I own this bag and sell it after several month of use. the main problem with this bag is the false bottom for laptop section. it didn't over bouncy protection at all. the bump sound of the laptop will be quite loud if you drop it like casual. the other thing the side pocket it's good with magnetic but didn't hug the item and you will need to buy another strap. I would rather use peak design and it's much better in my opinion in alll usecase. yes it can stand by it's own but still, no proper false bottom for laptop is a big no. for the padding for me not comfortable enough and too much padding and the surface touch our body not wide enough. If you wear a watch it's very easy stuck while you slide in. almost everytime my watch stuck when slide my hand into it.
As a outdoors photographer and backpack collector with a weak spot for nice and shiny premium stuff I really liked the bag after the first 2min 40s, but those waterbottle holder situations, lack of sideaccess and the zipperpole mess are all big turn offs :( Sticking with the PeakDesign Everyday ;) *edit: I should've watched the entire thing before commenting, the cons just kept coming lol No huge flaws, but so so many "eh its not ideal"-points, a $400 bag should have none of those **edit2: regarding sideaccess, I rarely use it with the bag swung onto my side, though that works for me too. The main thing IMO is that, I can put the bag down and on its side, maybe on a bench, and get stuff out - a lot more space efficient than a big back flap. For those you need to lay out the bag much more.
Yea, I personally found side access in the peak design to feel very sketch, tho I never thought of putting it on a bench. When I'm out on shoots I 100% need the full layout too. Those rocket flaps on the other hand hahhah 😂
selling features a part from an already outrageous priced backpack is beyond evil. i bought the 35L version but i still hate out peter and nomatic made these insane prices with add ons sold separately
I think using the words "insane" "hate" and "evil" to describe a small business charging for things that you perceive should be free is more on you than it is on them lol
I feel the same about side swinging, it just doesn’t work for me. If I want to access a bag while still standing and not taking it off I go with a shoulder bag or sling. Backpacks I put on then take off, it’s for bigger loads. The camera backpack that works for the best for me is the Tenba DNA 16. No other backpack has its style of camera compartment access, it’s tarpaulin too and self standing.
@@mrtavetski1859 Yeah I like I can set it down standing and just get to the camera. Its similar to a wandrd prvke in looks but it doesn't need to lay down. The company that owns Tenba also owns Shimoda, which is a more kickstarter marketed brand. They make nice stuff, thats usually for sale in photo/camera stores. Their product videos are actually really good, a lot of these photo brands videos' will trot a designer out there and they talk for way too long about a design or its all artsy video with music that doesn't explain the bags at all. I like their style.
Great review Aaron! I agree that this is a very versatile and well engineered camera backpack! I also like the McKinnon 35L for my longest lens, a Nikkor Z 180-600. Thanks!
I’ve got one medium cube and two small cubes. Great thing about this is each cube I have is packed out for different set ups. One small cube I use for an everyday carry street photography set up. Small Sony a6000 with a 28 or 50 lens. My other small is for my 35mm film set up. Camera and some extra film. My medium is for my main set up which has room for my main digital and my main 35mm. So, depending on my mood that day and what I feel like shooting, I can just rotate my cubes in and out and store them in my cabinet already packed out. Terrific system and I feel it’s worth the money.
I was an original backer of the Kickstarter campaign. IMO, this is the ultimate camera backpack. I've traveled the world with it, and have no intentions of switching camera bags in years to come. Its size, versatility, and features are just what I've been wanting from a camera bag for a long time. The only real con IMO is the jetpack look you mentioned. It's not really waterproof tho. It's water resistant, which is not the same. When I was in Kyoto, it kept raining, and my backpack was drenched, but my equipment was completely dry. That being said, with enough time and water, it can get to your equipment.
@@sandboxaperture7013it should yes, but the real question is will the airline check in crew allow your to bring it as a personal item - that depends on many factors
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I own this bag and sell it after several month of use.
the main problem with this bag is the false bottom for laptop section.
it didn't over bouncy protection at all.
the bump sound of the laptop will be quite loud if you drop it like casual.
the other thing the side pocket it's good with magnetic but didn't hug the item and you will need to buy another strap.
I would rather use peak design and it's much better in my opinion in alll usecase.
yes it can stand by it's own but still, no proper false bottom for laptop is a big no.
for the padding for me not comfortable enough and too much padding and the surface touch our body not wide enough.
If you wear a watch it's very easy stuck while you slide in.
almost everytime my watch stuck when slide my hand into it.
Thanks for your perspective!
Yea a false bottom should be a standard in all bags - that choice doesn't make sense to me neither
Love the choice for this review. Awesome hearing from him. I don't even use a camera but still watched it and found it fun to watch.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much, it's like my third time on camera - means a lot!
@@mrtavetski1859only the third time? Wowwww you did amazing. I remember my third time on camera and it was horrible lol.
As a outdoors photographer and backpack collector with a weak spot for nice and shiny premium stuff I really liked the bag after the first 2min 40s, but those waterbottle holder situations, lack of sideaccess and the zipperpole mess are all big turn offs :(
Sticking with the PeakDesign Everyday ;)
*edit: I should've watched the entire thing before commenting, the cons just kept coming lol
No huge flaws, but so so many "eh its not ideal"-points, a $400 bag should have none of those
**edit2: regarding sideaccess, I rarely use it with the bag swung onto my side, though that works for me too. The main thing IMO is that, I can put the bag down and on its side, maybe on a bench, and get stuff out - a lot more space efficient than a big back flap. For those you need to lay out the bag much more.
Appreciate your perspective!
Yea, I personally found side access in the peak design to feel very sketch, tho I never thought of putting it on a bench. When I'm out on shoots I 100% need the full layout too. Those rocket flaps on the other hand hahhah 😂
selling features a part from an already outrageous priced backpack is beyond evil. i bought the 35L version but i still hate out peter and nomatic made these insane prices with add ons sold separately
I think using the words "insane" "hate" and "evil" to describe a small business charging for things that you perceive should be free is more on you than it is on them lol
Great Review! I have a 35L as well but have you experienced zipper problems as well?
Our videographer Tav has used this as his camera bag for years now - no zipper issues yet
It's cool to see how a real professional photographer uses their bag and how much photo gear is needed.
Hell yea, Tav killed this
I feel the same about side swinging, it just doesn’t work for me. If I want to access a bag while still standing and not taking it off I go with a shoulder bag or sling. Backpacks I put on then take off, it’s for bigger loads. The camera backpack that works for the best for me is the Tenba DNA 16. No other backpack has its style of camera compartment access, it’s tarpaulin too and self standing.
We’ll have to check out the Tenba - thanks for the recommendation
Yo it has a drawer/bucket thing? Thats super innovative! I had never heard of tenba before this
@@mrtavetski1859 Yeah I like I can set it down standing and just get to the camera. Its similar to a wandrd prvke in looks but it doesn't need to lay down. The company that owns Tenba also owns Shimoda, which is a more kickstarter marketed brand. They make nice stuff, thats usually for sale in photo/camera stores. Their product videos are actually really good, a lot of these photo brands videos' will trot a designer out there and they talk for way too long about a design or its all artsy video with music that doesn't explain the bags at all. I like their style.
Great review Aaron! I agree that this is a very versatile and well engineered camera backpack! I also like the McKinnon 35L for my longest lens, a Nikkor Z 180-600. Thanks!
Cheers!
I’ve got one medium cube and two small cubes. Great thing about this is each cube I have is packed out for different set ups. One small cube I use for an everyday carry street photography set up. Small Sony a6000 with a 28 or 50 lens. My other small is for my 35mm film set up. Camera and some extra film. My medium is for my main set up which has room for my main digital and my main 35mm.
So, depending on my mood that day and what I feel like shooting, I can just rotate my cubes in and out and store them in my cabinet already packed out.
Terrific system and I feel it’s worth the money.
Glad you like! Tav agrees - it’s still his go to camera bag (and he has a lot to choose from haha)
This is the best review of this bag. Do you happen to know the brand and size of the Velcro band you used?
Yoo! Thank you so much! Velcro brands wise... Its an inch wide and 16 inches long. No brand, I just picked it up from a stationery shop
I was an original backer of the Kickstarter campaign. IMO, this is the ultimate camera backpack. I've traveled the world with it, and have no intentions of switching camera bags in years to come. Its size, versatility, and features are just what I've been wanting from a camera bag for a long time. The only real con IMO is the jetpack look you mentioned. It's not really waterproof tho. It's water resistant, which is not the same. When I was in Kyoto, it kept raining, and my backpack was drenched, but my equipment was completely dry. That being said, with enough time and water, it can get to your equipment.
Yes, the distinction between waterproof and water resistant is very important
Yea totally right, given enough time water will find its way in. Tho my experience is similar to yours, everything is drenched, bit camera is dry
Does it fit under an airplane seat?
@@sandboxaperture7013 Yes.
@@sandboxaperture7013it should yes, but the real question is will the airline check in crew allow your to bring it as a personal item - that depends on many factors
You guys should do more shoulder camera bag
Will do!
This bag is gonn a be tough to beat, but I'd love to see what the competition has to offer
@@mrtavetski1859 i think, the company think tank can rival nomatic