I had reservations at first. The main camera compartment opens from the back, against your body, which was a first for me after years of using front-access camera bags. Instead of returning it, I loaded up my gear to test comfort and usability.

Here’s what I packed: Fuji X100V, DJI Osmo Pocket 3 creator combo, DJI Osmo Action 4, tripod, selfie stick, and several tech bags for cables, adapters, and small components I didn’t want loose.
After customizing the dividers and setting up the layout, I took it out for a full day of use. It performed better than expected. I could access my Fuji from the side pocket, and my 24oz water bottle stayed secure in the elastic side pouch that also held my Black Mist and CPL filters. The roll-top design grew on me quickly. It adds massive capacity without interfering with the camera gear compartment, offering up to 14 inches of deep cargo space for extra items.
While exploring a small town with my daughter, I was able to stash two of her clothing purchases in the roll-top area and adjust the ribbon for extra space. That kind of flexibility is something my other camera bags don’t offer. I now use this as my all-in-one weekender: camera and video gear, a padded laptop sleeve, two days of clothes, and my shave kit. The material is synthetic, water-resistant polyester with a subtle sheen that looks great.

Some Quirks: The dividers have a design flaw. They’re all pre-shaped and not square or rectangular, which limits customization. Worse, the Velcro is placed on the same side for every divider, forcing a uniform orientation. Also, not all interior walls are lined for Velcro, so some of the suggested layouts in the included booklet aren’t even possible.

Final Thoughts: This bag isn’t perfect, but it’s far better than I expected. It’s comfortable to wear all day and offers smart separation between camera gear and general cargo. I may finally stop searching for the perfect bag