Crumpler Messenger Boy 4000 review

Guide price: £52
Street price: £40

Dimensions: 27.5x20.5x15cm
Weight: 690g
Warranty: Limited lifetime
Contact: 01628 674411
Website: www.intro2020.co.uk

With petite dimensions, modern styling and decent quality build, this bag is good value for money. The internal space is deceptively big too, with enough room for a small DSLR with lens attached, and a additional lens or flashgun. Bigger DSLRs also fit, but with no room left for other items, and there are three dividers to change the layout. The strap is padded and adjustable, but with no belt loops or handle you're restricted to carrying it on your shoulder.

The bag has a protective seal, but there's no all-weather cover to guard against heavy rain, and there's just one pocket. It's deep, but not very big, so only really suitable for the odd item, though there is a mesh sleeve for keeping small items isolated. The lid can be fastened shut with the buckles, but there’s also a Velcro seal – handy for keeping the lid down and getting to your kit quickly.

Verdict
Looks good, is well priced and will hold a surprising amount of kit, but it doesn't have many  pockets or carrying options.
Build quality: 5/5
Features: 3/5
Performance: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Overall: 4/5