This is another 'almost' makes me want to pick it up. The price point is a huge deterrent for the average amateur photographer like myself. Plus I do not have NEAR the amount of gear needed to fill it .... yet.
I just got my PM backpack yesterday and I too was skeptical on the price. I think many people are. But just like you, after actually handling the pack. I also see why the price is relatively high. Personally, I love it. I also love how large it is, I’m a big dude at 6’5 (not saying a smaller person can’t use the pack) and it fits me well. It’s definitely worth the investment. If you have the money, go for it 100%
Wifey got me this backpack for Father’s Day. Very happy with it. I’m planning on getting a 16” MacBook Pro. Will I be able to fit it on the laptop compartment?
I remember trying it on at VidSummit and thinking this is the bag I’ve needed all my life 😂 Great job from all parties (Peter/Nomatic/Spacestation) for making a product that people would actually want 🔥
I got it on the Kickstarter and saved a good deal. Was it expensive, yes. Is it worth it? I believe it's worth the Kickstarter price if I'm honest. You also have to look at the price of your gear that you are carrying. If you don't own a bunch of med-highend gear then no, it's not worth it. When I looked at how much my stuff is worth, Sony a6400, Sony 18-105, Sony 70-350, Sony 50 and Sigma 16 then a $400 well made, providing great protection is worth it. Totally agree with Dunna and it really isn't an everyday type bag for on the go unless you need to take a bunch of stuff with you everyday. For a travel bag or to store all your gear then it's a terrific bag.
Thanks for the video! I really appreciate it. I watched it all the way through! Question would you recommend the Canon 90D for someone who wants to do both photo and video? I’m not exactly new but I’m not a pro either.
I would love to know if the chunky straps give way at all after using. For me, the straps dig in harshly when the bag is loaded with camera equipment. I would love to see a review after being used.
I asked my grandfather who i lived with to back this bag on kickstarter for me for christmas 2019. He being still on the old fashioned does not trust crowdfunded projects because of delays and production mishaps. He did however tell me that once the bag was released for retail purchase, he would get me the full set as a late christmas gift. On February 9th, 2020 he passed away from an unknown illness that he had not even had for a full week (our entire family believes it was COVID despite no official reports of it anywhere near us yet) After that everything (including our house) was left to my uncle who wasted no time in kicking me out to move the rest of his family in the house. He has been lenient in a couple things like letting me buy the car my grandfather let me use from him, but hasnt been much help otherwise. I plan on asking him for the bag for christmas this year in hopes he might honor his fathers wishes and get it for me as his wife thinks its a good idea so she will hopefully try to encourage him to do it, but my hopes are slim. Now with not only paying my uncle for the insurance on the car until we can have the title transferred over to me when the DMV's open up, as well as the non owners insurance i already had, plus my rent, and college expenses, it seems like this bag went from something i almost had, to something far off in my future.
Nice overview. Nice to take a look at the Nomatic luggage as well. I've had my camera pack for over a month now and I can't wait to actually test it out in real life once I can do some travel again.
I purchased this through Kickstarter but it was way too large for me. I needed something that would fit under the seat on a plane but this didn’t seem like it’d fit most planes. Peter McKinnon makes this backpack look like a normal sized EDC backpack haha
Haha he must be a tall guy! I hear you though. I think it will fit under some seats maybe but probably more of an overhead compartment type bag. Definitely not intended as an EDC bag. I'm sure it can be used as such in some circumstances but not for everyone.
Great review. I've been watching all the reviews on the Nomadic Bags and Luggages. I'm about to pull the trigger on some of their accessories (cubes, toiletry bag and Vacuum bag with their 50% sale they have on). I had just purchased a TravelPro Platinum Elite CarryOn and it arrived today. I can't help but think I want to return it immediately and spruce for the Nomadic Carry-On but the $580 CAD price tag is tough to swallow.
I totally hear you. It’s one of those things that, even if it’s worth the price tag, it’s tough to decide on. If you do go with the Nomatic I’m sure you’ll love it.
I backed this Kickstarter campaign early. I own the Prvke 31 and Duo Daypack by Wandrd and used a 30L Peak Design Everyday Backpack before those. It arrived at the start of lock down so it hasn't been tested yet, but it's clear the team spent days going over every little detail. If I had to sum it up: you paying for the PM name, but like anything he sells the quality matches the price tag. Nomatic make solid gear and stand behind it a reasonable warranty program. I'll be freaking stoked to finally use this on a real world trip once quarantine is over, but until then I'm turning to Craigslist to offload my old bags.
I love the bag butttt it's a pretty heavy bag tbh.Also the fact that the front part is laying on the ground when you open it allows it to get scratched pretty easily.
More serious problem is this bag does not have water residence. So you must buy rain-cover which should be in the bag as a combo to protect your gears.
I can't believe anyone didn't ask about weight. You mentioned it being hefty, with all the other bags inside of it. The big question though, HOW MUCH DOES IT WEIGH FULL OF GEAR? Also for students most people underestimate all that they have to bring with them daily to be prepared. Personal transportation isn't always possible to have, plus parking is typically a nightmare, it's too far to leave your books & notebooks in until you need them. It's common for students to need to carry ALL of what they need for the entire day in their backpack [& often additional bags]. Most don't realize students need to carry 2-3 thick [heavy] books, several 3-ring binders [1", 2", 3"], plus their camera & gear, & lunch, workout clothing (including a separate pair of shoes), laptop & all it needs (extra battery, cords, external harddrives). Considering all that, do you still think it'll be too big for daily school use?
I love my PM CAMERA PACK, I have not had a chance to travel yet, my only complaint is the bag will scuff very easily and has a couple of very small scuffs already I think came from shipping. But if I'm being honest that is being very picky
At one time I was so amped up about this bag and now that it’s out, I find my self not as interested. IF I was buying today, I’d buy a Wandrd I think. I’m still waiting until I have that moment when I realize I don’t have what I need and then I’ll make a decision. I was thinking, “What bag would I take to go to London and Nigeria if I was going again this summer?” and I realized I would probably take the same camera bag I had last time. That’s when I decided I needed to let my bag fever subside. The ThinkTank Urban Approach 15 was very capable for me while being compact enough to make riding the Underground manageable as well.
Good for you! I get bag fever super hard! Sometimes the smartest thing to do is use what you already have! Sure, it might be nice to have some extra features and such but the hassle and cost of constantly upgrading take a big toll. Maybe someday, you’ll decide it’s time to go with something else but it’s good to give yourself time to consider what you really need!
I think Nomatic took your feedback to heart cuz they changed the compression strap to a magnetic one like the suitcase. Maybe you had a pre-production version?
I don’t use grips so my guess would be that it would be tight. But I do have L brackets on and I could fit 2 no problem with a little reconfiguring of the inserts.
10:35 well at least you're just dreaming of using it outside because we're lockdown... for me I dreamed of actually having one haha... loving your videos 👌👍
I’ve been eyeing the carryon for sometime! Have you tried rolling the luggage on carpet? I’ve had issues when I’m in hotels with thick carpeted floors where my luggage just won’t move 🤣 I have most of those Nomatic accessories and I freaking love them
Just did a carpet test with it and its pretty good. I didn't have it full but I did have the PM Bag on the top of it to give it a bit of weight and it still rolled pretty well. Not like on hard floors of course where you can just push it and watch it go, but it didn't get stuck either. Hope that helps!
They made it that expensive because they can get it. Part of what you’re paying for is Peter’s name. A lot of people complain about that. I don’t have a problem with that. In fact, I was glad to purchase one of Peter’s products. People shouldn’t complain about the price if they are fans of Peter and want his merch, in my opinion. The bag is bad ass. I was shocked when I opened it. Haters be haters, I guess. Haha.
It doesn't really make sense to compare those things though. That's like saying "This garage cost almost as much as the car I'm putting in it!" If you were considering this, it would be an investment... likely to hold multiple expensive pieces of gear and protect them. Hopefully, it will outlast those other pieces of gear and you'll have it for a long time. I'm not saying it's not expensive... it is... but its also a solid piece of kit (from what I can tell so far).
I’m between this one and a Shimoda Action X30. I have the Prvke 31L but it just doesn’t have enough quick access organization. Not sure the McKinnon/Nomatic one does either - but that whole clothes compartment could be used for tech stuff, I guess.
Setting aside the obscene costs of camera bags cause that’s just the way of the world, how do you think this compares with the Shimodas or the Atlas Athlete? I use an FSTOP Tilopa, and it’s a big tank, even taking the metal frame out, it’s always a giant. How noticeable is the reduction in size when the PM “clothes area” isn’t used? when it’s not in “camera + carryon clothes” mode, is it in the “comfy every day camera bag” size range vs say the PRVKE (or check how much the Atlas Athlete compresses down)
Unfortunately, I don’t have any hands on experience with the more hiking-centric bags you’re referring to. With the PM, you’re looking at about 2-3 inches of thickness added if you need to use the extended front section. But it “feels” pretty minimal as far as changes between either mode. Like I mentioned, I don’t think this is really going to be an ideal daily carry for many people because it is just always pretty big(compared to something like the wandrd duo, peak design every day backpack or other specifically designed daily bags). When I’m not using the roll top on the Wandrd (or just not extending it much) it’s about a 3/4 the height of the PM and it’s a lot less stuff in structure so it feels a bit smaller just because of that. Hope that helps a bit!
@@dunnadidit that info is great and does help, thanks. (also, thanks for a review that notes the negatives as well as the positives, it's hard when so many 'reviews' out there seem to find that each bag they're sent is 'the perfect bag' )
@Dunna Did It, nice review! What I was looking for. Would be interested in a follow on review once you put it through the paces. @quick _dry, I have the Atlas Athlete and Shimoda (X30 & X70). My guess (as I don’t own it) is that I would say the PM’s bag targets more professional work and travel but it’s heavy, similar to the PD 45l (which I have) but more comfortable than PD. The Atlas Athlete (smaller version) and Shimoda is more for outdoor. You could get away with it at work if you get the black color but for Corporate setting, both are designed for the outdoors. Both have very comfortable strap systems and removable waist belts. Both can expand or compress. Shimoda is lighter than the Atlas because it doesn’t have a built in ICU (internal camera unit). For professional environment and/or traveling for work or personal, PM’s pack fits that use case well. For outdoor sports, both Atlas and Shimoda packs will serve you well. They’re super comfy and versatile (you can carry expensive camera gear in rough weather and it will be protected while adding non-camera gear). Both can pack down or carry 45l or more. I’ve just opted in on the Boundary Arris on Kickstarter (just finished) because it serves the outdoor use of what Shimoda and Atlas is made for, while you can bring it into the professional work environment that I need as well and pack down if needed. Straps are great, lots of add-ons for the system (optional), but super lightweight because of the soft goods material. Good luck and I don’t think you can go wrong with any of these branded packs but they are not inexpensive!
Hey’ I know it’s a bit of a long video but there is actually a point where I have them both on the table at the same time. Thickness wise, they’re almost the same, the PM backpack might be a bit deeper and definitely deeper if you extend the front pocket. And height wise, when the rolltop is down on the Wandrd, it’s quite a bit shorter but it also gets quite a bit taller if you pack the rolltop.
Hmm. I’ve never tested that but if I had to take a guess I would say yes. You can fit a lot into that rolltop. (I’ll try to text when I can but the PM bag is currently buried in a closet and I don’t wanna wake up the neighborhood trying to get it)
Dunna Did It LOL love that response 😂 sounds good!! I was checking the spec’s and it seems like a tight fit, but possible (thinking of the PM instead of the Mini cube from wandrd) 🤙🏽
Dunna Did It You the man!! I did look into the veer, but I like the idea of using it as a camera cube, when It’s not transformed. Anyhow, Thanks Dunna!! Appreciate it 😁
I have he Nomatic travel pack and while it’s nice, it’s extremely heavy. Especially when filled with 5 days of clothes and laptop and other accessories. Also for an every day bag, it’s not that spacious unless you unzip and expand it. I can fit a normal size square lunch box, 32 L water bottle and a hoody before I have to start cramming other things in it.
Yeah it is difficult to get a FEEL for the bag online for sure. Like I said in the video... I’ve seen other reviews and such but having it in person was a different experience for sure.
Rico... testing now! It looks like you should be able to. Might be a bit squishy, but if you're putting soft things in the packing cubes anyway i think you'll get away with it. Unfortunately while I was trying to test, my cat decided to sit on the bag so now I can't test anymore.
Dunna Did It Ahahahaha thank you very much for taking the time to help me, I’ve been thinking about buying 2 of those packing cubes 😊!! Even the cat loves the backpack hahaha 😂
I like your style man, but let´s be honest, what would be the chance of you (or any other youtuber on Planet Earth, for that matter) saying anything but good things about an expensive product you got as a freebie? lol
Hey Dunna great review...But speaking as an amateur photographer and not a professional one, this gear is super expensive for me... The backpack costs almost 600 EUR... It costs as much as my camera body? Why should I spend that much on a backpack and not a camera gear like a lens for example??
Hey Manos! Thanks for the kind words! To answer your question plainly... you probably shouldn't. This is an investment, the idea would be that this bag should last you through several different camera bodies and act as protection and transportation of your gear as you travel... if you don't travel a lot, or if you don't make money from your photography enough to invest in long term gear solutions... then spending that much probably isn't the right choice. Just like buying the Biggest, fanciest camera body and most expensive lenses also isn't the right choice for most amateurs either unless they have money to burn. But all that said... this is a great bag and if at some point in your life you find yourself going "man, i really wish that I had a single solution for travel with my camera gear that was super high quality and had all the bells and whistles and will last a long time." then this bag might become an option. Hope that makes sense!
the craftsmanship is there, there's no denying that,but in all honesty, it terms of multi-functionality, practicality, versatility , the Peak Design Travel backpack overtakes this backpack and blows it out of the water, if you seriously and deeply analyze both backpack, you'll see the Peak Design is better all around.
@@dunnadidit one thing I really love about the peak design travel backpack is that it has FULL perimeter access on BOTH sides of the bag (to access your quick access camera cubes and what not), also I love that you can stow the straps to completely hide them away, and the rain cover for the backpack is always there at the front in an almost impossible to detect compartment along with the utility straps for strapping things to the front, plus the all black version also looks kinda Barman-style so would it be right up your alley : ) , you should definitely give it a try, by the way that was a really good review! and thanks for responding my comment, best wishes to you mate!
That sounds great! I loved that about the boundary supply bag I reviewed (being able to open up the whole side). Hopefully I’ll get a chance to try out the peak sometime!
I also have the black Wandred backpack which I absolutely love because it doesn’t look like the usual camera bag. Also love the small zipper compartment at the back making it a safer spot for passport/tickets/iPhone ..I’m wondering how the Nomatic backpack feels and weigh.I just wish tho that they places the small magnetic compartment for keys/passport/wallets/fons on the back part for safety reasons
The nomatic is quite a bit heavier than the wandrd from what I can tell. It’s a lot more stiff of a construction than the wandrd is as well. So depending on what you like in a bag, that might make a difference for you, I agree that the back compartment for the passport is a fantastic idea too. Either that or nomatic could have found a more secure way to close that pocket.
Dunna Did It I agree that the Nomatic(as cool as it is) is a bit of an overkill and that the Wandrd bag is about the right size for an overnight to a 3 day trip.and not having to break the bank. The luggage is also cool which if I don’t have a reliable one right now or if it time to upgrade then It’s the one I’d get. It’s like those situations where you have an iPhone 11Pro that you don’t necessarily need to upgrade to the 12 but when you still have the 8 or XR then the upgrade is worth they extra $$$..great review tho..
Love the video. I had the small, foldable pack. Unfortunately the internal camera section only 8cm deep, so will not hold my SL2-S. But I have just splurged on the large pack, and I have a Lowepro Duo Passport that is a bit deeper for the everyday carry which I hope fits OK.
At the end of the Kickstarter they mentioned a daily bag and asked if there was interest so I’m sure they will move forward with that with how popular this bag is
I think the hardest part is justifying $613 for this bag here in Canada. It seems like a great bag but I dunno 🤷🏻♂️. Maybe if it came a little bit smaller and the price point was cut in half. Either that or a nice coupon code 😀
Man I soo can't wait to get mine. I was looking for a camera bag a while ago and them Peter came out with one. Took me a bit to pull the trigger but I did. I don't do a lot of traveling but I am a overkill kind of guy 🤣🤣🤣 its better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Still will like to see real world usage rather than the unboxing. At this point I guess unboxings will have to do
A little bit disappointed you didn’t show the PM bag on top of the Carry-On the proper way. Kind of clicked on the video just to see that. Nevertheless, great review! 👍🏽
Haha DANG! My "I'd probably flip that around but you get the idea" just didn't cut it 🤪in hindsight, I probably should have just shot some b-roll for that lol. My bad. Thanks for watching William!
WOHO DUNNA finaly new vid did not even read the title just clicked and went to coments love from slovenia edit: i forgot to mention that but you should buy peak design travel tripod i know that is expensive af but... sorry for my bad english
I love your videos so i could watch them everi day. And yeah as you can se I am that 13 years old wich coments alot in everi video. I the last video we wrote 6 comments if you remember. Just love "texting" with you. Nik
@@dunnadidit Ok thaks for respond. I am so sad because you won't be able to go to italy. Is my dream to go there with you. If you remember I want to buy a6600 that is my dream camera but I would go with you instead.
Damn! The couple had to postpone the wedding we were going to all the way to the end of the year at this point. And who knows what the world will look like then.
Dunna Did It we had 7 days of vlogs all planned out so now back to the drawing board on content while at home. We did a kinda dark video last week on emptied out Minneapolis all in black and white
No I didn’t. Both were given to me for review by Nomatic with the understanding that I could and would give my honest opinion on them without having to check in with them on anything first.
The more time you spend as a photographer/videographer, the less gear you carry... imo having a peter mckinon bag screams "steal me!" i bet my jansport + camera cube for 23 years can outlast that bag :)
Haha it seems to be one way or the other for people, I've heard people who have been shooting a long time who either carry EVERYTHING or almost nothing haha
The backpack is almost too big. Not sure it’ll fit under an airplane seat. And it looks like it was made for big DSLR cameras and overkill for mirrorless.
It’s a big one for sure. I think it will fit under some seats but maybe not all. I’ve had the same experience with my prvke. Most of the time it fits, but not all the time. This will fit in the overhead though.
actually!! the collapsible bag is perfect for mirrorless and was designed with smaller systems like fuji and sony in mind. big dslr camera like the 5D Mark IV and D850 will have a hard time fitting in the padded compartment. If you are a pro user, the big bag will still for perfect if you use a lens like the song e-mount mirrorless 70-200 which is as big as the canon dslr ef mount equivalent. It’s a bag that works well for DSLR’s, but it’s capacity is even more valuable for those that have mirrorless or plan on switching to mirrorless. for a run & gun or mobile videographer, the actual bag can not only store enough clothes for a weekend, but also carry all your prime lenses to your traveling shoot. you have the laptop and tablet compartment, the clothes, a smaller mobile component in the form of the cube pack. you’re buying a full mobile command studio system that solves everything
Also I used the similar and lightly larger Peak Design 45L travel bag. It is 35L normally, like the Nomatic Camera bag, but expands to 45L with two compression zips rather than 42L with the single wrap around zip on the Nomatic. The Peak Design is slightly wider, but even fully expanded, ballooned, and with its two water bottle pockets occupied, it fits perfectly under the seat for most airlines like Southwest, JetBlue, and Alaska. The Nomatic only goes to 42L (small difference) and lacks the second bottle pouch, but unlike the Peak Design, the straps can only fold against the back of the bag rather than stow and hide into flaps. This is due to the better and more ergonomic suspension system used. It’s a better tradeoff and the air travel shouldn’t be an issue.
I struggle to see how more then one pair of jeans and one t-shirt would fit in the front of the pack. Seriously. I take trips regularly and the front wouldn't hold shit. Maybe a review of seeing you actually pack this thing would be helpful.
Yeah, i'm definitely considering a "how I'd pack my bag" type video. I even thought about adding that into this one but it was already just a little (understatement) on the long side. That said, I could definitely fit a lot more than a t-shirt and a pair of jeans in that front compartment, especially once it's extended. Thanks for the suggestion!
@@dunnadidit but I want it sooner then later. Lol. Patience isn't a virtue I hold close to my heart. Doesn't even have to be a heavily edited video with all the bells and whistles. Just show me the stuffing. Lmao
Anyone catch the glitch in the matrix?
I thought maybe you just really wanted us to know how you like to pack 😉😎
Camera gear in the back pack and clothes in carry on... Got it...
Forgot to cut the clip Dunna? 😂
Haha. Just caught it. I guess you really want people to get how you like to travel
Nice job using the new chapters feature. Though I just watched it all the way through, I appreciate you giving us options.
We appreciate this unboxing video and the feedback! Stay safe! :)
Thanks for the awesome gear! Cant wait until I can get out there again and put it to the test!
This is another 'almost' makes me want to pick it up. The price point is a huge deterrent for the average amateur photographer like myself. Plus I do not have NEAR the amount of gear needed to fill it .... yet.
I totally hear you. You’re definitely not alone in your situation, this is definitely an investment.
I just got my PM backpack yesterday and I too was skeptical on the price. I think many people are. But just like you, after actually handling the pack. I also see why the price is relatively high. Personally, I love it. I also love how large it is, I’m a big dude at 6’5 (not saying a smaller person can’t use the pack) and it fits me well. It’s definitely worth the investment. If you have the money, go for it 100%
Nice! Glad you’re loving it so far!
Wifey got me this backpack for Father’s Day. Very happy with it. I’m planning on getting a 16” MacBook Pro. Will I be able to fit it on the laptop compartment?
Thank you for your product review, I recently purchased exactly what you showed here and I can not wait to get it. This makes me want it even more.
Definitely one of my favorite bags out there. 100% using it while traveling, but going with my Peak Design Everyday Backpack for an Everyday bag.
Yeah I can’t wait to use it while I’m traveling. Now I just need to travel more so I have an excuse to use it lol!
Such a tough call. there are certain things I love about the peak design bag much more. My PD bag has been through hell and back still looking new
Great video bro! The background music is super relaxing 😌
Thanks!!
I remember trying it on at VidSummit and thinking this is the bag I’ve needed all my life 😂 Great job from all parties (Peter/Nomatic/Spacestation) for making a product that people would actually want 🔥
It’s pretty crazy to see in person isn’t it!!
Yoh! WHAT IN A WORLD WHAT'S GOING ON?!?! Hope you enjoy your new bag. Peter McKinnon's Bag so amazing.
So far I’m loving it!
My Peter McKinnon Travel Camera Backpack is arriving on Wednesday and I am going to do my very first RUclips video when I unbox mine.
Thats Awesome!
I will never buy these bags but I just realized I've watched all 30 min of this video.... Why??? You're a good talker man, had me locked in.. DUN DUN
Haha thanks Rich!!!
I got it on the Kickstarter and saved a good deal. Was it expensive, yes. Is it worth it? I believe it's worth the Kickstarter price if I'm honest. You also have to look at the price of your gear that you are carrying. If you don't own a bunch of med-highend gear then no, it's not worth it. When I looked at how much my stuff is worth, Sony a6400, Sony 18-105, Sony 70-350, Sony 50 and Sigma 16 then a $400 well made, providing great protection is worth it.
Totally agree with Dunna and it really isn't an everyday type bag for on the go unless you need to take a bunch of stuff with you everyday. For a travel bag or to store all your gear then it's a terrific bag.
Yeah, the people who got it on the Kickstarter did pretty well in my opinion!
Thanks for the video! I really appreciate it. I watched it all the way through! Question would you recommend the Canon 90D for someone who wants to do both photo and video? I’m not exactly new but I’m not a pro either.
I really want one of those Peter Mckinnon deluxe bags. One day! lol. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching Dude!
I would love to know if the chunky straps give way at all after using. For me, the straps dig in harshly when the bag is loaded with camera equipment. I would love to see a review after being used.
I’m definitely hoping to do an in depth once I’ve used it for a while
I asked my grandfather who i lived with to back this bag on kickstarter for me for christmas 2019. He being still on the old fashioned does not trust crowdfunded projects because of delays and production mishaps. He did however tell me that once the bag was released for retail purchase, he would get me the full set as a late christmas gift. On February 9th, 2020 he passed away from an unknown illness that he had not even had for a full week (our entire family believes it was COVID despite no official reports of it anywhere near us yet) After that everything (including our house) was left to my uncle who wasted no time in kicking me out to move the rest of his family in the house. He has been lenient in a couple things like letting me buy the car my grandfather let me use from him, but hasnt been much help otherwise. I plan on asking him for the bag for christmas this year in hopes he might honor his fathers wishes and get it for me as his wife thinks its a good idea so she will hopefully try to encourage him to do it, but my hopes are slim. Now with not only paying my uncle for the insurance on the car until we can have the title transferred over to me when the DMV's open up, as well as the non owners insurance i already had, plus my rent, and college expenses, it seems like this bag went from something i almost had, to something far off in my future.
Nice overview. Nice to take a look at the Nomatic luggage as well. I've had my camera pack for over a month now and I can't wait to actually test it out in real life once I can do some travel again.
I totally hear you! I cant wait to get out and about with it!
Was waiting for your opinion from a very long time🔥🔥🔥🔥
Hopefully this helped!
I purchased this through Kickstarter but it was way too large for me. I needed something that would fit under the seat on a plane but this didn’t seem like it’d fit most planes. Peter McKinnon makes this backpack look like a normal sized EDC backpack haha
Haha he must be a tall guy! I hear you though. I think it will fit under some seats maybe but probably more of an overhead compartment type bag. Definitely not intended as an EDC bag. I'm sure it can be used as such in some circumstances but not for everyone.
Paolo Cuyno so your want to sale it to me? Hit me up. 😂
How did you make the timeline like that? Like have the different parts of your video labeled?
I put timestamps in the description. It’s a new feature youtube is testing. I can’t see them on my end so you must be part of the beta.
I think if anything, I'd like to see that bag filled up. I'm skeptical about the clothing storage being as thin as it is.
Thanks for the suggestion! I still hope to do a review later on!
SD Card case with magnet closing... usually memory devices and magnets don't go along. What has been your experience so far?
Absolutely no problem whatsoever!
Congratulations on your new apartment. Hopefully this pandemic will end soon and you guys can travel and use your new gear.
Thank you so much! I hope so too!
Great review.
I've been watching all the reviews on the Nomadic Bags and Luggages. I'm about to pull the trigger on some of their accessories (cubes, toiletry bag and Vacuum bag with their 50% sale they have on). I had just purchased a TravelPro Platinum Elite CarryOn and it arrived today. I can't help but think I want to return it immediately and spruce for the Nomadic Carry-On but the $580 CAD price tag is tough to swallow.
I totally hear you. It’s one of those things that, even if it’s worth the price tag, it’s tough to decide on. If you do go with the Nomatic I’m sure you’ll love it.
I backed this Kickstarter campaign early. I own the Prvke 31 and Duo Daypack by Wandrd and used a 30L Peak Design Everyday Backpack before those. It arrived at the start of lock down so it hasn't been tested yet, but it's clear the team spent days going over every little detail. If I had to sum it up: you paying for the PM name, but like anything he sells the quality matches the price tag. Nomatic make solid gear and stand behind it a reasonable warranty program. I'll be freaking stoked to finally use this on a real world trip once quarantine is over, but until then I'm turning to Craigslist to offload my old bags.
This comment is so well put. Thanks for this!!
Matthew Dietrich would you recommend the 31L Prvke or this bag. Is it much bigger?
Backpacks make me think of those times we could travel... Very boomer :)
Haha yeah, there was definitely a little bit of dreaming going on while I was opening these.
I love the bag butttt it's a pretty heavy bag tbh.Also the fact that the front part is laying on the ground when you open it allows it to get scratched pretty easily.
Bag butt
I think you’d be surprised how resistant this type of material will be to scratching.
Also, I agree with Zac... bag butt
More serious problem is this bag does not have water residence. So you must buy rain-cover which should be in the bag as a combo to protect your gears.
I can't believe anyone didn't ask about weight. You mentioned it being hefty, with all the other bags inside of it.
The big question though, HOW MUCH DOES IT WEIGH FULL OF GEAR?
Also for students most people underestimate all that they have to bring with them daily to be prepared. Personal transportation isn't always possible to have, plus parking is typically a nightmare, it's too far to leave your books & notebooks in until you need them. It's common for students to need to carry ALL of what they need for the entire day in their backpack [& often additional bags].
Most don't realize students need to carry 2-3 thick [heavy] books, several 3-ring binders [1", 2", 3"], plus their camera & gear, & lunch, workout clothing (including a separate pair of shoes), laptop & all it needs (extra battery, cords, external harddrives). Considering all that, do you still think it'll be too big for daily school use?
Really appreciate the unboxing. Can you fit a 15" laptop in the day bag/camera cube?
You can fit it in there, but there's no pocket for it so it would just kind of be in there freely, its a tight fit too.
@@dunnadidit got it thanks for the quick reply!
I love my PM CAMERA PACK, I have not had a chance to travel yet, my only complaint is the bag will scuff very easily and has a couple of very small scuffs already I think came from shipping. But if I'm being honest that is being very picky
At one time I was so amped up about this bag and now that it’s out, I find my self not as interested. IF I was buying today, I’d buy a Wandrd I think. I’m still waiting until I have that moment when I realize I don’t have what I need and then I’ll make a decision. I was thinking, “What bag would I take to go to London and Nigeria if I was going again this summer?” and I realized I would probably take the same camera bag I had last time. That’s when I decided I needed to let my bag fever subside. The ThinkTank Urban Approach 15 was very capable for me while being compact enough to make riding the Underground manageable as well.
Good for you! I get bag fever super hard! Sometimes the smartest thing to do is use what you already have! Sure, it might be nice to have some extra features and such but the hassle and cost of constantly upgrading take a big toll. Maybe someday, you’ll decide it’s time to go with something else but it’s good to give yourself time to consider what you really need!
I've been using the peak design travel line. Did a video on it and I think it's better than any of these bags in the market. Super versatile.
Great video!!
Thanks dude!!
I think Nomatic took your feedback to heart cuz they changed the compression strap to a magnetic one like the suitcase. Maybe you had a pre-production version?
Also, does this bag fit 2 gripped mirrorless cameras? I think it would but just wanted to check
I don’t use grips so my guess would be that it would be tight. But I do have L brackets on and I could fit 2 no problem with a little reconfiguring of the inserts.
Dunna Did It hows the bag holding up? Any signs of wear?
Matt Hoffman - totally great so far. My biggest issue has been that the zippers are a bit tough. But they also feel really rugged.
10:35 well at least you're just dreaming of using it outside because we're lockdown... for me I dreamed of actually having one haha... loving your videos 👌👍
Haha everyones gotta dream! Thanks for watching!
Always Love a Dunna Video!
Thanks Paul!
thanks for the review of the peter nomatic its good to see different points of view for a product
I’ve been eyeing the carryon for sometime! Have you tried rolling the luggage on carpet? I’ve had issues when I’m in hotels with thick carpeted floors where my luggage just won’t move 🤣 I have most of those Nomatic accessories and I freaking love them
Just did a carpet test with it and its pretty good. I didn't have it full but I did have the PM Bag on the top of it to give it a bit of weight and it still rolled pretty well. Not like on hard floors of course where you can just push it and watch it go, but it didn't get stuck either. Hope that helps!
Dunna Did It Dude, I can’t stop saying this. You freaking rock!
Haha thanks!!
You should try the Italian restaurant below your place Dunna :)
Haha I hope to soon!
I really like that carry on. I might be book marking that one for a purchase at a later date.
It’s pretty darn nice, I never thought I’d be someone who would care about luggage but I’m impressed by this.
Does the peak design capture clip v3 fit on the strap because they look pretty wide
Very nice and interesting review, thanks! Would the empty backpack without hip strap fit into the carry on case? Thanks for checking!
I don’t think so, it doesn’t really squish down at all so it’s a bit too big.
Also- really digging the new timecoded timeline.
Yeah what a cool upgrade to RUclips hey! And good timing for me to put out a 35 minute video lol.
Just came back to this on a desktop so that I could check it but I can't see the timecodes yet. 😞
@@dunnadidit Weird. I can see it.
They’re probably beta testing it in certain locations or on certain accounts
@@dunnadidit I see. I am based in USA, New York City. Tiny RUclips channel. We can do a facetime or skype and you can see my screen if you want! LOL.
They made it that expensive because they can get it. Part of what you’re paying for is Peter’s name. A lot of people complain about that. I don’t have a problem with that. In fact, I was glad to purchase one of Peter’s products. People shouldn’t complain about the price if they are fans of Peter and want his merch, in my opinion. The bag is bad ass. I was shocked when I opened it. Haters be haters, I guess. Haha.
It's actually over priced!! It cost almost as much as a used A6500!! Or maybe a7r2
It doesn't really make sense to compare those things though. That's like saying "This garage cost almost as much as the car I'm putting in it!" If you were considering this, it would be an investment... likely to hold multiple expensive pieces of gear and protect them. Hopefully, it will outlast those other pieces of gear and you'll have it for a long time. I'm not saying it's not expensive... it is... but its also a solid piece of kit (from what I can tell so far).
Did you type this on a $1200 iPhone by chance?
I’m between this one and a Shimoda Action X30. I have the Prvke 31L but it just doesn’t have enough quick access organization. Not sure the McKinnon/Nomatic one does either - but that whole clothes compartment could be used for tech stuff, I guess.
Yeah somebody messaged me yesterday and said they’ve been using it to carry tech stuff and a gimbal.
Is this bag much bigger than the 31L Prvke
Setting aside the obscene costs of camera bags cause that’s just the way of the world, how do you think this compares with the Shimodas or the Atlas Athlete? I use an FSTOP Tilopa, and it’s a big tank, even taking the metal frame out, it’s always a giant. How noticeable is the reduction in size when the PM “clothes area” isn’t used? when it’s not in “camera + carryon clothes” mode, is it in the “comfy every day camera bag” size range vs say the PRVKE (or check how much the Atlas Athlete compresses down)
Unfortunately, I don’t have any hands on experience with the more hiking-centric bags you’re referring to. With the PM, you’re looking at about 2-3 inches of thickness added if you need to use the extended front section. But it “feels” pretty minimal as far as changes between either mode. Like I mentioned, I don’t think this is really going to be an ideal daily carry for many people because it is just always pretty big(compared to something like the wandrd duo, peak design every day backpack or other specifically designed daily bags). When I’m not using the roll top on the Wandrd (or just not extending it much) it’s about a 3/4 the height of the PM and it’s a lot less stuff in structure so it feels a bit smaller just because of that. Hope that helps a bit!
@@dunnadidit that info is great and does help, thanks. (also, thanks for a review that notes the negatives as well as the positives, it's hard when so many 'reviews' out there seem to find that each bag they're sent is 'the perfect bag' )
@Dunna Did It, nice review! What I was looking for. Would be interested in a follow on review once you put it through the paces.
@quick _dry, I have the Atlas Athlete and Shimoda (X30 & X70).
My guess (as I don’t own it) is that I would say the PM’s bag targets more professional work and travel but it’s heavy, similar to the PD 45l (which I have) but more comfortable than PD.
The Atlas Athlete (smaller version) and Shimoda is more for outdoor. You could get away with it at work if you get the black color but for Corporate setting, both are designed for the outdoors. Both have very comfortable strap systems and removable waist belts. Both can expand or compress. Shimoda is lighter than the Atlas because it doesn’t have a built in ICU (internal camera unit).
For professional environment and/or traveling for work or personal, PM’s pack fits that use case well.
For outdoor sports, both Atlas and Shimoda packs will serve you well. They’re super comfy and versatile (you can carry expensive camera gear in rough weather and it will be protected while adding non-camera gear). Both can pack down or carry 45l or more.
I’ve just opted in on the Boundary Arris on Kickstarter (just finished) because it serves the outdoor use of what Shimoda and Atlas is made for, while you can bring it into the professional work environment that I need as well and pack down if needed. Straps are great, lots of add-ons for the system (optional), but super lightweight because of the soft goods material.
Good luck and I don’t think you can go wrong with any of these branded packs but they are not inexpensive!
How does this bag compare size wise to the Wandrd Prvke 31L????
Hey’ I know it’s a bit of a long video but there is actually a point where I have them both on the table at the same time. Thickness wise, they’re almost the same, the PM backpack might be a bit deeper and definitely deeper if you extend the front pocket. And height wise, when the rolltop is down on the Wandrd, it’s quite a bit shorter but it also gets quite a bit taller if you pack the rolltop.
Dunna Did It i got the 31L Prvke. And gave a sub. Thanks Dunna 🤘🏻
I think they did velcro because magnets could mess up things inside of laptops and camera etc.
Yeah that could be it for sure!
Awesome unboxing! does the McKinon camera cube fit in the top section of the wandrd prvke 31 L (above where the essential cube fits) Thanks Dunna
Hmm. I’ve never tested that but if I had to take a guess I would say yes. You can fit a lot into that rolltop. (I’ll try to text when I can but the PM bag is currently buried in a closet and I don’t wanna wake up the neighborhood trying to get it)
Dunna Did It LOL love that response 😂 sounds good!! I was checking the spec’s and it seems like a tight fit, but possible (thinking of the PM instead of the Mini cube from wandrd) 🤙🏽
Yeah the PM cube is DOPE! Did you look into the WANDRD VEER?
Okay I just confirmed, the PM cube does fit into the rolltop of the wandrd bag. And there still plenty of room on top too.
Dunna Did It You the man!! I did look into the veer, but I like the idea of using it as a camera cube, when It’s not transformed. Anyhow, Thanks Dunna!! Appreciate it 😁
I have he Nomatic travel pack and while it’s nice, it’s extremely heavy. Especially when filled with 5 days of clothes and laptop and other accessories. Also for an every day bag, it’s not that spacious unless you unzip and expand it. I can fit a normal size square lunch box, 32 L water bottle and a hoody before I have to start cramming other things in it.
Never interested in bag reviews online ... have to see it in person. I doubt can find those in Saigon.
Yeah it is difficult to get a FEEL for the bag online for sure. Like I said in the video... I’ve seen other reviews and such but having it in person was a different experience for sure.
Dunna, awesome vídeo as always!! I have one doubt, can you fit these 2 medium packing cubes in the front ? Or just one ?
Rico... testing now! It looks like you should be able to. Might be a bit squishy, but if you're putting soft things in the packing cubes anyway i think you'll get away with it. Unfortunately while I was trying to test, my cat decided to sit on the bag so now I can't test anymore.
Dunna Did It Ahahahaha thank you very much for taking the time to help me, I’ve been thinking about buying 2 of those packing cubes 😊!! Even the cat loves the backpack hahaha 😂
Rico Marques - my pleasure! Yeah he seems to! I hope I get it back sometime though!
I like your style man, but let´s be honest, what would be the chance of you (or any other youtuber on Planet Earth, for that matter) saying anything but good things about an expensive product you got as a freebie? lol
Is this the new one that was announced today?
Hey Dunna great review...But speaking as an amateur photographer and not a professional one, this gear is super expensive for me... The backpack costs almost 600 EUR... It costs as much as my camera body? Why should I spend that much on a backpack and not a camera gear like a lens for example??
Hey Manos! Thanks for the kind words! To answer your question plainly... you probably shouldn't. This is an investment, the idea would be that this bag should last you through several different camera bodies and act as protection and transportation of your gear as you travel... if you don't travel a lot, or if you don't make money from your photography enough to invest in long term gear solutions... then spending that much probably isn't the right choice. Just like buying the Biggest, fanciest camera body and most expensive lenses also isn't the right choice for most amateurs either unless they have money to burn. But all that said... this is a great bag and if at some point in your life you find yourself going "man, i really wish that I had a single solution for travel with my camera gear that was super high quality and had all the bells and whistles and will last a long time." then this bag might become an option. Hope that makes sense!
the craftsmanship is there, there's no denying that,but in all honesty, it terms of multi-functionality, practicality, versatility , the Peak Design Travel backpack overtakes this backpack and blows it out of the water, if you seriously and deeply analyze both backpack, you'll see the Peak Design is better all around.
I would love to take a peek at that one as well (pun intended). I have the peak messenger and it’s pretty slick!
@@dunnadidit one thing I really love about the peak design travel backpack is that it has FULL perimeter access on BOTH sides of the bag (to access your quick access camera cubes and what not), also I love that you can stow the straps to completely hide them away, and the rain cover for the backpack is always there at the front in an almost impossible to detect compartment along with the utility straps for strapping things to the front, plus the all black version also looks kinda Barman-style so would it be right up your alley : ) , you should definitely give it a try, by the way that was a really good review! and thanks for responding my comment, best wishes to you mate!
That sounds great! I loved that about the boundary supply bag I reviewed (being able to open up the whole side). Hopefully I’ll get a chance to try out the peak sometime!
I also have the black Wandred backpack which I absolutely love because it doesn’t look like the usual camera bag. Also love the small zipper compartment at the back making it a safer spot for passport/tickets/iPhone ..I’m wondering how the Nomatic backpack feels and weigh.I just wish tho that they places the small magnetic compartment for keys/passport/wallets/fons on the back part for safety reasons
The nomatic is quite a bit heavier than the wandrd from what I can tell. It’s a lot more stiff of a construction than the wandrd is as well. So depending on what you like in a bag, that might make a difference for you, I agree that the back compartment for the passport is a fantastic idea too. Either that or nomatic could have found a more secure way to close that pocket.
Dunna Did It I agree that the Nomatic(as cool as it is) is a bit of an overkill and that the Wandrd bag is about the right size for an overnight to a 3 day trip.and not having to break the bank. The luggage is also cool which if I don’t have a reliable one right now or if it time to upgrade then It’s the one I’d get. It’s like those situations where you have an iPhone 11Pro that you don’t necessarily need to upgrade to the 12 but when you still have the 8 or XR then the upgrade is worth they extra $$$..great review tho..
Love the video. I had the small, foldable pack. Unfortunately the internal camera section only 8cm deep, so will not hold my SL2-S. But I have just splurged on the large pack, and I have a Lowepro Duo Passport that is a bit deeper for the everyday carry which I hope fits OK.
Great video! Thanks champ!
Thanks for watching!
At the end of the Kickstarter they mentioned a daily bag and asked if there was interest so I’m sure they will move forward with that with how popular this bag is
I think the hardest part is justifying $613 for this bag here in Canada. It seems like a great bag but I dunno 🤷🏻♂️. Maybe if it came a little bit smaller and the price point was cut in half. Either that or a nice coupon code 😀
Good stuff man!
Thanks Matthew!
I went with the Vinta
Man I soo can't wait to get mine. I was looking for a camera bag a while ago and them Peter came out with one. Took me a bit to pull the trigger but I did. I don't do a lot of traveling but I am a overkill kind of guy 🤣🤣🤣 its better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Still will like to see real world usage rather than the unboxing. At this point I guess unboxings will have to do
Haha yeah, unfortunately real word usage is difficult to do right now. And I kinda had fun unboxing it.
@@dunnadidit unboxings are fun... even when you know what it is.... its just fun and the new item smell is good too.
Yeah totally! Best smelling product I’ve ever gotten was the Autel Evo Drone. Smells like oranges in the box. Still does.
A little bit disappointed you didn’t show the PM bag on top of the Carry-On the proper way. Kind of clicked on the video just to see that. Nevertheless, great review! 👍🏽
Haha DANG! My "I'd probably flip that around but you get the idea" just didn't cut it 🤪in hindsight, I probably should have just shot some b-roll for that lol. My bad. Thanks for watching William!
@@dunnadidit I figured it would look sick! How much is the Carry-On?
Looks like it’s $400 USD right now.
love the cat wondering around ;) guess thats the glitch
Haha no! That’s not the glitch... that’s just straight up cute!! There’s an Easter egg to the glitch in the description!
@@dunnadidit i got deceived :)
Haha he was a diversion from the real glitch
It would be better if you make a video showing how you would pack the bag.
Maybe I will later, but I think this was still valuable for people to see all the features.
Super nice camera travel bag but I’d rather buy the peak design travel bag.
It really is nice! But everyone’s got certain preferences 👍🏻😁
WOHO DUNNA finaly new vid did not even read the title just clicked and went to coments love from slovenia edit: i forgot to mention that but you should buy peak design travel tripod i know that is expensive af but... sorry for my bad english
Haha what do you mean finally? I post a video every week haha! I'm glad you're happy though. I would love to try the peak design tripod at some point!
I love your videos so i could watch them everi day. And yeah as you can se I am that 13 years old wich coments alot in everi video. I the last video we wrote 6 comments if you remember. Just love "texting" with you. Nik
Haha well I don’t know if I could go daily but hopefully I’ll be able to do more someday!
@@dunnadidit Ok thaks for respond. I am so sad because you won't be able to go to italy. Is my dream to go there with you. If you remember I want to buy a6600 that is my dream camera but I would go with you instead.
Damn... we were supposed to be in Mexico right now as well. Had to cancel 2 weeks ago.
Damn! The couple had to postpone the wedding we were going to all the way to the end of the year at this point. And who knows what the world will look like then.
Dunna Did It we had 7 days of vlogs all planned out so now back to the drawing board on content while at home. We did a kinda dark video last week on emptied out Minneapolis all in black and white
Ah damn. Well, at least you’re finding ways to stay creative!
Did you buy this bag?
No I didn’t. Both were given to me for review by Nomatic with the understanding that I could and would give my honest opinion on them without having to check in with them on anything first.
The more time you spend as a photographer/videographer, the less gear you carry... imo having a peter mckinon bag screams "steal me!"
i bet my jansport + camera cube for 23 years can outlast that bag :)
Haha it seems to be one way or the other for people, I've heard people who have been shooting a long time who either carry EVERYTHING or almost nothing haha
The backpack is almost too big. Not sure it’ll fit under an airplane seat. And it looks like it was made for big DSLR cameras and overkill for mirrorless.
It’s a big one for sure. I think it will fit under some seats but maybe not all. I’ve had the same experience with my prvke. Most of the time it fits, but not all the time. This will fit in the overhead though.
actually!! the collapsible bag is perfect for mirrorless and was designed with smaller systems like fuji and sony in mind. big dslr camera like the 5D Mark IV and D850 will have a hard time fitting in the padded compartment. If you are a pro user, the big bag will still for perfect if you use a lens like the song e-mount mirrorless 70-200 which is as big as the canon dslr ef mount equivalent. It’s a bag that works well for DSLR’s, but it’s capacity is even more valuable for those that have mirrorless or plan on switching to mirrorless. for a run & gun or mobile videographer, the actual bag can not only store enough clothes for a weekend, but also carry all your prime lenses to your traveling shoot. you have the laptop and tablet compartment, the clothes, a smaller mobile component in the form of the cube pack. you’re buying a full mobile command studio system that solves everything
Also I used the similar and lightly larger Peak Design 45L travel bag. It is 35L normally, like the Nomatic Camera bag, but expands to 45L with two compression zips rather than 42L with the single wrap around zip on the Nomatic. The Peak Design is slightly wider, but even fully expanded, ballooned, and with its two water bottle pockets occupied, it fits perfectly under the seat for most airlines like Southwest, JetBlue, and Alaska. The Nomatic only goes to 42L (small difference) and lacks the second bottle pouch, but unlike the Peak Design, the straps can only fold against the back of the bag rather than stow and hide into flaps. This is due to the better and more ergonomic suspension system used. It’s a better tradeoff and the air travel shouldn’t be an issue.
Can i have both? 🤣🤣
Haha sure! All you have to do is follow the links in the description to the stores... 😜🤪
I struggle to see how more then one pair of jeans and one t-shirt would fit in the front of the pack. Seriously. I take trips regularly and the front wouldn't hold shit. Maybe a review of seeing you actually pack this thing would be helpful.
Yeah, i'm definitely considering a "how I'd pack my bag" type video. I even thought about adding that into this one but it was already just a little (understatement) on the long side. That said, I could definitely fit a lot more than a t-shirt and a pair of jeans in that front compartment, especially once it's extended. Thanks for the suggestion!
Dunna Did It well get on it then. What ya waiting for? Lol. Let’s see what this thing can hold before people go out and spend over 500 on this bag 🤣🤣🤣
Lol 😂 I have a few other things I do as well... y’know full time jobs and other videos in queue to be made 😉 I’m sure I’ll get there eventually tho
@@dunnadidit but I want it sooner then later. Lol. Patience isn't a virtue I hold close to my heart. Doesn't even have to be a heavily edited video with all the bells and whistles. Just show me the stuffing. Lmao
Haha yes master... right away master 😜
FYI I'll save you the time it's 600$ lmao. I'm sure there all laughing all the way to bank with the crazy margins on this made in China product.
It wasn’t made in China though 😂. Not because you can’t afford it, does it make it from China.
@@MooseX2012 I can afford it, but I'm smart with my money
Still not as good as Peak Design bags
400 dollar for a backpack ???
First comment!! Challenge: Make this comment same ast the number of likes with this video! :)
Nice!