Reviews Summary
Here's what the reviewers think about the Opteka Excursion:
Reviewers like these things about the Opteka Excursion
- Many reviewers thought the bag is extremely well made, well padded and certainly worth every dime.
- Some users thought it's very heavy duty canvas, and the carrying strap is well padded and very comfortable.
- A lot of users said it's a great bag, with nice suede leather trim, brass hardware, and heavy zippers.
- Many users are glad to find the shoulder strap well padded and fully adjustable.
- Some photographers are glad with how they can fit the D600 with 70-200 attached in a horizontal position taking up one of the two messenger-sized inserts and that still leaves them with one insert to hold 3-4 more lenses.
- Some reviewers like the presence of other good-sized pockets that hold speedlights, filter packs, card wallets, etc.
- One user said that this Opteka Excursion bag is every bit as good for nearly half the price.
- Many users find the metal clips on the Opteka lighter and smoother and they don't have the potential to cut their fingers or damage their equipment.
- Some reviewers find it much easier getting their gear in and out.
- Many users agree that it's a very well constructed and versatile bag.
- A number of users are amazed to see that the weight is ditributed really well, and even when fully loaded, it doesn't feel as it is.
- Some users are happy to find that all of its internal partitions are removable for customization.
- A lot of users observed how their load fits comfortably in the bag and has quite good padding protecting the contents from the occasional joggle.
- A number of users thought the bag and straps are built to cope with whatever they put into it.
- The straps and clasps are made for practicality and are not likely to break any time soon as observed by a lot of users.
- Some reviewers are happy to find that there's enough straps and clip-on points to allow them to add a tripod or monopod on the outside of the bag without any problem.
- Some reviewers are pleased to find lots of pockets all around the bag that are handy for all the flotsam and jetsam that inevitably accumulate in photo equipment.
- A number of owners thought it's the perfect bag with all sorts of nifty compartments ready for the on the go, active freelance photographer.
- A number of reviewers find the interior padding very good for protection to camera and equipment.
- One user thought that durable materials make this a bag any serious photographer should have.
- It has a wide padded strap that makes toting gear a much easier task according to some users.
- Some reviewers adore the presence of a waterproof pullover that protects their gear in wet weather.
Reviewers don't like these things
- The only drawback is that it's a bit awkward to carry around for a day according to some users.
- Other reviewers wish it had a few more small pockets for things like SD cards and batteries.
Rankings
vs Opteka Bags
The Opteka Excursion ranks #1 compared with the other Opteka bags.| 1 | Opteka Excursion |  |
vs All Bags
The Opteka Excursion ranks #1855 compared with all the bags we have checked.| 1853 | Gobi Gear Segsac |  |
| 1854 | Opteka Excursion | |
| 1855 | Travelers Club Madison |  |
| 1856 | CalPak Empire |  |
| 1857 | Travelers Choice Birmingham |  |
Selected Reviews
The Phoblographer
I can’t say enough about how great this bag is for street photographers, or anybody shooting a smaller system camera.Posted 8 March 2012 by Andy - Read full review
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Last updated on May 13, 2019
