25L Large Camera Backpack for DSLR SLR Cameras, Anti-Theft Waterproof with Rain Cover, Tripod Holder for Photographers - Backpack 25L Star Wander03 (Black)
SKU: KF13.180
I bought this backpack not for field-photography, but as a replacement for my previous College backpack pack I'd used for over four years prior. Look to the bottom for a summary; here's what I was hoping for, and how the pack measured up:1: I wanted the modularity and volume of the pack to accommodate a wide array of School Supplies and an assortment of tech neatly and securely; to say I'm pleased on this front is an understatement.I removed the majority of the dividers to leave the pack divided in two, space for the satchel in the bottom to hold smaller books, notepads and my calculator, and an open cavity on top to hold binders, larger books, and some accessories like a Bluetooth Speaker and Headphones. I've even snugly lied my bike's U-lock in front of the satchel for easy access while biking! The mesh inner pocket of the top section was perfect for my Kindle Paperwhite, my pens, pencils and laptop charging cables fit excellently in the front organization pocket, the hard-shell area contains external battery chargers, cables and Business Card holders. The side mesh pockets accommodate everything from larger cell phones to tripods and umbrellas thanks to the adjustable strap, and the vertical zippered slot nearest to the back fits my Macbook Pro with ease. The Rain Cover is easy to fit over the backpack even when it's stuffed full, yet it holds securely, and fits perfectly into the smallest front pocket. The other small pockets on the hip-hugging strap are great for holding change, small cables, or minimalist wallets with a bit of effort. Zippers glide easily and are ergonomic to operate thanks to the green silicon loops which have great visibility and add to the backpack's clean, modern aesthetic.2: I was hoping for the many areas of adjustment to distribute the weight of the stuffed Backpack evenly across my body; my previous pack was well-made, but did not offer adjustment beyond the standard pull-straps you'll see on every pack. This backpack ABSOLUTELY offers adequate adjustment options, and they all make a measurable impact on how weight is distributed, but my only gripe, as someone unfamiliar with such a robust set of adjustment points, is the lack of included literature that may inform me of sensations to look out for while adjusting certain areas (ie, where would weight likely shift if one tightens or lowers the sternum strap?, How should pressure be distributed in ideal circumstances, to minimize acute strain on specific areas of the back? etc.)Now, this in no way impacts the quality of the backpack itself, and to that end, I am still more than happy to award a five-star rating to this item, but after working with the pack for around a week, I'm still making adjustments throughout the day that don't leave me confident that I'm heading towards that ideal distribution of pressure. That being said, the level of upper back strain I was experiencing with my previous pack is already substantially lower with this pack with how I've adjusted it; I'm hoping to find that Goldilocks zone in due time as I continue to enjoy this backpack's immense utility.The only other thing I'd point out in terms of adjustment is that despite being 6'2" and slim, I found myself shortening the effective "back length" of my pack to a half-rung BELOW the Small sizing, to find the area where the pack best fit along my lower back's curvature. I've got no doubt this may be due to my torso being rather short in comparison to my legs, proportion-wise, but again, due to the lack of literature, I'm not even entirely sure I've adjusted that to properly accommodate my stature.As a final side-note/PSA, if you're frequently carrying a heavy load, you should be wearing a pack with more than just shoulder straps, period. Even if this pack doesn't end up being your choice, save yourself some long-term back issues and get a pack with straps that tighten to your torso, at the very least.Summary:Build quality: Solid throughout. Materials sturdy and reliableAdjustability: Robust, although no documentation is provided to help fine-tune the adjustments.Space: There's enough; you're going to have ample space, period. Don't let this be a point of debate.Customizability: There's enough; you'll be able to protect any set of components you put in here, period. Don't let this be a point of debate.Erganomics: Adjusted properly, the pack can distribute pressure along the body to minimize acute strain.Price: Absolutely worth it. Thoroughly recommended.
02/01/2024
This bag is everything and more. Many pockets, flaps, could easily fit 17" laptop and cables. One somewhat negative is my D5300 rattles around be inside. The bag comes with additional dividers, so I'm sure I'll be able to come up with a configuration that fits my camera. Please feel to ask any questions you may have.
31/12/2023
I found the room to pack all of my equipment and a few extras, The compartments are all easily accessible and well padded. The only problem is I have so much room, I put more than I can carry in the bag. It weighs too much, I think I will have to slim down the amount of equipment I placed in the bag,
28/12/2023
This is a great camera backpack. Only complaint is I’m 6’4” and the waist strap isn’t long enough, but for everything else this is great. I can fit all my gear inside with no problems.
26/12/2023
I have been researching backpacks to accommodate all my camera equipment especially my drone and accessories. There are many packs to choose from so I took a chance and ordered the Endurax. This pack is phenomenal! Engineers must have designed this pack. Storage is more than ample and the ability to configure the storage is impressive. This pack will hold all my equipment with room left over
22/12/2023
I didn’t add any photos because I feel like the listing photos showcase it pretty well. Just got this bag and I’m very happy with it so far, haven’t got to test it outdoors yet but it seems like everything I was looking for in a bag this size and the price was excellent for a bag of this size, I’ve paid more for smaller camera bags. It seems well padded inside and out for gear and user. The zippers, clasps and pockets/material seem durable and like they will be able to hold decent weight and will last a while. Aesthetically and ergonomically it looks good and seems to fit well. It’s padding on the back shoulder area is adjustable to user height which seems nice. The inside is entirely user customizable and comes with plenty of padded camera divider inserts - top, bottom and for inside the smaller camera bag. It does come with the smaller camera bag that slides into the bottom, that bag has a waist and a shoulder strap for it. The second smaller bag is nice to be able to just pull out your camera a go for a quick hike, leaving your bigger bag with all your gear behind. There’s also dividers included for the bottom so you could leave the smaller bag and Home and just divide up the bottom compartment for camera gear and fit more in that way. More dividers included for the top part if you wanted to bring lots of gear and have your whole bag for camera gear. You can also take all of the dividers out including the big top/bottom compartment divider at have the interior of the bag one big open compartment top to bottom. The laptop sleeve is well padded and quite large, it fits my 15” MacBook Pro with plenty of room to go and could probably accommodate most 17” laptops. There’s a side access for the laptop which is the most convenient but you can also access it from the top inside the bag. There’s tripod like strap holders on both sides of the bag with the tripod bottom holder on one side. It fits a compact size tripod very nicely, but will probably be just fine if you needed to carry the big full size tripods. Plenty of little pockets and holders all over the bag for random gear and I like the top hard cased pocket. It’s kind of a soft-to-the-touch, somewhat malleable hard flip pocket. It’s durable enough to protect most things and quick easy access to throw your phone in there, but it’s not entirely crush proof. The rain cover included is completely separate for the bag so you could just leave it at home or even throw it on something else if needed, it’s just an elastic band bag that looks like a shower cap that fits over the bag, it fits snug and looks good when on the bag. Even the zipper pulls are nice and ergonomic and fit your finger well. I think that about covers the whole bag well, so far I’m impressed for the price and it will fit in nicely with my selection of camera bags I have. So far I would buy again without question, as long as it lasts, which it looks like it should.
22/12/2023
I’m an amateur photographer and I was looking for a bag that fits my camera and accessories, in addition to having large space for my outdoor gear. I needed a versatile and durable backpack and this one fit the bill perfectly well. High quality material and adequate padding to protect the photography equipment and plenty of compartments. It’s perfect for different uses. I love it!
19/12/2023
If you're looking for a versatile, large pack to lug a lot of your gear into the woods or through an airport, this may be the pack for you. This pack is quality throughout, and there are more pockets and useable space than most of us will ever need. I own 5 DSLRs, and I'm able to fit 2 into the pack along with 3 lenses for each, lots of spare batteries, lens cleaners, filters and just about any other useful item I need. One of the greatest features is the very useful day-pack, which can come out of the pack and fastened to your waist. The added bonus to that is that you can use the space inside the pack (that you free up by removing the day-pack) for storing a snack and maybe a water bottle.The only con that I can think of for this pack, if you want to consider it a con, is that there is so much space that you can over-pack with too much photo gear and really bog yourself down. For that reason, you really can't go any larger in a photo backpack without making it too heavy to put on your back.One downside to most of these photo backpacks is that they're not on par with regular backpacks in terms of comfort, and this one is no exception. The shoulder and waist straps are thinner in comparison to those on a quality, regular backpack. And if you load the pack with lots of heavy photo gear, it tends to sag and the straps will dig deeply into your shoulders.But if you don't load it down, its fine for most photo backpacking duties. So, why did I give it 5 stars? Well, quite simply put, this pack is very low in price in comparison to most professional photo backpacks, which can easily cost several hundred dollars. You really can't get much more bang for the buck with this pack. For what you're paying, this pack is excellent.If you're looking for a backpack to store a single camera and a couple of lenses for a long hike in the woods or an overnight stay, you may be better off with a traditional backpack and a 'photo insert.' That way, you can take a sleeping bag, small tent, food and a basic photo setup. For an overnight trek like that, I use a Kelty Coyote 80 with a photo insert. The utility of owning both backpacks is that I can tailor; selecting the right pack for the situation.In summary, this is a great pack, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
07/12/2023
I originally ordered this pack for a photographer friend but when I opened it I decided to keep it for myself! It has every secure compartment one would ever need and could be used for a wide variety of purposes. The pull-tabs are very sturdy and will stand up to intense and frequent use. It has a top compartment with a hard covershell for breakable items that zips shut with elastic string and clasp. Each zipper is also covered and protects the zipper and addsmore protection for items in the pack. Two pockets in the front, one has tons of different compartments for various items. The front hasan opening in bottom of the pack that you can be access items in the bottom of the pack. The sides of the pack have straps to hold itemsas well as pockets that can be synched shut. One side has plastic name cardholder. The back has padded, select a size straps that canbe strapped securely on. Inside are more Velcro shelves! There is a very padded packet that any size laptop would fit securely in and bevery protected, and more zipper compartments. The Velcro “shelf” can be removed if you want one large compartment in the backpack. Thestraps even have zipper pockets for cell phones etc. There is also a fold out pocket from the bottom that a tripod could be placed andstrapped to the pack for safekeeping. The bottom of the pack has 2 sturdy rubber feet to keep the pack up off the surface and standupright. The waist pack has padded adjustable straps as well as a handle. Inside are more removable Velcro separators as well as anadjustable shoulder strap. Even comes with a very durable elastic edged rain cover. Every time I look at it I am surprised by another pocket or compartment! I would defiantly recommend this backpack!
05/12/2023