Reviews
Designed for a nomadic image maker; robust and configurable.
When I saw it available, I ordered it immediately; This is exactly what I was looking for, a smaller, more compact camera backpack to complement the larger, heavier backpack I was using before. Additionally, I have been using K&F filters for some time and trust the brand. It looks like they are making a foray into the broader photography accessories market. This K&F backpack is the perfect size for paring down gear to just the essentials needed for a specific idea or mission when a lighter load is ideal. Not that there isn't enough room, the cargo could definitely make it less fun to carry around. That said, it is comfortable and well padded. This includes padded shoulder straps as well as ventilated shoulder and lower back padding. There's also a shoulder strap that's oddly placed higher than usual; it passes over the upper chest. I generally prefer them around the stomach. This is not a big deal and is more of a personal preference. There are a number of interior configurations using the supplied dividers, examples of which are shown in the included user manual. In the configuration I use, the interior is divided into two compartments, with the upper compartment accessed via a drawstring located under the top flap, while the lower compartment is accessed through the protected, zipped back. The hardback has a lip that is recessed to allow closure, a provision that must be the anti-theft deterrent mentioned by the seller. The upper compartment is quite spacious and easily accessible; I use it for portable light modifiers, battery chargers, etc. Additionally, when the backpack is laid out in one place and opened, it provides an ideal shelf for placing a lens-mounted camera while in use. The backpack is fully lined with a branded soft light gray nylon; nice details. Then, on the back of the bag, between the rear compartment and the interior compartment, there is a separate, well-padded, zippered case for a computer, iPad, or similar. The zippers located all around have rubber-coated rings, making it easy and comfortable to pull on. On the outside of the bag are two large pockets on either side, large enough to hold a water bottle, for example, or packed lenses, flash, etc. A zippered flap on top folds down and can be used to store filters or other small accessories. At the top of the bag there is a rubberized carry handle and, under the shoulder straps, a cross loop that allows the backpack to be passed over a luggage handle. And at the bottom, straps to carry a tripod or for any other use that might suit them. Also included is a waterproof, easy-to-pack nylon rain cover, which you'll be happy to have just in case; cameras, lenses and related equipment do not hold up well to water, wind and dust. The K&F Concept Camera Bag is a versatile rugged backpack designed to protect expensive gear and travel light. The accessibility of the equipment when needed is practical and allows for numerous customizations depending on the user's needs. Assuming that the size and various features of this backpack meet the buyers' needs, I can't find anything wrong with it.
02/09/2024