Crumpler Haven Camera Bag (L) HVN001-G01G60 - Olive/Black

Great design! I'm able to fit a 7D with a 17-55 f/2.8 lens attached, and a 70-200 f/4 lens in this bag with the top cinched completely down. I can also comfortably stack a 50mm f/1.4 and a 1.4x Extender II on top of all of that, and cinch the top around those, securing them snugly. That entire package is about 12" tall, which is very compact for that much gear, and allows me a lot of remaining space in my backpack.With the width of the 7D, the 70-200 is directly in contact with the body, so I slip the telephoto in a neoprene sleeve (the kind used to insulate a nalgene bottle), and that provides a generous cushion. The padding on the Haven is excellent--I have no concerns about my gear being damaged in a backpack if I take some normal precautions with packing the rest of my gear, and not dropping the pack.Two of the pockets are designed for SD cards, not for CF cards. I can't wedge a CF card in. The other three pockets are very handy. The middle lower pocket fits a spare battery nicely.It's not a cheap insert, but it's not cheaply made either, and it's protecting more than 50x its cost in gear, so it's well worth it. Aside from allowing me to sling more than just camera gear on my back, it's nice to carry around a generic backpack rather than a camera-specific bag that advertises what I'm carrying.

I was looking for something that I could stash in my purse/tote that would also keep my camera safe. If you're a girl, I was basically looking for something that could be used like those ephiphanie camera bags but you could use whatever purse you wanted. Essentially, I wanted a purse insert that would protect more than my usual "wrap a scarf around it." Unfortunately, this product was not it.As everyone has mentioned before, the top does not close all the way. That wasn't a huge issue to me when I purchased it, as I wanted it to be in a wider tote rather than a longer one. I can see how that would be an issue for those of you wanting to put it in a backpack though.For me, it was a bit bulkier than I wanted it to be. It also made the compartments seem smaller. I thought I would be able to fit a spare battery and a charger in the side pockets, but it doesn't really hold it comfortably. The charger definitely did not fit. The spare battery fit but I was scared that I was going to break the mesh.It fit my camera very comfortably, which is what I expected, but other than the body with attached lens, it wouldn't have been able to fit much else. This was an issue to me. As I mentioned before, I was kind of looking for something that would be cheaper than those "girly" camera bags that also hold your wallet, keys, ect... but this wasn't big enough for that. (PS. I have a Canon EOS 60D with a 28-135 mm lens).So overall, I liked the idea for this bag but in theory it didn't work for me.

I have to start off by explaining my love-hate relationship with Crumpler. They are easily the most progressive, thoughtful bag maker out there. Their products are beautiful to look at, and nearly every detail has been well thought out. I fall in love with their bags online. Yet, there is ALWAYS some little detail that causes me to return my purchase. For instance, their camera backpacks are beautifully constructed, yet the sides curve in such a way to reduce the functional capacity just below my needs.This insert is VERY well constructed (like everything made by Crumpler). The lining is tightly woven and not covered in small fuzz that I worry will eventually wind up inside my camera. The dividers are nicely stiff and their velcro is exceptionally grippy. It makes this bag very easy to customize to your liking. And, it comes with 3 dividers. Two flap styled for holding an SLR in place with a lens attached. And, the third is a flat that could be used to create floor under a lens to store filters, etc.If you are not carrying a big of a load, say an APS-C with a standard sized lens or two, then this is DEFINITELY your bag insert. Buy it, and you will love it for sure. It makes for a well-protected, but inconspicuous way to carry your camera around. It will make you far less of a target for unwanted attention from thieves and other undesirables.I carry a Canon 5D Mark III, with a Canon 24-105 f/4 L in place. And, if I Feng Shui things just right with the lens against the left side of the bag, and the flap divider sitting under the grip side. I can fit my 17-40 f/4 L with it's lens hood in place reversed. And this still leaves an awkward space for other accessories or even perhaps a small prime.Generally, my preference is to carry my camera with the lens in the bag center and stabilized with a lens or speedlight on either side. The balance feels better this way. But, as this is an insert for my backpack, this might be less of a consideration.I can even fit my Canon 70-200 f/4 IS L instead of the 17-40 but, not both. There is no room for accessories in this configuration. (See my photos.)I just wish this were 5% larger. It would still fit inside my backpack, but it would make it slightly more functional for me. The build quality is so high, it makes up for the size short comings. I hope they make an XL soon. 4 stars for me personally. 5 stars for an APS-C shooter.

I first purchased the medium size bag but it was too small to hold my D600 with 28-300 zoom attached. I was quite impressed with the quality of the workmanship so I purchased the large size and it was perfect for my requirement. I have a 5.11 Rush MOAB 6 Pack Sandstone sling pack that I slip this in and for a stealth camera bag it works perfect. I don't think though that a D800 would fit. My only con would be the partitions are too inflexible, but that is minor. If you need a good insert bag to swap out from a back-pack or a carry-on bag to a field bag then this is it.