Camera Backpack 044V5

Despite its shortcomings, it's a bit hard for me not to love this backpack. If it weren't for these issues, this would have been easily been the PERFECT backpack for ALL my photography needs. While it doesn't work for every scenario, it does work wonderfully when I need to have a lot of my gear with me. It's nearly identical in size to my previous backpack, but its customizable internal layout, which makes use of the entire height of the backpack, makes it easier to for me to carry different selections of my gear whether I'm out shooting wildlife, landscapes, or street photography, all while keeping everything organized.The only weak point I found with the backpack is in the way it was designed to carry a tripod. The fold-down flap with a "pocket" for a tripod leg is a clever way to hide this feature when not in use, but the strap that is used to secure the tripod to the backpack could have been improved by using a quick-release buckle-type of a strap. Instead, you need to slide one of your tripod's legs into the strap and then into the pocket below, sinching the tripod in place with the strap. This is all well and good if your tripod doesn't have leg supports (generally found on cheaper tripods of the size that would fit on this backpack). If your tripod uses tab-locks instead of locking rings, you may encounter a bit of hassle getting the leg down in there, but not so much that it's a deal-breaker. It does, however, work just fine -- great, in fact -- with monopods. All that considered, I don't really have much of a problem with the tripod carrying "system" as I've been used to strapping my tripod to the bottom of my backpacks anyway, using the typical tripod "pouches" on the side for my water canteen/bottle instead. On this backpack, I usually end up carrying my smaller, flexible-leg tripod there.That said, I still find myself using this backpack more than my other backpacks even when I need to carry a lot with me. This mainly because of the versatility it provides when deciding on what gear to carry without being as big as my camping backpacks. On my last trip out with it, I was able to stow two Canon 7D's, a 70-200mm, a 24-70mm, 100mm square ND filter set, diffuser/reflector panel, 4 LP-E6 batteries, battery grip for one of the cameras, a flash and remote trigger, USB cable for tethering, as well as my 15" laptop and its charging cable. The inner pockets also provide nice, secure means of carrying my backup maps for any trails I am on. If I'm using my Capture clip on one of the straps, that frees up a ton of room inside, which I usually end up filling with my water canteen and some snacks. On the straps, there are two metal rings that I've attached carabiners to for things like carrying a torch, my tripod strap, etc. There are also a number of loops around the base of the bag that can be used for attaching items to the bag should you need them. I use these to hold things like hats, gloves, etc.As for the overall aesthetics and build quality, the grey looks great -- better than I expected even. It's not so attention-grabbing as I thought it would be, and when I don't have my camera out, most people seem to assume it's just a regular backpack. The fact that it is grey rather than the more common black also means it's easier to spot in low light conditions -- this is especially true when outdoors (e.g. in the woods). My last time out with the backpack was on a hiking trip out to a waterfall that only appears during or shortly after it rains. We started out on the trail in a light drizzle, so the bag did get a bit wet, but all the gear in the bag remained quite dry. The bottom of the backpack has a water-resistant outer lining that is also nice. It will come in handy for my trips to the marshes and I accidentally put it down in a wet spot obscured by the vegetation. Even when fully loaded, the straps never felt like they were about to come undone at the seams. The hand grip on the top is available, though, and is quite thick and comfortable in hand.All in all, even though this backpack isn't perfect for ALL my needs, it's still a worthwhile purchase. For a backpack this size, it packs a ton of storage and carrying options, and that's what I was looking for when I bought this. If, however, you need something that more easily accommodates traveling with a tripod without resorting to some other strapping solution, then you might need to look at other options.

I really like this bag. Lightweight. High quality and well built. Looks really nice. Has enough storage places. Has a lot of space for camera gear. I just wish the front storage was a bit bigger to better store my wallet maybe some other small things.

As expected!

El mejor bulto que he tenido, súper espacioso y fácil de llevar

This is a great starter bag for photographers. We purchased this bag in July for our son who is an art school photography student. The customizable equipment compartment holds pretty much everything he needs for his camera (Nikon Z5 camera body, extra lenses, charging cables, batteries, sim cards, light meter, etc.) and also has the added ability to hold his MacBook pro and a couple folders or a notebook in a separate compartment. Many of the bags we looked at were good for his camera equipment, but not ideal for "school supplies." The exterior of the bag seems very durable and it is highly water resistant. He's carried it in some rough weather, but always uses the rain cover that came with the bag in severe downpours. One of the features he particularly likes is that with the design of this bag, his camera equipment sits in the compartment on the back of the bag, so it lays closest to his back. It would be impossible for anyone to unzip, reach in, and take the camera. (He feels more secure about this because he is a public transportation commuter student in a large metropolitan area.) He uses the front zippered compartment to hold his laptop and folders. There is no quick access compartment in this bag; you cannot get to the camera unless you take the bag off, lay it down, and unzip the back compartment. The smaller zippered slot on the front of the bag is perfect for keys, wallet, power bar, or a small book; it is very narrow/slim.As other reviewers have mentioned, the tripod holder on the side of the bag is a bit awkward. The strap that secures the tripod often loosens throughout the day, so it's not ideal, but it does work. I think there are two things that would make this bag absolutely perfect: 1. straps that would hold the tripod securely across the bottom of the bag, and 2. an exterior pocket for a water bottle. We have spent countless hours trying to jerry-rig a water bottle to the bag. Nothing we've thought of actually works. You can easily "hang" a bottle from a carabiner but that means the bottle bounces around with every step you take and that gets annoying, for sure. The bag itself is so streamlined and compact (in a great way!), but there is definitely room for a net or fabric pocket on the opposite side of the tripod holder. There are straps across the bottom front of the bag, but not on the back. If the straps were also across the back, you could maybe hook the tripod on the bottom with some short bungee-like cords.Overall, the bag was a great buy. We've looked for others that would address some of the shortcomings of this particular bag, but have yet to find one that can give him everything he wants. The bag is best for a student, a hobbyist, or for travel, probably not ideal for a more seasoned photographer with more equipment and a need for a quick/easy side access to their camera. I suspect this bag will work for our son for a year or two, and then he'll need to upgrade.

Searching and searching for a suitable bag for my camera with long lens support. I know this seems cheap but trust me my search was quickly over when this arrived! 10/10