i want it

I carry all my gear in a LOWEPRO FLIPSIDE 400 AW. I can get 2 DLSR bodies (one with a vertical grip), 5 lenses (including a 70-200/2.8), 1.4x extender, filters, lens hoods, and other assorted odds and ends, all in the main compartment. There is also a smaller zip-open compartment on the back of the pack in which I keep model releases, pens, extra batteries, memory cards, user manuals (because you never know when you're going to forget how to use that one feature), etc. It has a built-in rain cover like yours, and a pocket/strap for toting a tripod/bipod. There in an elasticized pouch on either side, big enough for water bottles, although I use them for wired remotes and a Rocket dust blower. The main compartment is endlessly adjustable with velcro dividers everywhere.

Like yours, the main compartment is accessible only from the front of the pack (the side against your back), so it's impossible for someone to unzip it and grab a camera even if you're distracted in a busy environment. However, the main compartment on the Lowepro is the full size of the bag, not just the lower half.

One really nice feature is the ability for this pack to rotate around to your front with the waist strap still snug and use the open pack as a sort of changing table in the field. The waist strap is designed to be strong enough to maintain the bag perpendicular to your body when used like this, so you can use both hands to change a lens or add a filter with the pack still on your body. No need to lay it down on the wet/muddy ground. When you're done, you just zip it closed and slide it around your waist again, then pull the shoulder straps over your arms and away you go. Genius!

Not cheap (MSRP is $219), but for me, this was simply the best pack I could find. Sadly, it looks like they no longer make the bag in the forest green like mine; black is the only option on the website. The green looks less like a camera pack and more like a hiking pack.

good review, thanks mate

I really like the vertical zipper in the top center of the bag, really handy to just dump stuff when you are done, haha! Definately not for the Highly organized people as you said.

I use a 5.11 Rush 12 backpack daily. It's a little heavy and I don'y really have a need for a water bladder in an EDC bag, but I swallows all my chargers, pens, notebooks, lunch, water bottle, thermos, etc. for work, gym, errands, schlepping around. I do not carry around a camera however.

Great video as always, hope the channel is still growing! I would have liked to hear the ballpark price, that is something I always end up searching out if the youtuber doesn't specify.. Cheers!

It looks like an nice light duty bag. I don't love the color though. Black is always better for camera gear for the practical reason that it won't show up in your shot as easily, reflections on shiny stuff or cast colored light... I currently use a Lowepro Pro Runner 350 AW. It's butt ugly but it works. Being able to reorganize the dividers (and a lot of them) is an absolute must for me. It's also very practical for re-organizing other things when traveling. Additionally, when traveling the 350 can be jammed under the airplane seat or overhead pretty much exploiting the max carry on requirements.... Sheet, maybe I should start reviewing camera stuff, after all, I like it more than knives ;)

Fantastic choice of pack!

I prefer top-loading packs for their simplicity and versatility. I organize with colored pouches.

So many manufactures add on unnecessary straps, pouches, zippers, etc... making difficult to find a simple, clean, minimal pack. Simple packs are out there, but in the minority of a market dominated by busy tech packs.

I know all of this is a matter of preference, but I like your choice of color too with this bag. I think it's good for some specialty items to pop and this kit really stands out in a good way. The reno is clean and sporty, well organized and executed.
Great review & enjoy your new pack.

Received the National Geographic NG A5290 about a week ago. So far it has been great and I really like how it looks. I can fit my 600d with a kit-lens and two other lenses + plus it has a padded laptop compartment.
And really liked the video, keep up the great work!!

the water was not moving i was so confused at 1st lol

I recently received a Vanguard Havana 45 as a gift and it has replaced my much more expensive dedicated camera bag. I carry an Olympus E-MD5ii with the 12-40mm F2.8 Pro lens and the 9-18 & 18-150mm ED lenses a couple filters and extra batteries easily in the bag. The bag has forced me to reevaluate what equipment I really need to carry which is a good thing when I'm hiking in the Columbia Gorge. I really like the ability to carry some food and an extra layer of clothing.

Love the videos!