Reviews
Still great after years!
I ordered the backpack in 2016 and have done a lot with it since then. First of all, I have to say that shortly after ordering it, I went hiking in the Steigerwald and it was pouring like crazy and I just thought: "I hope the backpack can handle it!" I can confirm that it can handle it. I was out in the rain for easily over an hour and my camera was slightly damp on the top of the display. That's really bearable considering I was soaking wet. The compartment layout is also great for me! Everything I have so far fits in there, as well as a few small things that I might buy in the future. In the meantime, I'll use the space for my cell phone and wallet. But you can organize the compartments yourself anyway. Smaller lenses can be placed upright in the backpack, but my one large lens is too long for that and I have to transport it lying down. I don't use one compartment in the backpack, though, because it's too complicated for me to get to it. It's the top right compartment in the backpack flap. It's a full-length zipper and too nerve-racking for me to fumble around with my fingers.I find it comfortable to wear. Everything is well padded. In summer the back section is still not that breathable and my back does get a bit damp, but I can manage that even if I lean on a chair or drive a car. So it's not that bad for me if my top gets a bit damp.I was recently crawling around in the bushes with it and got caught on thorns. One of the straps didn't survive that so well. I don't know how I'm going to patch this hole yet, as the straps are also made of mesh. A plastic/film coating is now showing through. But that was my own stupidity and I don't think it's a quality defect.I'd like to say something else: I have a tripod that measures 70cm when retracted. It won't fit in the side pocket of this backpack. Either buy a bigger backpack or a smaller tripod. But if you're constantly falling over in one direction because of the one-sided strain, I don't think it makes sense. But the side compartments are enough for a small bottle to drink from. At the moment I always carry my tripod in a separate shoulder bag. All in all I'm completely satisfied and can only recommend it!
12/12/2019