
On its own, the Urban Approach 10 is very light and supple, yet keeps its shape nicely. Everything else about the bag is minimalistic and discreet. The flap has also been accented with the metallic Think Tank logo. The only mildly decorative features are the black leather strips along the shoulder pad, strap, and flap. I’ve placed the bag on a number of wet and dirty surfaces and it still looks as good as when we first received it. The bag’s black matte exterior is made of water-repellant ballistic nylon which, in my experience, dries quickly and is easily cleaned. Practically speaking, the only difference between the 5 and 10 is that the latter has more room for lenses and can house a tablet up to 10″ in length. Urban Approach 15 is a backpack, and thus a completely different design, whereas Urban Approach 5 is a smaller version of the 10. The Urban Approach 10 is one of three models in the Urban Approach series. We’ve been testing it since our trip to Canada in May, and have found ourselves turning to it time and time again for both our landscape and urban photography trips. The Urban Approach 10, one of the latest messenger bags from Think Tank specifically designed for mirrorless cameras, is a good example of a bag that meets all of these requirements.

When I first start using a new messenger bag, there are three questions I always ask myself: Is it the kind of bag I’d feel comfortable carrying around on a regular basis? Is it going to protect my gear? And is it going to last me a lifetime?
