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Good sideloading backpack? (k.fe.derate.me)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I know this is quite personal, but does anybody know of a good sideloading backpack? I have a wandrd prvke 31l, and while I like all the organizing I'm unsure of the looks and it's quite heavy. I have a fjallraven Ulvo 23l and I really like it but it's maybe a bit too small and it's a pain to dig up my camera cube/sling underneath from my coat, drinks and food. The Peak Design Everyday pack is expensive and doesn't look like it works well with the dividers and such.

So I thought maybe there's a hiking or daypack with side loading option. Those are usually less expensive, have good build quality and with a camera cube can function fine as a gear bag. Is there such a backpack?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

This is the one I use. It has plenty of Space. And is comfortable.

https://www.amazon.com/MindShift-PhotoCross-Backpack-15-Carbon/dp/B07QJDCZNV/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?crid=J9K58LZS1RHU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ymoP36nQ-9UdUd8Xw5MRxlADKsyUIw1QdW1gN03IqiLMh25DDrtI6HU0aguKr-iUqTIs00UP8sl97z8FqMG0T3g7UW16dFJFG5wxyS0PTRXSaM6yx46eaFI9pVayOzrBlP9wsLiUI6dJfdUh4FwbiCDZ0mdpWxAgrV99zNx1nAuwA53ud9WNJr3Ctn6lgSeB-kRo1YGOrm4DoR7uTqyaTA._Ay_niDC5YsYQCRYYWKVZLlzFpqmVPbYtVhIjSaosQc&dib_tag=se&keywords=mindshift+camera+bag&qid=1717360646&sprefix=camera+bag+mind%2Caps%2C639&sr=8-11

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

How do the dividers work for you? Looks a bit like the Peak Design one.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

The dividers are all Velcro and adjustable. The front pocket has a space for a laptop, if yours fits, but I usually put keys or what's in there. This is my 3rd camera bag, and last, it's built well and has plenty of Space, but I usually only carry the basics, if you have a big lens, you might have to do some adjustments, but overall - it's solid.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Sounds good, thanks.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

You are welcome. I can post some pics of mine when I get home for you.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

I often grab my side loading REI 30L(?) over my more expensive packs. The side loading is just easier. It is often on sale under $100 (was last week).

Edit: https://www.rei.com/product/185568/rei-co-op-traverse-32-pack-womens

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Yeah I definitely prefer side loading. The Wandrd prvke does have that, but I notice that I don't grab it as much. Maybe it's too big or I don't like the look as much.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

I own the prvke 21L: the camera cube is well designed, the roll top is very useful to increase the bag's capacity, I find it very confortable to carry but I gotta admit it's on the heavy side and I wished the higher compartment allowed for more organization (but I understand it would get in the way of the "Pro Camera Cube")

Edit: oops, I understood you were looking at the prvke 31L, not that you already own it, my bad!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Haha, no problem! It's indeed a bit heavy. I'm also thinking about picking up a 21l to see if that's better in size and weight. But if you already say it's heavy, I'm not sure that's a good idea. The camera cube is great, I can put all my gear in, but it also adds to the weight and size of the bag.