Yes this bag is quite a bit bigger than the Hadley Large bag - the extra few centimeters on all the dimensions make it a significant step up in size.

Yes it fits cabin baggage dimensions for almost every airline. In fact many of our customers use this bag for travelling as it has enough space to carry the essentials for a day or two's travel yet its slim enough to carry around (although it is less slim than the Hadley Pro, Hadley Pro 2020, Hadley Small, Hadley Small Pro and Hadley Large).

The removable dividers let you split the bag into three columns. It would be easy to carry a camera with a lens attached in one column and then a change of clothes in the remaining space.

If you fill this bag with a lot of equipment it can make the bag too heavy to rely on clogballs. The buckles are there so that you can carry more weight in the bag if you wish.

No. The top handle can't be used as a way of getting into the bag - the only way is to open the front buckles. 

The pop-clips on the top handle are just a neat and comfortable way of holding the straps at the top of the bag together.

Yes it does.

Yes it does.

No. The fabric is made of 3 layers - the middle layer is butyl rubber. Water cannot pass through this butyl rubber layer. As long as you don't get a hole in the fabric or expose it to harsh chemicals (for example in a washing machine) the fabric should remain waterproof for many years. There is no need to apply re-proofing.

In simple terms ‘Canvas’ or ‘FibreNyte’ refers to top layer of fabric on our bags – the facecloth.

‘Canvas’ is a mix of cotton and polyester. ‘FibreNyte’ refers to our face fabric that is completely synthetic. Canvas is hard wearing, FibreNyte is very hard wearing.

Both fabrics are bonded to a non-wicking polyester backing fabric with a middle layer butyl rubber – this rubber layer makes both fabrics equally (and very) waterproof. Water can’t get through that rubber layer.

Both fabrics have a similar weave - the FibreNyte looks similar to canvas. Canvas is slightly softer to the touch, FibreNyte is slightly rougher to the touch.

People tend to choose Canvas if they want the bag to age gracefully and look vintage over time. This is particularly true of people who choose our ‘Khaki Canvas’ fabric as this looks particularly lovely as it ages.

People tend to choose FibreNyte if they want the bag to look newer for longer or if they are particularly hard on their gear - for example by carrying the bag to work with them every day, doing a lot of hiking or filling it particularly full. If you are buying a black bag it’s particularly worth considering FibreNyte as it will stay looking blacker longer. Also Sage FibreNyte is particularly attractive as a colour – it’s probably the most popular colour among our staff!

The SP20 and SP50 shoulder pads fit. The 'SP20' has more grip whereas the 'SP50' has more padding. For most customers we recommend the SP50 shoulder pad.

Remember to select the correct colour for your bag!

The shoulder pad isn't essential but can stop the strap from digging into your shoulder if you carrying heavy equipment inside the bag or carrying it for long periods. It can also reduce the chances of the bag slipping off your shoulder if you don't wear it across the body. Remember only the 'SP20' and 'SP50' sizes fit this bag. Buying it with the bag will save the postage cost of buying it separately later.

Yes this bag comes with a removable padded insert included in the price. You can take the padded insert out if not carrying cameras - this turns the bag into a great travel bag.

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Yes you should fit that in fairly easy so long as the lens is less than about 22cm. It will only push the sides of the bag out a small amount.

The 'Hadley Large' and Hadley Large Pro are the same height (if you ignore the top handle on the Hadley Large Pro). However, the Hadley Large Pro is longer (left-to-right) and deeper (front-to-back). The Hadley Large is a very slim bag while the Hadley Large Pro is a bit chunkier.

The Hadley Large Pro also has a top handle, a wider shoulder sling (50mm vs 38mm), a zipped rear pocket and a partially padded laptop slip in the back. The Hadley Large does not have these (although you can place a 16inch MacBook Pro behind the padded insert - see note below).

Both bags have a removable padded insert. The removable padded insert in the Hadley Large has brushed nylon inside so you can attach the included Velcro® padded dividers anywhere inside*. The Hadley Large Pro's insert is smooth inside apart from two strips of Velcro® placed horizontally on the front and back walls of the padded insert - this slightly limits where you can attach dividers.

The Hadley Large Pro includes two vertical dividers to let you split the removable padded insert into three columns. The Hadley Large also includes two vertical dividers, however, it also includes two horizontal flap dividers to let you stack lenses etc within those columns - the Hadley Large Pro does not include these horizontal flap dividers.

*Please note: In Orange coloured Hadley Large Padded Inserts, as previously supplied with 'Imperial Blue' coloured bags, the insides are smooth with two strips of Velcro® front and back.