If you had a "good" Lowepro once, you already know that it is hard to get used to any other bag. The quality, design, and comfort of most Lowepro bags are just outstanding. I've already gotten the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Lowepro-DSLR-Video-Pack-250-AW-Digital-SLR-Camera-Backpack-Case-Black/dp/B005O9YMM4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Lowepro DSLR Video Pack 250 AW Digital SLR Camera Backpack Case (Black)</a>&nbsp;for travel, but I wanted a stylish messenger bag for urban shooting. Well, I got everything I wished for minus the style part.

My first impression of this bag is: It is not small! It can carry all my gears except the tripod. That is a Sony A77, 70-300G, 16-50mm, 35mm, and Samyang 8mm. This bag has three main vertical compartments in a well-padded environment. The 70-300G lens fits in the center, even when attached to the camera, and you can use each side compartments for one long zoom lens; alternately, you can stack up two smaller lenses--on top of each other--in each side compartments. The front pocket also can hold a spare body. There are also lots of spaces for memory cards, filters, lens caps, and etc.

Because of the size and style, I was tempted to get the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Lowepro-Exchange-Messenger-Camera-Bag-Gray/dp/B002PK14VC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Lowepro Exchange Messenger Camera Bag (Gray)</a>, but most reviewers have mentioned lack of enough padding. I also considered&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Lowepro-Classified-160-AW-Shoulder-Bag-for-DSLR-and-1-2-Lenses-Black/dp/B001H35TPK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Lowepro Classified 160 AW Shoulder Bag for DSLR and 1-2 Lenses (Black)</a>, but the height of that one is just too long. Overall, this Pro Messenger 180 AW bag is very well padded, has an adequate size, and provides secure space for your precious gear. It is not flashy, but it is noticeable on your shoulder. My only complaint is the price, and that is the reason for 1 star rate decrease. I cannot justify the price difference between this bag and the Lowepro backpack that I've got.