Comments on: Nikon 200-400 VR CL-L2 bag, double strap mod.

By: Michael Gee

Michael Gee — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:51:30 +0000

The two shoulder straps is such an obvious thing really, to distribute weight properly. How anyone can think that you could carry any weight long distances with only one has always been beyond me. It is a nice product.

By: Richard Peters

Richard Peters — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:18:06 +0000

Hi Tommy, the straps used on my bag where made from scratch – but using the straps from a Lowerpro Lens Trekker bag for the template. I guess there must be somewhere out there you can just buy straps, or failing that buy a cheaper bag and cut them off that?

By: Tommy Cronholm

Tommy Cronholm — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:47:12 +0000

Does anyone know where to buy the straps used to modify the bag?

By: D.McLean

D.McLean — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:00:41 +0000

I agree the bag could be improved on, I sent Nikon some comments and a link to this page. The lowepro trekker 600 2 bag looks good but considering the price I think I will just put the Nikon bag inside another rucsac with two staps and hip belt that way I can get anther lens and some gear in as well.

By: Richard Peters

Richard Peters — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:32:03 +0000

Thanks for the comments, glad you like the mods. Florence I trust you received the email I sent you at the time of your original question.

Srirama, the work involved makes the cost of doing these mods every now and again very expensive. As such it would probably be cheaper to buy something like the Lowepro Lens Trekker 600 II bag, that can be had for £130 if you shop around.

By: Srirama Raja

Srirama Raja — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:14:03 +0000

Great Idea. Have you sold it to Nikon and/or are you and your friend planning to help (for a charge) people like me get their bags modified.

By: Florence Yeung

Florence Yeung — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:08:00 +0000

This is a fantastic idea and will alleviate a lot of pain from my shoulders especially after hours of trails walking. Please tell me how much it will cost to have the bag modified the same way you showed it. Your reply is greatly appreciated.