I love this pack! I've been using it for the past few months, mainly for going out in nature. It's impressive how much it can hold, and at the same time be comfortable to carry on a hike. If I don't need to bring as much, I can easily compress it. The materials used for this pack are also quite remarkable. I really like it 👌
Thanks for a fine review of the Nya-Evo Fjord 60-C. I know from previous videos that you also have f-stop backpacks and wonder if you have tried to fit a f-stop ICU like the Pro XL into the Fjord 60-C. And if so, does it fit? As I have a lot of different f-stop ICUs myself it would be interesting to know if I could use them instead of buying specific RCI units.
Thanks! I have exchanged the RCI/ICUs but I can’t remember if I tried the Pro XL in the Fjord yet (as the most interesting part of the Fjord 60 for me was the fact that it can habe the RF600/4 with camera attached
I settled on the non-recycled version of this bag a few years ago (only because the re-cycled version was not out yet!) and have generally been very happy with it. It's the most versatile bag I've found that essentially goes from 42l to 60l+ letting you carry nearly and combination of camera gear and hiking necessities. Other brands offer good or even better solutions at both ends of the scale but lock you in more or less so often your bag is a bit too small or total overkill. One major area of improvement I would mention are the two side pouches which are too small. The opening needs to be bigger (a 1litre Nalgene bottle barely fits) or even better, the pouches are replaced by a Molli system so the user can add pouches or pockets depending on preference/need. More an optimization than a fault, I would have preferred thinner, wider shoulder straps and waist belt as I believe the width plays a greater role in wearer comfort than the thickness of the padding - this change would probably shave a few hundred grams off the overall weight which is my last source of criticism: the bag with L or XL RCI is well over 4kg total weight which is over half the "official" carry-on weight allowance of most airlines before you have put a single piece of camera equipment in. That said, I recently flew Singapore Airlines with an XL-RCI containing a Z8, Z6ii, Z 800 PF, Z 100-400, 24-120, 1.4x tc, and four batteries. Total weight about 13kg but due to the unobtrusive appearance, was able to bring it as carry-on, no issues.
Wow, you're more risky than me. I have the 36 liter and the new 50 liter version. While I love the bags, I totally agree with you about the weight problem for carrying on airplanes. I travelled this month to Australia with the 50 liter version and had the 7kg weight limit for carry-ons like in most of the world. I packed the medium RCI with: Nikon Z8, Z 20mm prime, Z 14-30mm, Z 24-120mm, Z 100-400, 1.4x teleconverter and one battery. That brought me to like 7.2kg, which technically would have exceeded the weight limit had I been checked. I put other gear like more batteries, memory cards, laptop, and filters in my small laptop bag to carry-on, which worked without issue. I loved the the bag's expandability for sure! Funny but the new 50 liter version is actually 100grams lighter than the 36 liter. One thing I did was break down the small RCI and put it in my check-in luggage so when I got to Australia, I could use that as a storage place for gear and keep the medium RCI in the big bag.
A very good thorough review. You were apparently having a lot of issues with bugs whilst filming and I could really feel your discomfort (midges, mosquitoes and practically every other kind of bugs seem to love feasting on me 😬). So much so that I ended up itching along with you. Best wishes from Wales. Incidentally the bag looks very similar to the Gitzo Adventury 45L which I currently own.
I’ve been using this bag for a year now. I was sold by the recycled materials and the roll top which is indispensable here in the colder months. It’s still a hikable camera bag and not a hiking backpack that you can put gear in, but it works for up to 6 hour hikes. I can fit an 800mm 6.3, a 400 4.5 a 1.4TC and a Z8 - yeah that’s a heavy pack.
@@FabianFoppNaturephotography there is one. Lowepro PhotoSport Pro IV are proper hiking backpacks with as little compromises made for camera gear as possible. But they don't fit a 600mm f/4 no matter how you configure them. They barely fit my 180-600 off the camera with the biggest insert they have. But it may be a great option for smaller kits like M43
Thanks for the great review, of all the backpacks you own or tried so far what is your first choice? I have very similar gear and need something to carry two bodies with lenses attached, a 500 F4 and the 100 to 500. Thank you.
I am also looking for a bag to go to Antarctica and Patagonia this year. There is a weight limit of 17lbs for carry-on and I wanted to bring my R5ii and R5 with RF 600f4, 100-500, 24-105, and 14-35. Would that all fit in the Nya-Evo Fjord 60C and make the weight limit? I was also looking at the MrJan Boris IV. Have you tried that pack? I'm also really looking at that 100-300 f2.8 that you have. So, if I wind up getting that lens, it would have to fit in the pack with the 600f4 and be overhead check-on and weight limit compliant. Your thoughts?
No, I have not tried that backpack. The R5, RF600/4 & RF100-300 in the Nya-Evo 60C is clearly more than the 8kg that most airlines allow (even the nya-evo & r5 & RF600/4 is already over 6kg)
Hi Fabian!!👋 I love the backpack but can you please provide details on your camouflage rain guard/skirt seen around the 1minute mark in your video? I have one but it’s loud and makes rustling noise and is small. The material of yours looks supple… Any details you can share would be greatly appreciated! Thank You!!
Will this fit a gripped r5 or r5 mark 2. What other gear did you put in there since it is 60L? How does it compare to the Gura Gear Kiboko 2.0 30L or 30L+? I am in the market for a bag for my R5m2+Grip+RF600F4 and my R5m1+Grip+RF100-500. Other than the Kiboko 2.0, nothing else claims to fit in the overhead bin with this loadout on an international flight. Thanks!
@@FabianFoppNaturephotographyThe gura gear is 30L, not 60L as the one you have reviewed here. But i am confused as to how one could hold twice the volume of the other and still fit in an overhead bin. I did see the extra bit on the top that seems to extend upwards to hold extra volume but be tucked away when not used, but to go from 30L to 60L? That needs some more explanation to me. I say this as someone who is serious about purchasing one of these two bags to hold my gear on my planned overseas trips in 2025. I really need to make the right decision. Thanks for making this option known to me. I will be looking around for more info.
I need to say I have never taken a flight within EU in my life. But to my knowledge the regulations are the same as in the rest of Europe or when entering EU
I'm throwing out the flipside trek 450 as an option because i've used it for years and its brilliant. That said I can fit a 100-400mm 25mm 12-60mm and 30mm as well as two bodies, DJI Pocket 2 and other accessories because of the m43 advantage ;)
Will this fit a gripped r5 or r5 mark 2. What other gear did you put in there since it is 60L? How does it compare to the Gura Gear Kiboko 2.0 30L or 30L+? I am in the market for a bag for my R5m2+Grip+RF600F4 and my R5m1+Grip+RF100-500. Other than the Kiboko 2.0, nothing else claims to fit in the overhead bin with this loadout on an international flight. Thanks!
I love this pack! I've been using it for the past few months, mainly for going out in nature. It's impressive how much it can hold, and at the same time be comfortable to carry on a hike. If I don't need to bring as much, I can easily compress it. The materials used for this pack are also quite remarkable. I really like it 👌
Nice!
Thanks for a fine review of the Nya-Evo Fjord 60-C. I know from previous videos that you also have f-stop backpacks and wonder if you have tried to fit a f-stop ICU like the Pro XL into the Fjord 60-C. And if so, does it fit? As I have a lot of different f-stop ICUs myself it would be interesting to know if I could use them instead of buying specific RCI units.
Thanks! I have exchanged the RCI/ICUs but I can’t remember if I tried the Pro XL in the Fjord yet (as the most interesting part of the Fjord 60 for me was the fact that it can habe the RF600/4 with camera attached
I settled on the non-recycled version of this bag a few years ago (only because the re-cycled version was not out yet!) and have generally been very happy with it. It's the most versatile bag I've found that essentially goes from 42l to 60l+ letting you carry nearly and combination of camera gear and hiking necessities. Other brands offer good or even better solutions at both ends of the scale but lock you in more or less so often your bag is a bit too small or total overkill.
One major area of improvement I would mention are the two side pouches which are too small. The opening needs to be bigger (a 1litre Nalgene bottle barely fits) or even better, the pouches are replaced by a Molli system so the user can add pouches or pockets depending on preference/need.
More an optimization than a fault, I would have preferred thinner, wider shoulder straps and waist belt as I believe the width plays a greater role in wearer comfort than the thickness of the padding - this change would probably shave a few hundred grams off the overall weight which is my last source of criticism: the bag with L or XL RCI is well over 4kg total weight which is over half the "official" carry-on weight allowance of most airlines before you have put a single piece of camera equipment in. That said, I recently flew Singapore Airlines with an XL-RCI containing a Z8, Z6ii, Z 800 PF, Z 100-400, 24-120, 1.4x tc, and four batteries. Total weight about 13kg but due to the unobtrusive appearance, was able to bring it as carry-on, no issues.
Thanks for sharing your experiences
Wow, you're more risky than me. I have the 36 liter and the new 50 liter version. While I love the bags, I totally agree with you about the weight problem for carrying on airplanes. I travelled this month to Australia with the 50 liter version and had the 7kg weight limit for carry-ons like in most of the world. I packed the medium RCI with: Nikon Z8, Z 20mm prime, Z 14-30mm, Z 24-120mm, Z 100-400, 1.4x teleconverter and one battery. That brought me to like 7.2kg, which technically would have exceeded the weight limit had I been checked. I put other gear like more batteries, memory cards, laptop, and filters in my small laptop bag to carry-on, which worked without issue. I loved the the bag's expandability for sure! Funny but the new 50 liter version is actually 100grams lighter than the 36 liter. One thing I did was break down the small RCI and put it in my check-in luggage so when I got to Australia, I could use that as a storage place for gear and keep the medium RCI in the big bag.
A very good thorough review. You were apparently having a lot of issues with bugs whilst filming and I could really feel your discomfort (midges, mosquitoes and practically every other kind of bugs seem to love feasting on me 😬). So much so that I ended up itching along with you.
Best wishes from Wales.
Incidentally the bag looks very similar to the Gitzo Adventury 45L which I currently own.
Thanks! Haha, yeah I only realised when editing the video how bad it looks 😅
kislux versace bag is so cute
That doesn’t seem like very useful for us photographers 😅
I’ve been using this bag for a year now. I was sold by the recycled materials and the roll top which is indispensable here in the colder months.
It’s still a hikable camera bag and not a hiking backpack that you can put gear in, but it works for up to 6 hour hikes.
I can fit an 800mm 6.3, a 400 4.5 a 1.4TC and a Z8 - yeah that’s a heavy pack.
Yes, that‘s true, there seems to be no proper hiking bag for photography
@@FabianFoppNaturephotography there is one. Lowepro PhotoSport Pro IV are proper hiking backpacks with as little compromises made for camera gear as possible. But they don't fit a 600mm f/4 no matter how you configure them. They barely fit my 180-600 off the camera with the biggest insert they have. But it may be a great option for smaller kits like M43
Thanks for the great review, of all the backpacks you own or tried so far what is your first choice? I have very similar gear and need something to carry two bodies with lenses attached, a 500 F4 and the 100 to 500. Thank you.
I think for that combination I would go for the Nya-Evo Fjord 60. if I need to transport my 600/4 and 100-300/2.8, then I prefer my f-stop Shinn
I am also looking for a bag to go to Antarctica and Patagonia this year. There is a weight limit of 17lbs for carry-on and I wanted to bring my R5ii and R5 with RF 600f4, 100-500, 24-105, and 14-35. Would that all fit in the Nya-Evo Fjord 60C and make the weight limit? I was also looking at the MrJan Boris IV. Have you tried that pack? I'm also really looking at that 100-300 f2.8 that you have. So, if I wind up getting that lens, it would have to fit in the pack with the 600f4 and be overhead check-on and weight limit compliant. Your thoughts?
No, I have not tried that backpack. The R5, RF600/4 & RF100-300 in the Nya-Evo 60C is clearly more than the 8kg that most airlines allow (even the nya-evo & r5 & RF600/4 is already over 6kg)
Hi Fabian!!👋
I love the backpack but can you please provide details on your camouflage rain guard/skirt seen around the 1minute mark in your video? I have one but it’s loud and makes rustling noise and is small. The material of yours looks supple… Any details you can share would be greatly appreciated!
Thank You!!
I‘m not sure where you live, but here is a link for europe: Tragopan Camshield: tinyurl.com/rc4ycz2s
Will this fit a gripped r5 or r5 mark 2. What other gear did you put in there since it is 60L? How does it compare to the Gura Gear Kiboko 2.0 30L or 30L+?
I am in the market for a bag for my R5m2+Grip+RF600F4 and my R5m1+Grip+RF100-500. Other than the Kiboko 2.0, nothing else claims to fit in the overhead bin with this loadout on an international flight. Thanks!
Yes, it should also fit a gripped R5. I have both tested the Gura Gear, but 30L seems a bit smaller 😉
@@FabianFoppNaturephotographyThe gura gear is 30L, not 60L as the one you have reviewed here. But i am confused as to how one could hold twice the volume of the other and still fit in an overhead bin. I did see the extra bit on the top that seems to extend upwards to hold extra volume but be tucked away when not used, but to go from 30L to 60L? That needs some more explanation to me. I say this as someone who is serious about purchasing one of these two bags to hold my gear on my planned overseas trips in 2025. I really need to make the right decision. Thanks for making this option known to me. I will be looking around for more info.
do you have a discount code for NYA-EVO?
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No, unfortunately not
I’m surprised it’s carry-on compliant on EU airlines
I need to say I have never taken a flight within EU in my life. But to my knowledge the regulations are the same as in the rest of Europe or when entering EU
I'm throwing out the flipside trek 450 as an option because i've used it for years and its brilliant. That said I can fit a 100-400mm 25mm 12-60mm and 30mm as well as two bodies, DJI Pocket 2 and other accessories because of the m43 advantage ;)
Thanks! I guess it would be too small for my 600/4 unfortunately
Will this fit a gripped r5 or r5 mark 2. What other gear did you put in there since it is 60L? How does it compare to the Gura Gear Kiboko 2.0 30L or 30L+?
I am in the market for a bag for my R5m2+Grip+RF600F4 and my R5m1+Grip+RF100-500. Other than the Kiboko 2.0, nothing else claims to fit in the overhead bin with this loadout on an international flight. Thanks!
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