There's a laptop sleeve big enough to house a 16-inch computer, plus another spot for a tablet, and there are lots of other pockets and pouches to store smaller items. With the side-access pocket, grabbing the camera is a snappy affair, but you'll need to take the bag off to unzip the main compartment and access your other gear. It fits everything I need to shoot a video in the field, including a tripod (which secures in place with a buckle). The improved padding is cushiony, and the exterior waterproof tarpaulin and Robic 1680-denier ballistic nylon materials have held up extremely well over time. All of the bag sizes come with an expandable handy roll top that offers an additional 5 liters of space. I like it so much I wrote about it in greater detail here. It comes in green, blue, black, and tan, and you choose between 11, 21, 31, or 41 liters-I opted for the 31-liter version. For me, it's the closest a camera bag has ever come to perfection. If you've gone through a few camera bags, the Prvke V2 (pronounced “provoke”) is the one upgrade you'll be satisfied with for years. Where the Backloader feels like an everyday backpack, the Cinema feels like a bag you'd take on multi-day shoots. ★ For even more gear: The Hex Cinema Backpack ($240) is very similar to the Backloader, except it has a larger 28-liter volume instead of 20 liters, so it can fit a lot more gear. That's not the only change: It swaps out the straps on one side of the bag in favor of a side-access pocket, so it's even easier to access the camera. It's super comfy to carry around, sternum strap and all. There are organizational mesh pouches and pockets galore, a padded section in the front that can fit a 15-inch laptop, straps on one side for a tripod, and a pouch on the other for a bottle. The main compartment in the back is really spacious and is outfitted with tons of Velcro dividers, so you have lots of room for customization. ![]() Yes, you need to take it off your back to access all your gear, but an access point at the very top makes it easy to quickly pull out the camera. I usually prefer bags with side access, but I've been quite happy with the Hex Backloader. My worry? The 600-denier polyester material doesn't feel as durable as I'd like, and my Lemon Yellow model stains too easily. The Jumper is comfortable to carry, and there's a luggage pass-through strap, a roomy side pocket, and tripod attachment straps on the base. Just fold down the Velcro divider in the main compartment and take out any additional dividers. I like that there's no camera cube to take out when converting it to a normal bag. The rearmost compartment closes with a waterproof zipper to protect your laptop. There's a zippered pocket on the front with some mesh pouches for batteries, cables, or SD cards, and the main compartment is roomy enough to hold a sweater (or lunch). Yet you get the side pocket common on camera bags that offers easy access to the camera inside, and you can unzip the front to grab additional lenses. It's stylish and doesn't look like a camera bag. That's probably because it's available in several bright, eye-catching colors, like Lemon Yellow and Poppy Red. ![]() This 18-liter bag makes me feel good when it's on my back. Out of all the backpacks I've tested under $200, I often find myself coming back to The Jumper by Brevite. Scott Gilbertson and Jaina Grey contributed to this guide. Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day. com and our print magazine (if you'd like). Special offer for Gear readers: Get a 1-year subscription to WIRED for $5 ($25 off). Updated October 2022: We've added bags from Long Weekend, Manfrotto, Tenba, Hex, Nomatic, and Shimoda. ![]() These are our favorite picks.Ĭheck out our other camera buying guides, like the Best Compact Cameras, Best Mirrorless Cameras, Home Video Gear, and Best Camera Accessories for Your Phone, for more. We've shoved our equipment into slings, messenger bags, backpacks, and cubes-we've even gone bag-free-all in search of a convenient way to carry everything while keeping it protected and lightweight. But to make your search easier, we camera enthusiasts on the WIRED Gear team have tested nearly 70 bags to help whittle down the choices. Everyone's needs are different, and what works for me might not work for you. I once spent two hours in a B&H store trying to fit all of my photo gear inside more than 20 bags the store had on sale, and I still left unsatisfied.
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