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Product Reviews & Testimonials
Here are a few of the product reviews and testimonials emailed to us by M-ROCK customers. Some of them are quite incredible and this is what keeps us motivated after a hard day in the office. We love getting them as it lets us know if we are going a good job, or where we need to improve.
We would be happy to hear from you as well should you become a customer. Thanks for checking them out.


"I ordered my M-ROCK Sierra camera bag on April 19th and received it on April 24th. WOW! I'm impressed on how quickly it was delivered. I haven't had a chance to take it out for a trial run yet but my camera and its essentials fit perfectly and it seems like it will be just about perfect. Thank you for your prompt service and my husband and I liked the chocolate. Nice touch.
Linda Anderson"


"Hello - I just received my Ozark bag today. Is it possible to like the bag more than the camera? Cause I think I do!.
Thanks, Customer for LIFE!
Jerry."


"Attention: Camera Bags Design Department, On October 2, 2007, we purchased our Nikon D80 SLR Camera, camera equipment and M-ROCK # 518 Everglades camera bag from High Point Photo Supply, Inc in High Point, North Carolina. Terry Still was our knowledgeable sales representative.
On November 20, 2007, while we were driving on Highway 158 on our way to an outdoor photo shoot location, we were heavily rear-ended; sending our vehicle off-road, down an embankment, which we then hit nose down and flipped; totaling our vehicle. Amazingly we survived! The accident tossed our M-ROCK bag with equipment, through the cab of our vehicle. Once composed from the accident, we retrieved our M-ROCK bag in fear of the damage we would discover. Amazingly, every component was intact! We even took photos of our vehicle at the accident site.
We know for a fact. If it were not for the quality design of your camera bag, our equipment would have been destroyed. Your product is of high regard and will always be recommended by us. We thank you immensely, for providing a quality product.
Your valued customers,, Henry J. Braud"


"Michael, The Ozark bag arrived yesterday and looks great! The Fujifilm S700 fits perfectly...either lens down or lens forward (somewhat snugly). Plenty of room inside on top in the mesh compartment for many spare AA-size batteries! Love the draw string rain bag enclosure...very innovative.
Thanks!, Mark and Alicia Vaughn, Winston-Salem, NC"


"Michael, I got the cases several days ago, Thank You! I am extremely glad that I did not go with the brands I was finding in all the local stores. I could not be happier with the quality of your cases.
Thanx again, John Krayeski"


"Great products. And the modular attachment system is brilliant. I have a Nikon D60 with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR lens, and 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor Lenses. Sometimes I don’t want to carry the tele zoom, but when I do, the modular attachment is really convenient.
Thanks, FE"


"Michael, I just wanted to say thanks again for your quick and thorough customer service. I emailed you about my two broken zipper pulls on Tuesday 3/11, and on Saturday 3/15 I received not two but FIVE brand new zipper pulls, complete with strings! It's nice to have extras, although I hopefully won't need them. It is refreshing to deal with a company that stands behind its products and takes care of problems without delay. You are to be commended on that.
I am very pleased with my purchase of your Grand Canyon bag and have been using it regularly since I got it. I look forward to years of continued use. It works great with my Nikon D40, extra lens, flash, and assorted gear.
And my two kids wanted me to say thanks for the gold and silver chocolates as well. :-)
Take care, and thanks again. Jeffery Brown."


"Hi Michael, Thank you for the response, I never would have expected one. I have always liked photography but until recently could not afford the money to get what I consider a really good camera. I just finially broke down and bought Nikon D300, just for fun, wildlife, etc.. I did a lot of research into differnt cases and got my hands on as many as I could. I liked a couple of the LowePros but they did not seems as versital as your modular product. I looked at some Tamarac and I can not believe anyone with a good camera would buy them, they seem very under-padded. All the looking I kept doing , I kept coming back to M-Rock. Look forward to recieving the cases.
Thanks again John."


"I love the 527 Olympic!! Great design!! I will recommend your products to friends and colleagues.
Thanks John, New Orleans, Louisiana."


"That's one tough bag.
I want to thank you so very much for the awesome quality bag!
My husband recently purchased a digital camera for my 27th Birthday and so I needed a camera bag, of course! I am so happy to have found M-Rock right away when searching online, because the quality of the product is so great that any other would be "just another bag". I chose the Ozark for my new Fuji and could not be more pleased! The bags are quite inexpensive for such wonderful craftsmanship! The design and durability is amazing. The rain flap adds extra protection and design appeal. The weather jacket is a nice extra to have as well. My camera fits perfectly into the bag and I'm not at all worried about it clunkin' around or getting smashed when I'm out-and-about.
I am so happy that I have already recommended M-Rock to friends. Companies like yours are few and far between, so it feels great to be a customer for once!"
- Thank You! KellieAnn

"I love photography and I am the most picky shopper you can imagine. I write my objectives on paper, then shop as long as it takes to find the perfect gear -- in the stores and online. I have purchased the Mrock High Sierra and recently the gorgeous Mrock Wasatch pack. I can say emphatically that the attention to detail, durability and function is better than any of the competition. I look forward to every day I can carry my Mrock bags. The designer and owner of Mrock has provided the best communication and follow-through of any online retailer. I have sold every other camera bag I've owned, now that I've found the best.
Regards,"
- Greg

"I wanted to let you know that yesterday while backcountry skiing, my Sony camcorder(HDR-HC3) that I paid $1300 for a year ago took about a 200 foot fall in a Niagara case and survived. I hadn't attached it well to my waist belt and when I popped the clasp to take my pack off the camera and case hit the 50 degree ice and rocketed end over end down the snow. After tumbling 180' it finally bounced off a rock, hit another, tumbled some more, flew off another rock before it came down and slammed into a boulder where it stopped. I have attached a picture of the fall zone for you(upper right of photo, may have to zoom in). My ski partner said it was hauling ass when it flew by and it looked like it was moving from my view too. If you had seen this thing go, you would have said no way that camera survives."

"Well, not a scratch, dent or anything. No rattles from the inside, and it works perfect. Unbelievable.
Best 20 bucks I could have spent. I bought that case because of the easy access when climbing and skiing, but did not expect it to be that tough. Also like the fly. I have used it on a year's worth of backcountry skiing, Mt. Rainier, and a couple of times on peaks of 18,000'. Your cases kick ass!!!
Oh, and one other thing, the Sony HDR series fits in the Niagars like a glove w/ room for filters and an extra tape.
Thanks & Regards,"
- Dan Bowers


"Dear Michael
Received the order today, so your educated guess about when the shipment was to arrive was correct. I really wish you and your company the best, because I'm so impressed by your responsiveness, and the quality of your correspondence. It certainly is not the norm these days. Thanks again..
- Mitch."


"Hello - Just received our two Biscayne camera cases that we ordered and they are better then expected. We searched high and low on the web and even looked for camera cases in local stores but finally decided to place an order with you guys.
We will definitely recommend your product.
Thank you Jerry."


"Cool, thanks a million for your help with my Arches sling bag. I just purchased another M-ROCK bag (Glacier) to use as a lens case for some of my larger Telephotos. Love your product, thanks for your excellent customer service...above and beyond!
Richard Meyer."


"Thanks - I was about to buy a Lowe 300 Slingshot, when I learned that other sling-style bags were available. So I found you via Google search for sling camera bags. Yours looked like the best to me, and I was right. It is the most comfortable bag I've ever owned.
Thank you for the Arches sling bag. Ted Quanrud."


"Michael - I just got back from a Caribbean cruise and to my new Olympus SP-560 camera in the Rocky Mountain Bag I purchased from you. The bag worked quite well and I had room for batteries, an extra card and some other items. Several people on the ship asked me about the bag and I highly recommended you to them.
Thanks - Daniel Bertsch, Colorado Springs, Co


"Michael - I got my Olympic yesterday. I loaded it with all my gear, tried it on and off a few times, went on a quick ant photo safari in the yard for a field test (it was kinda cold, I really had to stir up the mound to get them going...) and nearly an hour later I was STILL finding features I hadn't noticed before. This afternoon, I was trying to describe in an email how much and why I liked it to a buddy, and realized I wasn't getting anywhere, the message kept getting longer and longer, because I was again still finding more & more evidence of thorough and uncompromising design, quality construction and quality materials.
I guess you could say I am one seriously impressed and happy customer.
- Carl


"This bag is better than I expected! I ordered the Biscayne digital camera bag, and not only was it shipped and at my house in less than a week (at Christmas time, no less), it had more functions than I thought possible with such a small bag. It has 2 internal compartments and one on the outside. All of them nicely fit extra batteries and memory cards. It also has an extra nylon bag attached with a string and is stuffed nicely into one of the internal compartments to put over the entire case, which is really nice for when it’s raining and I’m out on the trail. The snap clip in front is great, the belt clip is great and the carrying handle on top is really nice. I think it is one of the best made, most efficiently designed bags I’ve ever gotten. One last thing…. The interior is very soft so as not to scratch the LCD screen. I wish everyone knew about this wonderful product!!! I can’t say enough! Thanks again!"
- Megan from Pittsburgh, PA


"Hello, I would just like to thank you for designing a camera bag that is the most well thought and user friendly bag on the market(in my opinion). I could not believe how low the price was when I bought this bag(and belt). I had been shopping for 3 weeks for the perfect bag to carry my Canon Rebel XTi but all I could find was Roots and Lowerpro that were half decent. I live in Canada so I decided to surf the net when I found your website. I emailed you and was directed to the Canadian distributor(edma). The manager there was very helpful and I was able to order it to my town. What surprises me is that there are not many places in Canada to buy your bags from(retailers). I just wanted to express my praise to your company and that I've been telling everyone about how great your camera bags are."
- Marcel Maurice, Lively, ON, Canada


"Hi Michael, Got the Cascade today. Love the color; love the bag. Thanks for designing and building such a useful tool!. I'm happy."
- Don Allen


"Dear folks...I have just received my Mc Kinley #524 rolling backpack and I am compelled to write and say how delighted I am with the quality and design of this bag..As a freelance professional I could not be happier with my purchase...I consider myself a bit of a bag freak and over 30 years of professional photography relying on the tools of the trade to get the job done I have had many a bag. It is a pleasure to find such quality, careful selection of materials and perfect design. I must reiterate that this bag is so well designed....obviously by a photographer working in the field...the mechanics of the design are astounding and inspiring in every way. I wish to give sincere praise to your company, craftsman wherever they may be, for such awesome quality, a perfectly stellar design, a pleasantly affordable value and a bag of the decade surely due award winning recognition.."
- Thank you! Bart Boeckler


"Michael, It's been over a year since I got three of your bags (Sierra, Ozark and Niagara) and the belt. While I have only used the belt a couple times, I have used the bags very extensively and am shocked that they still look brand new. My only issue was a plastic clip which broke early on but you replaced it instantaneously and without any hassle whatsoever. Top notch.
I'm not an extreme outdoor photographer by any means, but I do a lot of hiking and kayaking and such. I always have at least one, if not two or all three of my M-Rock bags with me. The versatility of your designs is amazing.
I figured I'd also let you know that my [rather large for its class] Minolta 7D fits perfectly in the Sierra with room at the bottom for a 2nd lens, and plenty of room at the top to stuff in the neck strap as well. I keep a wide zoom and a walk around zoom in that camera, with one on the camera body and one laying at the bottom of the bag, interchangeably. In my Ozark is a 50mm prime lens, and the Niagara carries a big telephoto zoom lens. So that's one big SLR and four separate lenses covering the range from 17 to 300mm, all instantly available to me wherever I am!
The bags handle the weight and bulk of all this -- pus 2 spare batteries, a CF card, about 12 filters of various diameters, my 7D quick reference, notepad, 2-3 pens, and a compact cleaning kit, plus one rain cover (for the Sierra) -- with ease. The bags are organized so I can literally grab them all at once or just one or two, depending on my needs.
My wife is also happy as the bags have room to spare, which keeps my ever-growing list of filters and accessories in one place! I'm really glad the guys at Prime Color Photo in Worcester, MA pointed me in the right direction. :-)
I just wish I had more stuff that needed your bags.."
- Cheers Jeremiah


"Dear Sirs, Having been a paramedic, hiker, rock-climber and traveller; I have lived with various specialty bags for most of my life. When I decided to upgrade my trusty Fuji S3100 to a slightly more advanced S6000fd, I performed an internet search for the model and came across your website. From the first moment, I knew that I would be doing business with you. From the layout and design of the site, to the follow-up emails, I was impressed (or thought that I was). However, when I received my FIRST order and opened the box, I was amazed at the quality of my purchase of the Sierra, Ozark and the Modular Belt! The bags are everything you say, and more! I am so pleased, I have already placed a second order for my girlfriend (Sierra, Modular Belt & Ozark for her new Canon Rebel xTi), and I am pondering what to order next! Keep up the great work!."
- B. Allen Evans Flemingsburg, Kentucky


"hi- i really like my yellowstone bag -very satisfied -hope to put it to good use."
- earl


"Last year I spent considerable time researching what was to be my first SLR camera, and a digital one at that. I thought the weeks of research for the right camera was mind-numbing at times, but then I started the search for accessories, including a quality case for my expensive first 'real' camera! After much reading I settled on an M-ROCK due to all of the positive feedback and what looked like a well thought out design and implementation.
In November 2006 I bought my camera and went to check out your bags in person. As one who has spent a decent amount of time backpacking and being familiar with outdoor gear I was very impressed with your product. I quickly settled on the Sierra, and also purchased two Niagara's to attach to either side for when I would be carrying additional lenses and gear. I also bought the modular belt as with having children and a dog, being hands-free is important!
This system has been very comfortable to carry all day, even when also carrying children etc. and it has racked up many miles as I've traveled both near and far with it.
Overall I have been very impressed with how it has held up. The exterior, after a quick wipe down, still looks relatively new and most importantly of all, my equipment has been with me when I needed it and is completely undamaged. Your weather protection system has been wonderful and has kept my gear dry, dust-free and well protected even when the environment got a little nasty. Thank you for creating such a great product.."
- Marc Ferraby


"Michael - Thanks so much for following up with me! I just received my bag this afternoon, and already have it packed up and ready to go for tomorrow's trip! Having now seen both the quality of your product as well as the outstanding customer serivce provided by your company, I know where my first (and probably only) stop will be next time I'm looking for gear. Thanks again!"
- Tod


"I think there is no comparison to some of the competitors like Lowepro especially when they can be compared side by side in person. Especially for the outdoor enthusiast that is not looking for a suitcase type carrier, but a more form fit modular system. We have in the past attached the Yosemite to our backpacks for easy access. I am looking forward to using the new stuff on the trail.
Thanks for the service and the product." - Roy

"I am very happy with my purchase of the Denali camera bag. I tried to find a bag to suit my needs in
Circuit City, etc. and could not - so I turned to the internet and discovered your product. I am very
pleased with the quality and features of the bag. The loop on the back will slide onto my hipbelt of
my daypack and the straps provided with the bag allow you to just carry the bag on short trips. I
have a Canon S3 IS with a Lensmate adapter on it and the bag is the perfect fit for this setup.
Without the adapter, the camera will fit either vertical or horizontal. The bag has plenty of pouches,
it holds 4 spare batteries, the included rain cover, 2 Hoya filters in their cases and a collapsible
rubber sun hood. The quality and construction of the bag are excellent. Thanks for making a great product."
- Berny

"Gentlemen - I received my first M-Rock Order (#378) yesterday afternoon and am very pleased with the quality and the overall design concept of the Grand Canyon
Camera Bag and Niagara Lens Pouch I ordered from you last weekend. Your website does a very good job of depicting the good quality of your product line but it doesn’t
begin to show their high level of quality. It is refreshing to order something 'sight unseen' and discover it’s even better than you originally thought. I will be ordering another Niagara Lens Pouch soon!"
- Steve Haggard


"Dear M-ROCK
I received my High Sierra camera bag today. It was well packaged, and I'm very happy with the bag. I had the Niagara lens bag previously, and I'm very impressed with the way they mesh together. Beautiful workmanship.
Thank you,"
- Larry Peer R.N.

"Michael - the High Sierra and Niagara bags are just what
I needed for my 828. I just ordered the modular belt and a
Biscayne Bay (to hold extra batteries). I can't tell you how
pleased I am with the M-Rock bags! The carrying handle on
top, the all-weather covers/rain flaps, the padding, and the
shoulder straps are the best I've found. I've used bags from
other manufacturers and it is so nice to finally have one
that does it all!
Thanks again for all of your help and for exceptional bags!"
- Mark Lockhart

"Dear Michael,
I recently received my order of a Sierra bag. This is my first bag from
MRock. I am impressed with the design, construction and versatility of this
bag. I have a number of small to large bags that I look forward to replacing
with this bag and the Zion when it ships later this month. Thanks for this
quality bag. Keep up the good designing.
"
-Bill

"I
just bought a Rocky Mountain for my Minolta Z5 and it is a
perfect fit. I am very discriminating about outdoor gear.
Quality of construction, imaginative design and versatility
are important aspects that I look for in a product. My new
little bag fits the bill. I was a previous Lowepro enthusiast
with my older SLR film systems but now that I have gone digital,
I have graduated up to M-Rock. I can velcro my pocket tripod
to the outside of the bag for easy access. The integrated
dry sack will come in very handy if the weather turns when
I strap the bag to my panniers for bicycle touring. Thanks
for thinking of the details!"
-Steve
Lowtwait
Boulder, Colorado
www.campsteve.com

"After
reading your testimonials on the internet I decided to give
you a try and researched your excellent site and decided that
the Everglades bag would accommodate my D70 and an extra 70-300
lens. If it didn't work for me I could return it. After receiving
it, what a joy, your testimonials were real, your site was
most informative and I made a great decision, thank you for
a great product. "
-Robert
Mitchell from Brandon, FL


"I purchased an M-Rock Yosemite bag from Campmor last year and I absolutely love it. You make a great product which is perfect for my hiking trips. The things I love most about it are:
- easy, quiet zipper
- rain flap
- handle on top (much easier to carry by hand than other bags)
- extra cushioning for my camera!"
- thanks,
Bob Abraham


"I
received my Yellowstone bag yesterday and love it! Great design,
such good quality and it fits my Canon 20D perfectly, even
with a 28-135mm zoom lens. I especially like the velcro bridges
to support the camera body in the pouch. I also like all the
storage pockets. Closest contender? Tamrac's #5684 digital
bag but yours is much better. Thanks!"
-Niels
S.


"We
recently bought your Mesa Verde 88008 and had it up ice climbing
last weekend, worked really well. Terrific product, thank
you for the help."

-Scott
Sweeney.


"Thank
you, Michael. It was waiting for me in Moab, and it was most
effective strapped to my backpack as my wife and I ascended
the trail into the Havasupai Indian Reservation to check out
Havasu Falls (in Arizona). The bag is great-- excellent design.
Thanks again for your help!
-Paul
Minassian


"After
checking your web site I talked with you on the phone to get
advice about an appropriate camera bag for my Nikon D70s.
I took your advice and ordered the Everglade. I was surprised
how quickly I received it but even more surprised by the excellent
quality of the design and bag.I will be more than pleased
to recommend it highly to my friends. Many thanks!"
-Bob
Dunham.


"I
just wanted you to know that the Glacier Bay and Modular Belt
arrived today, and they are in perfect condition(great packing,
thanks!).
I've
got to tell you--I LOVE how well the U-shaped lens cradle
supports my Lumix FZ15's long zoom lens. And because the velcro
on the cradle and the divider can stick anywhere inside the
main compartment of the bag(as opposed to most of your competitors'
bags, where the velcro can only attach where those "strips"
are placed), I was able to easily move the cradle and divider
to form a nicely snug custom fit for my camera...ingenious.
And with this unique and innovative U-shaped lens cradle system,
I'll never have my camera loaded "lens-down" in
a holster case again.
I
must also tell you(and I know from your testimonials that
you've heard this many times before) that the quality of the
materials used and the excellent fit and finish of my Glacier
Bay(and the accessory Modular Belt) FAR exceed those of the
Lowe Pro and Tamrac bags that I have owned(and own!)...simply
superior.
I'm
awaiting delivery of a Hama rubber collapsible lens hood,
which I plan on keeping attached to the camera permanently.
As soon as it arrives, I will affix it to my camera, custom
fit it into my Glacier Bay, take a couple of pics of it, and
post it with my positive comments on Steve's Digicams Panasonic
Discussion Forums...with your permission, of course.
Thanks
again, Michael, for the best camera bag that I've ever owned.
Take care."
-Geoffrey Yuen

"I
recently discovered your product at Camera Land in St. Georges,
Utah. My sister and myself were in the middle of a two week
hiking and photography vacation in Utah. She had just broken
her Nikon Digital camera in a small fall at Arches National
Park.
"We
had diverted to St. Georges so she could get a new camera
and I insisted she get a good camera bag. While the clerk
showed her the features of your modular system I too decided
to buy one and the belt. The balance of our trip through Escalante
and Bryce turned me into a shameless advocate of your product.
"As
President of the Northern New Mexico Artists Guild I plugged
your product in our latest newsletter, and as a columnist
for a small local paper I again raved about my new camera
bag in my weekly article. Your products rock. Keep it up."
- Jacqui Binford-Bell
New Mexico

"Received
my order today. Very Fast. You Do Rock! Camera Bag and Belt
are fantastic! After 50 years of photography and changing
bags this will be my last change. They are great and I anticipate
a long relationship with M-Rock and will promote your product
to all my patients and friends,
Thank You."
- Dr K

" I
was shocked when I received my camera bag because I was not
expecting it to arrive so quick with standard shipping. Very
impressed. When I opened the box I was even more impressed.
I purchased the High Sierra and the Niagara to take my Rebel
XT and a spare lens hiking. Both bags are very well made and
well designed. This is very high quality stuff. My XT fits
easily in the High Sierra, with the 17-40 L lens and the lens
hood on in the ready position. The pockets are perfect for
an extra filter or two and a few extra CF cards. On top of
all that, the bags have numerous attach points for a number
of carrying options, which is important to me, and come with
some very high quality straps."
- Daryl Faust

"I
got the Grand Canyon about a week ago, and it's the greatest
photo bag I've ever had. And I've had a few. I've done a nice
writeup on Nikonians.com, and if I can snag someone else's
digital camera I'll take some shots and put you on the Nikon
D70 Bag Resource website, where Nikon D70 owners put up
photos and reviews of bags that fit the D70.
"I'm
not going to stop until your bags are available at any photo
shop I want to patronize - Embassy Camera in DC told me that
you're their best selling line, beating Tamrac and Lowe among
their very upscale loyal customer base, I don't see why you
shouldn't be the number one line all over the mid-Atlantic.
"Great
stuff. I'll keep pumping it to everyone I know."
- Greg Hunter

"I
bought my m-rock Appalachian bag in January 05 from my local
m-rock dealer in Bellevue, WA. It has protected my Konica
Minolta A2 from the rigors of northwest life, from city to
trail, come snow and sun. Recently I added a flash and attached
the Niagara bag and I love my m-rock set up even more."
- Thanks, Kyle

"Great
news, the bags arrived today! I absolutely love them. The
Glacier Bay is perfect for my digital SLR setup and has so
much usable space. I've always used the Lowepro Nova Mini
as my compact bag and it's a nice little bag but it had lots
of space restrictions. I could hardly fit anything other than
the body and a small lens.
"In
contrast, the Glacier Bay is just *slightly* bigger but there
is just so much more flexibility. The interior lining is very
soft and the lens cradle is an excellent idea, I can't wait
to bring the bags on a trip and write the review. Thanks so
much!"
- Terry Kok

"Just
a note to let you know that I received my order today and
am really pleased with my purchase. I am really impressed
with how quickly I received my order! Thank you!I know this
camera bag will meet all my needs.
Once again
thank you for your prompt relpy and I shall recommend you
to my friends! A very happy customer !!!
-
Kimberly C.Long
Monmouth,
Illinois

"I
bought one of your bags from the local camera store here in
Iowa City. Wonderful construction, looks great, and excellent
size. I'm a new fan and would recommend your products to anyone!"
- David Bozaan

"Awesome
Bag!
"Just
bought a High Sierra camera bag. Perfecto! I am a long time
Domke guy, and, I even felt a little bad about looking at
other bags. Compared the High Sierra bag with both Lowepro
TLZ and one of the Tamrac bags, hands down, your bag outclassed
them both. Thoughtful placement of pockets, rain bag, and
hard points made 'personalizing' the bag a cinch.
"The
large belt loop is the greatest idea of them all. It allows
the bag to ride on the side of a Mountiansmith Lumbar Pack
(Blaze). Now all my gear is right where I need it: within
reach.
"Keep
up the good work!"
- Pete Kuhn

"Just
wanted to get back to you and a) thank you for your response
to my query, and b) tell you that I purchased one of your
bags and am delighted with its bombproof construction and
thoughtful features.
As it turns
out, I wound up buying your previous version of the Cascade
Bag from a seller who had a little old stock lying around
- and the slightly smaller overall dimensions of the earlier
Cascade bag which I bought were just right for me. (I had
a chance also to examine the newer model and it was just a
tad too big for what I needed.) But without being long-winded
and rambling, the essential point I wanted to convey to you
is....my thanks for a well-engineered and well-designed utilitarian
product."
Regards,
- Miguel Tejada-Flores
Talent,
Oregon

"My
approach to photography involves having my camera with me
twenty-fours a day, every day, because no one can anticipate
when a picture opportunity will happen and all of us have
had those moments of regret, "If only I had a camera
with me!" So in December of 1999 when I purchased a new
Canon A2E I put a great deal of care into looking for a camera
bag because this would be an object that I would be living
with,not just my camera bag, but my everything bag carrying
cell phone, wallet and other essentials so that it would become
almost an extension of my body. I looked at what everybody
had to offer before purchasing my Gand Canyon with modular
belt and two side pouches. It seemed to be very sturdy, but
I expected to get about a year out of it before it would need
replacement. I'm very rough on bags, and a year is about what
I got out of my high quality Mountain Smith Lumbar packs whi
ch I assumed were made to the highest standards possible
It is now
October of 2004 and I just returned from a photo safari in
Mexico, including two spelunking adventures and I am still
using the same Grand Canyon bag! Yes, it looks weather worn
as you might expect, but it is still hanging in there after
countless adventures and hours of walking almost every day
for almost five years. So many items are designed to look
impressive on the shelf and attract purchasers. The truth
is I was orignially attracted by the aesthetics, the beautiful
logo, the black and midnight blue minimalism, but now I see
that this is a product made with true integrity. This integrity
is of two kinds, the integrity of craftsmanship and design
of old school integrity, not the look glitzy now, fall apart
later school. The second integrity is in the sense of structural
integrity, no bag I have ever owned (and I have always bought
the very best I could find) has ever been able to survive
what thi s bag has.
With some
occassional mending I could probably get another five years
of constant use out of it, but my new plan is to get a brand
new Grand Canyon and put my old bag on stand-by to use on
some of my messier adventures, while my new bag will be more
presentable for around town.
Keep up the good work, M-Rock Rocks!"
Jonathan Zap, Boulder, Colorado

"My
most EXCELLENT camera bag arrived today. VERY impressive quality
and design. Thank you for the communication and a wonderful
product. Another happy customer :) "
- M. Stein

"Absolutely
fabulous - the size, construction, weight balance - I am so
excited to have such a fabulously integrated system of bags
that will travel as well as I do. Your prompt attention to
the order was beyond expectations."
- Sally Ruscitti

"Wow!
Awsome!
"I
have been a commited Lowe-Pro user for more than twenty five
years. I was convinced that no one could ever beat them in
quality, durability, flexibility and overall functional design.
Well, you M-ROCK guys sure caught me by suprise! In fact I
had never even heard of M-ROCK until today.
"After
spending days picking through several camera stores and not
finding exactly what I wanted, I took one look at your product
and I was thoroughly impressed. Having shot photos for over
thirty years, I have owned probably at least a dozen camera
bags. Through my experience I know professional quality bags
and it is clear that you guys do too! Congratulations on doing
it right. The Yellowstone bag with the Modular belt is perfect
for my new Sony DSC-F828."
Sincerely,
- Tom Burchill
Vancouver,
WA
"As
an avid hiker and nature photographer I've purchased and experimented
with numerous camera and film bags over the years with minimal
satisfaction. Recently, while surfing the Internet for yet
another bag I came across the MRock web site.
"I
recently talked to Michael Rockwell about my needs and he
came up with great ideas to help me.
"After
receiving the M-ROCK products and trying them out, I'm convinced
I've bought my last camera and accessory bags. They are extremely
easy to work with and I particularly like the fact that they
can be attached to the waist strap of my backpack if need
be. With an upcoming return hike to the Grand Canyon this
feature will be extremely important!"
- Dr. Arnie Pellegrini
Cheshire,
CT

"I'm
not any kind of a conoisseur of camera bags, but I can't imagine
how a camera bag could be better than this one is. I purchased
it along with two Niagaras, which hook on the sides with amazingly-stable
velcro straps, and the whole rig is basically pure luxury
for my valuable and somewhat delicate 35mm equipment.
"I
would go so far as to say that it's useless to try and find
a better camera bag than this...M-ROCK has thought of everything.
From the multi-configurable shoulder/back/chest straps to
the detail of the little elastic tripod straps underneath,
nothing about these bags leaves me wanting. Efficient, attractive
design, superb fit and finish, total modular expandability.
As good as it gets."
- Anonymous M-ROCK Customer

"I
wanted to tell you how great the M-ROCK High Sierra camera
case is that I ordered from you guys. I don't think there
is a better product made. That case has saved my camera so
many times already that it has paid for itself many times
over. I even jumped from an airplane with it. That thing is
really tough. Thanks for the great product and service. Thank
you."
- William Morgan
Operation
Enduring Freedom

"I
like your line of camera bags; it is unique, functional, and
very multi-purpose. Your Rocky Mountain is perfect for my
Cannon PRO 1 digital camera. The chest configuration shoulder
straps appear just as perfect for my trip to France. I also
purchased the Cascade from one of your dealers in Atlanta.
It's also going to France."
- Tommy Hannah
Atlanta,
GA

"The
Rocky Mountain bag arrived safe and sound. It fits my digital
camera and my minimalistic goal. It is well made from quality
materials. Nice job. Thank you for the help."
- Myron Dietz
Norman,
OK

"I
am impressed at the thinking that went into the design of
the camera bag. I certainly meets and even exceeds my every
expectation. Great work!"
- Fred Eberhart
Centreville,
VA

"Just
started using M-ROCK bags for digital cameras, and now I have
converted the bags for my use in Search and Rescue and Medical
Rescue applications (carrying my gear and medical supplies).
Because of the versatility, the options, and the quality,
the Mrock bags just make good sense. Now I will have to buy
more bags to hold my digital cameras. Thanks for a great product!"
- Ted Fisher
Director
of Information Services
State of
Illinois

"I
wanted to let you know that the order arrived. I was amazed
at how quickly it was delivered. Almost a world's record for
this tiny island. I also want to tell you how pleased I am
with the quality of the bags. It Rocks!"
- Sharon Ishizaki
Yona, Guam

"I've
been using one of your camera bags for about three weeks now,
and agree that it's the finest way to protect my camera. In
forty years of photography, I don't think I've ever had a
finer bag. Thanks very much."
- Bob Beeley
Tomball,
TX

"We've
had a M-ROCK bag for a few years now and love it. We just
got a small digital camera and figured we go back to you guys
for a small case for it. Thanks again."
- Jason Gomez
East Greenwich,
RI

"I
own one of the holster-type bags, the High Sierra. I abused
it so much in Wyoming, and it still is in great shape. I dropped
it in rivers on two separate occasions, and both times the
bag saved my camera and lenses. I also dropped it on concrete
at the airport, and the bag limited the damage to a filter
getting cross-threaded. When I first got my camera, I bought
several bags, was unhappy with all of them, found M-ROCK,
and returned all of them to buy the High Sierra."
- Dan McCarthy
Cambridge,
MA

"I
got my new camera bag today and it is perfect! When I went
to town (Fairbanks) yesterday, I stopped in to look at camera
bags, and they don't compare at all to the quality of the
one that you sent to me. I love it and thank you for recommending
the blue one - I like it a lot. I can't wait to go 4 wheeling
with it as a backpack, that will help to absorb the shocks.
Thank you again for mailing it thru the regular mail system,
I appreciate it a lot!"
- DeAnn Brooks

"Thanks
Michael, I have used your bags in the past and have recommended
them to my photo loving friends. You make a superior product!
Thank you."
- Eric Krukow

"Thanks
for bringing such a good product to the market. I always recommend
it."
- Conrad Fischer

"We
received our products today, they exceed my expectations!
I like the new cover-all bag, the craftsmanship and quality
are the best we have ever seen (we've seen a lot). I really
appreciate the replacement straps, I am now fully functional.
We are attending the NHRA car races in Vegas this month, and
we are ready to shoot! Thank you, thank you, thank you."
- Analisa and Shawn

"The
camera bag of my dreams! Awesome just awesome! If you ever
need any help here in BC, Canada (where Iím sure we
would just eat this stuff up) let me know. Iím happy
to promote a quality product and company."
- Michael Melo
British
Columbia, Canada

"I
am the happy owner of the High Sierra. I absolutely love it...
You have an awesome company and unbelievable customer service."
- Analisa Sibayan
Lakeside,
CA

"I
have been buying and using camera bags for more that forty
years and I have to say that the quality and attention to
detail of the M-ROCK bags is the best I have used. I wanted
a minimal bag for my Canon G1 and initially selected a LowePro
Nova Micro bag. I should have known better.
"I
have several LowePro bags all of which are gathering dust
in a closet unused. Technically they are poorly designed and
not constructed nearly as well as your M-ROCK bags. I bumped
into your bags at a local camera store, Arlington Camera in
Arlington Texas. I was immediately struck as to how well they
are constructed and thought out. So I wound up buying a Cascade
bag, an accessory case, and the modular belt. Well pleased
with all of them."
- Harold Davey
Bedford,
Texas

"If
you recall, I ordered a Grand Canyon camera bag from you for
my grandson, who's a budding photographer.
"We
exchanged gifts this past weekend, as he'll be in England
over Christmas. He loved the camera bag! There's plenty of
room for his Pentax, two lenses, a Sunpak flash, plus film,
filters, batteries and other stuff."
- Bernie Michaels

"Just
got the Glacier bag from Wolf Camera here in the Springs.
Its a gem. Just wanted to let you know that your doing a fine
job of giving photographers what they need at a reasonable
price. Keep up the good work. I now again have one each of
all of your bags."
- Arnie Greensher, MD
Colorado
Springs, CO

"My
name is Derick Benedict, my mother is Louise Benedict who
you have spoken with over the phone. She purchased a camera
bag from you for my Christmas present and then an accessory
pouch for my birthday.
"I
wanted to thank you for your help and I really enjoy the camera
bag. I really appreciate the time and attention you gave my
mother.
"There
is a funny story behind all of it. I hope I donít waste
too much of your time. But every Christmas she loves to go
a little over board, in fact she starts asking my sister and
I what we would like for Christmas as early as June. Last
year when she started asking to make a list, I started searching
the internet for things I would like. Thatís when I
ran across your website, I forwarded the link to Mom and she
went from there. The extent that she goes to make her children
happy is unbelievable. When she said that there wasnít
a store that sold that particular bag, I told her not to worry
that I would look again for something else. After that the
matter of a camera bag was dropped. Then to my surprise at
Christmas when I did get the camera bag, I was shocked and
even more shocked of the story she told of how she got it.
"Again
I want to thank you for taking the time with my mother it
means so much to me and so much to her to see the smile on
my face.
"I
enjoy the bag. I have gotten great use with it. I have been
shooting pictures as a hobby for about 10 years. I have always
had the same old bag that my camera came with. It was very
old and not convenient at all. The new bag is very convenient
and easy to get in and out of. I love the style.
"Thank
you again,"
- Derick Benedict

"What
a company!!!!!!!!!! You guys are too much. Thanks for the
service and your great products. I just bought your "belt"
yesterday to hang everything on. It's great. Thanks again."
- Mark Lang

"I
just wanted to compliment you on the Rocky Mountain Pack that
I just purchased. I recently bought a new digital camera and
I therefore needed a case. I searched the internet to see
what was available (Lowe-Pro, Case Logic, Tamrac, etc.) and
I looked in stores like Circuit City, Best Buy, Brands-Mart
USA, Wolf Camera and Ritz Camera.
"From
what I saw the Tamrac was the best line available, but I couldn't
find their Digital 3 or Digital 4 model. I went to the last
dealer in my area that carried Tamrac. When I was there the
owner showed me your products. I knew immediately upon examining
it that the Rocky Mountain Pack was the best bag that I would
find for my purposes.
"I
am impressed by the quality of construction, quality of materials
and all of the storage compartments.
"Keep up the good work."
- Bill Rogers

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