Slightly tapered to provide a better fit for your tripod with attached head. The wider end of the bag accommodates the head without requiring all levers to be removed Zip extends down the length of the bag, but also fully opens the top end of the bag, making it easier to get your tripod in and out, as well as being able to extract the tripod quickly Logo end cap is padded to offer protection to the tripod head, the rest of the bag is unpadded Innovative design and style ballistic nylon, zips and other materials used are of top quality and designed in collaboration with Kata Carrying Systems.