![]() ![]() The bag’s back has a full-length zippered pocket and uses a YKK AquaGuard zipper to protect any important items inside. The main compartment is big enough to hold a 15″ MacBook Pro, and the removable divider is both padded yet firm, which I dig as it will protect my laptop from any potential damage when carrying a camera and other gear. These pockets are big enough to hold a Nalgene bottle if needed, but some space inside the main compartment is lost when holding a bottle. On either side of the bag are two drop pockets that are held closed with elastic. ![]() No one would know that there is a pocket here, so it would increase your chances of being protected from a pickpocket. An excellent place to keep any items that you want protected, such as a passport or your wallet while traveling or out in the city. If I were using this on a wedding day or an engagement shoot, I would probably toss my extra batteries, my memory cards, and a speedlight in this pocketīehind the admin pocket, there is a pass-through “hidden” pocket. There are two mesh pockets for organization, both big enough to fit a power bank or a memory card holder. The bag has a front zipper admin pocket that is relatively deep this can easily fit a small notebook, iPad, or a bottle of whiskey. At 10L, it might be too small for some to carry as a day bag. If you were to carry a full frame DSLR with a 70-200, it would take up a good portion of the bag. Depending on what gear you want to take on a shoot, this might be too small. If you are not into the vintage look and feel, this bag is not for you. If you carry a DSLR and a lens or have a mirrorless kit, this would be a killer bag for your needs. I would use this bag as my shoulder bag on a wedding day, or as my camera bag for some of my smaller shoots when I need quick access. With the modular add-ons, you can even expand to have more space. ![]() I carried my 15″ laptop, journal, and my lunch in the bag and had room to spare. It is built for photographers, but I also used it for a few days just as a work bag. Who It SuitsĪs long as you dig this bag’s aesthetics, anyone might want to have one of these in their arsenal. The only difference between the two is the size). (While having both the 7L and the 10L for testing, I primarily used the 10L. The Modules allow you to attach and utilize the strap to use a pouch as a standalone if need be.īut let’s run through the build of this bag and see what works. The bag utilizes a MOLLE system to build out your bag as you might need for your use case. With that nice dry wax look and feel, you get that rad vintage feel. Being Cordura, you know that it will take some abuse and hold up to wear and tear over the years. The lightweight Cordura fabric is fantastic. ![]() When I first opened the box with the Pilot, I knew right away that I would be stoked with the product as long as it could hold the gear that I needed. Occasionally I take a shoulder bag for some commercial work when I don’t need my full kit. I use shoulder bags when I am shooting engagement photos or during full wedding days when I can have a base (like my car) for the rest of my gear. I have had several shoulder bags made from waxed canvas, but I am picky as I like a lot of pockets for organization and room to fit the gear that I need when using them for photography. Something about the heritage look and feel tickles me in ways that are hard to put into words. ![]()
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