MBX5397 M.A.S. Modular Accessory Belt, Medium | List Price: $32.50
Discount Price: $27.50
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Brand: Tamrac
Binding: Accessory
Features: - Dimensions: 44 L x 4½ W (112 x 12 cm) Fits waist sizes up to 45 (114 cm) Color: Black
Great Product! [Posted on 2007-07-13]
I ruled out a backpack for my photo equipment and opted for this belt system instead after two of my friends had their backpacks stolen when they put them down in public places. My hope was that the belt would be comfortable enough that I just left it on all the time when I took my gear out. It is.
I'm really glad I didn't listen to the friend who told me not to "waste" the money on this belt and to just buy a military surplus utility belt instead.
This functional part of this belt is well constructed, sturdy, and easy to adjust and to take on and off. It's the padding that really makes the thing worthwhile, though. The padded backing of the belt is about 5 inches wide at it's widest point, and quite thick. It makes wearing the belt, and carrying a substantial amount of weight on it, easy and comfortable.
I recently spent the day at the Cleveland Zoo, walking up and down the paths, with the belt loaded with a super-zoom digital camera, a mini camcorder, a water bottle and my Treo. It never felt heavy or irritating. And for what it's worth, only the camera was in a Tamrac case - all the other items were in cases by other makers, and they all easily fit on the belt.
About the only drawback I can see is that the belt has to be taken off your person and off the padding at least part way in order to put the cases on it. It's a little bit inconvenient, but the trade-off is that you know your gear is securely attached to your person and less likely to fall off or be pulled off the belt.
Belt not too great for heavy loads.... [Posted on 2007-10-23]
I tried out this belt carrying one Nikon DLSR with 300mm zoom and one Panasonic zoom camera along with a bottle of water walking around an airshow all day. The web belt kept working loose after a while which would allow the padded belt to shift out of position. The outer web belt is only attached to the padded belt at a few points, which allows the belt to sag quite a bit with the DLSR weight.
I used this with the optional Tamrac shoulder harness. Everything feels comfortable when it's all tight and positioned properly, just wish it would stay that way. It would have been good to have velcro attachment for the padded belt as a secondary feature. Plan on trying out a belt from Think Tank photo which looks to be a better design.
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