The New York Times recently reviewed our Sahara 217F. This is what they had to say in their own words.

FRAGILE camera gear demands ample protection, particularly when shooting pictures outside.

"Cameras today and lenses are expensive investments," said Brian Markman, sales manager of the pro photo division of B & H, a large photographic equipment store in New York. "You're not going to put it into a regular backpack or a sports bag."

The answer for most photographers is a padded, compartmentalized camera pack, a piece of gear that has evolved considerably in the last five years, Mr. Markman said. Today, companies make packs with a wide variety of features, from waterproofing and padded waist belts to built-in rain hoods for changing lenses and pockets for water bottles. Camera packs are available in more styles and colors than they used to be.

Joe Decker, a nature photographer based in San Jose, Calif., tested five of the latest camera packs while hiking in the Sierra Nevada this fall. The photographs of the bags were taken at Pomponio State Beach, Calif.

NANEU SAHARA 217F, $206.99, naneupro.com. Mr. Decker is shown above working out of this bag, which consists of a large outer pack and a camera-pack insert, so photographers can use it for camera gear or as a regular backpack. "The hip belt is arguably a little thin, but it carried a lot of gear really comfortably," Mr. Decker said. He said he appreciated the style. "It doesn't quite scream 'camera backpack'‚" he said, and "when you're carrying around a few thousand dollars worth of camera gear, that's a plus."