Customary Barge Deluxe

Half photo bag. Half cargo bag. Half 17-inch laptop bag. The Customary Barge backpack lets you carry all manner of must-haves and nice-to-haves with minimum fuss, maximum comfort and optimum protection. Access to the three-part harmony of storage compartments is easy. The CB’s sling-able harness system and front openings allowing you to get whatever you need without removing it from your shoulder. Supplied with three shape-shifting snake walls, the bag’s 24-litre capacity is sufficient to hold and hug either a video cam or compact DSLR with twin lens kit, plus accessories.

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FLEXIBLE, ACCESSIBLE SPACE

To ensure you can put in lots of gear, we first put in lots of thought and looked at professional photographers’ needs from every angle. That’s why…

The photo compartment features:

  • a fully configurable and fully removable padded equipment pod with two 28-inch brushed padded nylon snake walls, four velcro and brushed padded nylon capping straps and eight double-sided velcro fasteners
  • a large internal pocket with zipper
  • a zippered elasticised mesh pocket
The cargo compartment features:
  • a fully configurable, fully removable, padded bag with two 28-inch brushed padded nylon snake walls, two double-sided velcro fasteners, integrated carry loop and zipper
  • a velcro-fastened padded laptop compartment large enough to hold a 17-inch laptop
The front of the bag features:
  • a large, gusseted external pocket with hooded zipper
The side of the bag features:
  • left and right stuff pockets with elasticised mesh openings
  • upper and lower loops for use with the included tripod pouch

 

EQUIPMENT-HUGGING SNAKE WALLS

Bend them… shape them… anyway you want… to hold your camera, camcorder or accessories firmly in place. Arguably the greatest photographic advance since the Camera Obscura, the shape-shifting snake wall employs double-sided velcro fasteners and brushed padded nylon ribbing to create 28 inches of equipment-hugging peace of mind.

DETACHABLE CARGO COMPARTMENT BAG

A bag within a bag that can be removed entirely when not required, this handy-sized hold-a-lot with zipper and integrated carry loop can be used for additional photographic gear – or anything but.

DETACHABLE PHOTO COMPARTMENT TRAY

Want to spend some time with your Customary Barge sans camera gear? Easy. Just detach the photo compartment tray from its side and bottom velcro fasteners, and the two of you are footloose and photo free.

FULLY ADJUSTABLE ERGONOMIC CARRYING SYSTEM

Wide, body contoured and filled to the gills with EVA foam, the Customary Barge’s fully adjustable ergonomic harness straps combine with chest and detachable waist belts to distribute weight evenly across your body. Location shoots will never be a pain in the neck again.

PADDED CARRY HANDLE

The easiest pick up since Britney went off her meds, the Customary Barge’s carry handle features EVA foam cushioning for comfort and double weave flamed polypropylene for strength and durability.

TRIPOD HOLDER

You + tripod = five legs, three of them under one arm. You + The Customary Barge = two legs + two arms when you use the included tripod pouch to secure your three-legged friend to the bag.

MOISTURE CONTROL

To help wick away perspiration into the sweatasphere, the rear of the bag and underside of its harness both feature Air Mesh padding. The rear also features venting channels to keep fresh air circulating between the bag and your back.

DUAL ACCESSORY LOOPS

The injection moulded D-ring accessory loop on each harness strap lets you attach various photo-gidgetry and gadgetry for instant access.

SAFETY REFLECTORS

Hardly noticeable by day. Highly obvious at night. The retro reflective strips on the Customary Barge’s harness straps are the bag’s least and most eye-catching feature.

WATERPROOFING MEASURES

Be it rain, hail, sleet, snow, beer or mixed drinks, the bag’s 900D outer is designed to weather the storm and keep your equipment dry.

ANTI-ABSRASIVE SURFACES

The 900D and Air Mesh outer, and brushed padded nylon interior and snake wall, combine phenomenal strength with exceptional smoothness and malleability. Your clothes don’t catch. Your equipment don’t get scratched.

STRUCTUAL INTEGRITY

Polyethylene-EVA foam laminate at the back and base ensure the bag holds its shape, even when loaded up to pussy’s bow.

BUILT TOUGH

Designed to outlast its lifetime guarantee, the bag features a super strength water resistant 900D outer, 300D Rip-stop lining, flamed polypropylene webbing, triple strength S-Bend webbing attachment, injection moulded velcro and bonded nylon thread with bar tack stitching on all stress points.

DIMENSIONS

Width: 35 cm / 13.7 inches
Height: 53 cm / 20.9 inches
Depth: 33.5 cm / 13.2 inches
Volume: 32 L / 1952 cubic inches
Empty Weight: 3.3 kg / 7.3 lbs

WARRANTY

Not just ‘a’ warranty, but the Legendary Crumpler ‘Til Death Do Us Part’ Warranty!

If your Crumpler bag fails as a result of defective materials or workmanship under normal use while you: a) draw breath and b) remain the bag’s owner, we’ll repair or replace the part(s) in question – no questions asked. Just drop your bag off at a Crumpler Store or mail your bag to a Crumpler HQ, postage paid, together with your proof of purchase and a short note to explain the problem. We’ll make it right and send it back to you ASAP.

If we reckon the fault occurred as a result of ‘abnormal’ usage – no offence intended – we’ll contact you and obtain your approval to repair the bag at your expense.

 

6 months and still happy.

By Chris Hong

Bought this at Crumpler's (Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers) and still going strong after 6 months of lugging Canon DSLR, lenses, and a MacBookPRo 17" laptop. Very happy with this product. While it's "heavy" with all my gear packed, the bag has never given reason to doubt the straps will hold. This bag converted me into a Crumpler customer. Will be searching Crumpler first for any future purchases.

12 month review

By Weiwern Hague

Customary Barge: 12 months on and to be honest I have not used it as often as It thought I would have. I have a15 inch macbookpro + ipad + compact digital camera + substantial amount of paperwork i cart around regularly. It fits it all in no problems. I especially like the compartments which can separate your fragile items from the sharp charger prongs. The problem is when I travel overseas or interstate the bag is a little too large for cabin luggage. Dont get me wrong it's nothing like those huge roller bags people think are cabin luggage. But if you check the full dimensions against the qantas cabin luggage allowable dimensions it is officially to big. You cannot fault the quality of the bag but the ultra tuff construction materials means it is on the hefty side. With 7kg allowable cabin weight my bag usually weighs in around 11kg+. It's been a solid bag and i do not regret the purchase. I would buy another Crumpler without any hesitation. But I think I should have chosen a more compact size for my requirements.

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