Tenba Discovery: Large Photo/Laptop Daypack (Sage/Khaki)
The sage/khaki Discovery: Large Photo/Laptop Daypack from Tenba is a rough and tough entry into the world of photo/laptop packs. Lightweight and strong, it is designed to hold a bevy of gear safely and securely while providing a way to organize that gear in an easy to access way.
Rated to hold 1-2 DSLRs, 4-6 extra lenses, flash and numerous accessories, it also holds a 15" (38.1 cm) laptop in its own rear padded compartment. The bag is basically divided in half with the bottom half being for your gear that is held in a removable, pop out compartment. The top half is for all the extras like a small jacket, books or even your lunch. The top half is even designed in a slanted fashion to provide for easier access.
The exterior is a tough water-repellent nylon that is supported by a rapidly deployed rain cover for those moments when you're caught in the rain or snow. The bottom of the bag has a waterproof bottom panel that protects the bag for when you place it on the ground.
Carry it around by its fully adjustable backpack straps and waist belt that make toting this pack a pleasure. There's even a top carry handle for those times when you have to grab it out of the back seat of your car or out of the closet it's stored in. All the zippers are self-healing.
The two sides of the pack have pull-out airline-style mesh pockets perfect for stashing water bottles and other quick access items. The front accessory pocket is perfect for holding your MP3 player or iPhone. There's also a handy ID pocket for your business card or address label. With its 5-year warranty and Tenba reputation for quality, this pack is a serious contender in the area of a lightweight backpack that holds lots of gear in a comfortable and organized manner.
- Tough, water-repellent nylon exterior
- Extraordinarily lightweight construction (weighs only 2.6 pounds)
- Heavy-duty, self-healing zippers
- Compression straps secure and stabilize the load
- Large elasticized micro-mesh pockets hold water bottle or gloves
- Padded rear pocket fits most laptops up to 15" (38.1 cm)
- Waterproof bottom panel keeps the bag protected if you have to put it down on a wet surface
- Front accessory pocket perfect for phone or audio
- WeatherWrap auxiliary cover included
- Large top compartment for electronics, light jacket, lunch and more
- Additional accessory pockets in front flap
- Pop-out camera compartment holds complete DSLR setup in removable insert
- Harness and belt designed for exceptional comfort
| Material | Weather-repellent nylon |
| Type of Closure | Zippers |
| Exterior Dimensions | 12.3 x 18.0 x 10.5" (31.2 x 45.7 x 26.7 cm) |
| Interior Dimensions | 9.5 x 8.0 x 8.5" (24.1 x 20.3 x 21.6 cm) |
| Accommodates | 1-2 DSLR bodies, plus 4-6 lenses, flash and accessories |
| Carrying/Transport Options |
Backpack straps Waist belt |
| Weight | 2.6 lb (1.2 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Roomy
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
- Storing Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tenba Discovery: Large Photo/Laptop Daypack (Sage/Khaki):
I just got the Tenba daypack as a Christmas gift and went to the St. Louis Botanical Gardens to test it out. Walked around/shot for about two hours. I love it! I had my son with me, so I had snacks, his sippy cup, his point and shoot kids camera, a change of clothes, his socktabogan, my keys, wallet, phone, and a water bottle for me. All of this fit in the top compartment/side pockets (along with some of my filters, the waterproof rain cover, extra memory cards and batteries, lens cleaner, etc.).
The bottom does seem to be waterproof. I set it in a small puddle and the water beaded up on it. Surprisingly, I had some water drip on the outside of the pack without the waterproof cover on and it beaded up as well! I wiped it off easily and it was completely dry. NOTE: Pay attention to the straps when setting the pack down in/near water. It is no fun wearing the extra chest support straps while wet.
The bottom compartment unzips separately, so you do not have to dig around your extra stuff from the top compartment. In the bottom compartment, I had: my canon rebel t2i with a 75-200 mm lens and a battery grip attached, my 18-55 mm lens, a 50 mm lens, and an external flash with plenty of room to spare. In fact, there were still 3 full spots left for extra lens or flashes, 4 if you stack the 50 mm and 18-55 mm in the same compartment (That is basically the height of each compartment). There is velco so you can make adjustments to compartment widths. You can fit A LOT in this bag. If that is what you are looking for, go for it!
Size wise, this looks like a regular backpack like you would use in school. I thought it was comfortable. That was my main hesitation to buy this particular pack, because I had read in other reviews that it wasn't very comfy and it should have more padding in the shoulder straps. I didn't go on an all day hike or anything, but for walking around for 2 hours, I thought it was great. Better than all my backpacks I ever had for school. I am a 5'3" female, so I had my 6' boyfriend try it on and wear it for about 15 minutes, and he thought it was comfy as well.
Still haven't tried out the laptop compartment. Sorry!
OVERALL: Would definitely recommend this bag! If you are looking for something that is comfy, reasonably priced, somewhat stylish, well-built, has lots of organization, and has the capability to house lots of lenses and other attachments, then this is the bag for you! Enjoy, fellow photographers! Happy shooting!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
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Straps
- Price: $79.00
Filter Pockets
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- Original: $9.95
- Save: $0.99
- Price: $8.96
What's in the Box
- Rain Cover
- 5-Year Warranty
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