The Hadley Large is based on the originalHadley- just a little taller and slightly wider. It lacks rear zip pocket or the handle of theHadley Probut its extra height provides that bit of extra space for lenses or documents whilst still staying very slim and close to the body. For example you can store a Canon 5D facing lens down or lens up with a 70-200mm lens so long as you don't attach a battery grip to the camera - you'll still have room to the side for 2 or 3 more lenses.

Like all Billingham bags it is made from three layer fabric - a canvas or Fibrenyte front, a butyl rubber lining that is impermeable to water and a final layer of fabric on the inside to add strength and improve drape and durability. Like all Billingham products, the Hadley Large isn'tjust beautifully made, it is designed to protect yourequipment and keep on doing it for years.

Along with the other Hadleys it features the Quick Release System to which wehave added solid brass buckles . Why both? Simple, theQRS allows you to open and close the bag quickly andsecurely and the buckles allow you to fine tune the fit of thefront pockets . For instance, if you have really packed insome bulky gear into one front pocket, you can just let outthat sides buckle to suit.

Also like the other Hadleys (except theHadley Digitalwhich has a single centralfastener) the Hadley Large has a secondary stud fitted to both frontpockets top outer corner which can be used to increase orreduce its capacity when closed it forms a perfect placeto clip pens, pencils, etc.

Like every Hadley (apart from the Digital) the Large features a removablepadded bucket insert with adjustable partitions and an integral flap,held in position with Velcro touch fastener strips. If you wantto stack your kit, you can use more dividers. The whole insertcan be detached by a single press stud, to transform theHadley Large from a camera bag into an understated, stylish travel or work bag.

External Dimensions
W380mm (15") x D140mm (5") x H310mm (12")

Internal Dimensions (Main Compartment)
W370mm (14") xD80mm(3") x H270mm (11")

Please note this insert is flexible - especially front to back. It's one of the best things about the bag. Therefore it can fit items slightly larger than the dimensions suggest - inside it could comfortably bow out to a 'D' measurement of 100mm (3") at the bottom and 140mm (5) at the top (at the centre), at a stretch it canexpandto 160mm (6").

Capacity
8.00 litres (0.28 feet)

Weight
0.97 kgs (2.14 lbs)