no padding between it and the outside world. The website says this camera is "supported", but I'm not sure I trust it to protect my viewfinder without modification.
Otherwise, it's a great compromise between an every day pack and a camera backpack.
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