The smaller identical brother of the very popular 555 The Billingham 445 is the second largest bag in the flagship 5 series range, the Billingham 445 is 2 litres smaller than the 555 with a capacity of 14 litres, the 445 is 4 litres larger than the smaller 335. As with all 5 series bags the 445 is a shoulder bag with 10 pockets in total and features Billinghams TukTop for when you want your bag open and easy access.
The pockets are as follows (from the back to the front of the bag)
Rear zipped pocket (back of bag)
The rear zipped pocket is flat and measures 28 x 18 cm
2 x Rear Internal Pockets (inside main compartment)
2 x Front Internal Pockets (inside main compartment)
The front and rear internal pockets sit on the inside walls of the main compartment these pockets are flat and measure 18 x 28 cm
2 x Front Internal Pockets (inside front full length zipped pocket)
These 2 pockets inside the large zipped front pocket are dump style and measure 19 x 3 x 22 cm
Front full length zipped pocket
This pocket measures 39 x 4 x 29 cm more than large enough for tablets, small laptops and A4 documents or magazines.
2 x Front External dump Pockets
The external dump pockets sit on front of the Front full length zipped pocket and measure16 x 5 x 25 cm
The internal dimensions of the Billingham 445 are 40 x 15 x 25 cm the bag is supplied with SuperFlex partitions to separate and protect your camera gear, you get
- 1x SuperFlex 9-15
- 1x SuperFlex 10-18
- 1x SuperFlex flap
Extra Superflex partitions can be purchased if needed.
You will fit quite a bit of gear inside the 445’s main compartment a typical example would be
- A Canon EOS 5D + Grip + 24-70 f/2.8L (attached hood reversed)
- 16-35 f/2.8L
- 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM
- Speedlite 600EX-RT
or if your a double camera photographer this set up will fit comfortably
- A Canon EOS 5D + Grip + 24-70 f/2.8L (attached hood reversed)
- A Canon EOS 5D + Grip + 16-35 f/2.8L (attached hood reversed)
- 2 x Speedlite 600EX-RT
A Bird Photographer could fit
- A Canon EOS 7D + Grip + Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Lens (attached hood reversed)
The Billingham 455 has plenty of space in the various pockets that seem to be everywhere on the bag, you will find a home for all your accessories and sundries.
The main compartment is accessed via a single zip, all zips on the 445 are stamped with the Billingham logo. The zip on the rear pocket is also a single while the front pocket is double zipped.
Once the main compartment is opened you can engage the TukTop feature which means the sides can be folded out and tucked behind the bags internal and rear dividers. This allows you to get to your gear quickly and easily.
A Small flap goes over the 2 front dump pockets this is closed with a pair of Billinghams quick release studs, a larger flap reaches over the top of the bag and covers all compartments, this main flap fastens to the front of the dump pockets.
There are 2 carry handles which are closed together with an embossed press studded grab handle. The shoulder strap is a special Y design that ensures there is minimal bag movement when walking. The 445 includes a leather SP20 Shoulder Pad which is removable.
Extra Delta Pouches can be attached to the sling if more space is required. Special loops are also fitted to the bag so you can use an optional backpack harness (sold separately) you never know there might come a time when you want to use your 445 as a backpack.
The Billingham 445 is available in either canvas or FibreNyte both are extremely hard wearing and fully waterproof, the bag is finished with a waterproof base and brass feet. External Dimensions are 43cm x 25cm x 32cm the 445 weighs 2.1 kg
Available in colours Black, Khaki, Sage, and Imperial Blue in Canvas or FibreNyte
