my NEW favorite every day carry bag | Wotancraft Pilot 7L
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
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Camera bags. The eternal quest for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
I’ve got a different camera bag for each outfit (digital, LF, Polaroid I-2, 35mm SLR, Mamiya 6).
The advantage, to me, is that each bag is set to go at pretty much a moment’s notice. There are a couple of cross bag items (e.g., light meter) but they reside in a special spot near the bags. And, rarely, I’ll take more than one camera out on a shoot.
KISS is the one thing I’ve learned doing photography for over 50 years. Simplify, reduce, eliminate…
Can’t wait to see the I-2 video! I LOVE that camera and the results it gives me. So much so, it was the only camera I took on my first trip to Japan a couple months ago. Now, that’s commitment.
Great video on what looks to be a great bag - but I’ve got all I need. 🙂
After getting this bag, my Bellingham & Peak Design sling hasn’t been used much. It’s that good!
I wasn’t so confident about its waterproofing, but you have confirmed it for me. Thanks a lot!
question ..do you know the company is charging for shipping into the United States?
kay, I’ve always scratched my head about the obsession around the kislux book totes and their practicality, but this one is adorable!! Congratulations
Ordered one after this video. Came in yesterday and it is perfect. It's everything I wanted in an everyday sling that the Peak Design one fell short on.
I have had the 7L for a few years, traveled all over the world in harsh conditions with it. The bag is aging very well, and is as sturdy as ever.
I fit 2 Fuji XT5 with 2 primes lenses attached.
The hidden pocket where the pass through is my favorite . You can hide your wallet there.
THE BEST BAG I HAVE EVER OWNED, and I tried a lot of them.
Great overview! Love my Pilot 7L and it's travelled so well -- throughout Oregon, Kauai, S. Korea and more. Such a well thought-out bag with great pocketing and so durable. Ended up picking up their Sling Pouch 3.5L as an EDC bag, and even though it's not technically a camera bag, it carries my X-T3 + XF23mm f/1.4 WR without blinking.
I have the khaki 7L version and after about an hour of walking in the rain I did get some water (more like wetness) into the main compartment on the bottom. No problem with the gear fortunately. I'd say it was above light but below heavy rain, just constant. This was last winter over here in Montreal, was also below freezing 😅I wasn't testing the bag, I was just in an unfortunate situation. I think all in all it was a good resistance test.
HEY kislux I have been watching you for years and im so proud of where you have made it! I love you so much! Also thanks for making my day
This has been my go to bag and I am looking at there backpack now. They make quality bags, second to none.
@@davidroseborough I know, I just saw the backpack too! Definitely one I might be interested in.
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I agree with you about this bag, It's the best I have found and I have a lot of bags. As I said to someone else. See if you can track down a "US pilot's waterbottle" 1 pint. Really cheap but being flat6with a slightly curved profile fits so well in the side pocket.
It's so good. I went with the 10l and it's been my main bag ever since!
I just got the tan color of this bag last month... and honestly I LOVE it.. it's so pleasing to look at and use, so light I forget it's on my body.
question ..do you know the company is charging for shipping into the United States?
@JodyCortes I paid through PayPal and I guess tax was also included in the price atleast for me, so I paid less than expected which is good because the bag is already pricey.
Been rockin this one for a while. It’s as close to perfect as you can get.
On the money. Started with the 3L for a little M11 carry, went up to the 7L - great - finally up to the 10L - perfect for me! Without much more outer size, fits my MacBook Air, journal in the back, and 2plus cameras. So it’s my work briefcase AND camera bag in one. And Fidlock is king! Concur - GREAT bags!
I have been using the larger version for over a year. Absolutely love it. The length of the strap is a bit awkward (have the newer strap) so I used a paper clip to shorten the strap
14:11 I didn't even know it has that hidden side pocket! And I reviewed it too... 😂 Agree on all points. Great bag for almost everything, including diapers and wet wipes for the kids haha. The side pockets are uncomfortable to use but they are great for key or a wallet when you need to free your pans pockets. They also often go totally unnoticed by security checks ;-)
@@SamuelStreetlife They’ve stashed pockets in their stash pockets. And that’s a good call, I actually put my keys and wallet in one of the side pockets as I’m going inside my house so I know where they’re at and I know they won’t fall out.
I am gutted the side pocket won’t fit a small water bottle in 😢
I'm looking into this bag as a diaper/dad bag. In your experience, how stable is it when worn? I don't want to have it swing forward and whack my little one either when I'm bending over to pick them up or if I'm chasing them around!
@@ThunderShoeI haven’t had a sling bag that doesn’t swing down if you lean over. Gravity can’t see it. As a sling bag it’s very stable
@@ThunderShoehaving said my above comment I just tested it empty and it didn’t swing.
My older peak design used to swing a lot
Love this bag. I also have the 10L. My Peak Design bags are idle. My top bags 3 bags:
Large storage - Domke F-2 and F-1X...classic and tough
Shoulder bags - Wotancraft 7L and 10L...enough said
Light backpacks - Tenba Fulton 10L and 14L...really great values... awesome bags
I love my 2L and 3L Wotancrafts: efficient, unobtrusive, indestructable.
Brilliant bag. I used to lug a great big Portabrace loaded with all kinds of nonsense I’d never use, now just this with an XT5 and a FM2. Tempted by the new backpack too.
I REALLY wish they would release a 5L version of it. I have the 3.5L & it’s barely too small but the 7L is just a bit too large. 5L would be the Goldilocks bag for me
I’ve had mine for about a month now and absolutely love it going to have to get a 3.5L down the road
question ..do you know the company is charging for shipping into the United States?
I had one in Khaki but sold it because at the time I wasn't using it much, but I may get another in black for travel. The only thing I wasn't so keen on was the clasp for travel and it not feeling so secure when it was on my back, I may have to find a way to address this issue but other then that it's a great bag, one of the most versatile I've ever seen.
They sent me the same one. It’s so good
The problem with Wotancraft is that not having EU shop, the taxes + shipping cost makes their products incredibly expensive. They would sell x20 by having an European shop with free shipping from x€, as any other relevant company.
@@TungstenOvergaard I wasn’t aware of that, that’s a bummer.
Photospecialist carries a lot of Wotancraft gear, admittedly not the full range, but that’s where I got my Pilot shipped from. £6.99 delivery, no import duties etc.
@@PhilMakesThings I will check, thanks!
@@TungstenOvergaard Bit late but vintage217, official retailer from netherlands, also sells it. I've put my email there to be notified couple of times for when they have stock, but then once they got I could not commit to order it. I still think that 175€ for a camera bag is nuts. Prices are way too high. Anyway, I'm still waiting for the next time they have stock, and will probably order it this time.
Man, looks like a great bag. I really like the red pull on the strap. If I hadn’t moved to a back pack + camera cube I’d probably grab one.
You can cram A LOT into the 7L. I've been hauling around my gw680iii and my M6 in this bag for a while. I keep meaning to gab some of the add on pouches. One thing that the tripod staps work well for is carrying a light rolled up rain jacket.
Love this bag! Also switched from the peak design. I jumped on it when they dropped the salt and pepper color. I also have the same complaint about the side pocket and it’s minor, but I ended up using a plastic water bottle when I’m out and it fits perfectly.
Do you think a smaller bottle like 350ml would fit?
The Memobottle work well but especially for the tan one search for a 'US pilots water bottle' it has a flat profile with a curve that works perfectly.
@@darrenhaken I use a 16 oz plastic water bottle, so I think 350 ml would work
question ..do you know the company is charging for shipping into the United States?
@ I think I did pay shipping, but there were no additional fees from what I remember.
Dude, yes. I've been using Wotancraft bags for years now, and I am consistently impressed with how intelligently designed and well-built they are. Also, in spite of just how good (and good looking) their bags are, they can be had for a fantastic price compared to more "luxury" oriented bags.
question ..do you know the company is charging for shipping into the United States?
@@JodyCortes From their website it appears that international shipping is free, though not everywhere.
It has been my go-to bag for the past 2 years (got it in green). As a documentary photographer I needed an inconspicuous bag that I could carry on the field. I even stopped using a strap with my camera. It is in my bag and I get it out when needed. One of my best investments.
However I never use the extra pouches (bottle holder and extra pocket) on the front of the bag. It makes the bag too front heavy, too bulky, and not very practical.
Just my 2 cents!
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Matt, what is your leather journal set-up?
Welcome to the club. I love my Pilot 7L. My only complaint is the fact that the Molle webbing is sewn on vertically which is the wrong direction! This prevents you from adding third party Molle pouches and accessories. Well, you can add them but their orientation will be turned 90° which isn’t ideal. Sewn horizontally is the industry standard.
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I bought the brompton version, 7 liters, so that I can mount to my brompton, it protect my camera gear well. I go overseas I just removed the brompton metal frame, and use as normal camera bag.
I have tons of bags, but the Wotancraft is definitely the best camera bag I’ve ever had. Now I’m waiting for the 10l pilot, which is difficult to get in Germany.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
@@blende5.693 thanks for watching!
Where did you buy the 7L?
@@MatthiasHaltenhof I bought my 7l pilot at the camera express store in Hannover
Need a place to store a small tripod at the bottom. Not everyone needs it but you can always ignore it if you dont need it. It wont cost them anything.
Mine has two straps on the bottom to hold a tripod. I don’t see those straps on his. Also, you can rest a tripod across the top of the bag under the top flap and tighten down the top flap over it and it holds pretty well.
question ..do you know the company is charging for shipping into the United States?
I'm kinda over velcro inserts. If you actually regularly reconfigure, they never hold up. Still on the hunt for one that clips/latches.
Can it fit an rz67😭
I really love the versatility of this bag, but I've had to replace the strap. The original one just wouldn't stop twisting.
Is there a 10% also for the Wotancraft Pilot 7L ?
Nice notebook. Mind sharing where you got it :)?
@@ratinthehat_ for sure! It’s a Rhodia notebook with a cover from Galen Leather.
Can you pick the bag up by that little carry handle without the bag tipping forward and spilling everything out if the top flap buckle isn't done up?
@@Ruylopez778 definitely, it’s a deep bag so even if it does tilt slightly forward, nothing is gonna go flying out.
As always a great video! I have been searching for the perfect bag for years. Lately I’ve been using the Wandrd Roam sling. It barely fits my M6 with the Voigtlander 50, f1.5 and my Q2 at the same time. It’s tight but works. Looking for something a tiny bit bigger. I’ve been looking at this bag for a while. Curious your thoughts!
@@JPWineberg that Wandrd sling looks great, a friend of mine has one and loves it.
Great video. Do you think it can fit a 13" laptop (adjusting the laptop divider accordingly)? Thanks.
I don’t think so. It just barely fits my iPad Pro 11” which is great. but it definitely could not fit my 14” MacBook Pro M1. I think if you got the 10L version it would hold a 13” laptop.
@@danielcorry4136 thanks!
if i were given a free bag, that bag would most probably be my 'favorite' bag
Guys, what Mic is Matt using?
Most important question after this video... what do you play on your steam deck? 🙂
What bag is good for a hasselblad 501cm .
Will a 14" MBP fit inside?
No. You would need to look I to the 10L version to maybe hold that laptop.
I can't believe this bag is only $179😊
Did we just find the perfect bag??
@@miloe1er might be as close as it gets.
There is only one bag for the true professional...DOMKE
Hi! Does anyone know if an 13" macbook air would fit inside?
@@wpuowjop not this size but I believe the 10L version would. Check their website!
no, it will not !
Too expensive, difficult to use. Openning corners are not comfortable. Looking for one sling bag but this one is not for me.😢😢😢
Demure
Looks nice but priced way too expensive. With the pack and “ accessories “ it costs nearly what my Shimoda Design backpack costs and my backpack is a lot more functional.
Just don't like how short that flap is. Seems like it barely keeps everything covered unless you latch it. Otherwise I like the design.
Sorry. It looks amateur. Cheap thin dividers and just a magnet to hold it closed. No thanks.
It's just a purse....
$180 for a bag made in Taiwan? For that kind of money I'll buy something made in the USA or spend half of that for something made in China.
HEY kislux I have been watching you for years and im so proud of where you have made it! I love you so much! Also thanks for making my day
Sorry. It looks amateur. Cheap thin dividers and just a magnet to hold it closed. No thanks.