Can you imagine all the poor customers out there carrying Local Identity bags with holes in them? I have two Crumpler bags: a Wee Bee and a McBain's Baby XL both from 2005 that are fantastic, have served me well, and seem indestructible. This bag is the latest bag in the transit line of backpacks from bellroy. I got the black with red accents since it would keep clean longer. The water-resistant pouch offers 360-degree padding and dividers in the main compartment for further protection and organization. This rugged waterproof backpack is built for all conditions, with its 22 litre capacity and roll top and buckle closure system. And the padding is much thicker and harder. Our competitors LowePro, Kata, Think Tank, Vanguard, National Geographic, etc. And the chicken-tex material is also failing. It might just have been bad luck, but I've never had that kind of bad luck out of my lowepro or pelican cases, so that was the end of my relationship with Crumpler. Can you imagine introducing a bag to the market at $100 and then three months later you have to explain to customers why it is $150 even though there is no difference? Would love to hear your thoughts! That means I was surrounded by Crumpler bags each and every day for years, having ordered hundreds of thousands dollars worth of bags each quarter. While the Shrinkle backpack is quite difficult to access, but at least it offers lots of security. That bag was so obviously defective that we wanted to return every single one of them straight away. Speaking of organization, five exterior mesh pockets keep smaller accessories at the ready. It’s definitely a step-up from my current bag nonetheless, but I definitely don’t want to rush into a bag I might regret. It also has a new inner label, and a hologram underneath, I guess to fight against counterfeits. Bought a Crumpler bag, returned it and now I have Kata + Thinktank. Is there a certain naming convention in the model name? If considered Crumplers for a while but a lot of the coloring threw me off, and when I found styles I liked, I couldn't find one that fit right, was comfortable, or could contain what I needed it to without getting too uncomfortable or feeling like the construction might not hold up. Are retail prices controlled by the manufacturer? I realise that one thing I forgot to add is that I’m ideally looking for a bag with a chest strap as well for whenever I’m riding which unfortunately doesn’t seem to be an accessory you can add. So it’ll look (and be) small and compact when you need it, but can also hold a heap of stuff when you extend it out. We teamed up with artist Phil Ferguson, aka Chili Philly for the release of our Limited Edition 25th Anniversary Barney Messenger. The next oldest I have was their Skivvy (M) laptop bag used a vertical black fabric logo: IIRC it's from around 2011/2012? I felt bad for the customers, and finally it was the guilt that led me to stop working with Crumpler. Each individual fabric and hardware was chosen based on durability and performance. Strangely the part I would think would be failing first was the leather. I still have a backpack and 2 shoulder bags that I use often. Our competitors LowePro, Kata, Think Tank, Vanguard, National Geographic, etc. Crumpler was a great brand before, but after Stuart Crumpler left in 2008, the brand has deteriorated in my opinion. ate into our market share and there was nothing we could do. About Crumpler Discount Code. The bag I decided on was the Crumpler Pleasure Dome Small (P1,650) and I also got a Crumpler Hitch camera strap (P850). It's too bad the company is effectively going down the pooper. Literally the seams are failing. I have two of those, due to my own mistake on eBay. I think China is a major factor; the companies and small business owners there that normally sell for $25 can ship from China directly to consumers for less than half the price if not lower. The Transit Workpack is a 20L bag which makes it more of an everyday carry bag as opposed to a one bag travel bag. This is really interesting. I’m looking for a bag that will mainly function as my EDC (for Uni and placements), with space to chuck in some clothes and books. I also experienced the same thing you are talking about here with the quality not being the same any more. Tucker seems to be made of softer material but I worry if it’s less durable. It comes from one of the most reputable brand names in the business, is made of durable nylon, and has tons of storage pockets to handle other devices. No idea why you're being downvoted, similar experience. So rather than supporting the retailers unfortunately, many manufacturers (who mostly manufacture in China) have started selling on Amazon, Zulily, Target and big box stores and often times sell at a cheaper price or allow these chains to sell at any price. In all honesty, it's because the quality of bags from 2010 onwards dropped significantly. I love the compartments in that daily backpack, that would be perfect.  This is what I wish I had for covering interbike! They set a high standard that few have manged to reach. Never used it but I've had crumpler bags in the past. I mean, I've been around the world with it. I've been very happy with my purchased-in-2014 Sebang Outpost (no idea of the manufacture date). Advertisement Category: Want To Buy (WTB) Equipment Type: Bags Equipment Brand: Crumpler Equipment Model: Karachi Outpost (M) Budget (S$): - Description: I want to buy this bag.. kindly leave your offer price and contact detail. Crumpler features some of the most unique, practical, long-lasting, functional and sturdy bags and luggage! And that is holding upp just fine. Some manufacturers would even tell their customers on new products before the retailers get them and allow them to buy direct. Can’t comment on the Tucker Bag specifically, but I bought myself a Crumpler Mantra. From a business perspective, Crumpler was squeezed by their manufacturers due to rising wages in China (where the bags are produced) and for us distributors, it was not uncommon for wholesale prices to go up more than 50% in three months. Thanks! I just measured it and the 25.5 is a bit optimistic maybe more like 23 but the 18 seems more like 20. My one simple rule when it comes to Crumpler bags is that you should buy anything (5-7 Million Dollar Home, the 8MDH is too heavy to be a single-strap bag) made pre-2010. Tenba suffered the same fate- I miss the classic bomb proof pro paks. Since we're on the topic of bags, does anyone in this thread have experience with the Kenti as a day pack for events and adventures? Padding could be better, but I was carrying a mirrorless system with me anyways. I actually like how my one looks compared to the current model, more understated and stealthy. Still, it's useful as a mixed-use bag, like camera + light jacket + water bottle or something like that. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the photography community. Hopefully this helps :3. So I stopped buying Crumpler bags and sold of a few I already had. I am based in Australia so I’m looking for something I can buy from somewhere local or ideally check out in person but will definitely add this to my list of options :). I love the clean look. I’m also considering the Bellroy classic / classic plus options. Even used it as a pillow in a few places. It’s also a little costly, but IMO well worth the price tag.  The backpack inside is removeable and has compartments for all your photo needs. Crumpler also have some options which you can extend in size. Many small manufacturers that were good to the brick & mortar retailers often times turn their back on the retailers once they become successful and selling products on bigger buyers that would spend thousands if not millions at once. I’ve been looking at the mantra as well! I took it with me to NYC for a few weeks over the summer. Good to know! I don't trust crumpler either. But then the new designs started to go wrong with strange and impractical designs. I know I'll be upping my outdoors backpack to a Satori EXP before summer, but I'll need a non-shoulder bag for a DSLR for few multi-day festival shoots very soon. But it certainly feels like a solidly-built bag, and I'd have no hesitation in buying Crumpler again. ), and how they plan their annual sales: for example, they sold bags to the public in the US at a price cheaper than the price they offered me and the other distributors... so effectively, as a distributor it's cheaper for me to buy Crumpler in the US at retail price as a consumer than buying direct from Crumpler as a wholesaler?! Sales plummeted and even the media had a hard time giving us good reviews despite the heavy advertising we invested into their magazines and websites. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://www.crumpler.com/au/tucker-bag-backpack-black/. I love the Holy Cow leather line Crumpler has and sadly my shoulder bag of that kind is falling apart in the seams right now. Discussion about backpacks, onebag, one bagging, travel, packing, and EDC. That is sad to read. I still use a holster type bag I bought 4 years ago and it still works/looks fine. I bought in 2012 a 6 millions and man, this is great. The Crumpler bags that Julie and I will be looking at today are both made of Dupont Cordura Plus and lined with rip-stop nylon. Press J to jump to the feed. As far as I can tell from visiting their retail locations here in AU, i'd still get their camera bags on the basis of quality. Last Updated August, 2020. I've got the Crumpler Daily XL (600 in the UK) and it's a fantastic bag. Maybe I've just been lucky and got a good sample. The main plus point of Crumpler of course would be the design. Get … It also allows you to carry a laptop in a seperate compartments. I have no problem fitting my 15" MacBook Pro, Canon 400d with battery grip, Sony HDR-SR5 video camera, Canon 70-200 L lens, couple of other smaller lenses, battery charger for dSLR and video camera, loads of USB leads and MBP power adaptor, small point and shoot camera and small 120GB external drive.  It retails for $550. Timbuk2 offers a wide range of laptop backpack sizes that can carry 13" - 17" laptops and any-sized tablet, and feature storage solutions for phones, chargers, and everyday essentials. I agree that it could do with more compartments. Appreciate your response! I remember sitting in their office in Melbourne with the other distributors and we were all shocked with the new bags: less padding, lighter material, easily breakable zips, etc. The owners of Crumpler sold their stakes to a private equity fund and now it is run like any other multi-national corporation. The Best Laptop Backpacks for 2020. Crumpler turned the blame on its distributors and said we were all bad at retail. This drone backpack, made with DJI Phantom equipment in mind, is very comfortable and easy to use. It's held up nicely so far. The Manfrotto Aviator D1 is built from water-resistant materials that … It was hard for me and the other distributors to stomach, and you can imagine what customers said when they came to the stores to look at our bags. Crumpler bags are apparently individually hand made and each comes with a 30 year warranty!! Add a touch of luxury to your ensemble with a quality leather backpack. When I do, I make sure I don't load it up with too much gear because it gets so heavy. From utility driven options to trend inspired designer options, our enviable offering includes an impressive array of sizes, styles, colours and compositions. I don't have the experience with Crumpler's earlier bags to compare quality. This backpack (and another bag I have from Europe) has plastic zipper pulls. They're defs lighter and look like it too, but none of them are photography bags, just casual backpacks, tote bags and handbags etc. http://imgur.com/a/1vo4E Heres a gallrey with the Badge/Labels. I have the 8MDH and you're right about the size. The latest crumpler I got was on stock sale at the end of 2014, was The Private Zoo laptop backpack, which has a horizontal black fabric with "crumpler" on it. I have a few Crumpler bags myself, not this one though. Broken lcd on my canon from setting my bag down. In terms of compartments, do you find it to be enough to keep your bag relatively organised? I was going to sell one, but I think I'm going to keep it for when the other one dies. I purchased a Karachi Outpost back in 2007/8ish and its not only the most comfortable backpack I've ever owned it feels really well built. And what better way to do that than to celebrate the creative relationships that sustain and excite us. I also used to own a Nikon 70-200 F/2.8 lens. Canvas bags, like the Waterfield Vitesse Cycling Musette, always feel a little riskier for laptops and electronics, but a solid leather bag like the Kinsale feels more trustworthy. I think that is one of the other problems has. The form factor seems like a good choice, esp if you're often needing to reach into the bag from up top. They are solid. They keep the same names but subtly change the bags style over the years, ie: my Medium skivvy is different to the current model on their website. Sometimes it's not a question of +/- 10%, but more like +/- 40-50%. My newest one is a Life Citizen I got midyear during their sales. All of them older bags. Not sure now but what you say makes sense alas, I guess it's one of the sad aspect of capitalism and globalization.I do have a Kata as well and nothing to say on that one either, great stuff. Really too bad. Made in Melbourne, their product designers have dozens of years experience! It made pricing so difficult for us. Do you know if Crumpler is also competing with copycat bag manufacturers like in China aside from other US companies? The Exterior Is there a way to distinguish a pre-2010 bag? It’ll come with me as a carry-on as well when I travel. I own a 5MDH. Such is the familiarity I have with their products.  The two suitcases behind it are part of their traditional rolling luggage collection. ate into our market share and there was nothing we could do. The external cargo net is the best part of this bag our testing found. It also has a new inner label, and a hologram underneath, I guess to fight against counterfeits. Now I'm looking at F-Stop Gear. I bought it last year through amazon. Unfortunately I can't quite give a exact dates, but I've bought a range of crumpler bags over the years, and the material they use for their logo has changed. Crumpler Haven Medium Camera Pouch (US$ 69) Crumpler’s Haven Medium Camera Pouch is a compact choice for smaller camera loads. I feel that the Crumpler backpack seats more comfortably on your shoulder. It's the only Crumpler bag I've ever had, and it gets daily use. This is not a good place to simply share cool photos or promote your work, but rather a place to discuss photography as an art and post things that would be of interest to other photographers. It joins the Bellroy Transit Backpack at 28L and the Transit Backpack Plus at 38L. The main one worth mentioning is that all the bags I have from North American Crumpler have nice, solid metal zipper pulls with the logo embossed on them. Backpacks have become one of the most common carry for laptops and commuting--rightly so. I used to own a crumpler bag - I can't remember the model. This whole manufacturer -> distributor -> retailer picture is all disappearing it seems. I have this style of Crumpler backpack, which used to be available in various sizes, but I don't think they make this style any more. So you may need some pouches to keep everything from being just jumbled together in the main compartment. The prices for the same bag fluctuate wildly depending on which country you are in. Anyway, It holds the kit lens and the 20D with my Tamron 28-75 fitted together with a few small accessories..lens pen, Remote switch, a few filters. Value for money: Hmm Crumpler bags are expensive, however they are built to last. The oldest crumpler messenger bags I have, use a rubbery/plastic circle with their man logo on it: and as far as I remember these were all pre 2010 bags. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Main features: • 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon with a water repellent coating exterior• Ripstop Nylon lining• Fidlock® magnetic buckle• Du I often convinced myself that Crumpler had improved, but in the back of my mind I probably could not bear to admit I was selling a sub-standard product. These days, Crumpler is no longer the "hip, independent, creative" label it used to be. We’re still excited to mark 25 years of Crumpler bags roaming the streets and airways of the world. I travelled around Tasmania with it full of gear for a few weeks and felt no strain on my back at all. Crumpler's House of Horror laptop bag is frightfully versatile, transitioning from boardroom tote to boardwalk backpack, while keeping your 15-inch laptop safe and secure. /r/photography is a place to politely discuss the tools, technique and culture of photography. Do you have any suggestions of bags that you feel carry on the Crumpler quality that was? The front element of the lens ended up cracked. The distributors and I provided ample design suggestions to Crumpler but they didn't want to hear any constructive feedback. S suitcase backpacks, onebag, one bagging, travel bags, backpacks and Accessories that me. 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