“Cool Gear.” Yep, that’s what celebrity portrait photographer (and Loweprofessional) Brian Smith has to say about our new classic, yet truly modern Pro Messenger AW series.
You can read his impressions on his blog–freshly updated today with some nice shots of how he customizes his gear.
Thanks for the nice review, Brian.
And for those of you who want to know more about this discreet and aesthetically hip messenger solution, take a look at our Pro Messenger AW series page with videos.
I am looking forward to seeing one of these in the flesh.
I have a Classified 160 which I really like and this may be another option with a more casual look, useful in certain locations.
My biggest concern is the fact that you cannot secure it against dust or light fingers.
Hi Marcus,
The Classified 160 AW is a handsome and discreet bag–glad you like yours. But when you do get a chance to see our new Pro Messenger AW series in person, take a look at the flap design. The full-length outer flap comes unfolded for an “ultra secure” mode. The hook/loop fasteners are quite substantial and help secure the bag while you’re on the move. It makes a pretty loud sound when unfastened–a deterrent for light fingers, we hope (you can fold the fasteners for fast-access mode when the situation calls for it).
As with our Magnum AW bags, the Pro Messenger AW is lined with a ribbed microfiber. This helps protect your camera bodies and lenses from dust and scratches. Hope that helps. And we hope that you get to try out a Pro Messenger AW soon.
Katrina