I never review, but after opening this I had to log on just to talk about this bag.I just opened it up and am amazed! This bag is HUGE. The two main pockets are pretty substantial in size but there are several other smaller pockets, the hard covered top storage area, and two water bottle pouches. The bag also has a flat bottom so that it doesn't tip over. All the pockets are zippered and have clasps so if you're worried about someone pickpocketing your bag it will be a little tougher. The dividers are all velcro and movable and the bottom pocket comes with a separate carry bag with a neck strap inside too! Straps and frame and very sturdy and supportive. It reminds me of an Army ruck, but more comfortable. I'm planning on using this when I travel overseas, put my camera and lenses in the bottom and the top is for souvenirs and anything extra. WARNING TO THOSE FLYING WITH THIS: the bag is VERY large as I stated earlier. I doubt it will fit under the seat so put it in the overhead compartment.
04/02/2024
Got this as a replacement for a tubu which was too small for my 6’ 3” son. This bag could be just a tad larger to fit him but he is happy with it. Has lots of nice features and storage. He has 5 lens and two full size bodies in it
30/01/2024
This product hit many of the points I was looking for in a backpack to hold my DLSR and lenses. It has been performing admirably and even can fit under most airline seats. Just recently I was tighenting the waste strap to hold it closed because I rarely use it and the plastic clip snapped. I didn't even pull it very tight. This is the reason for the 4 stars instead of 5. The zippers are very good quality but the plastic clips are just standard ones that will break under normal/light use.
28/12/2023
I don't even know where to start! If you're into bigger bags. This is the one. Compartments used mainly for photography and a laptop. It's not a bulky bag it's fairly slim but big! The padding for the back support is phenomenal! Very well padded. Only issue that I had was from the shipping. Ordered ground and it took a while due to 3rd party but the bag is well worth the price. Holds so much gear. Love it!!!
28/12/2023
Customizable compartments... plenty of inner and outer pockets. Easily used for other purposes.
24/12/2023
This bag has a ton of storage for all your camera gear. I loaded it up and it does not put a strain on my back thanks to the heavy padded straps.
20/12/2023
I just returned from a 3 week photo workshop in London and Kenya. I bought this bag specifically for the trip and it was great. It fit all the overhead bins and all my camera gear and then some fit nicely. It held up really well with a total weight of 28lbs. Nothing ripped or broke and I would buy it again.
17/12/2023
The shoulder straps are held together with the bag by a two strips where the stitching seems iffy. The areas circled in red in the first image keep the bag close to the shoulder straps when wearing, which can be adjusted, however, the stitching does not seem that it is likely to hold much weight. After packing the bag with my camera, three lenses, a tripod, and a water bottle, I took it out for a test and came home to notice the stitching on the right shoulder strap (left in the annotated image) was becoming loose. It didn't seem secure as it was easily shifting left to right. Lifting the strap revealed quite an amount of loose thread (see second image).I might have to return this bag and look else where. I was hoping to take this on my upcoming hiking trip. Glad a tested it out. I tried to loosen up the strips to simulate the scenario if the stitching completely comes off and, although the shoulder straps are held by the spine (see center in the annotated image), it did not feel like a secure fit.Perhaps a cross, X stitch would've prevented the quick loosening of the strips.
17/12/2023