NOMATIC Peter Mckinnon Camera Pack 25L, Ladder - DSLR Camera Backpack for Men And Women, Extra Large Photography Bag, Travel Camera Backpack, Weekend Bag

I have been using this bag for over a month now and wanted to wait until I had some mileage before I submitted a review. Previously, I had used the Peak Design ED Backpack 30L v2 and sometimes used the Peak Design Messenger Bag 13L. I used the ED Backpack for a couple of years and the PD ED Backpack was good, but for longer sessions of use, it didn’t quite feel properly distributed, even with the optional waist belt. So, I looked for another option to be able to hold all my gear. I was skeptical about this bag, but after reading reviews, watching YT reviews, I decided to give it a try. As you can already see from the rating I’ve given it, it works great.I came back from a week-long trip about a week ago, using this backpack every single day. I took it on hikes/walks, in crowded areas, like the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and had plenty of opportunities to wear this backpack, with practically all my gear inside, for hours and hours on end. Even walked around in full rain a couple of times and all my camera gear was safe and sound inside.Just to give you an idea of how much weight I was carrying most of this time, this is the gear that was with me on the trip: Canon EOS R3, RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1 L, RF 85mm f1.2 L, RF 16mm, RF 28-70 f2.0 L, extra battery for the R3, memory cards, moment tech bag with charging cables, Anker 20,000mh portable battery pack, lens cleaning pen, plus a Peak Design Travel Tripod, and finally a 12.9” iPad Pro for photo editing.This was a heavy load out, but I purposefully tried to see how much I could handle. With all of this, I lasted the entire time, which speaks volumes to the comfortability of this backpack. The shoulder straps are extremely well padded and I never had discomfort with them, the entire time. The sternum strap worked very well to help during those long carrying sessions. All my camera gear was well protected, even out in the rain.I will say one thing I had to get used to, compared to the Peak Design ED Backpack was accessing gear. It is a little slower, but it is much safer than the side access. The loft of this bag was fantastic for switching between my most-used lenses, the RF 28-70 and the RF 100-500.Overall, I would highly recommend this bag. The price is well worth it. So much so, that I ended up selling my Peak Design Backpack just to use this exclusively as my EDC. The PD Messenger bag, however, will still be with me for light load days.

I was not looking for a camera backpack but instead a backpack that can also carry cameras. I use any combination of a DJI Mavic 3 Pro (which is bigger than most of the ones they show in all the pictures), Avata, Osmo and GoPro. I purchased the two smaller cubes and one fits perfect in the top and works well with the Mavic and the Avata sitting right on top. Pairing it with a Monos Carry-On Pro made moving around effortless. The interior is great and, with one cube out, you can stuff a jacket in there. What you notice most as you are getting around, though, is how well it sits on the carryon and how stable the whole thing is together. I love that this stands on it's own and fits perfectly (and fully) under the seat in front of you. Only caution is that it takes up the full area so putting your feet under the seat in front of you is not really an option. It seems rugged and with the straps, it is very versatile and does its job with style. Actually worth the money.

I fly regularly with my camera gear. Sometimes this is the only bag I bring. Its modular design is very functional, allowing it to easily be configured for less camera gear and more personal gear or vice versa. The outer shell keeps water out and has held up well to lots of use. Still looks new after 8 months of regular use. For my needs it has been the perfect size. Well padded in all the right places without adding extra bulk. Makes carrying heavy camera gear comfortable. Keeps my gear confidently secure. Originally purchased with the large cube on sale for ($300), but the next day the one with two small cubes was on sale for $235, so I returned the one with the large cube. It easily fits under the seat on all domestic carriers I have flown (Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Southwest, Spirit and United). Would definitely buy again.

The McKinnon bag looks great and feels well-made—no doubt about that. But as soon as I unboxed it, I found myself immediately tallying up all the extra accessories I’d need just to make it actually work for my needs. And that’s where they get you. The design feels intentionally limited to nudge you into buying add-ons, turning this into a total cash grab.I ordered the bag with the large camera cube, which could work for bigger trips where you’re carrying all your gear and don’t need quick access. But for lighter travel or run-and-gun setups, I’d have to buy the small cubes. Then I’d need separate accessory pouches just to organize batteries, filters, and cables—because the bag itself only has two large accessory pockets and a couple of small ones barely big enough for a lens cloth or spare battery.There’s no real quick-access option unless you shell out for two small cubes and rotate one upward to reach it through the top compartment. But that eats up most of the internal space, so you’re trading access for capacity—hardly ideal.I was also surprised that the laptop compartment doesn’t include a separate tablet sleeve. For a bag at this price point, that feels like a miss.In the end, I returned the McKinnon and picked up the PGYTECH OneMo 2 25L instead. It came with every accessory I needed right out of the box and cost nearly half as much. For my workflow, it’s a far better value.If you’re just looking for a stylish, durable way to move your gear from point A to point B—and you don’t need quick access or detailed organization—this bag might work for you. But if function matters as much as form, there are far more capable options out there for a lot less money.