So this is my 6 months review of this fantastic camera backpack. Yes that is correct. This is the best camera backpack/backpack system that I have ever tried. The quality is superb, the attention to details, layout, ergonomics and looks. I’m a big fan of it’s simple design and black colour. And I quite like the subtle pirate logos. It is very comfortable on my shoulders and waist. I’ve been able to use it a lot lately. Carrying it for hours on long walks during back to back shoots for days in a row. I’ve filled the backpack up with 2 cameras, 3 lenses, a sound recorder, 2 rode wireless mics, 1 rode shotgun, 2 aputure al-f7 light panels, two atomos monitors (ninja v and shinobi) laptop 13”, filter pouch, memory card case, my videocamera’s top handle, my bag of cables, 4 Sony NP batteries for monitors and lights, 3 spare sony camera batteries, the dji ronin-s, nisi filter holder and a few other asseccories.
Having the small backpack in the main one is so nice. Once I have arrived to the locations I can have a main base for my bag and carry my handheld rig in the small backpack. It has a main compartment that fits the whole handheld rig, and a pocket inside the main compartment where I can store batteries and memory cards. In the compartment underneath I have room for other lenses, audio equipment etc. You could also have your drone in this if needed.
In my main bag I got the ronin-s in the front compartment. The compartment can be expanded and there is room behind a mash in the front for my gimbal. I find the backpack easier to carry when having the weight balanced. This helps me balance the weight easier than having it on the outside of the backpack. The size of the backpack means that it can be used as a carry on on a plane. Having the opening on the back means I feel more secure about things not being nicked. But it also means it has to lay on its front or stay upright while opening it. This means the front is more prone to wear and tear. But I haven’t seen much tear there. The small scratches on it is subtle and fits in with the pirate design and branding.
I love the small compartment in the front to store things I may need fast like my lens cleaning cloths from Zeiss. The handle on top of the backpack is very comfortable. It also have a smaller handle on the top. The front extends and makes room for my ronin-s. the inside also got a small compartment for a iPad and the laptop compartment is outside the main compartment and makes it easy to get my laptop in and out without having to open the whole backpack.
This Backpack is fantastic, and I highly recommend it!
