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Reviewed by: Vish Vishvanath
 (Professional)

Review Date
November 3, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

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Summary:

The bag is waterproof, although water seeps in around the lug holes at the bottom, but doesn't get very far. The size means you chuck more equipment in than you realistically need, but that's not the bag's problem. It has a solid base and padded sides to protect your gear and it still looks as good as it did eight years ago. Cost me £150 then. Expensive then, and expensive now. But I've never had to think about what I carry my gear in.

Strengths:

Waterproof - has stood in a foot of water in the sea.
Built to last - used and abused it for eight years now.
Looks good - also used as an overnight bag...

Weaknesses:

Could be quicker to open, like the 445, and it could use more closed pockets and pouches, but that's it.

Similar Products Used:

None.

Customer Service:

Excellent.



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Reviewed by: eos guy
 (Professional)

Review Date
September 12, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

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Price Paid:  $189.00

Summary:

You get what you pay for !
Its expensive (189 UK pounds !) but it will probably out live/last me !

Strengths:

Built to last !
Waterproof !
Looks good !
Does NOT scream !Camera bag, Come steal me !!!)

Weaknesses:

None really ! (Maybe that i tend to load more than i need into my 550 therefor making it heavy

Similar Products Used:

Many Many different Makers tried but none come close to my Billingham 550 !

Customer Service:

Never had to use it (And doubt i ever will !)



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Reviewed by: Robert Spicer
 (Intermediate)

Review Date
April 18, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

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Model Reviewed:
550 Classic Safari

Summary:

Superb product but expensive for infrequent use. I take mine everywhere and therefore it represents excellent value to me. Very waterproof and hard wearing.

Strengths:

Super strong and tough this bag is built to last and last. Loads of room to store all the things you don't really need to take with you.

Weaknesses:

See last line above. Therefore can become very heavy. Initial cost. £ 200.00 in UK.

Similar Products Used:

Similar products from Lowepro Safari Etc

Customer Service:

Phoned to make enquiry just to test them out, couldn't have be more helpfull.



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