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First tests
Tenba Shootout 16LDSLR £179
Specs
The Tenba Shootout 16LDSLR is a tall, slim backpack that offers your DSLR/ mirrorless camera system a high level of gear protection while maintaining good gear access. Its body is made fromwater resistant nylon and for real downpours a reversible silver finish rain cover is supplied, too. Access to the main compartment is via the rear only, so no issues with stray fingers getting to your kit once the Shootout is on your back. Despite having no side access you can get at the contents without putting the bag down on the ground, by swinging the bag round to the front. To be fair, this lets you get to the interior, but getting a large item out is not really on and you only have one hand to do it with. In this case, putting the bag down or resting it somewhere handy is the way to go. Also, the zips need to be in the right place so while getting into the bag is feasible, it’s not as useable in this context as a sling bag or backpack with side access. The rear cover fits over most of the bag, stopping two inches shy of the top. This allows a small, separate pocket of storage that is accessed via a top zip. The main storage section can be removed in its entirety so the Shootout suits day bag use too. Provided is a good selection of inserts, including one sturdy central divider panel. This divider and the insert interior is hook and loop fastener-friendly, so there’s no problem customising it to suit your kit. Two zipped pockets are provided on the inside of the rear cover for small items. Venture to the bag’s exterior and we find plenty more storage options. Deep elasticated pockets on both sides suit water bottle stowage or a rolled-up jacket. Straps on both sides of the bag can take a travel tripod or, if you prefer, rubberised straps are provided to hang a tripod off loops at the bottom of the bag. There are four more pockets round the bag’s front. Two small, slim ones forbatteries,cards,cleaningclothsand
Prices
£179
Capacity One/two DSLRs, mirrorless bodies and small drones like DJI Mavic, plus three/five lenses up to 70- 200mm f/2.8, tablet up to 8in Materials YKK zips, YKK plastic buckles, aluminium zipper pulls, water repellent nylon Dimensions
External 46x23x20cm Internal 38x20x14cm Weight 1.5kg Contact macgroupeu.com
so on, and two larger, deeper sleeves – one for an eight-inch tablet (and this has two interior pockets) while the other is for a hydration bladder and is wide enough for an 11in laptop. Basically, there is a good amount of storage options. I took out two mirrorless bodies, both with lenses attached, four extra lenses, a Lee Seven5 filter kit, tablet, cable release and spare batteries. Carrying the bag around London all day with this lot
The Tenba Shootout 16L DSLR is an excellent backpack. It is very well designed and made from good quality materials, and it looks great. More importantly, it performs well from a practical perspective. I like thinner profile bags, especially in the city and when using public transport, and even when fully laden comfort rates highly, thanks to the shoulder straps and waist belt. Pros Thin profile, smart but discreet looks, pockets aplenty Cons Maybe towards the top of the price scale proved okay with the shoulder straps, waist belt and sternum strap all doing what they are designed to do. Once on your back, the moisture wicking 3D air mesh padding helps with ventilation but there is probably no systemor material in existence that can stop you getting a sweaty back after a few stops on a packed London tube train. Having two stretchy side pockets proved extremely handy, as was the tablet pocket and padded top handgrip. The gear protection provided by all this I rate very highly, and overall I thought the Shootout 16L suited the rough and tumble of urban photography nicely. WC Verdict
Carrying the bag around London all day proved okay
Images The Tenba Shootout 16L proves its worth out and about in urban areas – its slimline design makes it ideal for use in crowded spaces and on public transport
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