Manfrotto MB PL-3N1-25 Backpack (Black)

Great bag, took it on one trip so far:1 Nikon D55001 18-55 mm DX1 85 mm DX1 Gary Fong diffuser1 Lenovo (model 20266)1 S&W Shield1 BladeTech IWB1 small cleaning kit1 Galaxy Note 51 battery w/charger1 tripodvarious memory cards, pouches, pens, note pads, lens filters, tripod base, etc. Still had room for more stuff. Humped this around on my back one day from 10 a.m. to about 5 p.m. with no problem at all; did not cut or dig in anywhere, furthermore, access was always easy. My DX camera did not fill the space I used, you should have no problem at all with your FX.

I like it. It's made in high quality. And it can be worn in several ways and is easy to carry or put on.I do however find it smaller that I really wanted. There are only 4 small outer pockets. The top inside compartment is fine. The real guts section is very tight for my gear though I did manage to place my Canon 70D, three lenses (70-300mm telephoto, 16-35 mm ultra wide angle, and 18-135mm) and one flash, plus a couple of lens hoods.Had I seen the bags in real life first, I might have ordered the larger size offering but I am quite pleased with this one. Not much room to grow though.

Im dissapointed of this backpack is not as described is not like the pictures. I have a problem here, is not the same model...A friend bring me the backpack to Mexico, and now Im not capable to make a refound or changet it.This backpack is good but it didnt want this model...So sad,...

I was excited about the prospect of the this bag: 4-different ways to carry; more pockets then the Kata of similar size & the bag I believe this was fashioned after; a laptop section that I intended to use for hydration (that would have worked as I hoped--deep pocket & an exit for the tube); full rain fly; and a cool color combination. However, one pull of any zipper and that was all she wrote--at nearly $170 the zippers should be smooth as butter; these all take two-hands to operate. Try any sub-$100 Lowepro bag and you know what I mean. Additionally, the fit oft the straps was atrocious; no way could I haul this around for a few hours on a hike. Sorry, I am back to the Lowepro Photo Sport 200 AW at nearly $50 less.

I REALLY wanted to like this bag. On paper it's the superior bag compared to the Manfrotto Advanced Tri Medium. It has ore places to stash small gear, better accessibility, a waist strap, and better looks. However it falls short in multiple areas:1) Zippers - They are low quality. As another reviewer mentioned they often jam and take two hands to operate. While I didn't experience a cross-thread or break, I can easily see this happening after a few months of use. Backpacks get used and abused, they have to be rugged. These zippers are just subpar and the top "hatch" are attached to pieces of string.2) Upper Row - It's hard to access. While not completely inaccessible, the "flap" doesn't fold all the way back. You're going to find yourself digging through a "crack" in the padding and flap trying to access your gear. POOR DESIGN.3) Shoulder Straps - Way too long. I can't tighten these down anywhere close enough to fit. At the tightest position, the backpack is still extremely loose. At this point this makes the bag completely unusable. For reference I'm 160 lb 5'7".4) Waist Strap - It's not removable. The shoulder straps "clip" apart when in sling mode. Why not offer the same thing for the waist strap? You have to tuck it back into a pocket5) Comfort - This bag is not very comfortable to wear.6) Laptop Pocket - Too Small. Yes, technically this bag is not designed for a 13" ultrabook, but neither is the Manfrotto Advanced Tri M. But while I have to force my UX303UB into this bag, the Advanced Tri M fits like a glove. I'm assuming a Mac Air would be in a similar situation. They could've made this .5" wider and solved the issue. If you want to fit a 13" ultrabook, get the Advanced Tri Medium.7) Rain Hood Pocket - Doesn't exist. Oops. Where do you put the rain hood when you're not using it? I guess there goes a pocket that could've been used for something else.But it's not all bad news:1) The upper compartment is very easy to access, and can hold a variety of gear completely separate from the photo area.2) You can set this bag up for left OR right side camera access, which is nice. The Vanguard Up-Rise II 45 doesn't offer this feature.3) Material quality is extremely good. The "ultra light" nylon feels like it will last quite a long time.4) Pockets, pockets, pockets. I like to have separate areas for different items over one gigantic pocket for everything.5) This bag is very attractive, it's a nice looking bag. I guess that could be a bad thing if you're looking for something understated to avoid theft, but I would mostly be using this on hikes and in parks.Verdict? Buy the much lower priced and vastly superior Manfrotto Advanced Tri Medium. Or the Lowepro ProTactic 350.

Perfect!!! I searched for 2 weeks until I decide to buy this model, no regrets at all. I have it for 6 months now and used in a few trips. I carry 4 lens (2x 18-55 mm / 2x 70x300 mm), 2 cameras (Nikon D3400 and Canon SL2) and a lot of small accessories as filters, clean kit, chargers and on the top side there’s room for bottles, keys, cellphones, portable chargers and more.

I own way too many camera bags, slings, backpacks, rollers, cases, man purses, etc. This one is great but the waist strap is a waste of time if you're taller that what I'd guess would be 5'3" or have a very short torso. It's just ergonomically impossible to fit correctly given the bag's small size.That's fine though if you don't plan to depend on the waist straps - where larger amounts of weight can be carried most efficiently - and just use the shoulder straps. Given this backpack's size, I think it'll be fine for most.

My husband just loves this backpack. He doesn't know how he survived without it. It makes lugging around our canon and GoPro so much more convenient. It seems like we use them both much more than we were since everything is so organized and can be gotten to much easier.