Case Logic Kilowatt KSB-102 Large Sling Backpack for Pro DSLR and Laptop

I have spent literally weeks looking for a good sling bag. I've even ordered several only to send them back for being too small. When I first saw pics of this bag, I was concerned that it would be way too big. I'm 5'6" and this bag fits my body really nicely. This bag has plenty of room for my Nikon D300s with my Sigma 10-20mm lens, 3 extension tubes with my 50mm attached and my Sigma 105mm lens. In the upper compartment I have my remote trigger, reflector and a good book on my camera and a 4" crystal ball (yes you heard me right) I love taking crystal ball pics and there's room in the top compartment for that. That was actually the thing that sealed the deal for me. I've always had sling bags and like the way you can access your camera while it's still on your back. One problem I've found with every sling bag is that you can only access one side. If your lenses are in the other compartment you have to take the bag off to get to them. The one HUGE advantage to this one has, and the way I like to wear it, is like a backpack. Take the right shoulder out and swing it around to access your camera. To access your lenses, just take your left shoulder out instead. You WILL have to take it off to access the top compartment, which has more room than most other top compartments I've seen. I like the snug fit in the camera compartment. Easy enough to get it out but won't accommodate a battery pack or remote trigger. Unless I'm on a serious hike I carry my camera most of the time anyway. A remote trigger is a MUST for any serious photographer. The padding has plenty of cushion to protect my valuable lenses, and yours too. There's plenty of zippered compartments to hold filters, extra SD cards and all of your other goodies. The pocket and strap for the tripod looks like it would work well. Comfortable? OMG yes. I'm not carrying a laptop so I imagine that makes it a little more. Once I get it all loaded with my gear I will post some pics with an update of the bag/pack. If I were you I wouldn't wait. Buy it now!! You won't regret it.

Just wanted to post a few pics to help. Briefly, a first class bag - stands up on it's own, solid construction makes you feel secure that it can hold lots of weight - because this is a bag meant for some BIG gear. Shown in pictures: Canon 5D Mark IV body with Black Rapid strap attached, and 70-200 f/2.8 II IS USM attached with hood mounted backward fits easily from the side, so is easily accessed without taking off the sling. And with the 70-200 attached, the 24-70 f/2.8 fits easily in another section, accessed from the front. Vice versa, the 5D IV with 24-70 attached easily fits from the side for quick access, with hood attached backwards. And with that mounted, you have PLENTY of room to pack the 70-200 f/2.8 in another section. With that body and two lenses, plenty of room for 1 or even two speedlites as shown in the main compartment. Then the HUGE top compartment. Nicely fits my Canon T5i with attached Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 AND another Flash in it's case. (Pixel X800C). there's still more room there, as well as some side pockets you can see in Youtube videos - to put other odds and ends. Pics with this on my back as sling and as backpack to give you an idea of it's size. I'm 5'10" 190# - it's perfect size for me - big enough to hold your best gear, but not so big that it looks funny on your back. Took me weeks of research to find a bag that could take a full frame camera with 70-200 attached, function as a sling to allow access from the side so that you do not have to remove the bag and set it on the ground to get your camera out. I'm happy to say - this is the right bag if that is your goal. **** UPDATE **** two years later - 9/13/18 Still love this bag, I put WAY too much stuff in it so it is very heavy, but still, none of the zippers or straps have failed. Love it. ****UPDATE**** 7/9/24, now almost 8 years after purchase - still my only bag that I use - no zippers have broken, no straps have failed - looks like new. If you can find one - buy it - made to last!

Almost PERFECT! I am a professional speaker and author. I have to travel a lot and I hate losing things and not being able to easily access items immediately. I don't have a professional camera, but I do have several pieces of equipment, including professional microphones and a GoPro with several attachments. I also have several other personal items that I like to have easily accessible. I use it as a backpack. I have never used it as a "sling" For all practical purposes this bag works better than every bag I was able to find in big box stores like Best Buy, Wal Mart, and Target along with every large or small professional photography store there is in my city (population 500,000). I literally went to multiple locations of each store comparing every bag they had. I also spent a minimum of 10 hours doing research online and reading reviews of at least 2 dozen bags prior to settling on this one. I still get excited about how "almost" perfect it is for every use that I need it for. I say "Almost" because there are just a few things lacking from the construction. I feel that if these had been included then I would have a luxurious bag instead of just a really great bag. I will outline those briefly and then explain what is in this bag on a daily basis (I take it everywhere). I have provided photos so you can also see for yourself. ***AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT*** THE STRAPS: The top part of the straps is of good quality, but the bottom part where it becomes adjustable transitions into a cheap strap. I find that this is slightly uncomfortable - mainly because I often rest my hands behind the straps while walking. My hands end up on the thin cheap part which is very uncomfortable. They attempted to remedy this with a pad that slides around the adjustable section, but it just doesn't stay in place or do any good. My old JanSport backpack that I bought for attending University in 2002 has higher quality straps that are comfortable for this and I still use it for going to the gym. I also used it for all of my traveling until I recently bought this Case Logic bag. THE OUTSIDE COMPARTMENTS: There are only two "small outside compartments" that are accessible without opening a main compartment. One of them is filled with the rain cover so that leaves only one compartment. I wish there were one or two more, along with an elastic section on both sides where I could put a water bottle. THE STRUCTURE: This is not really a negative. Actually, it is the structure of the bag that makes it so useful and safe for all of my gear. BUT when I was visiting a dental college at a university in Monterrey, Mexico last week someone told me I look like a boy scout because of my "gear bag". lol I don't mind though, it is sooo worth it :) THE LAPTOP COMPARTMENT: This compartment has plenty of room for a standard laptop. I'm guessing you could fit a 15" MacBook Pro comfortably. But that doesn't leave room for anything else like paperwork, folders, etc. This is a downfall for me as that means I won't be able to comfortably upgrade my 11" MacBook Air without losing the ability to carry a folder for taking notes and carrying documents. ***PRAISE & WHAT'S INSIDE (see photos)*** THE TOP COMPARTMENT: This compartment comfortably holds 3 books, an external hard drive, a bottle of powdered tea, a container of pre-workout, and my hard glasses case. It is also a catch-all when I'm traveling for things like receipts and change. When I go to sleep at night I put my phone and wallet in here as well so that I always know where they are when I get up no matter where I am traveling. There is a zipped pocket in the lid of this compartment where I put an extra wall-plug for my USB cords. It doesn't seem to be very practical for much more than that or some papers. I wouldn't mind this compartment being slightly larger, but I don't think it is worth complaining about. I could still probably shove a light sweatshirt in there if I really tried. THE LAPTOP COMPARTMENT: I keep my macbook air and a thick folder in there. The compartment extends the entire height of the bag so I am also able to throw an iPad Mini on top of them. The iPad Mini is in a case so it is a tight fit, but still works. As mentioned above, I wish the compartment was a bit thicker so I could have a larger laptop along with my folder, but it works for my current needs. THE SIDE POCKETS: One of them has the rain cover in it so I left that out of the photos. The other one nicely organizes my headphones and a USB cord. I could probably put a little more in there if I wanted, but I prefer to keep it clean and organized so that I don't have to fumble to get my headphones or USB cord out when I want them. THE MAIN FRONT COMPARTMENT & 3 WAY ACCESS: The cool thing about this compartment is that it is adjustable. For photographers this means that you can fit up to medium sized lenses attached to the camera body along with other lenses and small equipment pieces. For me, I adjusted the dividers to create several separate compartments. One compartment is accessible from the "quick access" side pocket that you can access by swinging the bag around while keeping it strapped on your shoulder. I keep my GoPro, extra batteries, and the waterproof case in here. This makes it easy to grab the GoPro when I'm on the run, wanting to grab a cool photo in an airport, etc. (the same use as professional photographers - it works great and is super handy!). In the larger opening (you have to lay the bag down to open it) I keep extra Go-Pro equipment, connectors, etc. I even have some extra space that I haven't found a use for - in the flap of this compartment I keep my Logitech 8900 Professional Presenter Remote (highly recommended!) along with an extra adapter or two for connecting my laptop to different types of projectors. In the other "quick access" side door I keep my laptop charger, another fitness supplement container, and my professional microphones that I use when speaking at conferences. The cool thing about this is that they are organized. They don't float around in a big bag so I don't have to search for them. I know where they are every time. THE TRIPOD CARRIER: I don't have a main tripod yet, but I do plan to get a "selfie stick" for my GoPro and I think it will fit there just fine. Based on research that I've done, it is best to have the tripod in the center of the bag (like this one is) so that the weight of the tripod is evenly dispersed. So, if I do transition to more gear in the future, I think this will still work for a long time - as long as it is not a big heavy professional tripod that sticks out from the top of the bag an extra 20 inches. THE ZIPPERS: They are a good high quality. No issues so far and have been using daily for about a month. I thought there was going to be an issue at first with the top compartment. Because of the shape of the compartment the zipper has to zip in the shape of the curve of a roller coaster (it is not a straight line). It was a bit tight at first, but after using it several times it loosened up and hasn't been a problem. THE ADJUSTABLE STRAPS: Each strap on the bag is adjustable. They did a nice job of providing Velcro in just the right spots to be able to tie up the extra slack in any of the straps (this is very nice). It prevented me from having to cut off the excess length in any of the straps and makes it look nice and neat. THE ADJUSTABLE INSIDE DIVIDERS: The inside is a nice yellow color which makes it easy to find things. The contrast is great. I wouldn't want a bag that was all black when I'm searching for small adapters for my GoPro, etc. The dividers are a heavy duty Velcro that stay in place once they are set. There is one main divider that separates the lower compartment from the top compartment. I think that if you wanted to you could probably adjust it lower so the top compartment is larger. I haven't needed to yet. THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG: This is nice and sturdy. It is flat and formed so the bag will stay upright (as long as it is not top heavy from a filled top compartment and an empty bottom compartment). There is also a small rubber surround around the edges which I'm assuming helps prevent moisture from seeping into the gear compartment. THE PAD ON THE BACK OF THE BAG: There is a nice comfortable pad that adds extra protection to your laptop while adding extra comfort to your back while carrying the bag. I believe it also helps create small air pockets to minimize sweat build-up. FITTING IN PLANES: The bag is so sturdy/structured that I was afraid that the die-hard airline staff might not let me keep it as a carry-on and force me to check it at the gate. I have been on 6 or 7 flights since I got this bag and I have been able to keep it with me every time. This has been on at least 3 airlines, including a Mexican airline. The bag fills up all of the space under the seat in front of you, but it fits. The one exception was on the Mexican airline where their under-seat storage was shaped differently than every U.S. airline that I've ever been on. It wasn't a problem because they had ample overhead storage space.

First off, It's my belief that there is no camera bag out there to cater to every scenario. What I like about this bag is the various compartment options. I can insert my camera(s) into any of the main compartments located on the side or font. I could even use the top compartment, though, my concern there the top compartment is nylon versus soft fabric. It's also prone with water leaking in as there is no covering of the zipper teeth. Pros: Holds two DSLRs, a few lenses, and accessories nicely. Customizable compartments. Waist buckle. Cons: Shoulder straps are stick fabric and don't allow air, zipper not covered, the trip velcro loop is only located 2/3rds of the way up of the bag and is only one. A second loop would have keep your tripod from swinging or bouncing. I sewed another velcro loop on myself I bought the bag on a lightning deal which was a good deal. Though, I would probably not pay the regular Amazon price knowing what I know now.

There's no way a product can get more than one star when it starts falling apart on day one. I was excited to receive this bag when it came in. But during my first outing, I went from thinking I'd gotten a great deal to being reminded that you get what you pay for. First, while packing the bag, the soft yellow material in the bottom of the main camera pocket started coming up and became separated from the padding underneath. Not good. (Photo) It looked as though it wasn't stitched, but was actually just stuffed into the crease between the bottom and side of the bag. That was a real "Are you kidding me?" moment. But, I'd rented some gear and it was too much for my Case Logic sling pack, (which I Love) so I continued on. The second thing that really got to me was that the straps that clip together to go across your chest ARE NOT permanently attached, but were only looped around the backpack straps. And, of course, I didn't notice that until I went to use them and one had fallen off already...on DAY ONE. Beyond those two things is just the layout of the bag. Better bags have good places for memory cards, lens caps, cables, pens, business cards etc... You have so few individual pockets and slots in this bag, that you just end up stuffing all of your accessories into that one big pocket in the top. It's a mess. There are much better bags out there. Spend a little more and skip this one.

Used this bag on a hike for the first time this weekend and it was great! I was able to pack 2 water bottles, some essentials for the dog, a charging pack for my phone, as well as all of our keys, phones, and other accessories into the top of the pack comfortably. The dividers make it easy to separate your camera and lenses/supplies. I really like having the ability to store extra lens covers, memory cards, etc in the different pouches. The chest strap and hip straps are wonderful when you're walking, my pack didn't move one bit. My only complaint was that I was hoping my laptop would fit inside, and it did not. It could not fit with the zipper being closed all the way, but it would fit with the top open. I was afraid I would break the zipper if I forced it. Honestly, my laptop won't be in the bag for the most part, so this was not a deal breaker for me. My laptop is a 17" so I kind of expected this anyway. Pros: Removable organizers- great for different sized lenses Great size for hiking and traveling Plenty of room for 4 lenses, a full size camera, accessories, and some essential items for hiking Love the extra loops on the outside of the bag- great for hanging water bottles and carabiners from your bag Cons: The laptop area is snug, I was really hoping I could get my 17" Envy in there, as I usually can in a 15" bag, but it wasn't working Seems as if the zippers move sometimes, even when I know I closed them completely The top strap seems to be really high up, it might be because I'm big chested (female) but it seems as if it's more at neck level than chest level Overall, I would buy this bag again, I really like the padding and feel like my investments are protected in this bag. It's very durable, I can set it down places and it doesn't seem to tear or rip any of the materials. The camera lenses and camera don't move at all inside the compartments, the separators are very sturdy. I really like having the ability to move things around to my preference, and the easy access from the side zippers makes grabbing my camera in a hurry very simple. Highly recommended.

Overall, the backpack is good. Lots of storage and padded compartments. This was a gift for my husband. He did not try it out when he first received it and now it is too late to return or exchange. He found that one of the buckles on a shoulder strap is backwards and so will not lock in place. Cannot remove and turn it around as it was sewn in place. Also has chest strap that hits him too high - almost right under his chin, instead of resting on his chest. Maybe that would be better if the shoulder strap buckle was assembled correctly. His error for not checking the product when he first received it as the return policy was only 30 days.

I purchased this for a trip carrying two camera systems, laptop, and plenty of misc stuff. This carried ALL of it very well. The divider system works very well. I was able to fit my SLR Camera body, and also the underwater housing for my point and shoot (which is much bigger than an SLR with a 50mm lens on it.) I wouldn't have minded a few more sections in the area for camera, but it was sufficient for the SLR with two SLR lenses, underwater housing, P&S camera and strobe. The side access panels for the different cameras is pretty handy. They also have pockets inside them which I used for the batteries. The top section has a medium sized area to put in a variety of things, or one large item. I used it for an external HD, phone charger, misc things for the underwater housing (extra o-rings, grease, sync cables, etc.) AA battery charger etc. I like that there are options to reconfigure the shoulder straps. I played around with them when I got it. It's easy to change them around. Ultimately, I loaded this thing up with a LOT of weight. It came up over 20lbs on my luggage scale. It held up very, very well under all that weight. The backback holds its shape when empty, which is nice. It is semi-rigid. It's not so rigid that it is uncomfortable to wear. It is rigid enough that it doesn't collapse as you try to pack it. I am very happy with this backpack, I feel it is perfect for my needs.

This is exactly what I was looking for and at a reasonable price! It's sturdy, with a lot of padding, and enough room for all my gear. I love how the main camera area is at the bottom, so the bag isn't top heavy, and it's accessible from all three sides. Couldn't have designed it better myself!

Per ora sembra ottimo: materiali validi, ben imbottito, customizzabile, varie tasche e scomparti utili, un pc da 17" fa fatica a entrare ma alla fine ci sta. Suggerimenti: _Una cinghia alla base in modo da poter fissare il cavalletto con due cinghie invece che solo una. _Bretelle imbottite per tutta la loro lunghezza sarebbero più confortevoli. _Una tasca o un piccolo marsupio sulla cinghia che unisce le bretelle sul davanti per contenere telefono e piccoli oggetti pronti all'uso. Nel complesso ottima scelta!

Buscaba una mochila que pudiese llevar todo el equipo, y en ese aspecto es perfecta. Es un poco grande para llevarla todo el tiempo a la espalda pero en cuanto a calidad y precio es ideal.

Una mochila muy práctica. Tiene bastante espacio interior, para dos cámaras réflex, un flash, una go-pro y un lente 50 mm

In my pursuit of the idea camera bag I rate this on every highly. Well constructed and well padded, fits comfortably in the overhead on the plane and has lots of room for my SLR and compact, wife's compact, my bins and sketch book and as many phone and camera chargers as I care to bring along. The only downside are the straps. The promo material said you can wear the bag on your back, over your shoulder, cross ways etc and the're lots of padded bits and straps to allow you to do this; but no clear instructions on how to clips it all together. This is only a very minor gripe. I'd highly recommend this to anyone with an SLR and bits to carry.