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Crumpler Sinking Barge Deluxe Backpack (Black/Gun Metal)

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Crumpler Sinking Barge Deluxe Backpack (Black/Gun Metal)
Key Features
  • Holds 15" Laptop, DSLR and Twin Lens Kit
  • Removable Photo/Cargo Compartments
  • Water-Resistant Exterior
  • Sling Harness System/Access Gear Quickly
The black/gun metal Sinking Barge Deluxe Backpack from Crumpler is a great choice for a combo pack whether you're marching along singing "Home on the Range" in the outback or pavement pounding in your city while out of a day shoot. This is a pack that covers your bases in many ways both from its dual capacity design and functionality.

It's unique in that its divided into two separately removable halves with one being for photo gear and the other for various cargo such as clothes, food or even more photo gear. It's water-resistant exterior covers a backpack that will hold a 15" (38.1cm) laptop as well as a DSLR system, a couple of lenses plus the requisite number of accessories like batteries, maps and a water bottle.

The removable photo compartment contains two 28" (71.1cm) padded walls, four touch fastened straps and six dual-sided touch fasteners - enough to offer more than adequate protection to your gear. The dividers are designed to be equipment-friendly and won't harm the finish of your gear. There's also a large zippered pocket and accessory mesh pocket. The removable cargo compartment is much the same with its padded walls (again 28"), touch fasteners, with an additional carry loop and zipper. It's here you'll safely store your laptop within more padded touch fastened walls.

Outside, there's a good-sized external pocket with hooded zipper while on the side there are left/right mesh stuff pockets for quick access items. The handy tripod pouch will come in handy when you want to shoot nature or night shots.

However, a backpack is only as good as its carrying system and the Sinking Barge comes supplied with comfortable, fully adjustable harness straps as well as a removable waist belt that will help you balance out your load for those long hikes in the country. The additional chest strap provides will make sure the pack doesn't shift from side-to-side. Hiking generally leads to sweating and the Sinking Barge comes with Air Mesh padding to facilitate moisture wicking on the rear and underside.

For those small accessories that you don't want to search inside for, there are accessory D-Loops to attach them to - pouches, whistles, or a cleaning cloth. If your day extends into darkness, Crumpler has incorporated safety reflectors for your hiking protection.

With its lifetime warranty, the Crumpler Sinking Barge combines the very best of what a backpack can offer - half photo - half cargo and proving once again that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

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Crumpler Sinking Barge Deluxe Overview

The black/gun metal Sinking Barge Deluxe Backpack from Crumpler is a great choice for a combo pack whether you're marching along singing "Home on the Range" in the outback or pavement pounding in your city while out of a day shoot. This is a pack that covers your bases in many ways both from its dual capacity design and functionality.

It's unique in that its divided into two separately removable halves with one being for photo gear and the other for various cargo such as clothes, food or even more photo gear. It's water-resistant exterior covers a backpack that will hold a 15" (38.1cm) laptop as well as a DSLR system, a couple of lenses plus the requisite number of accessories like batteries, maps and a water bottle.

The removable photo compartment contains two 28" (71.1cm) padded walls, four touch fastened straps and six dual-sided touch fasteners - enough to offer more than adequate protection to your gear. The dividers are designed to be equipment-friendly and won't harm the finish of your gear. There's also a large zippered pocket and accessory mesh pocket. The removable cargo compartment is much the same with its padded walls (again 28"), touch fasteners, with an additional carry loop and zipper. It's here you'll safely store your laptop within more padded touch fastened walls.

Outside, there's a good-sized external pocket with hooded zipper while on the side there are left/right mesh stuff pockets for quick access items. The handy tripod pouch will come in handy when you want to shoot nature or night shots.

However, a backpack is only as good as its carrying system and the Sinking Barge comes supplied with comfortable, fully adjustable harness straps as well as a removable waist belt that will help you balance out your load for those long hikes in the country. The additional chest strap provides will make sure the pack doesn't shift from side-to-side. Hiking generally leads to sweating and the Sinking Barge comes with Air Mesh padding to facilitate moisture wicking on the rear and underside.

For those small accessories that you don't want to search inside for, there are accessory D-Loops to attach them to - pouches, whistles, or a cleaning cloth. If your day extends into darkness, Crumpler has incorporated safety reflectors for your hiking protection.

With its lifetime warranty, the Crumpler Sinking Barge combines the very best of what a backpack can offer - half photo - half cargo and proving once again that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Removable Photo Compartment
Configurable, removable padded equipment compartment with two 28" (71.1cm) brushed nylon walls - detach the photo compartment tray from its side and bottom touch fastened fasteners, and you can carry a lighter load
Four touch fastened brushed, padded nylon capping straps and six double-sided touch fasteners
Large internal pocket with zipper
Zippered elasticized mesh pocket
Removable Cargo Compartment
Fully configurable, fully removable, padded bag with two 28" (71.1cm) brushed padded nylon walls, two double-sided touch fastened fasteners, integrated carry loop and zipper - when not needed, simply remove it from the bag to lighten your load
Touch fastened padded laptop compartment large enough to hold a 15" (38.1cm) laptop
Front of the Bag
Large, gusseted external pocket with hooded zipper
Side of the Bag
Left and right stuff pockets with elasticized mesh openings
Upper and lower loops for use with the included tripod pouch
Detachable Cargo Compartment Bag
A bag within a bag that can be removed entirely when not required, this handy-sized hold-a-lot with zipper and integrated carry loop can be used for additional photographic gear - or anything else desired
Fully Adjustable Ergonomic Carrying System
Wide, body contoured and filled to the gills with EVA foam, the Sinking Barge's fully adjustable ergonomic harness straps combine with chest and detachable waist belts to distribute weight evenly across your body
Padded Carry Handle
The Sinking Barge's carry handle features EVA foam cushioning for comfort and double weave flamed polypropylene for strength and durability
Tripod Holder
Use the included tripod pouch to secure your pod to the bag
Moisture Control
To help wick away perspiration, the rear of the bag and underside of its harness both feature Air Mesh padding. The rear also features venting channels to keep fresh air circulating between the bag and your back
Dual Accessory Loops
The injection molded D-ring accessory loop on each harness strap lets you attach various photo gadgetry for instant access
Safety Reflectors
Hardly noticeable by day. Highly obvious at night. The retro reflective strips on the Sinking Barge's harness straps are the bag's least and most eye-catching feature
Waterproofing
The bag's 900D outer and hood zippers are designed to weather the storm and keep your equipment dry
Anti-Abrasive Surfaces
The 900D and Air Mesh outer, and brushed padded nylon interior and walls, combine phenomenal strength with exceptional smoothness and malleability. Your clothes don't catch. Your equipment won't get scratched
Structural Integrity
Polyethylene-EVA foam laminate at the back and base ensure the bag holds its shape, even when loaded
Built Tough
Designed to outlast its lifetime guarantee, the bag features a super strength water- resistant 900D outer, 300D Rip-stop lining, flamed polypropylene webbing, triple strength S-Bend webbing attachment, injection molded touch fastened and bonded nylon thread with bar tack stitching on all stress points

Crumpler Sinking Barge Deluxe Specs

Material
Water-resistant 900D outer, 300D Rip-stop lining, flamed polypropylene webbing, triple strength S-Bend webbing attachment, injection molded touch fastened and bonded nylon thread with bar tack stitching on all stress points
Type of Closure
Zippers
Exterior Dimensions
12.2 x 17.7 x 11.0" (31.0 x 45.0 x 28.0 cm)
Interior Dimensions
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Accommodates
15" laptop
DSLR with twin lens kit
Accessories
Carrying/Transport Options
Fully adjustable harness straps
Padded carry handle
Detachable waist belt
Chest strap
Weight
6.6 lb (3 kg)

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