Sealing the bag isn't easy as the sliding clip comes off
936466
Sealing the bag isn't easy as the sliding clip comes off.
The bags are starting to rip after reusing the bags after 2 seasons.
1322641
Summary: this is a decent bag for the price, but the buckle and drawstring compartments are difficult to access quickly and they don't feel secure  big con for me. More detailed list below.

Pros:
- Backpack
- Cushioned straps for comfort while hiking
- Space for the camera is easily accessible
- Space for camera has velcro panels that can be rearranged to fit specific needs
- Not an eyesore like other camera bags. I had someone compliment it, and they didn't even realizing it was a camera bag

Cons:
- The buckles make getting things from the other compartments difficult. Don't put anything there if you want to get to it quickly, unless you're OK with keeping it open and risking your stuff falling out. However, even when you buckle the pockets there's a chance your stuff could fall out anyway. It'd be better if these were zippered shut. I was using this bag as my purse too (while traveling), so I would have preferred more security
- The drawstring on the top compartment is an annoying extra step that doesn't really need to be there because it doesn't securely close the opening, and the strings get in the way
- The first day I used it the buckle fell off of one of the top straps. Good thing I found it on the ground before it was lost to me forever!
976181
It unscrews at the top while hitting the bag.  After about 10 times of re-screwing  we used a "S" hook.
2028776
The velcro wrap that you have to fuss with every time you open and close it is a deal breaker . PIA for me at least . Might cut it off or replace with leather strap ? Newer ones have all eliminated the velcro .
4789275
Hook your backpack zippers together for a bit more added security. They're not "locks" per se, but they make it much harder for the casual thief to unzip your pack since you have to turn the little center "lock" to release the clip.
4839224
The front clip is very loose, but once the clasp is closed around the casing it stays sealed and very tight.
2904497
The drawstring closure on this bag makes for fumbling when  trying to get your GPS quickly into your hand and if not cinched up tight and upended, the device can fall out of the case.
1970226
Bag is very nice, but disappointed that one of the zippers on the outside cooler portion does not secure very well.. you have to keep maneuvering it just to get it to barely close and this is on the second day my wife was using it.
3770801
I bought this for the clip on handle, so I can strap it to my backpack if needed. However I find the zipper super annoying. It doesn't glide too easily around the corners and is obnoxious to close or open. Would much rather have the clip hand on the other, fold over/velcro design one.
1811412
Feels cheaply made, but it works alright. Seals the item... no leakage so far on my ipad2. Not easy to lock and unlock bag.
1681835
The zippers are not the best, find I have to adjust, re-adjust, say bad word, and then it closes.
4445803
The clip that keeps the product opens falls out. If you are not aware it's missing, one could lose a very important part. The piece can not be glued on; it wouldn't fold then.
2041552
I bought this bag to take my DSLR, 3 lenses and laptop to Kenya for 3 months of field research. I was really pleased with how well everything fit in the bag and how secure and protected everything was. However, after before I even left it became clear that I could not put anything but my 13 inch laptop in the laptop part, even though there seemed to be space for a book or a spare shirt (the bag doubled as my carry-on). The waterproof zipper simply would not align. After it first popped open, I couldn't get it to zip properly unless I very carefully held the opening closed while I zipped it very slowly. After a week in the field, that zipper would not work at all. Maybe because of the dust? Anyway, I ended up having to duct tape that pocket closed for my trip back, which made security checks of my laptop an enormous hassle. Luckily during my 3 months I stayed at one field site. If I had had to travel around with this backpack I would have been very worried about theft or damage to my equipment.
2353806
Handle should be retractable,and rubber grip makes it difficult to get out of the bag. On the up side well constructed.
3642082
Would be better if the velcro closure didn't cover the zippered main compartment. Difficult to discretely take out of bag
1053198
I like this bag, though I can't say I've really put its impermeability to the test yet.

The reason for 4 and not 5 stars is that the zipper on the front pouch will often snag the overahanging "flap" or whatever it is.  After I'd had the bag for maybe 3-4 weeks, I snagged it badly and once I had unsnagged it, the zipper wouldn't zip smoothly past that spot any more. So...the zipper is the first thing I'm expecting to fail.

I only bought this bag because the equivalent "front pouch zipper" had gone out on my other backpack, so I am sad that this has begun to happen already with this bag.
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The bag itself it fine, it's just you can't close the top of the bag.  There is no clip or way to close the bag.  I found that the shoe ends up wiggling it's way out of the bag during travel.  I don't want to tie a knot in the string for fear I wouldn't be able to get it open.  I recommend finding a product similar, but with some sort of closure to keep the shoe in the bag.