Thanks for the review. I have the Action X first generation and do not consider the mentioned improvements significant enough as reason to upgrade to v2. While I love the backpack, there is one major annoyment that drives me crazy sometimes: The outer fabric of the Action X V1 creates noises at every step while walking which is very annoying if you want to move silently at night or are doing wildlife photography. I also have the Explore V2 in the same color which has a completely "silent" outer fabric but there is no version larger than 35L. Did they change the outer fabric on the Action X2 for a more silent fabric or are you still experiencing noticeable rubbing noise (especially at the shoulder strap attachment points)? This would actually be a determining reason to exchange the Action X V1 with the V2 for me.
Hi Austin, good review! What do you think of using a traditional hiking bag with a camera cube (for longer hikes). So far I have standardized on Wandred bags.
I just got the action x25 in the mail 2 days ago. I honestly was kinda shocked at how heavy it is compared to my normal backpacking bag. Do you think there is enough trade off for using a dedicated photog bag like this or should I just keep using my backpacking bag and a camera insert?
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Thanks for the review. I have the Action X first generation and do not consider the mentioned improvements significant enough as reason to upgrade to v2.
While I love the backpack, there is one major annoyment that drives me crazy sometimes: The outer fabric of the Action X V1 creates noises at every step while walking which is very annoying if you want to move silently at night or are doing wildlife photography. I also have the Explore V2 in the same color which has a completely "silent" outer fabric but there is no version larger than 35L. Did they change the outer fabric on the Action X2 for a more silent fabric or are you still experiencing noticeable rubbing noise (especially at the shoulder strap attachment points)?
This would actually be a determining reason to exchange the Action X V1 with the V2 for me.
Interesting! I'll have to do some more research!
Hi Austin, good review! What do you think of using a traditional hiking bag with a camera cube (for longer hikes). So far I have standardized on Wandred bags.
That’s definitely the most comfortable way to do it! Just less convenient to access your camera. Up to you to decide if it’s worth it!
i like how you review it on the sand . love how you trust the durability of the bag .
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I just got the action x25 in the mail 2 days ago. I honestly was kinda shocked at how heavy it is compared to my normal backpacking bag. Do you think there is enough trade off for using a dedicated photog bag like this or should I just keep using my backpacking bag and a camera insert?
I like using mine for day hiking because it’s easier to carry more camera stuff. For backpacking tho, I use an insert with an Osprey bag.
@@AustinJamesJackson cool! I’ll probably hang onto it and give it a go. Makes sense if it’s just a day hike. Thanks!