Over the years I’ve reviewed no end of camera backpacks, shoulder bags, slings and messenger bags. And despite the huge diversity in size, weight, design and configuration, they almost all share the same flaw – they’re designed for chunky zoom lenses. Which is fine if that’s what you travel with, but frustrating if you prefer smaller zooms and primes. Which, a lot of the time, I do.
Now, the best camera backpacks are terrific for full-size mirrorless or DSLR bodies and all types of zoom lenses. No problem there. But if I want to carry smaller lenses, then the padded compartments are just too big, no matter how you stick and unstick the velcro partitions.
