Billingham Eventer MKII Camera Bag - Khaki Canvas / Tan Leather
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Billingham Eventer MKII Camera Bag - Khaki Canvas / Tan Leather
An upgraded version of the ‘Eventer’. This laptop/camera bag is perfect for protecting mirrorless cameras, rangefinders and mid-sized DSLRs, with a dedicated padded area for up to 14” laptops. Made in England with three-layer waterproof fabric and real leather.
Winner of the Amateur Photographer 'Premium Accessory of the Year 2023'
The Eventer MKII includes a removable, padded insert. This is made from dense, fabric covered 'closed cell' foam and provides impact protection on the front, back, base and sides. Like the bag itself, the insert is a little flexible. Also included are two vertical, padded dividers and two small 'flap' dividers. You can use the vertical dividers to split the bag into columns and the flap dividers to stack gear within those columns. The exact arrangement that is possible for you will depend on the size of your gear. As the insert is removable, you can convert the bag to a casual messenger bag in seconds.
Please be aware:
- If you remove the padded insert, you will also be removing the laptop slip.
- Older, larger 14" inch devices may not fit, however almost all modern devices such as the 14" MacBook Pro (2021), 13.5" Surface Laptop 3, 13.5" Surface Laptop 4, ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (14") etc will fit.
- Almost all 13" devices fit too.
Quickly and easily open and close your bag using the quick release front straps by simply pushing the front straps up and off the clogballs. Many of our bags use this opening mechanism on the flap to access their main compartment, the Eventer MKII is the only bag that we currently sell that uses this functionality on the front pockets too.
Once the leather softens, you should be able to open the QRS straps one-handed and whilst wearing the bag. The buckles allow you to fine tune the 'fit' of the front pockets. You do not need to use the buckles to open the bag.
Strong leather side patches are sewn flat to the bag, this helps the shoulder sling to bear the weight of the bag. An 'X' pattern is sewn for additional reinforcement.
Please be aware that you cannot attach end pockets to this bag because the side patches are sewn flat.
The Eventer MKII is made from a choice of Canvas or FibreNyte materials that are bonded to a polyester lining with a layer of butyl rubber, known as the 'Stormblock'. This butyl layer is the reason why you will never need to re-proof your Billingham bag, the 'Stormblock' layer will keep your bag water-resistant for its lifetime.
An additional, invisible mildly hydrophobic coating on the surface of the fabric helps to reduce stains and maintain the aesthetics of the bag. Whilst the effectiveness of this coating reduces over time, the water-resistance of the butyl Stormblock layer will not.The top flap is made of the same three-layer waterproof fabric as the rest of the bag. It helps to prevent rain or snow getting into the main compartment and provides extra protection to accompany that provided by the weatherproof zips.
There are only two differences between the Mini Eventer and Eventer MKII:
- The size: Mini Eventer is smaller, Eventer MKII is larger. The extra size allows a 14" MacBook Pro to be stored instead of an 11" iPad Pro, plus larger camera gear.
- Front straps: Mini Eventer has single, unstitched front straps and the Eventer MKII has dual, stitched front straps.
CRAFTMANSHIP
- Made of a three-layer waterproof material
- Real, full-grain, vegetable tanned leather
- Solid brass fixings
- Individual serial number
- Made of dense, closed-cell foam
- Five year manufacturers guarantee
- Made in England
Specifications
| Eventer MKII | |
| Colour | Khaki Canvas / Tan Leather |
| External dimensions | W400mm (15¾") x D180mm (7⅛") x H320mm (12⅝") (excluding top |
| W400mm (15¾") x D180mm (7⅛") x H320mm (12⅝") (excluding top handle) | |
| Capacity (main compartment - inside padded insert) | 9 litres (0.32 feet³) |
| Internal | W340mm (13⅜") x D120mm (4¾") x H260mm (10¼") The insert (and the bag) can bow out to a 'D' measurement of about 140mm (5½") at the centre of the bag to accommodate slightly larger gear. |
| Capacity (main compartment - without padded insert) | 10.5 litres (0.37 feet³) |
| Internal dimensions (without padded insert) | W390mm (15⅜") x D140mm (5½") x H290mm (11⅜") |
| Weight | 1.86 kg (4.1 lbs) |
| POCKETS | 3 in addition to the main compartment |
| FRONT DUMP POCKETS (X2) | |
| Internal dimensions (per pocket) | W170mm (6¾") x D60mm (2⅜") x H230mm (9") |
| Capacity (individual) | 1.5 litres (0.05 feet³) |
| REAR ZIP POCKET | |
| Internal dimensions | W350mm (13¾”) x DNominal x H220mm (8¾”) |
| Width (W) available is less near the bottom of the pocket. | |
| LAPTOP COMPARTMENT | |
| Internal dimensions | W330mm (13”) x DNominal x H250mm (9¾”) |
| Please note that the padded laptop slip does tapper inwards slightly towards the top (above 200mm). This is to ease inserting and removing a laptop or tablet past the zip of the main compartment. It will fit 13" and 14" MacBook Pros, 13" MacBook Airs, 12.9" iPad Pros and smaller devices. | |
| SHOULDER SLING | |
| Length | Can be adjusted between 820mm (32¼”) and 1390mm (54¾”) approx |
| Width | 50mm (2”) |
| Compatible with SP20 and SP50 (recommended) Shoulder Pads. An SP50 is included. | |
| LUGGAGE TROLLEY STRAP | |
| Internal dimensions | Luggage trolley strap will fit handles approximately 280mm (11”) wide - however if the top of the handle is slightly larger than this fitting will usually still be possible. |
| SP50 SHOULDER PAD (INCLUDED) | |
| External Dimensions | W80mm (3⅛") x D12mm (½") x L255mm (10") |
| 'D' measurement excludes fixings on top | |
| Weight | 0.09kg approx (0.2 lbs) |
| This figure has been included in the total weight of the bag listed above. | |
| WHAT DOES IT FIT? | |
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14" MacBook Pro, 13” MacBook Pro or MacBook Air in the padded laptop slip in the back of the padded insert. |
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Most DSLRs with a small-to-medium lens attached (without battery grip - e.g. Canon 5D, Nikon D850). Plus 2 to 4 lenses (tall enough for a 70-200mm not attached to the camera). |
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Almost any mirrorless camera (e.g. Fujifilm XT-4, Sony A7IV, Canon R6, Nikon Z7) with small to medium lens attached. Plus 2-4 lenses - including a 70-200mm maybe attached to camera depending on length). |
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2 or 3 rangefinder cameras (e.g. Leica M11) with almost any lens attached. With room left for extra lenses. |
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Some medium format cameras such as the Hasselblad 500CM with 80mm attached, Fujifilm GFX-100S with small to medium lens attached, Hasselblad H6D with small lens attached etc. Plus room for extra lenses. |
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Small foldable drones such as Mavid Air 2 or Mavic Mini 2 with space to spare. |
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