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Apr 17, 2020 10:34:44   #
photosbytw Loc: Blue Ridge Mountains
 
pquiggle wrote:
Having hiked many hundreds of miles with a backpack and sleeping in a tent for many months total I can attest that it is the seams that are most important, especially if they are under stress from heavy items (like cameras and lenses). Quality seams that will hold up under stress require careful planning and execution. I would not trust a $40 backpack with heavy equipment for very long. It may hold up for awhile but probably not over time. If you consider it a item to be replaced periodically than it may work out well for you. Like luvmypets I have found Lowepro bags very durable; I have owned several for many years and have never had one fail. Best of luck finding one that fits all of your needs.
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Apr 17, 2020 12:35:28   #
MDI Mainer
 
jaimeblackwell wrote:
I have sent the company an email and asking for proof and reviews. They have no search results on the web They have no social media pages and they only give an email link to contact them. So I emailed them I;ll see if they replay. They are located on Shopify. that is where I tracked their site to originate from. Although Shopify as a site is Legit, They cannot attest to the validity of the site that they serve. so I doubt I will be buying this product although it would be nice to have it be real..
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I'd be interested in learning what you find.

There is also the possibility that these bags are made at the same factory and assembly line as the genuine Nomatics, but sold off-brand for much less.

Since you can pay with Paypal, you do have some protection if you use that method and there is a problem.

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Apr 17, 2020 13:59:54   #
limeybiker
 
The paypal link on the web site does not work

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Apr 17, 2020 14:53:33   #
rbest77701
 
jim quist wrote:
Marked down $160, really? I wouldn't trust it. I would check out the thinktank bags, I have three of them and the quality is as good as you will find. I just saw they have a 20% off on their bags, maybe I will get another one.
https://www.thinktankphoto.com


I would second taking a look at ThinkTank bags. I have the 26L and it has served me very well!

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Apr 17, 2020 15:11:24   #
MDI Mainer
 
limeybiker wrote:
The paypal link on the web site does not work


Actually it does, at least for me

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Apr 17, 2020 15:30:23   #
MDI Mainer
 
MDI Mainer wrote:
I am always a bit leery of vendors who have absolutely no contact information other than a website-based contact form -- no physical address, telephone or even email address that I could find on this web site. (Although since the "Terms of Service" reference UK law, it seems reasonable to assume this is a British company.)

On the other hand $40 (plus $7 shipping) is not really a lot to risk, and you can always donate it to the Goodwill if it's a total dud!


Upon further review, it seems this outfit may be located in Hong Kong, thus the reference to UK law.

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Apr 17, 2020 15:45:42   #
jaimeblackwell Loc: Lewiston, Maine
 
MDI Mainer wrote:
Upon further review, it seems this outfit may be located in Hong Kong, thus the reference to UK law.


That would certainly Give a reason why it is so cheap. The company making it for the brand is selling it outright for much less. there could be customs and or tariff fees that are imposed at time of shipping. the shipping price was mentions at 9.99 which is fair for that distance. I have not heard back fro them but if they are in Hong Kong, then it could be the middle of the night there.
om an off note,
I'll be moving to Maine this summer. just outside of Lewiston area. Can't wait to get back to such a beautiful state!!!

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Apr 17, 2020 15:57:29   #
SteveLew Loc: Sugar Land, TX
 
The best backpack that I have ever owned, and I've owned several is the F Stop Ajna bag with a medium slope ICU (internal camera unit). They are having a 30% of sale through 4/28/2020. Check them out.

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Apr 17, 2020 19:27:10   #
nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY
 
This looks like one of many ads on the Internet from nefarious swindlers who ship shoddy merchandise with little or no recourse.
There isn't any indication in this ad who the "company" is, where they are, how to contact them other than just giving them your email address.
Run away. You can find real backpacks from real legit companies by the zillions very easily online.

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Apr 17, 2020 22:39:21   #
Dossile
 
Lowepro, PacSafe or Tenba for me. Seams, zippers and the backpack bottom are everything. I could never comfortably throw my expensive gear into a $39 bag or buy from anywhere but established sites like Amazon, B&H, Adorama, Ebags, etc., maybe eBay. The hassle of canceling a credit card due to a scam isn’t worth it. A nice bag with good organization can really help your photography IMHO, especially when hiking and traveling.

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