The Knox is one of the more popular bags for a several reasons.  First, it’s very affordable, especially if you buy one of the special deal bags available on etsy. Second, it’s extremely practical.  The pocket setup on this bag provide all the necessary room to store your camera, a few extra lenses & your personal belongings.  No need to carry two bags! And, of course, you can create your own unique bag by choosing a print for your flap & the exterior & interior color choices.  But being a popular bag leads to a lot of questions & my goal with this post is to answer all the usual questions &  give you all the details on Knox from the basic size measurements down to the specifics on each & every pocket.   So here we go…

Exterior Measurements: 7″ H x 8.5″ W x 6″ D

Flap: A cotton print (selected by you) is used to construct the front flap, center fabric panel & trim for back zipper pocket.  This cotton print is lined with two layers of heavy duty interfacing to provide stability & durability.  The flap itself is not waterproof or padded, but either of these options are available for a fee.  The flap is approx. 10″ w to provide plenty of coverage along the top of the bag.

Exterior Fabric: The entire body is constructed from waterproof nylon, available in black, brown, charcoal or khaki.  The nylon has a twill texture to it & feels smooth to the touch.  It has the appearance of twill & doesn’t stand out as a waterproof material.

Standard Closure: Side release plastic buckle closure.  The buckle is hidden under the front flap (see photo above).  It measure approx 1″ w x 2″ L.  The buckle keeps the bag tightly closed but allows easy access, because it can be opened with one hand.  Other closure options are available.

Shoulder Strap & Pad: Adjustable strap measures 1.5″ W x 60″ (fully extended).  Straps are available in black or brown.  The removable shoulder pad is constructed from the print selected (if enough available).  The pad has a layer of fleece for comfort & can easily be attached or removed using the velcro strips sewn in.

Zipper Pocket: Large zipper pocket along the backside of the bag, measures approx.  5″ H x 14″ W.  How is wider than the bag?  It wraps around on each side, so it’s the entire width of the bag.  A heavy duty zipper keeps everything tightly inside.  Perfect pocket for carrying personal items.  The fabric trim keeps the zipper hidden from view.

Front Open Pocket: The open pocket is perfect for cell phones or lens caps or even memory cards.  The front of the pocket is constructed from the print selected, but the back is lined with the same waterproof nylon used on the rest of the exterior.  This ensures no moisture leakage into the interior.  It measures approx. 6″ H x 6″ W.

Interior Measurements: 6.5″ H x 7.5″ W x 5″ D – 1/2 foam surrounds the entire exterior of the bag.  The 1/2 foam along with a thick cardboard support the bottom of the bag.  Keep in mind this is foam, not batting, so it provides a good amount of structure & support without being bulky.  Camera shown in the photos measures approx. 5.5″ W x 5″ D x 4″ H (for scale purposes)

Interior Pockets: The interior has two fully padded pockets.  The pockets are padded with 1/4″ thick foam, so you have plenty of cushion without any bulk.  Each pocket measures approx. 5.5″ H x 5″ W x 3.5″ D.

Interior Fabric: A waterproof nylon is also used for the interior.  It is a thinner, smoother fabric than what is used for the exterior.  The smoothness of the fabric will keep valuable equipment from being scratched.  This material is incredibly durable & stain resistant.  Click here to see available color options.