After more than 15 years of adventures and honorable service, the time had come to replace my old Tamrac photographic backpack.
It was a somewhat painful choice because you become attached to certain objects and after a long time of use you appreciate their strengths and weaknesses linked to inevitable wear and tear.
I took advantage of this opportunity offered by Amazon, risking a bit. When I go out on vacation or for a photographic job, I don't bring many lenses with the camera body, maximum 3 depending on my needs. A small backpack like this is ideal for my use. The doubt I had when I saw it in the photo and read the measurements was that the camera body of my Pentax, which usually has a side grip and the 50-300 zoom, could not be positioned on the side opening of the bag, protruding out.
Fortunately, the reflex camera as described fits perfectly and the shoulder bag is really beautiful.
It is very light, I noticed it even before unpacking the package in which it arrived, it is about half the weight of my old backpack, it seems little but when you go out for hours or entire days every extra pound becomes a problem for your back in the long run.
I have already said that my Pentax fits perfectly, but in the main compartment there is enough space to accommodate at least two more lenses, the upper compartment is also quite large, it is also excellent for storing documents, a cell phone, a light waterproof jacket etc. So much space in a bag that appears small in size.
The external open side pocket is excellent, useful for holding a water bottle or a mini tripod.
Finally, a special mention for the shoulder strap, which is very soft. The finishing and stitching are really well done and the fabrics appear light but resistant.
Unfortunately it is not waterproof, a problem that the manufacturer could have solved by providing a suitable rain cover to cover it, unfortunately there is no trace of this accessory, I will have to bring along an inelegant plastic bag to protect the expensive equipment. I also did not understand what was meant by anti-theft lock as written in the descriptions, even having the backpack in my hands now I did not find anything that suggests a system against thieves.
Small further note, personally and out of habit, I would have also appreciated the presence of a small external front pocket, I had one on the tamrac and it was very useful for storing documents on trips.
In any case, beyond my last critical observations and in light of the price at which it is proposed, this turns out to be a good product, I also recommend it to those like me who will use it medium-intensively, I hope it can accompany me for many more years like my old backpack did, now it is on its umpteenth washing in the washing machine before going to rest in the cellar!