National Geographic Satchel W2160

The National Geographic Satchel W2160 appears better on the outside than the inside, but just how good is it for protecting your kit?

The Walkabout collection is a new series of bags from National Geographic. Opening the bag’s large cover flap and then a secondary zipper gains entry to the main compartment, but instantly, we’re searching for extra padding for our kit. There’s one removable padded insert inside and while this held the D-SLR, it left little room for another lens alongside. Our 70-200mm telephoto ended up standing in the main compartment without any additional protection from bumps or knocks. Though the bag failed to impress inside, it’s better on the outside. A waterproof cover prevents the worst weather reaching your kit and it’s comfortable on the shoulder when fully loaded. The £124 price tag doesn’t make it a cheap buy and with other shoulder bags offering better protection and more space, we’d consider the alternatives first.

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