Review on 🎒 Thule Covert DSLR Backpack 24L: Black, Reliable & Versatile One-Size Backpack by Shawn Xayamonty

My first impression of the backpack was that the materials, from the heavy Cordura fabric to the stitching, zippers and buckles, are what you'd expect from quality gear. Thule paid attention to small details like heat shrink tubing on the zipper pullers and end caps on the ends of the rails to keep dust and moisture out and to protect the zippers (and things the pack might come in contact with). . The main backpack itself has plenty of pockets and storage options. The rolled-up top has a zippered front closure for easy access to items stashed deep in a pack. The laptop and tablet pockets are padded for protection, while the exteriors have expandable pockets for tripod legs or water bottles. There are multiple zippered compartments in multiple interior and exterior pockets, providing plenty of room to separate and organize your gear. One of the front compartments has a double closure system. It has magnets that keep it closed for quick opening and a zip closure for added security. I caution against placing your phone in this compartment as the magnets can knock over your phone's internal compass sensor 9 (probably not the best place for a real compass). But other than that, it's a cool feature. The separate inner bag/camera bag is itself a compact camera bag and once removed the system can be used as two separate bags, one for your camera and the other as a regular bag. a daypack with enough space in the 32 liter version for a change of clothes, a hammock, provisions and water and other things for a short day hike. The camera body itself has user-configurable dividers and room for a DSLR and a decent zoom lens. I tested it with an 80D and a Tamron 18-400 zoom and was able to mount the camera with the lens attached plus an extra lens, flash, a small handheld gimbal and a few accessories like a rocket fan, batteries and a charger. , spare memory and multiple filters. If you only use one lens, you can attach a compact drone, a controller and a DSLR with a lens attached. The really thoughtful part of the design is the ability to quickly access the camera from the secondary pouch when stored in the main pouch. The main bag has 3 zipped flaps that allow access to the smaller pack and each has a pocket in those flaps where you attach the flaps of the inner pack so by opening the outer flaps you have instant direct access to the contents. Some of the best shots are fleeting moments, and the sooner you can access your camera, the better. This design will help with that. The weight is a bit more than a normal hiking backpack for a backpack of this size, but not excessive. This is mainly due to the extra padding (needed for a camera bag) and if you're carrying fragile cameras inside you'll appreciate the extra protection. Seen from the outside, it should work as hand luggage as long as you don't load it too high. Belt with soft side panels. The overall suspension system features an adjustable chest strap that allows 4 positions up or down. The shoulder straps have tensioners at the top to adjust the load on the back. It was comfortable to wear fully buckled or simply draped over one shoulder for quick transfers from the car to the hotel room. The smaller inner camera bag has a padded zippered pocket at the top that houses a shoulder strap, and this compartment is the perfect size for sunglasses or a small handheld camera gimbal when strapless. The bag has 4 loops for attaching a strap, which allows it to be worn crossbody or crossbody. The contents of the main bag can be accessed either through the hinged lid or through the mesh divider. inwards through the soft back valve. It also helps to access the first loaded items without having to unpack everything that was loaded over it. Another example of thoughtful design. Setting up the compact travel tripod was a breeze thanks to the elasticated side and legs secured in a pocket at the bottom. In addition, the main pack has a small zippered compartment just below the flip cover to store your sunglasses. In general, the impressions are good. This is a very comfortable and well designed backpack that will fit everything you need for a DSLR with one or two lenses, a laptop or tablet and some other accessories. It's not a backpack to carry everything you need to photograph a wedding, but as a travel, street or landscape photographer, you'll probably love this backpack for its versatility on short hikes or as a carry-on. If you are planning a longer hike or overnight stay, you will need more storage space. For quick outdoor shots and only the essentials, without getting bogged down in carrying everything but the kitchen sink, you can take out the inner bag and head to cafes or museums. This compact, smaller bag is also great for quick 10-minute walks from the car to scenic views. The price is in line with outdoor and camera bags from similar well-known brands and this is reflected in the higher quality components this bag was built for. Chances are your camera gear is worth protecting, so it's probably worth paying a little more for extra insurance.