this bag be extremely well padded . I have take it to Disney World and drop it while hurriedly exit a move ride -lrb- people mover -rrb- and all of my electronics survive the fall in perfect condition . this bag have be to the beach , soccer field , pool , you name and we have do it . just dust it off and head off to you next adventure . I have have this bag for nearly 3 year and it show no sign of wear . the blue area of the bag be start to get a little grungy look but nothing that can not be easily clean . I love all the extra compartment . the removable\/adjustable center divider in the main compartment be excellent for make room for all of you small electronics . I have discover that with a little clever packing I can fit my camcorder , 6 minidv tape , audio\/video cable , camcorder charger , digital camera -lrb- a large old one -rrb- , APS camera , spare battery , digital memory card reader , and 4 roll APS film into the bag . -lrb- keep in mind , my camcorder be a fairly small MiniDV camcorder . measure you camcorder to be sure this bag will be large enough for you equipment . -rrb- for wear comfort it have a nice padded carry handle and adjustable , nylon webbing , shoulder strap . the bag itself be so lightweight that you hardly notice it be there , yet it be provide exceptional protection to you camcorder . another winner from the people at Samsonite .