I am looking for a new backpack for every day carry where I always want my camera gear with me (a DSLR, a filter and a couple of extra lenses).
I am looking at the Ramverk Pro Backpack (26L) with their small camera insert.
I like:
- The simplicity
- The design
- The large main compartment
- Being able to simply add or remove all camera gear by adding or removing the camera insert
I don’t like:
- No water bottle holder
- No quick access to camera
- To few images showcasing the insert in the bag
Do any of you have this setup? Do you like it?
Would you recommend something else?
I personally use the peak design everyday 30L with a medium camera cube.
I can 1 bag all of my 4-5 day trips.
Medium cube, and a medium clothing pack, and one toiletry bag.
It does get heavy. I’m a smaller person. 69 inches and 150lbs.
The waist belt helps a lot.
Took it hiking on Faroe a few weeks ago. Definitely gone through some sketchy hikes but the backpack did fine. I thought it was comfy enough.
Bad is that your lenses are harder to access through the side pockets. Smaller cameras are fine for the most part.
I have a Z8 and that was a bit big to get through the side panel.
I also have the large camera cube and I’m thinking of getting a smedium cube for longer trips. I’ve been trying to one bag longer trips like 7-14 day trips.
I do cheat by bringing a sling like a 6L sling so I can tuck lenses I’ll use a lot in there for ease of access.
Sorry for my rambling. Took me 5 bags to get into a setup I’m comfy with.
A lot of photographers seem to like the Peak Design bags, that’s what led me to them. They don’t really have a water bottle solution but the quick access is definitely there and I like the organization setup a lot - very easy to customize. There wasn’t a price listed on the link you shared but I think the Peak Everday bag is about $260 USD.
https://www.peakdesign.com/products/everyday-backpack?variant=29743300771884
I like a lot of Peak Design stuff, but their backpacks are designed for small people and are pretty heavy at the same time. I’m 6’4" and a bit barrel-chested, and the padded part of the straps stops right at my armpits, which is extremely uncomfortable.
Really? I’m 6’5" and I have the large one (I think 30L vs the smaller 20L?) and I don’t have any problems with it. Fits very well.
Find a backpack or messenger bag you love, and use an insert instead. I don’t like advertising I have equipment.
Look at evoc packs, I have a commute 22 and a few bike hip/backpacks myself and they have really good design and the durability is unbeatable. My commute 22 that I’ve had for 2 years still looks new. They have some Camera packs and also options you could use with inserts.
I like the idea of insert + backpack. For me, I don’t want to compromise on the backpack comfort and usability, so I use an Osprey Radial backpack and I plan to use a Boundary MK-1 camera cube with it, but I have yet to purchase it.