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Summary: Very nicely done...with some caveats...
Review: I bought the Podzilla as my primary camera bag for day-long hikes, when I wanted a fair amount of accessories but didn't want a full-size camera bag (too heavy) nor a standard holster style (only 1-2 pockets).The Podzilla's build quality is excellent: tough stitching, heavy materials, water resistant, all-metal fittings. There's enough pockets to easily lose a lot of stuff, but the different internal attachment systems - velcro, pockets, loops, elastics - are great. It's big, but in my opinion not TOO big. But, there are a few things that could use some work. The podzilla's box-shaped upper comparment opens up and towards you, not away, not allowing you to get a clean draw on your camera like with LowePro bags (which open up and away from your body). The top cover is also hard to pull over and latch with its primary velcro strip once you get a full-sized SLR in the middle. The camera supports in the middle compartment are provided by a single padded strip; it needs either two more creases/ articulations, or to be split into two pieces, to be really configurable. The shoulder strap has no padding, nor do I think it's long enough (competes with a slim camelbak when slung over the shoulder and neck). The metal fittings, though, will keep me using it for a while. Scavenging a shoulder pad from another bag is suggested. The only way to carry a lens is in the elastic bands in one of the side pockets; that's fine, but the pocket's not long enough to carry a big lens. It's now holding my external flash, for which it's perfect. My final nitpick would be the addition of a couple of external side straps for hanging lens bags or carabiners for the odd things that might not fit in the pockets. This improved modularity would really be a huge plus. Overall, though, the podzilla is a GREAT road-worthy bag. Nitpicks aside, I am very happy with this purchase, and Adorama was a great vendor!
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