the pro 8 be one tough cookie . my goal in find a great gear bag be one that could hold 2 slr body and 3-4 lens , a flash and multiple other goody . the bag have to hold it securely , be weather resistant and have top-notch foam padding . i.e. build to last , so my camera gear would , too ! I shoot in all season , even winter in Minnesota . I can slip one or two of those neat little `` hand heater '' pad into the bag in the winter and the insulating quality of the pro 8 keep the gear warm . the opposite be true in summer or when you must leave you gear in the car during warm day . a `` cool pack '' in one of the spare compartment do the trick for keep thing at a reasonable temperature for hour . the detachable film bag go right from the fridge to the pro 8 quickly , or detach for inspection at airport in a snap . if you have one camera body and 1-2 lens , use the extra space for lunch ! the pro 8 be worth every penny .