Tamrac Anvil Slim 15 and Corona 20 Review

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A Review of the Tamrac Anvil Slim 15 and the Corona 20 Camera Bags

I have been using Tamrac bags for quite a while. My first and most favorite bag (until now) was the old Tamrac Adventurer bag. It got me through quite a few Workshops and, as the name implies, adventures. However, as my kit has grown and my travels have become more frequent, I have been in the market for a new camera bag. I narrowed my search down to the Tamrac Anvil Slim 15 and the Corona 20, both of which are great bags, but for very different reasons.

Before we take a look at these particular bags, I want to take the time to talk about camera bags in general. I own several bags, more than I can count, I think, and I have come to terms with the type of bag that best suits me. I have used sling bags, backpack slings, messenger slings and true backpack style bags. My favorite has to be the latter.

For years I carried around a Domke Ruggedware Military bag. At first, I loved the bag, and in many ways I still do, but the messenger style bag is a shoulder breaker on long hikes. As a matter of fact, hiking through Yosemite with that bag and all my gear may have required a visit to the Chiropractor. It is not a practical way to carry a lot of gear over a long period.

Coming to terms with the inability to hike with the Domke, led me to revert to my Tamrac Adventurer bag. An old bag yes, but a trusted one indeed. It could fit quite a bit of gear in it, and it's true backpack style made it comfortable along the way. The only problem was the improper use of space. I found myself carrying my zoom lenses in the top compartment out of necessity while in Yosemite. That probably wasn't the best idea I have ever had as the top compartment does not have a great deal of padding.

Enter the Anvil Slim 15. My first run in with the bag came at the Out of Chicago seminar where I had ample time to inspect the bag prior to making a decision. My first impression was, "Tamrac nailed the design of this backpack!" Moving down the table I caught a glimpse of the Corona 20 and had to have a closer look.