When it arrived a few days later I was eager to check it out and was really surprised by what I found.\u00a0 The most obvious thing was the superb quality of workmanship.\u00a0 I \u2018m beginning to feel even more comfortable with this decision.<\/p>\n I immediately loaded it up with my camera gear and laptop and everything fit.\u00a0 Now this is quite a feat since my camera is a Canon 1Ds Mark III, meaning the body is the same size as, say, a 5D with an external\u00a0 battery pack.\u00a0 But the thinkTANK<\/a> folks had thought of that and there was a little extra room at the top of the bag where the larger Mark III camera body could extend down into the space where the laptop goes.\u00a0 And the laptop still fit.\u00a0 I\u2019m thinking, \u201cWow, that\u2019s pretty cool.\u00a0 They thought of everything.\u201d<\/p>\n One thing I appreciated in Germany was how nicely the back was padded, making it very comfortable to carrying through the interminable tunnels at Frankfurt International Airport.<\/p>\n As I used the backpack more I became aware of other features that I really appreciate, little things that set this bag apart.\u00a0 For example, you can strap your tripod to the back but they\u2019ve designed it in such a way that the tripod extends below the bottom of the pack but not above the top.\u00a0 This is really important to me because I find myself ducking under a lot of branches to get to where I want to shoot.\u00a0 And the tripod doesn\u2019t catch on anything.\u00a0 Just one more thing they thought of.<\/p>\n There are more examples of delightful little things that the engineers have put into this bag that are surprising, cleaver and set this bag apart.<\/p>\n So, when thinkTANK Photo<\/a> offered me the opportunity to become one of their affiliates I jumped at the chance.\u00a0 I have no reservation in recommending their products to anyone.\u00a0 The quality is second to none, the engineering is thoughtful and effective and their bags are rugged enough to stand up to just about anything.<\/p>\n The nice thing about being an affiliate is there\u2019s something in it for you besides getting a great camera bag.\u00a0 If you place an order through the links on this post<\/a> or use my affiliate code when checking out (WS-427) thinkTANK Photo<\/a> will send you a very nice gift (for orders of $50 or more).<\/p>\n So if you\u2019re thinking about upgrading your trusty camera bag check out thinkTANK Photo<\/a>.\u00a0 I\u2019ll bet you\u2019ll find something that suits your needs to a tee.\u00a0 And I know you\u2019ll be happy with the bag.<\/p>\n Join me on an upcoming workshop.\u00a0 Click here for more details.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"StreetWalker-HardDrive-4\"](\"http:\/\/ralphnordstromphotography.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/StreetWalker-HardDrive-4.jpg\" "\\"StreetWalker-HardDrive-4\\"")
<\/a>The line has three models including one called the StreetWalker HardDrive<\/a> that has a compartment for a 15\u201d laptop.\u00a0 This is looking better and better.\u00a0 In fact, it\u2019s exactly what I need.\u00a0 So based on my friends word-of-mouth recommendation I placed an order.<\/p>\n