Well Auline has failed miserably. Apparently they have changed the design of the bag without telling anyone. It now has some shiny black material around the zippers that are ugly as hell. They have removed the 2 adjustment straps above your shoulder. As well removed the handle that was sown into the backpack. It also comes in one piece with all the hard sides installed. I was so excited to get it from RDQ today, then find the new stock has changed and feels like a cheap knockoff bag.
They may have reverted the design change? The backpack on aulines website is advertised as "Zipper was not shiny any more, we changed it to Matt." I ordered one on june 4th from aulines website, it arrived today july 1st and seems like the original design. It has the Matt zippers, the adjustment straps above the shoulders are there and the handle to hold the bag. Although it did come with the hard sides installed which got bent in shipping so I've had to remove them to flatten them.
Once you have an fpv bag, you'll never go without one again. It really is a solid investment that you won't regret. Been using a lowepro bpx2 for over 2 years, and I swear by it. Mud, dirt, rain, gravel, concrete... and still looks darn near brand new. Having everything ready in one place and ready to go is priceless.
@@pitviprplays9794 Oh darn, that's too bad they stopped making them. It really is a great bag, I intend on using it for many years to come - I'm sure it'll hold up.
I still think the bpx2 is the best bag around. I can fit 2 goggles (DJI and fat shark), my radio and two 5 inch quads with props on, on the inside of it. It’s so neat and tidy and no need for things to be hanging off it.
I bought mine in feb. and must say its held up. I have gone on hikes (3-4hrs) with it on and didnt feel any discomfort. I can fit my dji goggles, tango 2 pro and 1 5" quad with out props. and a battery bag with 10 1500mah batteries and some other equipment with out a issue. One a the things I love about it is that when Im all done and my quad is dirty, after it the dirt wipes off as if nothing happen. One of my only issues the straps hook into loops, and they can come off fairly easy unknowingly.
I’ve been using that bag lately, the only gripe I have about is the straps. If you just throw the flap into dirt, the little magnet/straps pick up magnetic junk and the buckle doesn’t click into place.
Good review! I've had my Auline bag for a few months now. I use it like you were saying, from the car to a spot not far away. This summer I will be doing some hikes with this bag on so I'll try to remember and update then. I haven't had any issues so far though.
I don`t like that backpack. I use a lowpro Quadguard BPX3 and love it. I think the reason for a FPV Backpack is to have everything ready to go and the quad inside.
I recently picked up a military molle backpack at a local Army Navy store for $55 and spent another $10 on over a dozen clips and hangers made for securing gear to the exterior straps...can also switch up mounting points super easily and add on smaller bags to the sides if necessary (I use a small one hanging off the side for my dead packs). Best FPV bag I've ever owned.
I think this is a great approach if your philosophy is to have each thing in its own case. Like I wouldn't want to have my goggles and controller rattling around loose in a military style backpack. But if you put them in their own case then I think it makes sense.
@@JoshuaBardwell Most definitely! I’m a fan of keeping goggles, rc, etc in their own cases in the bag. Nice and tidy and secure for a good day’s hike...
It's interesting that JB puts that large rigid panel in the *cover* of the AULine. I put it in the back/bottom of the bag and use the big pocket in the cover for flat things and props.
One thing I really need is to keep the kwads INSIDE the bag. To keep them away from snow and mud when i'm in the mountains, to keep them away from looks when i'm in the city. I don't often fly next to my car.. and if I do i, like on a race day, I just put all my stuff in big bags and don't care so much. As a cameraman for over 15 years and camera bag geek, i am using my camera bags for FPV. When I need to carry more than the fpv gear (ie : ski skins, camera, lens, water, food...) The f-stop is obviously the best, with the small insert. The bag from EVOC is great too, and with foldable props i can put 3 kwads in the top compartment ! The incase works good too, fits 1 kwad inside and looks good - but isn't so good for hiking. I have two bags from Lowepro that are similar, the 450 and the Whistler.. They are huge but somehow i can't put more stuff than on my Evoc. Finaly the one i'm using the most is the Evoc when i do hike&fly or mountainbike&fly :) Well, enough blabla, good to see they are thinking about fpv bags, too bad they want us to put the kwads outside instead of a pocket where the straps are.
I have the Auline backpack, and to protect/hide the drones from view or the elements I just put on the rain cover that it comes with over the backpack. Nobody can tell that I'm carrying quads, unless you are with other fpv pilots. This gives me more space for spare parts or other stuff inside the backpack.
I've had my Auline backpack for about a month now. It replaced my 4 year old tactical backpack (which stored everything I needed and more but with no organization). I can still fit up to 6 quads (if I want too) on the outside and all my other stuff in the inside well organized and snug to prevent things from moving around while walking/hiking to a spot. I love the top compartment for my Taranis X9D+ which fits perfectly and is protected well. The bag has a faux leathery texture to it, but it does not feel cheap. The zippers are fantastic and high quality and create almost a waterproof seal as you close them up, preventing dust, dirt and maybe a little moisture from getting in your backpack. I think the only negative thing about it is the price point at $190, but luckily my lady friend gave it to me as a gift using her stimulus check, and since I'm a gentleman I made sure I stimulated her as well. Yeah boy!! Looking forward to checking out the reviews for the 2 PyroDrone packs to be released soon, but I do believe the PyroDrone packs are geared more towards the professional filming pilot that needs to have all their stuff handy in one bag including the battery charging gear and what not as they travel. Thanks JB!
Hey Joshua Bardwell first of all I am so grateful for your channel because you’re helping so much in this awesome hobby. As far as the back pack goes I’ve got the Torvol pitstop pro and I just love it not only is it the best pack out there but it just looks great too
For hiking with a quick bit of flying I use the camelbak sparta. I usually just carrying my radio and goggles and battery bag and the quad is strapped to the mollie web. It has the "I have your back" lifetime warranty. For flying and a bit of hiking I'll use the torvol. Torvols padding for your back absorbs alot of sweat for hard hikes in the sun and it's hard to wash off when it dries.
This looks pretty chincy compared to the other $200 packs on the market. I've been 100% satisfied using the Betaflight bag for a year, no damage, and the Pitstop Pro's are also top notch (lowepro too, for that matter). This looks like it's probably worth $100-120 and being sold for almost $200. JB barely got this one outta the bag and setup and it's already tearing up...love how the other bags have a place to store the rain cover, and tool organizers built in. I'm eager to see the ETHiX backpack
Forgot to mention that the bag itself and zippers are water proof, only need the rain cover if you carry quads on the outside. I just started using mine after using a think tank, it is a bit smaller than a think tank, but if you slim down what you really need this bag is a nice size. Jerry also is super with customer service. You get a reply with in 24 hours. I am happy so far. Solid bag.
Thanks for the review! I'm so happy I have finally chosen Torvol Pro instead of Auline even the last one looks a bit nicer. Only one thing I would like to have been improved in Torvol it's removable waist belt.
I personally pull the waste strap a little bit tighter and buckle it up when it isn't on my back to get rid of it temporarily. that is what I do on my mammoth backpack when I don't use it whilst snowboarding. super handy pro tip
I have been using my PitStop Pro for about a year and still think it is the bomb. The Lipo Bag is a must have makes life much easer and safer. I like the Tx storage in the Torvol nice and safe. The Torvol strap design is much better. Torvol has the working mat and small screw holder. If they priced this at $125 they would have something but not as a direct composition. Thanks for the review 🍍
Did you use the hip belt the entire time you were wearing the pack? The hip belt is intended to distribute the weight off of the shoulders and your broken seam looks to be on the sternum strap (close to shoulders). In backpacking, the common order to tighten a pack is hip belt, shoulder straps, load lifters and sternum strap last; this order helps you get the best weight distribution. This is to say a split seam may be a result of uneven load distribution. Even so, It is not a good sign that the sternum strap seam split on day one. One day I will have enough gear to justify such a purchase; when that time comes, I will be informed. Many thanks JB!
@@JoshuaBardwell I agree, it should not have happened. I was only pointing out what the manufacture may say, though I really hope they would not. I do like the way you pointed out you pulled on other seams. I also liked the way you point out the other products are dedicated to a niche product. Great review!
I have a URUAV bag which was like $70 and I still have it 3 years later, great bag and not that expenive, I'll probably do a review on it, also you can make your own drone bag very cheap just buy a military bag that has those MOLLE straps and put two d ring clips on it to hold the drone on the outside and shove everything else inside.
I had to return the first one I got. RDQ exchanged it for me due to fraying around the front compartment where the zippers go around the corners and chew up the lining. The pad that goes in the front compartment is a tiny bit too big, I trimmed down the corners by about an 1/8" and it now opens and closes more easily without munching on the zipper lining. I love the backpack but I'd recommend anyone who get one keep an eye on this area.
Damn, I was hoping this would be better it looks so much cooler than the pitstop I need to paint the stupid yellow zippers. Also, another plus for the torval that's underrated is the rain cover in a zipper pocket under the bag it has saved me not only from rain but keeping everything tight in longer travel!
@@ranudar5666 it might be just the pro I’m not sure but it is by far the best little extra feature of the bag I didn’t know about it when I bought it but it’s on the bottom on the inside it’s kinda hidden
@@Jandodev I have a Torvol Quad Pitstop Backpack Pro and mine does have a rain cover but no zipped bag on the bottom neither on the in- nor om the outside. But it's no big deal.
@@ranudar5666ahhh damn yeah it’s like a little cutout on the bottom rubber part of mine that has a zipper tucked in it must be on the newerish ones I got mine this last summer
I've had my Lowepro backpack for 3 years now and it's been flawless mind you three years ago that backpack cost of Fortune it was over two hundred bucks but it is also a discontinued backpack. Just ordered a new pyro drone backpack on pre-order we shall see.
I also jumped the shark and pre orderd that one, when I heard people talking about this one I was hoping it was that one. The pyro drone looks good tho in the pics. I also have the loweporo but my only other friend I fly with has it too so I wanted to get a diff one
@Joshua Bardwell please give us an update after using it at this big race your going to.. using it in a more stressful use environment from an actual flying use perspective. Thanks. Waiting on my pyrodrone back pack to arrive hopefully soon.
I am 100% sure that my backpack have given me at least double the flying time since everything is packed and ready to go and in the backpack when I need it.
Nice bag, usually the loose items like the spare cables, I will put them in a small ziplock bag that we get when buying drone parts. That way I can see what is inside the bags as well.
Just an idea with your cables is to place them in a clear Zip/lock bag... this way they are together and you can see into bag! Simple and very cheap...
How’s the backpack holding up after some time? Have you switched to using the Auline or stuck with your Torvol instead? Or perhaps the iFlight instead? I’m in the market for a backpack
It's a nice bag but at almost $190 I'll pass. Just don't see how companies can charge that much for a freaking backpack. I'll keep using my RDQ backpack for now. Thanks for the video JB
I wondered how Torvol could get away with charging so much then I got bought one as a birthday present from my family. It's worth the money, very much so.
If you want to talk price differences for essentially the same product, do an image search for the TBS FPV Chair and then in another tab image search for the Helinox Swivel Chair. They could be twins. I hope you're sitting down when you then look up the prices of the two...
I ride motorcycles at high speeds and off-road, have yet to have issues with the quad straps or the waste strap, I also do a lot of hiking with it the water PROOF ness of it is a major sell for it, it’s much better than panicking and putting a rain fly over your stuff
I love my Torvol.....I can't think of many things I would change.. (besides putting the zipper pouch on the top outside upside down , so that when the bag is open on the ground it's not....upside down). It's pretty damn good, and now kind of considered a staple in our world.
Why would you expect it to be terrible? I use an old Patagonia backpack with skateboard straps and side pouches; couple 5" on the outside, controller case, goggle case, laptop, spares, tools, camera stuff, micros, even an extra passenger goggle, on the inside, works great. I kinda wanna call BS on the wearing it for a whole half hour thing lol.
I'm using Peter McKinnon camera bag for everything It fits like, ALL of my gear Every drone, all the accompanying gear, it's insane I'm going to order a few extra back straps and I'll be able to hang like 6 drones off the back 😁
FYI : when trekking 70% of the weight is on the hips and 30% on shoulders... So big hips straps is awesome.... makes you wanna trek longer... less fatigue... higher the trek... get some poles and you’ll go further...10% of your weight for each...that way would be the full happy geared geek trekker pilot ;)
Only have a 25 dollar backpack myself, but so far it has held up. Although all these expensive backpacks look really nice and seem practical, they dont ever seem to be all that dureable. The non-drone backpacks at the local gun/hunting shop seem to be much more dureable.
My first backpack was a $40 backpack from Walmart. It had two straps on the front and a strap on each side so I carried four quads on it. The only thing wrong with it was it didn’t have compartments and it was top load. It was a great starter bag. Now I have two Pitstop Pros and a basic Pitstop. They were worth every penny.
Two hundred on a bag ouch, I've been using a case logic laptop bag for the last 6 years, it isn't perfect, but it only cost me 40 bucks and there's plenty of room for all my fpv stuff
Just got mine today; question: is your left waist strap adjustable? It looks like it should be, but it's sewn at the buckle, so I can't make the waist tight enough to do anything. I can remove the extra stitching, but it seems deliberate, so I'm not sure if I'm missing something
At first I thought damn I just ordered that URUAV backpack now Bardwell shows off how good this one is and I like it! But then I saw the price. For the same money I could buy 4 other decent backpacks and still have some money left over for a six pack of White Claw.
What about 'camera' backpacks? It seems they provide custom divders and outside straps. The only real FPV is a secure 'controller' sized compartment. Given the number of camera bags there must many that have a similar compartment. The next question is if the camera bag market is bigger are the prices better?
Camera bags can work well for this application. The ability to strap quads to the outside and the dedicated controller focus is something that distinguishes FPV bags.
@@JoshuaBardwell I take your point on straps. There are camera bags with straps. I would suggest one with molle on the outside where you can add your own straps would be best. That way you can choose strap buckles you like and replace them easily should they break. Overcoming one of your review points on poor buckle choice.
Sweet, but is there any FPV backpack that could easily fit my 17.3" laptop? Yes, it is a monster and I do not plan to carry all the FPV stuff + laptop, I would use the backpack daily - commuting to work, shopping etc. and sometimes I might need to travel with my laptop.
A removable waste stra to prevent you from looking like a nerd? Sure that'll do the job. Not! You're the number one FPV nerd. It's on your lastname name, Mr. Knowitall.
@joshua bardwell can you do a video on that analog camera testing wire that you made? I understand how to wire the power and signal wires but where does the ground figure into this? I think this wire would be a great thing to have in anyone's troubleshooting kit. Thanks in advance.
I’ve had this bag since February and so far I love it EXCEPT... straps on the top aren’t reinforced enough so when I adjust it to move the weight higher, they ripped off... when I messaged Auline they didn’t want to help me at first and then only sent me $60. They didn’t even offer warranty for a poor stitch. I ended up sewing it up myself and now I love the bag again haha
Nice review ... you’d have to rip my Ethix /thinktank backpack off my dead corpse before I change again .. is soooo comfy on long walks .. had the lowepro before and it always felt like having a tea chest strapped on my back 🤩😂
I can get the Torval for £79 in the UK. the AU line is about £149 from Banggood plus VAT and shipping, is it worth twice the price? serious question... I am looking for a bag thx
it is nice they make bags for fpv, but on a tight budget its hard to beat the cheapo ''tactical backpacks'' and also if you really are gonna hike or walk any distance, you need the lightest possible, true they dont last more than 2 years, but at $15 a pop? thats ok.
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Well Auline has failed miserably. Apparently they have changed the design of the bag without telling anyone. It now has some shiny black material around the zippers that are ugly as hell. They have removed the 2 adjustment straps above your shoulder. As well removed the handle that was sown into the backpack. It also comes in one piece with all the hard sides installed. I was so excited to get it from RDQ today, then find the new stock has changed and feels like a cheap knockoff bag.
Please email pictures to joshuabardwell@gmail.com
@@JoshuaBardwell any update on this ?
@@JoshuaBardwell @OP FPV Also waiting for update
They may have reverted the design change? The backpack on aulines website is advertised as "Zipper was not shiny any more, we changed it to Matt." I ordered one on june 4th from aulines website, it arrived today july 1st and seems like the original design. It has the Matt zippers, the adjustment straps above the shoulders are there and the handle to hold the bag. Although it did come with the hard sides installed which got bent in shipping so I've had to remove them to flatten them.
Once you have an fpv bag, you'll never go without one again. It really is a solid investment that you won't regret. Been using a lowepro bpx2 for over 2 years, and I swear by it. Mud, dirt, rain, gravel, concrete... and still looks darn near brand new. Having everything ready in one place and ready to go is priceless.
Yeah. Iwas flying recently when it started to rain. It was so relaxing having a dedicated space to safely throw in goggles, transmitter etc.
Also been using the bpx2 for around 2 yrs. Couldn't recommend a bag more!!! Unfortunate they are no longer being made. At least in the U.S.
@@pitviprplays9794 Oh darn, that's too bad they stopped making them. It really is a great bag, I intend on using it for many years to come - I'm sure it'll hold up.
@@ranudar5666 Agreed, it's great for those "oh crap" weather moments, lol.
I still think the bpx2 is the best bag around. I can fit 2 goggles (DJI and fat shark), my radio and two 5 inch quads with props on, on the inside of it. It’s so neat and tidy and no need for things to be hanging off it.
I bought mine in feb. and must say its held up. I have gone on hikes (3-4hrs) with it on and didnt feel any discomfort. I can fit my dji goggles, tango 2 pro and 1 5" quad with out props. and a battery bag with 10 1500mah batteries and some other equipment with out a issue. One a the things I love about it is that when Im all done and my quad is dirty, after it the dirt wipes off as if nothing happen. One of my only issues the straps hook into loops, and they can come off fairly easy unknowingly.
I’ve been using that bag lately, the only gripe I have about is the straps. If you just throw the flap into dirt, the little magnet/straps pick up magnetic junk and the buckle doesn’t click into place.
Ohh damn good catch. We don't have magnetic dirt around here.
@@JoshuaBardwell you don’t have minerals in the ground where you live? 🤨🤔
Good review! I've had my Auline bag for a few months now. I use it like you were saying, from the car to a spot not far away. This summer I will be doing some hikes with this bag on so I'll try to remember and update then. I haven't had any issues so far though.
I don`t like that backpack. I use a lowpro Quadguard BPX3 and love it. I think the reason for a FPV Backpack is to have everything ready to go and the quad inside.
I’m watching this while setting up my pit stop pro. 😇
Organizational tidbits are priceless.
I recently picked up a military molle backpack at a local Army Navy store for $55 and spent another $10 on over a dozen clips and hangers made for securing gear to the exterior straps...can also switch up mounting points super easily and add on smaller bags to the sides if necessary (I use a small one hanging off the side for my dead packs). Best FPV bag I've ever owned.
I think this is a great approach if your philosophy is to have each thing in its own case. Like I wouldn't want to have my goggles and controller rattling around loose in a military style backpack. But if you put them in their own case then I think it makes sense.
@@JoshuaBardwell Most definitely! I’m a fan of keeping goggles, rc, etc in their own cases in the bag. Nice and tidy and secure for a good day’s hike...
It's interesting that JB puts that large rigid panel in the *cover* of the AULine. I put it in the back/bottom of the bag and use the big pocket in the cover for flat things and props.
One thing I really need is to keep the kwads INSIDE the bag. To keep them away from snow and mud when i'm in the mountains, to keep them away from looks when i'm in the city. I don't often fly next to my car.. and if I do i, like on a race day, I just put all my stuff in big bags and don't care so much.
As a cameraman for over 15 years and camera bag geek, i am using my camera bags for FPV.
When I need to carry more than the fpv gear (ie : ski skins, camera, lens, water, food...) The f-stop is obviously the best, with the small insert. The bag from EVOC is great too, and with foldable props i can put 3 kwads in the top compartment ! The incase works good too, fits 1 kwad inside and looks good - but isn't so good for hiking. I have two bags from Lowepro that are similar, the 450 and the Whistler.. They are huge but somehow i can't put more stuff than on my Evoc. Finaly the one i'm using the most is the Evoc when i do hike&fly or mountainbike&fly :)
Well, enough blabla, good to see they are thinking about fpv bags, too bad they want us to put the kwads outside instead of a pocket where the straps are.
Look for the upcoming Pyro-Drone backpack which seems to be really huge.
I have the Auline backpack, and to protect/hide the drones from view or the elements I just put on the rain cover that it comes with over the backpack. Nobody can tell that I'm carrying quads, unless you are with other fpv pilots. This gives me more space for spare parts or other stuff inside the backpack.
What I really want to know is what backpack you're wearing at the very end of the vid. Looks like you can fit all your FPV stuff AND a baby in it!!!
I've had my Auline backpack for about a month now. It replaced my 4 year old tactical backpack (which stored everything I needed and more but with no organization). I can still fit up to 6 quads (if I want too) on the outside and all my other stuff in the inside well organized and snug to prevent things from moving around while walking/hiking to a spot. I love the top compartment for my Taranis X9D+ which fits perfectly and is protected well. The bag has a faux leathery texture to it, but it does not feel cheap. The zippers are fantastic and high quality and create almost a waterproof seal as you close them up, preventing dust, dirt and maybe a little moisture from getting in your backpack. I think the only negative thing about it is the price point at $190, but luckily my lady friend gave it to me as a gift using her stimulus check, and since I'm a gentleman I made sure I stimulated her as well. Yeah boy!! Looking forward to checking out the reviews for the 2 PyroDrone packs to be released soon, but I do believe the PyroDrone packs are geared more towards the professional filming pilot that needs to have all their stuff handy in one bag including the battery charging gear and what not as they travel. Thanks JB!
Could you please just jam it in there one more time?
That was probably the most sensual reviews of a FPV backpack ever produced.
"Makes me look like a Nerd", he says, wearing a NewBeeDrone necklace.
Simply too high of a price for me. It is what it is. Thx for the video
Hey Joshua Bardwell first of all I am so grateful for your channel because you’re helping so much in this awesome hobby. As far as the back pack goes I’ve got the Torvol pitstop pro and I just love it not only is it the best pack out there but it just looks great too
For hiking with a quick bit of flying I use the camelbak sparta. I usually just carrying my radio and goggles and battery bag and the quad is strapped to the mollie web. It has the "I have your back" lifetime warranty. For flying and a bit of hiking I'll use the torvol. Torvols padding for your back absorbs alot of sweat for hard hikes in the sun and it's hard to wash off when it dries.
This looks pretty chincy compared to the other $200 packs on the market. I've been 100% satisfied using the Betaflight bag for a year, no damage, and the Pitstop Pro's are also top notch (lowepro too, for that matter). This looks like it's probably worth $100-120 and being sold for almost $200. JB barely got this one outta the bag and setup and it's already tearing up...love how the other bags have a place to store the rain cover, and tool organizers built in. I'm eager to see the ETHiX backpack
i think carrying a backpack specifically for drones already makes us look like nerds my friend.
Yes but cool nerds 😎
man... we wear glasses that make us look like insects... we are nerds... bue as NC Fpv says... cool nerds
would have to agree, it's not the waist strap doing that =)
I like to hike into places and a good backpack will save your back.
We are the kind of nerds flying 3 horsepower chainsaws through the air. Who is gonna judge us lol
Maybe I missed it, do you plan on switching or are you sticking with the Torvol?
@Joshua Bardwell
Forgot to mention that the bag itself and zippers are water proof, only need the rain cover if you carry quads on the outside. I just started using mine after using a think tank, it is a bit smaller than a think tank, but if you slim down what you really need this bag is a nice size. Jerry also is super with customer service. You get a reply with in 24 hours. I am happy so far. Solid bag.
If the bag is anything like their batteries, I probably won't be rating the longevity of this bag!
Thanks for the review! I'm so happy I have finally chosen Torvol Pro instead of Auline even the last one looks a bit nicer. Only one thing I would like to have been improved in Torvol it's removable waist belt.
I personally pull the waste strap a little bit tighter and buckle it up when it isn't on my back to get rid of it temporarily. that is what I do on my mammoth backpack when I don't use it whilst snowboarding. super handy pro tip
I have been using my PitStop Pro for about a year and still think it is the bomb. The Lipo Bag is a must have makes life much easer and safer. I like the Tx storage in the Torvol nice and safe. The Torvol strap design is much better. Torvol has the working mat and small screw holder. If they priced this at $125 they would have something but not as a direct composition. Thanks for the review 🍍
Did you use the hip belt the entire time you were wearing the pack? The hip belt is intended to distribute the weight off of the shoulders and your broken seam looks to be on the sternum strap (close to shoulders). In backpacking, the common order to tighten a pack is hip belt, shoulder straps, load lifters and sternum strap last; this order helps you get the best weight distribution. This is to say a split seam may be a result of uneven load distribution. Even so, It is not a good sign that the sternum strap seam split on day one.
One day I will have enough gear to justify such a purchase; when that time comes, I will be informed. Many thanks JB!
No, I didn't wear the hip belt the entire time. I never wore the hip belt on my Torvol or my Lowepro at all, and they didn't rip.
@@JoshuaBardwell I agree, it should not have happened. I was only pointing out what the manufacture may say, though I really hope they would not. I do like the way you pointed out you pulled on other seams. I also liked the way you point out the other products are dedicated to a niche product. Great review!
I have a URUAV bag which was like $70 and I still have it 3 years later, great bag and not that expenive, I'll probably do a review on it, also you can make your own drone bag very cheap just buy a military bag that has those MOLLE straps and put two d ring clips on it to hold the drone on the outside and shove everything else inside.
Good to see The Old Desk again!
I had to return the first one I got. RDQ exchanged it for me due to fraying around the front compartment where the zippers go around the corners and chew up the lining. The pad that goes in the front compartment is a tiny bit too big, I trimmed down the corners by about an 1/8" and it now opens and closes more easily without munching on the zipper lining. I love the backpack but I'd recommend anyone who get one keep an eye on this area.
Damn, I was hoping this would be better it looks so much cooler than the pitstop I need to paint the stupid yellow zippers. Also, another plus for the torval that's underrated is the rain cover in a zipper pocket under the bag it has saved me not only from rain but keeping everything tight in longer travel!
I don't have a zipper locker with a rain cover under the bag. Is that a new edition pitstop pro?
@@ranudar5666 it might be just the pro I’m not sure but it is by far the best little extra feature of the bag I didn’t know about it when I bought it but it’s on the bottom on the inside it’s kinda hidden
@@Jandodev I have a Torvol Quad Pitstop Backpack Pro and mine does have a rain cover but no zipped bag on the bottom neither on the in- nor om the outside. But it's no big deal.
@@ranudar5666ahhh damn yeah it’s like a little cutout on the bottom rubber part of mine that has a zipper tucked in it must be on the newerish ones I got mine this last summer
I got a waterproof one off ebay for $4! it's great!
I've had my Lowepro backpack for 3 years now and it's been flawless mind you three years ago that backpack cost of Fortune it was over two hundred bucks but it is also a discontinued backpack. Just ordered a new pyro drone backpack on pre-order we shall see.
I also jumped the shark and pre orderd that one, when I heard people talking about this one I was hoping it was that one. The pyro drone looks good tho in the pics. I also have the loweporo but my only other friend I fly with has it too so I wanted to get a diff one
I love how the Lowepro opens up I hope the pyro drone can get me over that
@Joshua Bardwell please give us an update after using it at this big race your going to.. using it in a more stressful use environment from an actual flying use perspective. Thanks. Waiting on my pyrodrone back pack to arrive hopefully soon.
I am 100% sure that my backpack have given me at least double the flying time since everything is packed and ready to go and in the backpack when I need it.
Nice bag, usually the loose items like the spare cables, I will put them in a small ziplock bag that we get when buying drone parts. That way I can see what is inside the bags as well.
"If your gonna look like a nerd you might as well look like a nerd with a fanny pack" -Joshua Bardwell
Just an idea with your cables is to place them in a clear Zip/lock bag... this way they are together and you can see into bag! Simple and very cheap...
How’s the backpack holding up after some time? Have you switched to using the Auline or stuck with your Torvol instead? Or perhaps the iFlight instead? I’m in the market for a backpack
It's a nice bag but at almost $190 I'll pass. Just don't see how companies can charge that much for a freaking backpack. I'll keep using my RDQ backpack for now. Thanks for the video JB
For us europeans ist one of the cheapest backpacks. The RDQ backpack looks very good too but with the shipping to europe it costs the same.
I wondered how Torvol could get away with charging so much then I got bought one as a birthday present from my family.
It's worth the money, very much so.
If you want to talk price differences for essentially the same product, do an image search for the TBS FPV Chair and then in another tab image search for the Helinox Swivel Chair. They could be twins.
I hope you're sitting down when you then look up the prices of the two...
@@eatyourvegfpv Can't beat free ;-p
You should take a look at f-stop and shimoda backpacks for photography if you think this is expensive 😂
I ride motorcycles at high speeds and off-road, have yet to have issues with the quad straps or the waste strap, I also do a lot of hiking with it the water PROOF ness of it is a major sell for it, it’s much better than panicking and putting a rain fly over your stuff
I love my Torvol.....I can't think of many things I would change.. (besides putting the zipper pouch on the top outside upside down , so that when the bag is open on the ground it's not....upside down). It's pretty damn good, and now kind of considered a staple in our world.
RDQ backpack is the best one ever!!! So so awesome how organized in one bag it’s amazing and it’s cheap
How you load your pack depends on the type of pack you have and the terrain. If you are using a framed bag you should be loading top heavy.
I got the same pack and i CANT WAIT to get my first drone and test both out
You have got to be kidding my pitstop pro arrived a few hours ago. Glad this doesn't change my mind.
Why would you expect it to be terrible? I use an old Patagonia backpack with skateboard straps and side pouches; couple 5" on the outside, controller case, goggle case, laptop, spares, tools, camera stuff, micros, even an extra passenger goggle, on the inside, works great.
I kinda wanna call BS on the wearing it for a whole half hour thing lol.
Wow. I didn't even know about a bag. I will say, that is nice. Very nice and good job on the setup
I'm using Peter McKinnon camera bag for everything
It fits like, ALL of my gear
Every drone, all the accompanying gear, it's insane
I'm going to order a few extra back straps and I'll be able to hang like 6 drones off the back 😁
400$ for a drone bag??? ok...
This vid made me love my Torvol backpacks even more.
FYI : when trekking 70% of the weight is on the hips and 30% on shoulders... So big hips straps is awesome.... makes you wanna trek longer... less fatigue... higher the trek... get some poles and you’ll go further...10% of your weight for each...that way would be the full happy geared geek trekker pilot ;)
Only have a 25 dollar backpack myself, but so far it has held up. Although all these expensive backpacks look really nice and seem practical, they dont ever seem to be all that dureable. The non-drone backpacks at the local gun/hunting shop seem to be much more dureable.
My first backpack was a $40 backpack from Walmart. It had two straps on the front and a strap on each side so I carried four quads on it. The only thing wrong with it was it didn’t have compartments and it was top load. It was a great starter bag. Now I have two Pitstop Pros and a basic Pitstop. They were worth every penny.
Liking the Orqas more than the HDO2 recently?
I've been rockin a RaceDayQuads pack for a little over a year. Would mine last longer than this?
Still love my LowePro BPX2 from 4 years ago and still going strong. To bad they don't make these anymore 😞.
Snapped that X3 up when they went on sale for like $50 and I love the thing. See this makes me appreciate the back 3 straps and the locking buckles
That's definitely a pretty impressive backpack, Joshua! Fantastic review! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Safe from what?
Bummer about those magnetic clips, was super excited about the idea at first
Oh man I love it! Gotta get one now. I kind of wanted the Betaflight Beehive backpack but can not find any.
I used a 20 dollar reward and got the ethix Backpack. Best thing I ever did in the hobby. I haven’t yet been unable to carry something.
I love my ethix think tank too. :)
Two hundred on a bag ouch, I've been using a case logic laptop bag for the last 6 years, it isn't perfect, but it only cost me 40 bucks and there's plenty of room for all my fpv stuff
I've been using this backpack for a month now and I'm very happy with it. A third large divider would be nice.
I thought the same, contacted Jerry and he send me 2 large ones, I paid 15$, for postage.
Just got mine today; question: is your left waist strap adjustable? It looks like it should be, but it's sewn at the buckle, so I can't make the waist tight enough to do anything. I can remove the extra stitching, but it seems deliberate, so I'm not sure if I'm missing something
@@FPVenius Hi, sorry mate, both of my waist straps are removeable and both are adjustable, seems like a mistake on yours
IMO.
Nice review Joshua!! That’s a good looking bag.
It could be that the reinforcements are not installed to save space while shipping
At first I thought damn I just ordered that URUAV backpack now Bardwell shows off how good this one is and I like it!
But then I saw the price. For the same money I could buy 4 other decent backpacks and still have some money left over for a six pack of White Claw.
😀😍 The baby so cute mate 💕
Preordered it over 1 month on Banggood. Postponed 5 times so far.. next "shipping date" 18th April.. lets see
Yup that’s Banggood. Do you live in Europe or something?
@@delvpf6671 Jup, Germany. But there is no other store wich have this backpack in stock
@ that’s a shame. Luckily I think I’m gonna stick with my Torvol bags. The Auline doesn’t seem like it would suit me.
I am surprised. the backpack was sent off
@@delvpf6671 Finally arrived
I fly 4 types of quads and need a good bag. Torvol pitstop pro is the bag I want but I have an iflight which is really good
It's Auline (not AULine) because Au is the symbol for gold, not AU.
Now that's a properly nerdy observation. 🤓 Love it! 😉
will this bag work for the dji fpv with the props on inside the bag ,,,, will it be deep enough
I don't think it would go in sideways like a bookshelf. It would go in flwt I'd you rearranged the dividers but it would not be ideal.
@@JoshuaBardwell what about the torvol pro bag would that be deep enough
No definitely not.
What about 'camera' backpacks? It seems they provide custom divders and outside straps. The only real FPV is a secure 'controller' sized compartment. Given the number of camera bags there must many that have a similar compartment. The next question is if the camera bag market is bigger are the prices better?
Camera bags can work well for this application. The ability to strap quads to the outside and the dedicated controller focus is something that distinguishes FPV bags.
@@JoshuaBardwell I take your point on straps. There are camera bags with straps. I would suggest one with molle on the outside where you can add your own straps would be best. That way you can choose strap buckles you like and replace them easily should they break. Overcoming one of your review points on poor buckle choice.
I have had this on backorder for 2 months... Come on getfpv!
Sweet, but is there any FPV backpack that could easily fit my 17.3" laptop? Yes, it is a monster and I do not plan to carry all the FPV stuff + laptop, I would use the backpack daily - commuting to work, shopping etc. and sometimes I might need to travel with my laptop.
A removable waste stra to prevent you from looking like a nerd? Sure that'll do the job. Not! You're the number one FPV nerd. It's on your lastname name, Mr. Knowitall.
Love my pitstop pro. I'm wondering what the shelf life is on the auline bag. Smdh
@joshua bardwell can you do a video on that analog camera testing wire that you made? I understand how to wire the power and signal wires but where does the ground figure into this? I think this wire would be a great thing to have in anyone's troubleshooting kit. Thanks in advance.
As someone who has backpacked across South America, you DO NOT put the heaviest stuff at the bottom. It goes to the top. Always.
"It's super tight so you just have to jam it in there" -- No reaction
"It's super firm" --- OOOOH 😂😂
let’s hope that the bag is more reliable than their batteries.. Might get one once you can travel again easily
Hard to live without an FPV backpack, but $190 bucks? Way too much dough! 💸💸💸😳🙄
Yes it's expensive but so worth it and you only have to buy it once.
i have the LOWEPRO QUADGUARD BP X1 also an amazing bag.. its a really good quality...
I’ve had this bag since February and so far I love it EXCEPT... straps on the top aren’t reinforced enough so when I adjust it to move the weight higher, they ripped off... when I messaged Auline they didn’t want to help me at first and then only sent me $60. They didn’t even offer warranty for a poor stitch. I ended up sewing it up myself and now I love the bag again haha
Happy to take your Torvol. And I can pass on my URUAV backpack 😄
There’s always at least one.
@@delvpf6671 of course 🤣
@@filiped7298 it’s really kinda sad 😢
@@delvpf6671 why?
@@filiped7298 leaching is just sad. It’s like online panhandling.
Nice review ... you’d have to rip my Ethix /thinktank backpack off my dead corpse before I change again .. is soooo comfy on long walks .. had the lowepro before and it always felt like having a tea chest strapped on my back 🤩😂
I just don’t see the point of having an expensive bag if you still have to keep everything in cases. To each their own, I guess. 👍
Is the waist strap *really* the "nerd-level" tipping point when you have this on your back?
Joshua please also check the new one from pyrodrone. Think it is the biggest one actually
Are there any restrictions on lipo's being carried on a airline?
Lead acid batteries are called pb batteries on chargers, so goldline being called auline isn't that strange.
The warp stabilizer in the beginning lololol
Which do you prefer this one or the iFlight?
Seems neat but I think I'll still go with the Pitstop Pro if I can ever find it in stock :(
If in the UK unmannedtech have them for £139 with a free lipo bag. Purchased one yesterday
@@universalsites1 Hey thanks for the heads up! I’m in the US though, but I did actually find one at pyrodrone pretty much right after posting haha
U think this would work for the dji fpv set up
Yepp I think it’s the best bag out there personally
I don't see a backpack in your website shopping list...
$230 incrude shipping on BG. Made in Italy?
Thank u so much i by watching this video found out j can move my compartments around??’
What goggle strap do you use for your DJI goggle? I cant finde any of theses beside the one from Ethix and Iflight
The original from dji is the best. you can wear the googles without tighting the strap to much.
Nordfpv dji strap
Fatstraps
you want the weight at the top as counterintuitive as it sounds
I can get the Torval for £79 in the UK. the AU line is about £149 from Banggood plus VAT and shipping, is it worth twice the price? serious question... I am looking for a bag
thx
Stay with my ethix works great for me and doesnt look like you have a boat on your back lol .great review though
Do you people think it would fit the new macbook pro in the laptop compartment?
are these backpacks carry-on size?
it is nice they make bags for fpv, but on a tight budget its hard to beat the cheapo ''tactical backpacks'' and also if you really are gonna hike or walk any distance, you need the lightest possible, true they dont last more than 2 years, but at $15 a pop? thats ok.