![]() ![]() The improved padding is cushiony, and the exterior waterproof tarpaulin and Robic 1680-denier ballistic nylon materials have held up extremely well over time. All of the bag sizes come with an expandable handy roll top that offers an additional 5 liters of space. I like it so much that I wrote about it in greater detail here. It comes in green, blue, black, camo, orange, and tan, and you choose between 11, 21, 31, or 41 liters-I opted for the 31-liter version. For me, it's the closest a camera bag has ever come to perfection. If you've gone through a few camera bags, the Prvke V2 (pronounced “provoke”) is the one upgrade you'll be satisfied with for years. It's a good blend of features for the money. I like that there are grab handles on three sides, and most importantly, it's pretty comfy on my back. The bag itself is well constructed, with a 400-denier water-repellent nylon canvas shell made of 100 percent recycled post-consumer material that protected my gear from a sudden downpour one evening. I just wish it opened up a little more-it's a bit of a tight squeeze. This compartment has some organization and pouches for storing spare batteries, storage cards, chargers, and cables. There's yet another zippered pocket for storing up to a 16-inch laptop (the 15-liter model is limited to 13-inch laptops), plus an extra sleeve for a tablet. There's another pocket on the other side that can fit a water bottle with no problem. I also had no trouble housing my Peak Design Travel Tripod in the side pocket, especially with the included straps to keep it secure. ![]() I tested the 20-liter model and it had plenty of room for my Nikon Z 6, three lenses, and my external monitor recorder. The Everyday Backpack Zip doesn't immediately give itself away as a camera bag, and I like that I can access my camera by taking one slinging the backpack around my shoulder to the front-though it's not as simple as a camera bag with a traditional side access pocket. The 600-denier polyester material has held up over a year of use, though my Lemon Yellow model is prone to stains. The Jumper is comfortable to carry, and there's a luggage pass-through strap, a roomy side pocket, and tripod attachment straps on the base. Just fold down the Velcro divider in the main compartment and take out any additional dividers. I like that there's no camera cube to take out when converting it to a normal bag. The rearmost compartment closes with a waterproof zipper to protect your laptop. There's a zippered pocket on the front with some mesh pouches for batteries, cables, or SD cards, and the main compartment is roomy enough to hold a sweater (or lunch). Yet you get the side pocket common on camera bags for easy access to the camera inside, and you can unzip the front to grab additional lenses. It's stylish and doesn't look like a camera bag. That's probably because it's available in several bright, eye-catching colors, like Lemon Yellow and Poppy Red. This 18-liter bag makes me feel good when it's on my back. Out of all the backpacks I've tested under $200, I often find myself coming back to The Jumper by Brevite. Scott Gilbertson and Jaina Grey contributed to this guide. Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day. This includes unlimited access to, full Gear coverage, and subscriber-only newsletters. Special offer for Gear readers: Get WIRED for just $5 ($25 off). Updated October 2023: We've added bags from Ekster and Moment and a cube from Peak Design. We also have a handy explainer on what “liters” mean in backpacks. ![]() These are our favorite picks.Ĭheck out our related buying guides, like the Best Messenger Bags, Best Laptop Bags, Best Fanny Packs, Best Mirrorless Cameras, Home Video Gear, and Best Mobile Camera Accessories for more. We've shoved our equipment into slings, messenger bags, backpacks, and cubes-we've even gone bag-free-all in search of a convenient way to carry everything while keeping it protected and lightweight. But to make your search easier, the camera enthusiasts on the WIRED Gear team have tested more than 70 bags to help whittle down the choices. Everyone's needs are different, and what works for me might not work for you. I once spent two hours at B&H in New York City trying to fit all of my photo gear inside more than 20 bags the store had on sale, and I still left unsatisfied. ![]()
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