This is better than my old camera backpack in every way. First impressions where how good it looks, the styling is really nice, it looks and feels premium quality. The construction is excellent, the fabric is strong and very well sewn. The rear of the pack is also designed well to be ergonomic for the wearer. The straps, buckles and zips are also top quality. Carrying capacity is brilliant, there is plenty of room to carry by camera and spare lenses, flash, etc in the main compartment, you can adjust the sections to tailor it to your kit. I love that I can carry my camera ready to grab and use it without delay, the side access means I can grab it and capture the moment quicker than a regular pack would allow. I live in the countryside and often see deer, birds of prey etc so quick access is fantastic. Inside the opening panel for quick access are two little pockets for spare SD cards. As well as being able to carry the camera and lenses I can also carry my laptop, I don’t take it out often but do when I am going away for the weekend, it fits in safely and securely. The bottom straps make carrying a tripod or monopod easy, no more trying to fit it in down the side. There is plenty of room to carry some essentials for a day out, there is an expandable side pocket to carry a water bottle or flask, the zip pocket in the front is great for smaller items like power bank, ear pods, etc. There is a top pocket that is a fantastic addition as it provides enough room to carry a lunch and a clothing layer like waterproofs or base layer etc and my head torch. The backpack is waterproof to a good level and for torrential rain (I live in Scotland; it rains a lot) there is a well-fitting rain cover.
I really like that a lot of though has went into the comfort of carrying the pack as well as the safety of equipment, that means I will take my camera out a lot more often and not end up with the regular occurrence of “I wish I’d brought my camera”. I look forward to lots of days out with my camera exploring the countryside with my dog. On the rare occasion that I venture into town the pack will not look out of place as it has a modern, stylish design.