Many thanks for the excellent, honest review! I'm in the Kansas City, Missouri, area and use a thinkTank Streetwalker Harddrive. It's accompanied me on all of my travels the last six years, and it's still hanging in there.
Thanks Nick for a good, honest review. I've always preferred hiking backpacks as the few camera backpacks I've used (Tamrac, Lowepro, Kata) have never been comfortable on hikes. Osprey and Deuter packs are well made and extremely comfortable. My current pack is the Deuter Freerider 30 with a Tenba DSLR BYOB Insert. This comfortable pack is designed for ski touring and as such has rear access, so great when laying it on the wet ground which we almost continually experience in Wales
I like your straight forward equipment reviews. Straight and to the point no flowering. I am using a 1st generation F-Stop Ajna bag and it's old, with the straps with no padding so they dig in. I do alot of hiking. Have had to sew up a few spots on the bag a couple times. A new bag would make life easier for sure.
Hey Nick, What can I say, I love ya mate! Thank you for all the work you do,and bring to our screens, it has certainly not only helped me take a better photo, but become a better human being. You have the most wonderful and empowering energy my friend. Take care. much Love and Light. Jeff, Brisbane-Australia.
Hey Nick, I have an older Fstop Tilopa, happy to see that Fstop finally added pockets and a laptop slave to the camera compartment door. always wished mine had that
Thanks for the review Nick! Camera bags are always interesting to me because comfort is important and its a really cool time to see companies really stepping up the camera bag game. I currently own a Shimoda Action X30, due in large part from your review and my thorough enjoyment of the F4 Road Trip and seeing the Shimoda bags in action. I currently reside in Ohio and just wanted to let you know I always look forward to your videos and your work has been a huge inspiration in my own landscape photography journey. Your tutorials and passion have played a major role in really growing my skill set. Thanks!
Great stuff Nick, and appreciate your critiques. I'm currently using Shimoda bags, the Action X50 and the Explorer II 25 (for travel), both phenomenal bags. Per your observation, the Shimoda comfort and fit was very ergonomically engineered and most likely designed by photographers who understand body movement when hiking. I've been told that the split waist belt design is what makes the bag so easy to carry through rough terrain. The only critique I've heard about Shimoda are that thin ICU dividers don't provide enough cushion for gear, but I have not seen that to be the case. This new F-Stop seems to be very well made, however, and I do like the nicely tailored look.
NO WAY would I watch one of your reviews except for the fact they are awesome and they come from a guy who does the miles with his bags. Trying not to be a fanboy, you rock Nick.
Hey I’m from Greenville,SC and currently using a homemade camera bag ,I took a day pack that would open up flat to access my gear and made my own padded dividers have now outgrown it with gear upgrades and in bad need of a better one,love the information and your videos thanks and have a good day
Great review, Nick! Keeping it honest as always! I'm rocking Shimoda bags now, too. You can definitely see the designs that Ian Millar was working on when he led f-stop's designs carry their way over into Shimoda where he improved on almost everything. Never worn a bag as comfortable as my Shimoda bag.
Your gear reviews haven't steered me wrong so far. Currently using a Shimoda Action x30 but have had my eyes on some Fstop bags, and this one's a beaut. I'm nextdoor in Oregon...
Thanks Nick it is really nice of you to to these giveaways! What I like with these type of bags is that they do not scream photobag when you look at them. Today I use whatever regular backpack I own couple with a knock of Chinese "ICU" but with also a front small bag to carry an extra lens and I found that really handy. Best from France
Live in Atlanta, GA and was using a Manfrotto bag that was fine before I went to a full frame camera and started carrying around more lenses. The wife, bless her heart, found a great deal on my Nikon D750 when I decided to upgrade to full frame a couple of years ago and that came with a FREE BAG! This Deco Gear camera bag hasn't been too bad, but the more gear I've added and the more miles I put on it, things have started to finally fail. Like the handle strap on the top and as of yesterday, the zipper on the main pocket. I have several trips coming up to Colorado, the UK, South America and possibly your neck of the woods (Oregon is one of the 4 states I haven't been to), and I need a new bag. Seeing the positives and negatives of more professional bags has been hugely helpful. Thank you.
Hi Nick, northern Colorado here. As always, I appreciate your honest review. I am currently using an older F stop Ajna and Tilopa. I am really enjoying my Shimoda action X 50 as well. I am a 5’4” woman, so the comfort is ok for me. Thanks for all of your honesty…period. 😊
Hey Nick, I love your channel. I always appreciate your honest reviews, I trust your opinion. This is a great looking bag that will work for a lot of people. I hope that it is a success because competition is a good thing for consumers. However, I am a Shimoda girl. I learned of Shimoda bags because of you, bought an Action X30 version and could not be happier, I LOVE this bag! For me Shimoda offers the perfect combination of weight, design and serious comfort. They even offer an alternative shoulder strap for women who may find the design difference more comfortable. I have shoulder injuries and the Shimoda design is the only one that I can comfortably take on and off and walk around with for hours. Thanks again Nick for all your gorgeous photography, processing tips and all that you do, you have an awesome channel.
Great review. I have the Shimoda action x50 and x30. I just finished 30 days in the Middle East with the x50. With the compete kit, the weight was 38lbs. I carried this bag every day all day, up and down the foot paths at Petra, through the Negev in Israel and all over Egypt. I used to carry a Lowe Pro 450, that wold kill me after a day carrying around this kit, but the Shimoda is a dream. It’s as comfortable as my Osprey 80 ltr trekking pack. I think you hit the nail on the head, if the pack is not comfortable then it doesn’t matter how tough it is, or how much gear you can stuff in it
Hi Nick, I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and I greatly appreciate the reviews, tips and approach to photography. I’m from Montreal, Canada. Back in the mid 1980s I bought a Lowepro Magnum35 shoulder bag and a Lowepro Orion fanny pack to carry my gear ( Contax 159MM, Carl Zeiss lenses and a Yashica MAT 124G). I’ve recently retired and I’ll finally have some time to do some landscape photography. I put my DSLR gear in the Magnum35 and carry it in my 30 years old expedition backpack. It’s not the prettiest and obliviously not the most efficient solution but it gets the job done (if you get to location with enough time to set up for the light)😉. Carry on with your great work and take care.
Nick, I watch your videos knowing that I will get honest and knowledgeable input. One can tell you are sincere about both the good and bad. Thank you!! I am from Florida and currently use a Shimoda Action 60, however had to use an InCase backpack for a recent trip to accommodate smaller plane overhead bins. It fit in the overhead bin but was quite uncomfortable to use and very heavy. I love the look (red is my favorite :) of this Fstop Tilopa. The "upgrades"--material, metal/locking buckles and "use" of storage space on back flap--all appeal to me. Would love a chance to try this one out. Thanks for the great info. Keep up the great work.
Really enjoy the content and honest, real world discussion. I'm currently in Old Town, ME but bouncing around the state with school and internships. This summer I'll be on the Schoodic Peninsula side of Acadia National Park. I'm currently using a Kelty Redwing 44 with a F-Stop small ICU for day trips, and a Peak Design Everyday 6L sling for times when I just want to bring a camera and few extra bits. Cheers Nick.
Thanks for a believable review of the bag! My old Mind Shift bag has served me well up here in Coeur d'Alene, but I have been looking at what's out there these days. Your videos continue to provide great information so keep it up!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the F-Stop bag. And thank you for your honesty about all that you do. I have a ProMaster bag that doesn't fit my equipment. I have a Sony camera and lenses, and just got a 100-400 mm lens. And that bag is the type of bags I have been looking at. I appreciate all that I have seen you do. As a newbee, I enjoy your commentary, it helps me learn. Thanks so much.
Thank you Nick! Watching from Tennessee here. For regular shooting, I use a Lowepro Protactic bag. For shooting while backpacking, I use an Osprey backpack with a Mindshift insert.
This bag might be for me. West Monroe Louisiana photographer. I currently use a osprey bag with a small photo insert. Thank you for Everything you do for our community.
Hi Nick, I have the Anja 40 and mid slope. I have been carrying more gear and was looking to get Tilopa with bigger icu. I add two water bottle holders on each ring on each shoulder strap with phone in one side and water in other or use bladder sometimes. I use the small zip storage accessory for tissues and lens cloths. Then use lens barrels depending on trip function to make changing lenses quick. I like Fstop durability but do wish they had pockets on belt and shoulder straps like hiking packs. All in all good review and a nicely upgraded Tilopa with nice looking hardware. Glad to see you putting out quality videos like this. Enjoy the new pup.
Hi Nick! I'm Abe from Denver, Colorado. I currently use Osprey Manta 34. It's not made for cameras but i put a square insert in it for my gear. Its not perfect but it works. Only issue is the square insert doesn't leave enough room for a water bladder. Anyways, thanks for continuing to make great content! Cheers!
I always enjoy your camera bag reviews-Very informative without being boring! I currently use the Atlas Athlete bag as my main hiking camera bag. I live in El Paso, Tx.
Thanks for the review Nick as a non ordinary guy. I, like many others, have a collection of bags after 40 years from Billingham shoulder bags, 3 original Kiboko bags (18,26 and 30 ltr) and, when Shimoda had some trouble with their Kickstarter two years ago, I canceled my order and bought the F-stop Tilopa. Very happy with it and very comfortable to use. I’m from Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
I loved your honest review of this bag! Some features people love and some features people don't. I am from the beautiful PNW, in Washington. I am currently using a very old Tamrac bag that is now too small, worn out and not waterproof. This bag would allow me to carry more gear including inclement weather clothing. I am currently only able to bring what I want to wear/carry, which is very limiting in the rainy state I call home.
Looks like an amazing bag. I'm Ahmet,big fan from Turkey. I am currently using a camera pouch which I toss into my regular backpack. The pouch takes only one body and a lens. So I put other equipments in the backpack where they freely move(I hope they enjoy it :). Sincerely I would be happy if this bag comes to me because I really need a camera bag but, it is a huge bag considering my minimal(not by choice) gears. I hope it goes to someone who needs it the most. Cheers mate.
First off I am glad you have recovered from Covid. I am in New Mexico so especially enjoy your desert travels as well as your world sojourns. Your review was appreciated for its honesty and you covered all aspects very well. Currently, I only have an Amazon $50.00 bag which actually works well for organizing and storing my gear - but is not useful for much serious hiking - no water bottle or pockets for jackets, etc.
Hi Nick. Another honest review that’s greatly appreciated as they’re not always easy to find. I’m currently using a Lowepro bag but have decided to make a change. I live in Connecticut and mostly shoot landscape. I can be in the White Mtns in NH & VT in a few hours and the Adirondacks in about 4 hours. Then of course I travel to locations to explore. Would love to give the bag you reviewed a go for my hiking adventures in 2022 and beyond. Safe travels
Always appreciate your unbiased reviews. I also find your reviews more valuable because I myself am a bigger guy and you don't get input from that perspective from others. I'm from North Central Illinois and my current camera bag is a Think Tank Legistics Manager 30. Obviously it's not a backpack style but it's all I got. I've been trying to decide on a good backpack style bag but haven't nailed one down yet. This would go a long way to moving me forward !!
Thanks for the review. Liked the honesty about the issues you found when using it. I'm from Portugal, Lisbon and currently use an Lowepro bag that I bought back in 2015!
Nick, I appreciate the honesty with all your reviews! I live in Portland, Oregon. At the moment I’m using the original Shimoda Explore 40. It’s a great bag, although I’ve noticed a lack of space when traveling. I’d totally be into trying out the F-Stop bags; they’ve always seemed like a great alternative, especially this new Tilopa!
Hi Nick, I am from Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada and my favourite bag is certainly the Mindshift Backlight 26. It is super comfortable and holds just the right amount of gear for me without it becoming too heavy. Thanks for the videos!
Hi Nick. Great honest review. I am a wildlife and landscape photographer in upstate New York. I currently have the Think Tank Streetwalker camera bag. Keep the videos coming!
Hi Nick, just wanted to say to forget about the haters from the last video. Opening up is tough and should be applauded and not shamed. We love you man! I'm from North Wales in the UK and I currently use a K&F Concept bag. Hope you have a great day!
Thank you for what you do. The color on that bag is amazing. I currently use the small camera bag that came with my camera when i purchased it. I have boxes that i use for all my other stuff. I currently live in Arizona on the Navajo Nation where there are unlimited areas to take landscape images...
Thanks for this review, Nick. I watched it to see what changes Fstop made since I purchased this bag. I'm about six feet tall and weight 165 pounds. I really like this bag. I developed a system using it that gets my camera out and working quickly, which can be critical in fast changing light.
Nice to hear an honest review! I’m from Buffalo, NY. I have used a Think Tank Airport Takeoff for MANY years. I love it for going places that have floors elevators or ramps, but not so much for off the beaten path - the shoulder straps are for functionality, but not comfort. I would like to try one of these on for size!
I currently carry the Shimoda Action X50. Following your travels on RUclips turned me on to them. You need an affiliate link with Shimoda IMO. I am in Spokane, WA. Great to see you back posting on RUclips…I value your opinion and expertise.
Thanks for the honest review. I’m living in Southern California. I use a 14L Tenba roll top bag for short excursions. When I’m going to be out all day or longer, I use a normal backpack with a Peak Design gear packing cube.
Thanks Nick for the honest review, actually I’m looking now to buy a new bag and I checked this bag and was not sure about it because of the weight and you make it very clear. I’m 60 years old and it’s not easy anymore 😂👍 Thanks again for the review
Hi Nick. Glad to have you back making videos. I am from northern New York State and have a small Lowepro bag (“Tahoe” model maybe?). Thanks for the review.
Thank you Nick for the thorough review. I’m from South Carolina, USA. Tilopa looks like a bag that would work well for me. I love having a hip belt, though it would be nice if it were removable for airline travel. I currently use a large camelback fourteener with a hip belt, as well as a Mountainsmith Day Pack. The Tilopa would be a welcome upgrade.
Hey Nick. Thanks for all the great vids and photography advice. I'm still using my first photography bag that I bought back in 2012. A Lowepro medium that will hold one camera body and a couple of lenses. It has withstood the test of time but I'm ready for an upgrade! Keep the adventures coming. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this bag. I, like you, do not have a “normal” photographer build. At 6’2” and 260lbs. I have difficulty finding a bag that can carry all that I need, and is comfortable for long hikes. My current bag is the Lowpro 450 AW II, which is okay, but can be a little uncomfortable when I have it loaded down with gear. Also, the sternum strap tends to ride up until it’s almost across my neck, which isn’t fun. Now you’ve got me considering the Shimoda Explore for my trip to Portugal later this year. We will be doing a lot of hiking and I want to be able to carry all my gear (camera, lenses, gimbal, drone, etc.) without killing my back or shoulder throughout the day. Thanks for all the great videos, keep it up! My wife and I live in Northern California, so hopefully we will run into you in the field someday, either in our area or in the PNW.
Thanks for being honest when reviewing gear. Right now I am using the lowepro 450 I believe, great bag, but not comfortable hiking. Having a hiking bag built rugged would be awesome in the North West Montana weather. Thanks again
Much appreciated your honest review Nick. The F-stop really looks amazing!! I currently use a Lowepro Pro-Tactic 350 but would love to have a bigger one 😜 specially to be able to carry spare dry clothing when hiking. I follow you and your channel from the basque country in Spain. Take care you too!
Long time subscriber from Issaquah around the corner from you. I'm currently using a cheap Amazon special as my camera bag, which means it usually stays home and I carry my limited gear around my neck. Glad to see another video, seems like a while.
Thank you for giving me a chance to win a camera bag, I’m from Essex England and I have a 20 plus year old Tamrac and still in use. Keep up the great work and take care.
Hi Nick. Thanks for the honest review. Didn't pull any punches and we appreciate that. I do a bit of hiking in dense woods. Not very often do I hike groomed trails because here in Nova Scotia there aren't a whole lot of them, just dense thick bush which is hard on any camera Back-Pack. I currently have a V-2 20-litre backpack from Peak Design which barely holds all my gear which consists of 1 Fuji X-E2 and three lenses, some filters, a few batteries and three cards as well as some lens cleaning supplies like a Goittos Rocket blower some cloths and a bottle of lens cleaning fluid. A Manfrotto 190 XProB tripod. So all that crammed into a small camera bag makes for a tight squeeze, not much room left for a light snack, water and a water-proof jacket so this Fstop Tilopa bag, despite the weight concern seems to be something that would let my gear breathe a little.
Hey Nick, camera bags are definitely a personal choice. I like you judge by fit and weight. I have used Tamarac bags in the past and now use LowePro bags. I have two LowePro 350 tac bags for my full size DLSR’s and two smaller 150 size bags for my small mirrorless cameras. Depending on the length of my hike, will determine which bag I use. I’m 63 and have had back surgery when I was about 45, so weight on my back makes a difference. Love your work, keep it up.
From Canada Quebec here. I’m looking for my 1st hiking camera bag. I love photographie and I was to go more in to nature photography. Thank you for the video.
Morning Nick. I'm in Toronto, Canada. I'm currently using the old F-Stop Ajna. I like the improvements to the strap padding and the durable buckles on the new design. Cheers and thanks for reviewing.
Great review, I love your channel. I am from Boise Idaho and I am currently using a [pro]master large impulse bag definitely a cheap uncomfortable bag, however it gets the job done for the most part. I'm glad you did a real review and not one that sounded sponsored. I can't wait to see more tutorials and your storm chasing.
Great review of the bag. I’m in Michigan and use an old Lowepro Mini Trekker that I have had for years and have been looking to get a new bag that’s why I tuned in. Having said that, the price for this bag is a lot more than I am looking to spend, but I appreciate the honest review.
I appreciate your honest review about the comfort. You are so right about that! I'm from St. Louis, MO and I'm currently using the Mindshift Backlight 25L which I have outgrown with all my gear.
From the other side of the mountains in Tacoma - thanks for the review. Great timing for me. Just starting to shop for something to replace my Mindshift Rotation. Enjoy your videos.
Hi Nick, Jimmy here from the Pilbara in the North of Western Australia I have a Lowepro Flipside 400 aw 11 ,owned this a few years now and does the job pretty well....stay safe and god bless...😊
Hey Nick, I am in Virginia and have a well broken in LowePro Protactic that has never measured up. I don't think that there is a perfect back out there though. And it would be expensive trying to find one if there is. Great to see you back on RUclips!
Great review on this camera bag Nick! I am from your neck of the woods, Richland Washington. And the camera bag I currently own is USA Gear camera backpack that was given to me a few Christmases ago... Been a good bag , not the most expensive but it has served me well so far.
Great review Nick! As someone who loves the hip strap I never take that strap off my Shimoda bag. I really love the extra organization that this new bag offers along the laptop sleeve and would love to put it to use!
Timing is everything. Thanks for this. I saw the FStopper bag a few weeks ago while at an event in Kanab, UT. I love the red color which caught my eye. 😍I have a Manfrotto bag and the Shimoda Action X30. Hiked 7 miles with my Shimoda and limited gear and my body was not happy at all with the Shimoda. Went back to using my Manfrotto as my go to distance camera bag. I’m in San Diego, CA🌞
Enjoyed the review, many thanks. I'm in Wiltshire, UK and currently using the Shimoda X70 for most of my time on the hills and a Lowepro Flipside 500 when I don't need as much gear.
Hi. Thank you for a great and informative video👍. I do a lot of fly fishing and photography around the world. I travel to north Sweden (live in sweden), to Norway, British Columbia, Bahamas and so on to fish and photograph. This bag would help me SOOO MUCH keeping all my gear safe and dry in those tough conditions. Today I'm using the Lowpro 45 Aw. Thank you so much for the great work you do.
Hey Nick, I am from Washington and currently own a 75L Mardingtop hiking backpack. It doesn't have dedicated camera inserts for my gear, but it can hold a lot of stuff. Thanks for making these videos!
Hey Nick, im a living in the north of germany and i own only a very Old F Stop Shinn for my Hicks when i am for some days out in the nature. I wish you all the beste for the future and thanks a lot for the video.🐙
Love the easy you review these. Watching from Chicago and I mainly rotate between a Think Tank Retrospective 30, a Lowepro Protactic 350, and a Peak Design travel 45
Hi Nick, Larry from Gig Harbor, WA. I am looking to upgrade my bag. I currently have a Lowepro Flipside 400AW. It's just too small for me at 6'3" to carry the equipment I need to have at my access when in the field. As always, enjoy your honest, straightforward equipment reviews.
From Saginaw, MI. I currently use a smaller Manfrotto bag that I purchased at Best Buy a long time ago. It suits my needs for the most part but I would love to have a larger bag. Thank you for the continually great content.
Lowepro trekker 550 AW II, hailing from Exeter, NH. I’m liking the ICU options to tailor the load, balancing it with travel gear space. Thanks for,the review.
Dianne Johnson Thanks for the great review! My current backpack is USA Gear. Not an expensive bag but it does the trick. The hip straps are very important for me, takes the pressure of my shoulders. Just started watching your videos and have been learning a lot. Thanks, from central Minnesota
God looking bag indeed. I'm currently using a Shimoda explorer 40, after seeing it on your channel. A great bag but the ICU is a bit small. One tip for you is to always use the waist belt. All bags are designed with the waist belt in mind. It makes a big difference. Greetings from cold Norway.
You are correct, whenever someones asks for suggestions on bagd I suggest that they take their gear and try them on for fit. I’m in Gaithersburg MD and I currectly use a Lowenpro Flipside AW !!. One rthing I like about teh Fstop Tilopa DuraDiamond is that it looks more like a backpack than a camera bag.
Awesome review! I’m here in Oregon. I currently have a Wandrd PRVKE 21. I use it for city trips when I need to pack a change of clothes along with camera gear. On longer hikes, I just take the ICU of the WNDRD pack it inside my Osprey Stratos 24L. The Osprey backpack is really comfortable for me and I can quickly access the camera without having to remove the ICU since it has zips on its side.
Thanks for the great review on the new Tilopa bag. I am from New Jersey. I currently use the Fstop Guru and an older Tilopa. Was looking into the Shimoda Explorer V2 bag for future purchase. I agree comfort is essential when hauling gear. I appreciate your honest review.
Hey Nick, thanks for the review, I’m in West Texas and storm season is fast approaching, a bag like that would be very handy chasing storms this spring…my Think Tank airport Essentials is a great everyday carry but not for adventurous outings.
Hi Nick. Another great video, enjoyed your comments. Currently using a pre-owned Shimoda Explore 40. It's seen better days but does the job, must admit (so far) probs the best bag I've had. I'm in England, UK.
Hi Nick!! Great video (as usual) , I am from South Carolina. As far as my bag.... I have a Lowepro (it fit the budget that I had after getting my camera). But I take it every where with me and she is hanging in there... Thanks again for all that you do, I have learned so much from you. PS I would love if the F4 group would do more videos together. It was truly enjoyable.
Thanks for the review. I am located in Woodstock GA and I use the previous version of this bag. I find the straps more comfortable than my previous bag, the LowePro 450. I think the upgrades are appealing, especially, the tripod pouch. I currently have my old Lowepro tripod holder attached to the Fstoppers bag. Not great but works.
Nick, I got my Shimoda Explorer 40 bag after you first talked about them when they were doing the kickstarter and have been using it since then. Remember when we did that Out of Moab workshop at Deadhorse State Park and almost all of us in the group had a Shimoda bag.
Hi! I'm from Belgium and I currently use a Case Logic bag. Would be nice having a new larger bag though! I also would like to say that I love your channel so much. Very cool places you visit and I learn a lot from watching this channel.
Hiya from Western Australia. I love your work and these gear reviews. I have not had a photography backpack but thinking it's going to become critical for comfortably trekking into those places worth shooting. All the best 😊.
Thanks for the thoughtful review. I'm currently using a Mindshift Rotation 180 that is going on 10 years old. One of these days I'm going to need to commit to a new bag.
Hey Nick. That is a good looking bag. I think Mark Denny just reviewed this bag. I'm using a Caden camera back pack. It's simple and works quite well for tooling around the Grand Valley, PA area.
Thanks for an honest review Nick, My current bag is a Mindshift Backlight 18lt,It's a good bag but it is a little on the small side and I could do with a larger bag as my kit grows and I explore more of New Brunswick Canada where I live, The extra space would also be good for packing extra stuff as I hope to travel a bit further afield this year. Thanks as always.
Many thanks for the excellent, honest review! I'm in the Kansas City, Missouri, area and use a thinkTank Streetwalker Harddrive. It's accompanied me on all of my travels the last six years, and it's still hanging in there.
Thanks Nick for a good, honest review. I've always preferred hiking backpacks as the few camera backpacks I've used (Tamrac, Lowepro, Kata) have never been comfortable on hikes. Osprey and Deuter packs are well made and extremely comfortable. My current pack is the Deuter Freerider 30 with a Tenba DSLR BYOB Insert. This comfortable pack is designed for ski touring and as such has rear access, so great when laying it on the wet ground which we almost continually experience in Wales
I like your straight forward equipment reviews. Straight and to the point no flowering. I am using a 1st generation F-Stop Ajna bag and it's old, with the straps with no padding so they dig in. I do alot of hiking. Have had to sew up a few spots on the bag a couple times. A new bag would make life easier for sure.
Hey Nick, What can I say, I love ya mate! Thank you for all the work you do,and bring to our screens, it has certainly not only helped me take a better photo, but become a better human being. You have the most wonderful and empowering energy my friend. Take care.
much Love and Light. Jeff, Brisbane-Australia.
Hey Nick, I have an older Fstop Tilopa, happy to see that Fstop finally added pockets and a laptop slave to the camera compartment door. always wished mine had that
I use the older version of this and absolutely love it. Would recommend it 100 percent. Suits me just fine and is definitely waterproof.
Thanks for the review Nick! Camera bags are always interesting to me because comfort is important and its a really cool time to see companies really stepping up the camera bag game. I currently own a Shimoda Action X30, due in large part from your review and my thorough enjoyment of the F4 Road Trip and seeing the Shimoda bags in action. I currently reside in Ohio and just wanted to let you know I always look forward to your videos and your work has been a huge inspiration in my own landscape photography journey. Your tutorials and passion have played a major role in really growing my skill set. Thanks!
Great stuff Nick, and appreciate your critiques. I'm currently using Shimoda bags, the Action X50 and the Explorer II 25 (for travel), both phenomenal bags. Per your observation, the Shimoda comfort and fit was very ergonomically engineered and most likely designed by photographers who understand body movement when hiking. I've been told that the split waist belt design is what makes the bag so easy to carry through rough terrain. The only critique I've heard about Shimoda are that thin ICU dividers don't provide enough cushion for gear, but I have not seen that to be the case. This new F-Stop seems to be very well made, however, and I do like the nicely tailored look.
NO WAY would I watch one of your reviews except for the fact they are awesome and they come from a guy who does the miles with his bags. Trying not to be a fanboy, you rock Nick.
Hey I’m from Greenville,SC and currently using a homemade camera bag ,I took a day pack that would open up flat to access my gear and made my own padded dividers have now outgrown it with gear upgrades and in bad need of a better one,love the information and your videos thanks and have a good day
Great review, Nick! Keeping it honest as always! I'm rocking Shimoda bags now, too. You can definitely see the designs that Ian Millar was working on when he led f-stop's designs carry their way over into Shimoda where he improved on almost everything. Never worn a bag as comfortable as my Shimoda bag.
Your gear reviews haven't steered me wrong so far. Currently using a Shimoda Action x30 but have had my eyes on some Fstop bags, and this one's a beaut. I'm nextdoor in Oregon...
Thanks Nick it is really nice of you to to these giveaways! What I like with these type of bags is that they do not scream photobag when you look at them. Today I use whatever regular backpack I own couple with a knock of Chinese "ICU" but with also a front small bag to carry an extra lens and I found that really handy. Best from France
Live in Atlanta, GA and was using a Manfrotto bag that was fine before I went to a full frame camera and started carrying around more lenses. The wife, bless her heart, found a great deal on my Nikon D750 when I decided to upgrade to full frame a couple of years ago and that came with a FREE BAG! This Deco Gear camera bag hasn't been too bad, but the more gear I've added and the more miles I put on it, things have started to finally fail. Like the handle strap on the top and as of yesterday, the zipper on the main pocket. I have several trips coming up to Colorado, the UK, South America and possibly your neck of the woods (Oregon is one of the 4 states I haven't been to), and I need a new bag. Seeing the positives and negatives of more professional bags has been hugely helpful. Thank you.
Hi Nick, northern Colorado here. As always, I appreciate your honest review. I am currently using an older F stop Ajna and Tilopa. I am really enjoying my Shimoda action X 50 as well. I am a 5’4” woman, so the comfort is ok for me. Thanks for all of your honesty…period. 😊
Hey Nick, I love your channel. I always appreciate your honest reviews, I trust your opinion. This is a great looking bag that will work for a lot of people. I hope that it is a success because competition is a good thing for consumers.
However, I am a Shimoda girl. I learned of Shimoda bags because of you, bought an Action X30 version and could not be happier, I LOVE this bag! For me Shimoda offers the perfect combination of weight, design and serious comfort. They even offer an alternative shoulder strap for women who may find the design difference more comfortable. I have shoulder injuries and the Shimoda design is the only one that I can comfortably take on and off and walk around with for hours. Thanks again Nick for all your gorgeous photography, processing tips and all that you do, you have an awesome channel.
Great review. I have the Shimoda action x50 and x30. I just finished 30 days in the Middle East with the x50. With the compete kit, the weight was 38lbs. I carried this bag every day all day, up and down the foot paths at Petra, through the Negev in Israel and all over Egypt. I used to carry a Lowe Pro 450, that wold kill me after a day carrying around this kit, but the Shimoda is a dream. It’s as comfortable as my Osprey 80 ltr trekking pack. I think you hit the nail on the head, if the pack is not comfortable then it doesn’t matter how tough it is, or how much gear you can stuff in it
Glad to see you posting new videos! I am in Scottsdale, AZ and I use an old-as-dirt Tamrac Cyberpack 6 with a busted zipper, LOL.
Hi Nick, I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and I greatly appreciate the reviews, tips and approach to photography. I’m from Montreal, Canada. Back in the mid 1980s I bought a Lowepro Magnum35 shoulder bag and a Lowepro Orion fanny pack to carry my gear ( Contax 159MM, Carl Zeiss lenses and a Yashica MAT 124G). I’ve recently retired and I’ll finally have some time to do some landscape photography. I put my DSLR gear in the Magnum35 and carry it in my 30 years old expedition backpack. It’s not the prettiest and obliviously not the most efficient solution but it gets the job done (if you get to location with enough time to set up for the light)😉. Carry on with your great work and take care.
Hello, From Duluth, MN. I use to OG Tilopa. Would love the new one, my bucles are wearing out! ( Happy to see you again)
Nick, I watch your videos knowing that I will get honest and knowledgeable input. One can tell you are sincere about both the good and bad. Thank you!! I am from Florida and currently use a Shimoda Action 60, however had to use an InCase backpack for a recent trip to accommodate smaller plane overhead bins. It fit in the overhead bin but was quite uncomfortable to use and very heavy. I love the look (red is my favorite :) of this Fstop Tilopa. The "upgrades"--material, metal/locking buckles and "use" of storage space on back flap--all appeal to me. Would love a chance to try this one out. Thanks for the great info. Keep up the great work.
Really enjoy the content and honest, real world discussion. I'm currently in Old Town, ME but bouncing around the state with school and internships. This summer I'll be on the Schoodic Peninsula side of Acadia National Park. I'm currently using a Kelty Redwing 44 with a F-Stop small ICU for day trips, and a Peak Design Everyday 6L sling for times when I just want to bring a camera and few extra bits. Cheers Nick.
Thanks for a believable review of the bag! My old Mind Shift bag has served me well up here in Coeur d'Alene, but I have been looking at what's out there these days. Your videos continue to provide great information so keep it up!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the F-Stop bag. And thank you for your honesty about all that you do. I have a ProMaster bag that doesn't fit my equipment. I have a Sony camera and lenses, and just got a 100-400 mm lens. And that bag is the type of bags I have been looking at. I appreciate all that I have seen you do. As a newbee, I enjoy your commentary, it helps me learn. Thanks so much.
Thank you Nick! Watching from Tennessee here. For regular shooting, I use a Lowepro Protactic bag. For shooting while backpacking, I use an Osprey backpack with a Mindshift insert.
This bag might be for me. West Monroe Louisiana photographer. I currently use a osprey bag with a small photo insert. Thank you for Everything you do for our community.
Hi Nick, I have the Anja 40 and mid slope. I have been carrying more gear and was looking to get Tilopa with bigger icu. I add two water bottle holders on each ring on each shoulder strap with phone in one side and water in other or use bladder sometimes. I use the small zip storage accessory for tissues and lens cloths. Then use lens barrels depending on trip function to make changing lenses quick. I like Fstop durability but do wish they had pockets on belt and shoulder straps like hiking packs. All in all good review and a nicely upgraded Tilopa with nice looking hardware. Glad to see you putting out quality videos like this. Enjoy the new pup.
Hi Nick! I'm Abe from Denver, Colorado. I currently use Osprey Manta 34. It's not made for cameras but i put a square insert in it for my gear. Its not perfect but it works. Only issue is the square insert doesn't leave enough room for a water bladder. Anyways, thanks for continuing to make great content! Cheers!
I always enjoy your camera bag reviews-Very informative without being boring! I currently use the Atlas Athlete bag as my main hiking camera bag. I live in El Paso, Tx.
Thanks for the review Nick as a non ordinary guy. I, like many others, have a collection of bags after 40 years from Billingham shoulder bags, 3 original Kiboko bags (18,26 and 30 ltr) and, when Shimoda had some trouble with their Kickstarter two years ago, I canceled my order and bought the F-stop Tilopa. Very happy with it and very comfortable to use. I’m from Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
I loved your honest review of this bag! Some features people love and some features people don't. I am from the beautiful PNW, in Washington. I am currently using a very old Tamrac bag that is now too small, worn out and not waterproof. This bag would allow me to carry more gear including inclement weather clothing. I am currently only able to bring what I want to wear/carry, which is very limiting in the rainy state I call home.
Looks like an amazing bag. I'm Ahmet,big fan from Turkey. I am currently using a camera pouch which I toss into my regular backpack. The pouch takes only one body and a lens. So I put other equipments in the backpack where they freely move(I hope they enjoy it :).
Sincerely I would be happy if this bag comes to me because I really need a camera bag but, it is a huge bag considering my minimal(not by choice) gears. I hope it goes to someone who needs it the most. Cheers mate.
First off I am glad you have recovered from Covid. I am in New Mexico so especially enjoy your desert travels as well as your world sojourns.
Your review was appreciated for its honesty and you covered all aspects very well. Currently, I only have an Amazon $50.00 bag which actually works well for organizing and storing my gear - but is not useful for much serious hiking - no water bottle or pockets for jackets, etc.
Hi Nick. Another honest review that’s greatly appreciated as they’re not always easy to find. I’m currently using a Lowepro bag but have decided to make a change. I live in Connecticut and mostly shoot landscape. I can be in the White Mtns in NH & VT in a few hours and the Adirondacks in about 4 hours. Then of course I travel to locations to explore. Would love to give the bag you reviewed a go for my hiking adventures in 2022 and beyond. Safe travels
Always appreciate your unbiased reviews. I also find your reviews more valuable because I myself am a bigger guy and you don't get input from that perspective from others.
I'm from North Central Illinois and my current camera bag is a Think Tank Legistics Manager 30. Obviously it's not a backpack style but it's all I got. I've been trying to decide on a good backpack style bag but haven't nailed one down yet. This would go a long way to moving me forward !!
Thanks for the review. Liked the honesty about the issues you found when using it.
I'm from Portugal, Lisbon and currently use an Lowepro bag that I bought back in 2015!
Nick,
I appreciate the honesty with all your reviews! I live in Portland, Oregon. At the moment I’m using the original Shimoda Explore 40. It’s a great bag, although I’ve noticed a lack of space when traveling. I’d totally be into trying out the F-Stop bags; they’ve always seemed like a great alternative, especially this new Tilopa!
Hi Nick,
I am from Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada and my favourite bag is certainly the Mindshift Backlight 26. It is super comfortable and holds just the right amount of gear for me without it becoming too heavy. Thanks for the videos!
I have been using the Tenba Shootout 24L since 2014 and its starting to show. Love your gear reviews!
Hi Nick. Great honest review. I am a wildlife and landscape photographer in upstate New York. I currently have the Think Tank Streetwalker camera bag. Keep the videos coming!
Hi Nick, just wanted to say to forget about the haters from the last video. Opening up is tough and should be applauded and not shamed. We love you man!
I'm from North Wales in the UK and I currently use a K&F Concept bag.
Hope you have a great day!
Thank you for what you do. The color on that bag is amazing. I currently use the small camera bag that came with my camera when i purchased it. I have boxes that i use for all my other stuff. I currently live in Arizona on the Navajo Nation where there are unlimited areas to take landscape images...
Thanks for this review, Nick. I watched it to see what changes Fstop made since I purchased this bag. I'm about six feet tall and weight 165 pounds. I really like this bag. I developed a system using it that gets my camera out and working quickly, which can be critical in fast changing light.
Nice to hear an honest review! I’m from Buffalo, NY. I have used a Think Tank Airport Takeoff for MANY years. I love it for going places that have floors elevators or ramps, but not so much for off the beaten path - the shoulder straps are for functionality, but not comfort. I would like to try one of these on for size!
I currently carry the Shimoda Action X50. Following your travels on RUclips turned me on to them. You need an affiliate link with Shimoda IMO. I am in Spokane, WA. Great to see you back posting on RUclips…I value your opinion and expertise.
Thanks for the honest review. I’m living in Southern California. I use a 14L Tenba roll top bag for short excursions. When I’m going to be out all day or longer, I use a normal backpack with a Peak Design gear packing cube.
Thanks Nick for the honest review, actually I’m looking now to buy a new bag and I checked this bag and was not sure about it because of the weight and you make it very clear. I’m 60 years old and it’s not easy anymore 😂👍
Thanks again for the review
Hi Nick. Glad to have you back making videos. I am from northern New York State and have a small Lowepro bag (“Tahoe” model maybe?). Thanks for the review.
Thank you Nick for the thorough review. I’m from South Carolina, USA. Tilopa looks like a bag that would work well for me. I love having a hip belt, though it would be nice if it were removable for airline travel. I currently use a large camelback fourteener with a hip belt, as well as a Mountainsmith Day Pack. The Tilopa would be a welcome upgrade.
Hey Nick. Thanks for all the great vids and photography advice. I'm still using my first photography bag that I bought back in 2012. A Lowepro medium that will hold one camera body and a couple of lenses. It has withstood the test of time but I'm ready for an upgrade! Keep the adventures coming. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this bag. I, like you, do not have a “normal” photographer build. At 6’2” and 260lbs. I have difficulty finding a bag that can carry all that I need, and is comfortable for long hikes. My current bag is the Lowpro 450 AW II, which is okay, but can be a little uncomfortable when I have it loaded down with gear. Also, the sternum strap tends to ride up until it’s almost across my neck, which isn’t fun. Now you’ve got me considering the Shimoda Explore for my trip to Portugal later this year. We will be doing a lot of hiking and I want to be able to carry all my gear (camera, lenses, gimbal, drone, etc.) without killing my back or shoulder throughout the day. Thanks for all the great videos, keep it up! My wife and I live in Northern California, so hopefully we will run into you in the field someday, either in our area or in the PNW.
Thanks for being honest when reviewing gear. Right now I am using the lowepro 450 I believe, great bag, but not comfortable hiking. Having a hiking bag built rugged would be awesome in the North West Montana weather. Thanks again
Much appreciated your honest review Nick. The F-stop really looks amazing!! I currently use a Lowepro Pro-Tactic 350 but would love to have a bigger one 😜 specially to be able to carry spare dry clothing when hiking. I follow you and your channel from the basque country in Spain. Take care you too!
Long time subscriber from Issaquah around the corner from you. I'm currently using a cheap Amazon special as my camera bag, which means it usually stays home and I carry my limited gear around my neck. Glad to see another video, seems like a while.
Thank you for giving me a chance to win a camera bag, I’m from Essex England and I have a 20 plus year old Tamrac and still in use. Keep up the great work and take care.
Hi Nick. Thanks for the honest review. Didn't pull any punches and we appreciate that.
I do a bit of hiking in dense woods. Not very often do I hike groomed trails because here in Nova Scotia there aren't a whole lot of them, just dense thick bush which is hard on any camera Back-Pack. I currently have a V-2 20-litre backpack from Peak Design which barely holds all my gear which consists of 1 Fuji X-E2 and three lenses, some filters, a few batteries and three cards as well as some lens cleaning supplies like a Goittos Rocket blower some cloths and a bottle of lens cleaning fluid. A Manfrotto 190 XProB tripod. So all that crammed into a small camera bag makes for a tight squeeze, not much room left for a light snack, water and a water-proof jacket so this Fstop Tilopa bag, despite the weight concern seems to be something that would let my gear breathe a little.
Greetings from Iowa!
I use an older Tilopa bag and love it.
This new one looks even better!
I use a hiking bag with an insert. Fun times! Great review, nice to see solid critique/pros and cons.
Hey Nick, camera bags are definitely a personal choice. I like you judge by fit and weight. I have used Tamarac bags in the past and now use LowePro bags. I have two LowePro 350 tac bags for my full size DLSR’s and two smaller 150 size bags for my small mirrorless cameras. Depending on the length of my hike, will determine which bag I use. I’m 63 and have had back surgery when I was about 45, so weight on my back makes a difference. Love your work, keep it up.
From Canada Quebec here. I’m looking for my 1st hiking camera bag. I love photographie and I was to go more in to nature photography. Thank you for the video.
Morning Nick. I'm in Toronto, Canada. I'm currently using the old F-Stop Ajna. I like the improvements to the strap padding and the durable buckles on the new design. Cheers and thanks for reviewing.
Great review, I love your channel. I am from Boise Idaho and I am currently using a [pro]master large impulse bag definitely a cheap uncomfortable bag, however it gets the job done for the most part. I'm glad you did a real review and not one that sounded sponsored. I can't wait to see more tutorials and your storm chasing.
I am from Ottawa in Canada and I currently use a Vanguard backpack. Fair and honest review.
Great review of the bag. I’m in Michigan and use an old Lowepro Mini Trekker that I have had for years and have been looking to get a new bag that’s why I tuned in. Having said that, the price for this bag is a lot more than I am looking to spend, but I appreciate the honest review.
I appreciate your honest review about the comfort. You are so right about that! I'm from St. Louis, MO and I'm currently using the Mindshift Backlight 25L which I have outgrown with all my gear.
From the other side of the mountains in Tacoma - thanks for the review. Great timing for me. Just starting to shop for something to replace my Mindshift Rotation. Enjoy your videos.
Hi Nick, Jimmy here from the Pilbara in the North of Western Australia I have a Lowepro Flipside 400 aw 11 ,owned this a few years now and does the job pretty well....stay safe and god bless...😊
Hey Nick, I am in Virginia and have a well broken in LowePro Protactic that has never measured up. I don't think that there is a perfect back out there though. And it would be expensive trying to find one if there is. Great to see you back on RUclips!
Great review on this camera bag Nick! I am from your neck of the woods, Richland Washington. And the camera bag I currently own is USA Gear camera backpack that was given to me a few Christmases ago... Been a good bag , not the most expensive but it has served me well so far.
Hey Nick, gald to see you back and stay well.
I'm from Orlando, FL and use a Shimoda Action X50 bag.
Great review Nick! As someone who loves the hip strap I never take that strap off my Shimoda bag. I really love the extra organization that this new bag offers along the laptop sleeve and would love to put it to use!
I applaud the honest review. I'm located in NE Georgia with a worn-out Tamrac backpack.
Timing is everything. Thanks for this. I saw the FStopper bag a few weeks ago while at an event in Kanab, UT. I love the red color which caught my eye. 😍I have a Manfrotto bag and the Shimoda Action X30. Hiked 7 miles with my Shimoda and limited gear and my body was not happy at all with the Shimoda. Went back to using my Manfrotto as my go to distance camera bag.
I’m in San Diego, CA🌞
Enjoyed the review, many thanks.
I'm in Wiltshire, UK and currently using the Shimoda X70 for most of my time on the hills and a Lowepro Flipside 500 when I don't need as much gear.
Hi. Thank you for a great and informative video👍. I do a lot of fly fishing and photography around the world. I travel to north Sweden (live in sweden), to Norway, British Columbia, Bahamas and so on to fish and photograph. This bag would help me SOOO MUCH keeping all my gear safe and dry in those tough conditions. Today I'm using the Lowpro 45 Aw.
Thank you so much for the great work you do.
Hey Nick, I am from Washington and currently own a 75L Mardingtop hiking backpack. It doesn't have dedicated camera inserts for my gear, but it can hold a lot of stuff. Thanks for making these videos!
Hey Nick, im a living in the north of germany and i own only a very Old F Stop Shinn for my Hicks when i am for some days out in the nature. I wish you all the beste for the future and thanks a lot for the video.🐙
Love the easy you review these. Watching from Chicago and I mainly rotate between a Think Tank Retrospective 30, a Lowepro Protactic 350, and a Peak Design travel 45
Hi Nick, Larry from Gig Harbor, WA. I am looking to upgrade my bag. I currently have a Lowepro Flipside 400AW. It's just too small for me at 6'3" to carry the equipment I need to have at my access when in the field. As always, enjoy your honest, straightforward equipment reviews.
From Saginaw, MI. I currently use a smaller Manfrotto bag that I purchased at Best Buy a long time ago. It suits my needs for the most part but I would love to have a larger bag. Thank you for the continually great content.
Lowepro trekker 550 AW II, hailing from Exeter, NH. I’m liking the ICU options to tailor the load, balancing it with travel gear space. Thanks for,the review.
Dianne Johnson
Thanks for the great review! My current backpack is USA Gear. Not an expensive bag but it does the trick. The hip straps are very important for me, takes the pressure of my shoulders. Just started watching your videos and have been learning a lot. Thanks, from central Minnesota
I’ve got a cheap canvas bag that I bought on eBay some years back. Out here in El Paso,Tx. Thanks for all the cool videos🤙🏼
God looking bag indeed. I'm currently using a Shimoda explorer 40, after seeing it on your channel. A great bag but the ICU is a bit small.
One tip for you is to always use the waist belt. All bags are designed with the waist belt in mind. It makes a big difference.
Greetings from cold Norway.
From Chicago, currently using Shimoda. Thanks for the review Nick, you always give honest ones.
You are correct, whenever someones asks for suggestions on bagd I suggest that they take their gear and try them on for fit. I’m in Gaithersburg MD and I currectly use a Lowenpro Flipside AW !!. One rthing I like about teh Fstop Tilopa DuraDiamond is that it looks more like a backpack than a camera bag.
Awesome review! I’m here in Oregon. I currently have a Wandrd PRVKE 21. I use it for city trips when I need to pack a change of clothes along with camera gear. On longer hikes, I just take the ICU of the WNDRD pack it inside my Osprey Stratos 24L. The Osprey backpack is really comfortable for me and I can quickly access the camera without having to remove the ICU since it has zips on its side.
Thanks for the great review on the new Tilopa bag. I am from New Jersey. I currently use the Fstop Guru and an older Tilopa. Was looking into the Shimoda Explorer V2 bag for future purchase. I agree comfort is essential when hauling gear. I appreciate your honest review.
Hey Nick, thanks for the review, I’m in West Texas and storm season is fast approaching, a bag like that would be very handy chasing storms this spring…my Think Tank airport Essentials is a great everyday carry but not for adventurous outings.
Hi Nick. Another great video, enjoyed your comments. Currently using a pre-owned Shimoda Explore 40. It's seen better days but does the job, must admit (so far) probs the best bag I've had. I'm in England, UK.
Hi Nick!! Great video (as usual) , I am from South Carolina. As far as my bag.... I have a Lowepro (it fit the budget that I had after getting my camera). But I take it every where with me and she is hanging in there... Thanks again for all that you do, I have learned so much from you. PS I would love if the F4 group would do more videos together. It was truly enjoyable.
Thanks for the review. I am located in Woodstock GA and I use the previous version of this bag. I find the straps more comfortable than my previous bag, the LowePro 450. I think the upgrades are appealing, especially, the tripod pouch. I currently have my old Lowepro tripod holder attached to the Fstoppers bag. Not great but works.
Nick, I got my Shimoda Explorer 40 bag after you first talked about them when they were doing the kickstarter and have been using it since then. Remember when we did that Out of Moab workshop at Deadhorse State Park and almost all of us in the group had a Shimoda bag.
Great review Nick!
and I wonder when could I see your new tutorial, I am very much looking forward to it !!!
Hi! I'm from Belgium and I currently use a Case Logic bag. Would be nice having a new larger bag though! I also would like to say that I love your channel so much. Very cool places you visit and I learn a lot from watching this channel.
Hi Nick, I appreciate the honest review. I am from Ireland and I have a Lowepro flipside 300 for quite a few years now, but I would love to upgrade ☺️
Hiya from Western Australia. I love your work and these gear reviews. I have not had a photography backpack but thinking it's going to become critical for comfortably trekking into those places worth shooting. All the best 😊.
Thanks for the thoughtful review. I'm currently using a Mindshift Rotation 180 that is going on 10 years old. One of these days I'm going to need to commit to a new bag.
Hey Nick. That is a good looking bag. I think Mark Denny just reviewed this bag. I'm using a Caden camera back pack. It's simple and works quite well for tooling around the Grand Valley, PA area.
Thanks for an honest review Nick, My current bag is a Mindshift Backlight 18lt,It's a good bag but it is a little on the small side and I could do with a larger bag as my kit grows and I explore more of New Brunswick Canada where I live, The extra space would also be good for packing extra stuff as I hope to travel a bit further afield this year. Thanks as always.