I got this backpack for my last year of high school and soon will take it to college. The biggest thing is that it definitely draws a lot of attention so keep that in mind. It is very sturdy so I am not afraid that it will get damaged. The mag latch is very easy to use after a day of use but other people can’t seem to figure out how to open it first try which will prevent anyone from stealing stuff. There is a perfect amount of pockets and everything is designed great.
So I’m not a photographer but I do have a lot of tech. I use the peak design tech pouches and they’re packed to the brim. It’s such a nice bento box style to just pull out a sleeve like pouch and get exactly what I like. I have a nomatic backpack and it’s got too many pockets and you have to know where u put everything. But with peak design it’s nice to just pull out a pouch and bam. Only gripe is that I want to use it with books and a Wacom tablet but I guess I can’t have it all.
This is a beautiful bag, it's brilliantly an intelligently made. It looks great, is practical, and the perfect size. It works on long trips and is yet small and light enough for everyday carry. Typically I carry my 16' Macbook pro, 11' iPad Pro with magic keyboard, and all my camera gear and lenses. But here is the one downside. My camera is small - a Canon M50 - and when it's in the bag ready for side access its bouncing around. Realistically it's safe, as are the lenses, but it worries me a bit, I'm afraid that when I open it, this camera, that has been rattling around, will fall out.
My solution has been to use the 3L sling in the top for the camera and my most often used lenses. This keeps them safe. Moreover, when I'm travelling I can leave the 30L in the hotel and pop out with just the 3L. It's perfect! So it's two bags in one. One for heavy carry with everything (and I mean everything, I bring my podcast mic and Focusrite solo, all my tech etc) and then the 3 L sling in the top for when I'm travelling light.
I bought this bag for carrying around my laptop and other technology as well as to carry books for college. So far it’s been a great bag for everything I need it to do, and it feels amazing on the back. The quality control is definitely evident because of how seamless everything is and how sturdy it feels. i would definitely suggest anyone with a high amount of technology to buy this bag, not to mention the fact that it helps to protect the environment.