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Vanguard Alta Rise 33 Messenger Bag for DSLR, Compact Camera, Compact System Camera (CSC), Travel

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Style: Alta Rise 33


Features

  • +6 - expand or contract with one simple zipper and quick-action - top access
  • Versatile carrying - well-padded, anti-slip shoulder strap and safe storage - secured rear pocket for travel documents and wallet
  • Always protected - enhanced, padded camera gear insert & dividers and business oriented - holds a 13" laptop
  • No fumbling - bright colored interior makes finding things easy and well organized - dedicated pockets for all essentials
  • Clean and dry - feet on the bottom and keep dry - total coverage rain cover

Description

The ALTA RISE 33 messenger bag with the +6 revolution offers you the possibility to supersize or downsize with one easy zipper motion, while still keeping gear protected. So when more gear or personal storage is called for, there is no need to switch bags. Designed for intuitive use, you will find that the quick-action top zippered opening allows you grab-and-shoot secure camera access while on-the-go. In both size modes the ALTA RISE 33 ensures padded protection. Ideally, the capacity is designed to hold a DSLR with lens attached (up to 70-200mm f/2.8), 3-4 lenses, and a flash in the dedicated camera insert alongside a 13” laptop compartment. The +6 expansion offers an additional width storage option. Hierarchically arranged pockets under the flap and a large quick access zippered pocket on the flap help organize all other essentials such as memory cards, cables, batteries, charger, and smartphone, exactly where one needs them; either secured in a zippered compartment, or on hand at any given moment in a slip-in pocket. The dedicated discreet rear pocket will secure valuables, such as a wallet and travel documents, close to your body where no prying hands can reach. Enhancing performance, you will discover our second-to-none quality, materials, and bag construction, as well as anti-shock elevation feet and our signature total coverage rain cover. The ALTA RISE 33 carries comfortably with a non-slip, padded shoulder strap, either slung over your shoulder or across your torso. A sturdy top handle makes grab-and-run possible at any given moment, and a dedicated sleeve connection allows you to slip the bag over the handle of your luggage for easy wheel-along transportation.


Brand: VANGUARD


Color: Black


Material: Cloth


Style: Alta Rise 33


Closure Type: Zipper


Product Dimensions: 15.75 x 13.38 x 8.25 inches


Item Weight: 2.98 pounds


Item model number: ALTA RISE 33


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: October 25, 2016


Manufacturer: VANGUARD


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    • Just a normal backpack trying to be a camera bag
Style: Alta Rise 45
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I really wanted to like this bag. Vanguard makes some very good gear, in fact, I have one of their tripods ( Vanguard Alta Pro 263AP Aluminum Tripod Kit ) and I love it. I was looking for a new bag to replace my Canon 200DG Digital Camera Gadget Bag -Black , which is a tote style bag. I needed something more for hiking, something that would free up my hands to climb up and over things while securing all my gear, including the tripod. So when I saw this bag, I thought I would give it a try. UPDATE 12-18-16 - I noticed that this review shows up on both the 45 and the 48. This is a review for the 45. I don't know if all the same things apply to the 48. In fact, I would have to guess the 48 is a larger overall bag, and likely doesn't have the issue with the camera fitting so tightly. I would bet that it has the same lack of ways to secure your additional gear though, with no zippered pockets, or mesh overlays or what not. So with all that in mind, I would probably give the AR 48 a 4 star rating, with the 1 star removed for not having a very thoughtful method of storing the additional gear a photographer likely will have. Pros 1. Ergonomics - This bag feels good when wearing it. The straps are well padded, as well as the back. The padding also holds the bag off you to allow air to circulate. Even with my giant tripod attached it still felt very comfortable. So high marks in this category. 2. Tripod Mount - This was the big selling point of this bag for me. Most bags I've looked at have a way to mount a tripod, but it usually involves putting the legs into a mesh pouch that doubles as a water bottle holder. This always looks to me like it will not hold up for very long. This bag instead uses a canvas sling, which is far sturdier. While carrying around my giant tripod, I put it through several test; I spun around, jumped up and down, took the bag off and on, crawled around on the ground, climbed up and down some stairs like I was climbing a steep hill; it passed every test. It held it in place quite well. On the other side of that, the tripod does stick out pretty far, but as an option there is the VANGUARD Alta Action Tripod Bag, Black (Alta Action 70) that attaches to the bag with an interlocking system. I didn't have one to trial, but from the look of it, it is even more secure than the built in canvas sling. I would imagine if you have a fairly compact tripod you won't need this accessory, but I think I would have bought one for my tripod, if I were keeping this bag. It carries the tripod lower on the bag so that it isn't sticking out the top, and I like that idea. 3. Appearance - While this doesn't add to the overall usefulness of the bag, it looks sharp. I for one like my gear to look good when I'm out on a shoot, as it does attract some attention. People see you with a camera they are going to look, so look good. 4. Yellow interior - Minor point, but the yellow interior makes just about everything inside the bag stand out. As advertised, it makes it easier to find your gear. I don't think this is a real selling point, since I never had trouble with a grey interior preventing me from finding anything, I just wanted to point out that it is a nice feature. Some might not like it, but I did. Cons 1. Camera fit is too tight - Take a look at the pictures below. You can see several of them are related to how the camera fits in the bag. I think it is just too tight for comfort. This is for 2 reasons. First, the rain cover. It's stored in the flap that gives access to the camera, and it protrudes too far into the space the camera sits. WIth the cover in its pouch, I can't even zip the flap up if my camera is in the bag. Second, the "modular Inserts". The 2 long inserts that house the camera and its attached lens are too long and are very stiff. Even when I adjusted them as far forward as I could, they didn't create a lot of additional space for my camera. Combine that with the problem of the rain cover, and I can't get my camera in the bag through the side access. This is without question the most important function of a camera bag, to store the camera! There are things I can do to work around this (take the rain cover out, cut the inserts down or bend/replace them, put the camera somewhere else and not use the access flap), but these are design flaws, and the end user shouldn't have to deal with this level of non-sense from a product with the Vanguard name, especially when it comes to an advertised feature of the bag (quick side access). 2 stars off, for failing at the most important aspect of a camera bag (storing the camera). 2. No secure way to store additional gear - My current bag has all kinds of ways to secure all my additional gear (filters, cleaning tools, lens hoods, batteries, strap, trigger, manuals, spare caps); It has mesh pockets with zippers, side pouches, elastic straps, canvas pockets, etc. This bag is missing all that. There is a compartment on the top (see pictures), that is fairly large. I have my flash in there, along with an off-camera trigger, and a diffuser for the flash. There are pair of small mesh pockets, good enough for some memory cards and maybe a battery. The trouble is that there is no good way to secure all the gear in this area. And since you have to open the entire front of the bag to get to main compartment, you run the risk of all your other gear falling out everytime you want to change lenses, since it exposes this compartment. Everything would need to have its own case, and probably some other way to secure it, like adding your own mesh to the compartment or some velcro straps to hold it in while you get to your lenses. In addition to this, there is not really any place on this bag that gives you a storage solution that isn't jsut tossing everything in loosely, and hoping it doesn't shift around too much, or fall out when you open the bag. More of a design oversight, 1 star off for basically being a normal backpack trying to be a camera bag. I would hope futuring offerings are more thoughtful in this part of the design. A note on the "revolutionary" +6; design. Might as well call it the esoteric +6 design. I don't know that it is without purpose, but all it does is expand the storage out a bit on the front compartment of the bag (see picture of bag being held open by a rear lens cap). As this has the same flawed design I have already mentioned (no way to secure gear, it is just thrown in loosely), I think this is kind of a waste, but someone will probably find a use for it. I think it would have been better served making the bag wider from the sides, so as to be able to fit bigger cameras, or create more overall space in the main compartment. As it is, it only expands a compartment that otherwise does nothing to improve the ability to store your camera gear. I didn't feel this was a pro or con, so I list it as it's own thing. So in conclusion... I have a T3i, which is by no means a large camera. I could barely get this camera to fit in this bag, and that was only after removing one of the features (the rain cover). If I had a 5D or some other full frame camera, I doubt it would fit. Combine this with no good way to keep your other gear secure, and I just can't recommend this bag. It's a shame, as the Alta Action tripod mount system has some real promise (I hope Vanguard continues to support that with future releases), but as I already said, it feels like this is just a normal backpack trying to be a camera bag, as in, they made it a camera bag after the fact. If Vanguard were to improve on the flaws I mentioned, and keep the tripod mount system, I would come back to this. But until then, I will be returning this and looking for something else. UPDATE 2-1-17 - I finally found what I think is the perfect camera backpack, the Lowepro ProTactic 450 AW. It has all the features I wanted the Alta Rise 45 to have, but has better overall storage for gear. It also has dual side access, and a top access, and the bag opens up from the back instead of the front, which makes it more secure, and less likely to transfer dirt from the ground to your back. The Alta Rise 45, however, has better storage for non-camera gear, and can use the Alta Action tripod bags, which was a big part of the reason I wanted the AR 45. I think the AR 45 is more for people that just need a minimal amount of camera gear, but have other stuff to schlep, like extra clothes, or extra water and some food, for all-day hikes and what-not. The 450 AW is more for people that are do-it-all types, like me, that need a variety of setups and other gear all in one bag. At any given time, I might switch from ultra wide 10-18mm, to 70-200mm zoom, to 60mm prime macro, and I need my full complement of filters, hoods, flash (w/ diffuser, and/or reflector), batteries, and not to mention tripod! The AR 45 didn't fit this, or the camera for that matter (but I think the 48 would), but that doesn't make it a bad bag. In fact, as I said in the review, it is very well made, with just a few drawbacks that need improved. One thing it had over the 450 AW is the straps were much better padded, and also the tripod system was better too (the 450 AW is still acceptable, but the Action bags and the interlocking system are jsut so good). When it comes to finding a bag, just know what you need, and understand that finding the perfect bag is every photographer's challenge once they decide on a system and lens package. Enjoy whatever you choose! Thank you for reading my review. All that is left is to check out the photos. BTW, I don't know why Amazon keeps double posting the photos. I have tried to delete the extra ones and they just keep posting them. Just please be sure to read the captions. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2016 by Wigged Out Fat Guy Wigged Out Fat Guy
    • almost perfect (for my needs)
Style: Alta Rise 33
My goal for this bag was to replace a camera backpack I've been using to carry around my (mirrorless) camera with a lens attached, plus 1 or 2 additional lens. The backpack worked fine for transporting in a car or on an airline, but it was a hassle when taking hikes. I don't find it comfortable to wear the camera on my neck, so I either carry it as I walk or put it in the backpack. When I need to use it, I need to take off the backpack, open it up, get the camera, close it, and wear the backpack again. And it's the same thing whenever I want to change lens. I used to use a messenger bag when I commuted to the office and I remember I could access it on the bus or while walking without ever taking it off. It seemed that would work as a camera bag, but I had already donated my messenger bags to goodwill. I have an additional challenge in that I want to store the camera vertically with the 600mm lens attached an that requires about 13 inches. That puts it right at the limit of most bags. So I really wanted 2 things from this bag: 1. Ability to store 13 inches of camera + lens attached vertically 2. Ability to access camera and change lens without taking off the bag 3. Additional pockets on the outside of the bag This bag accomplished all of this. It has a couple other useful things: 1. Besides the normal messenger bag flap, it also has a zipper on top, so you can access the interior quickly (and without having to flip over the flap). I still use the normal flap more, but it's nice to have the option. 2. It is expandable, like some suitcases. I don't expect to ever use that option, but is good to have just in case. 3. It has a lot of divider options. I only use two of them. I made three tall, vertical slots. But with all the divider stuff they provide, there are many options. This bag isn't perfect though. Here are the things I don't like (along with my workarounds): 1. Because the bag is expandable, it is lacking the outside pockets that are normally found on these types of bags. For me, I usually store a water bottle, tripod, dog poo bags, and/or hand sanitizer type stuff. Some people buy a third party add-on to hold a water bottle. I just store it inside (in one of my 3 vertical slots). This works well for me, because of that zipper access on top. Also, for me, water bottles often fall out of those outside pockets, so I actually like this better. I have a mini-tripod that can fit in one of the pockets. And poo bags and hand sanitizer can go in pockets as well. 2. Flaps usually have a clasp or they have velcro. This one has both. And the velcro is really strong and loud. I use the clasp mostly but the velcro is nice to have. It's just too strong and loud. (need 2 hands) So I took spare pieces of velcro fabric and covered half the bag's vecro. Now it works but it's not nearly as strong or loud. Other than that, I think this is only available in black, so it looks like an electronics bag. I was hoping for brown and a different type of material in order to look more like a hiking or commuting bag. But it's ok. Also these come in various sizes. I'm not sure why this one is discounted in price. It's almost half the price of the manufacturer's website, while the rest of their bags match price pretty close. So that was good for me and also the reason I went ahead and bought it. This put the price point close to the lower end bags. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2021 by Todd U.

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