Product Review { The Large "Jack" Rolling Camera Bag }

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I first saw jill-e camera bags a year or so ago.  I thought they were "cute," maybe even a little too much so for my taste.  I've been using the same two Domke bags for over 10 years and they're still as tough and rugged as the day I bought them.  The only complaint I have about my Domke bags is that, when full of gear, they are very difficult for me to travel with (especially on planes).  I refuse to check gear and always carry it on board with me.  Only problem is:  the weight.  With two camera bodies, a battery grip, 2 flashes, huge battery pack for Trio flash, cords, 4-5 lenses (including the very heavy 70-200mm f/2.8 VRII), plus other odds and ends, my shoulders are screaming in pain by the time I get through security and plant myself on the plane.  I considered finding a collapsible rolling thing-a-ma-bob for my Domkes, but then thought, "Eh, it's been over a decade since I bought a new bag.  And I deserve a new bag!"

So, remembering the jill-e bags, I perused the website and didn't find anything I liked, until I clicked on the "Jack" bags.  The Jack large rolling bag is good-looking and roomy enough to fit all my necessary gear (plus laptop). 

My bag arrived today from B&H (where you'll find much better pricing than on the jill-e website).  I got the brown leather and it's quite a good-looking bag.  I loaded my gear, extended the handle and rolled it around the room.  Ahhhhh. My shoulders are happy already!  Had I been able to see the bag in person, I would've gone with the extra large (in order to fit in some rolled-up clothes along with my gear for ease of travel on short trips), but will make due with the large.

The true test will be how well it travels.  I'm headed to Portland, OR in a couple weeks for a very fun-filled photography event.  I'll let you know my thoughts on the bag after the trip!

Miller&Miller Photography