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Think Tank Bags Built to Last and Backed for Life

With environmental concerns becoming increasingly prevalent, bag-maker of around 20 years  Think Tank, has reiterated the premium quality of their products. Think Tank camera bags, roller bags, and accessories are made with carefully select materials and design components to ensure lifelong durability, using handcrafted manufacturing techniques.

Think Tank bags are also designed with easily replaceable parts, and backed by a limited lifetime warranty which is outlined below, ensuring your investment lasts for years to come.

We explore how Think Tank camera bags, roller bags, and accessories can last a lifetime, and reduce landfill waste at a crucial time for the environment. Let’s dive in to discover what sets their bags apart, how they maintain longevity, and how Think Tank steps up when parts do eventually wear out.

Using Quality Components Extends Lifespan

The use of high-quality components is central to Think Tank's philosophy. By limiting the failure of any component, a product’s lifespan can be extended. That’s why they use YKK® zippers, trolley handles that exceed industry standards, and roller bag wheels that roll on sealed, steel bearings for greater durability.

This attention to detail along with tests for abrasion, impact, extreme weather, repetition, and heavy load helps their bags last longer, which is reiterated in the video below.

Handmade manufacturing process

Over the course of time Think Tank has refined their manufacturing processes, employing craftspeople who handmade each bag in a dedicated factory in Vietnam. A high level of attention to detail during manufacturing ensures that no weak points unravel their products prematurely.

Which parts are replaceable?

Roller wheel kits and telescopic handles are user-replaceable, and can also be replaced during any lifetime warranty repairs.

Which Think Tank roller camera bag is best for you?

Choosing the perfect Think Tank roller camera bag depends on your specific needs. All of their rollers are designed to be durable, hard-wearing and feature replaceable parts for longevity. The table below highlights key differences between the top three models, which are mainly distinguished by load capacity.

All three of these rolling bags feature water-repellent (DWR) and Polyurethane coatings, tough 1680D ballistic nylon and YKK® RC Fuse (abrasion-resistant) zippers on the exterior. These are clearly built to last!

Top three compact Think Tank bags

Our customers keep coming back to these three unique bags, which are each designed to haul completely different camera and accessory loads. What they share is meticulous attention to detail, the use of durable materials, and a range of versatile features that cater to the needs of busy creators.

Can you wash a Think Tank camera bag?

Unless a Think Tank camera bag is designed and stated to be machine washable, use of washing machines can result in damage not covered by the warranty. Dryers are never recommended, and damage will not be covered under the warranty. Find out exactly how to clean their bags here: Think Tank care and cleaning guide. 

What is the Think Tank Lifetime warranty?

Thank Tank offers a limited lifetime warranty against defects in material or workmanship for the life of the product. Damage due to normal wear and tear, the natural breakdown of materials over time, accident, improper care, or negligence is not covered by the warranty.

If there is a defect in the materials or workmanship, notwithstanding age and wear and tear, we will repair or replace the product at our discretion. Many of our products include parts that can be replaced by the user.

What Is Not Covered By The Warranty?

Damage not covered are those resulting from abuse, normal wear and tear, cosmetic issues that do not affect the functionality of the bag, and accidental damage. Any damage to or loss of contents of a bag, loss of use, loss of time, or similar expenses are not covered. Unless a product is designed and stated to be machine washable, use of washing machines can result in damage not covered by our warranty.  Dryers are never recommended, and damage will not be covered under the warranty. Find out more about how and why to clean your camera bag here in our blog.

What Is Normal Wear And Tear?

It is the expected and inevitable damage that occurs as a result of normal use and or aging of a product. Damage from normal wear and tear should not render your product unusable during a reasonable product life cycle, but it should be noted that textile-based products should not be expected to perform indefinitely at the same level as when they were originally purchased.

Usual wear and tear not covered by the product lifetime warranty include changes in colour, abrasions, and general breakdown of materials over time. Some examples of common wear and tear include colour fading from sun exposure, worn elastic, and fabric wear, especially in high wear areas such as corners, worn hook and loop, and worn shoulder or back padding.

Some examples of accidental damage are rips or cuts in fabric, animals chewing or clawing on our products, as well as damage arising from airline abuse such as broken handles or damaged/cracked wheels.

What Does Limited Lifetime, Material, Component, And Defect Mean?

Defects in materials, components, or workmanship are covered for the lifetime of the product. Materials and components refer to zippers, buckles and fabrics, etc. Workmanship refers to seams and construction.

Damage due to normal wear and tear such as rips, tears, abrasion or UV degradation, misuse or neglect is not covered under our warranty policy.

Limited Lifetime simply means that your product is not immortal and that the warranty is limited to conditions and warranty details described within this warranty statement.

It’s clear that Think Tank is committed to reducing waste through a combination of advanced manufacturing processes, durable materials, and replaceable parts. These high-quality standards justify any additional investment, with every bag designed for long service and backed by a limited lifetime warranty. They also look great, wear well, and offer a variety of features suited to working creators.

Browse our range today to find your perfect Think Tank camera bag, with a host of camera cases and rolling bags to keep your gear safe and organised for years to come.

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By Nick Dautlich on 19/08/2024