K&F Concept Lightweight DSLR Camera Backpack, Waterproof Multipurpose Thickening Nylon Camera Bag for Canon Nikon Sony Fuji Cameras and Accessories with 13.3” Laptop Compartment Light Grey
SKU: KF13.044
Great looking bag and lots of compartmentalized space for whatever. Only downside is if you're using it for photography and you change lenses a lot you have to take the whole thing off to get to the compartments. This can be a little cumbersome if you're used to the shoulder sling style bag and like to change lenses on the fly. The upside is it's pretty secure since you can't get into it without taking it off.
10/03/2024
Pros:- Very light. Competing backpacks can be 4-5lbs.- Fits quite a lot of gear- Very well padded and very sturdy- Lots of hooks and straps for attaching things (even a tripod)- Zipper opens from the back which is GREAT for carrying expensive gear. Trust me, unless you're carrying your gear in extremely safe environments, you will want this feature.Cons:- Not very configurable. You can move the smaller dividers but the two main dividers are inflexible and can only be laid out in that L shape. For that reason, you can actually only store one camera with the lens on at a time, and always at the top of the bag in the center which wastes space if the camera is more compact. Would have been nice to have more velcro attachment spots and more configurable dividers.Very good overall though.
10/03/2024
I wanted a bag to be a personal item on aircraft, leaving me with a carry-on item available for clothes and other travel accessories, and this bag meets those requirements.I am disappointed that the longest dividers are longer than I want, and there are no dividers that are slightly shorter. Two thirds the length would have been much better for my use, to leave space above the camera for a rain jacket or light sweater. I will have to try to find a way to have them modified.
08/03/2024
I've searched around Amazon, YouTube, and various photography outlets, but I've yet to find a detailed review of such a popular bag. As someone who's career involves amateur photography, I want to provide a more in-depth breakdown of the bag's key qualities.Disclaimer: I bought this bag with my own money. This review is not sponsored by K&F C or anyone else. What I write here are my honest personal opinions.THE GOODUnderstated aestheticsThank the K&F C design team for not painting its logo in neon colors. Under most lighting conditions, the logo is nearly invisible. As many others have stated, this bag doesn't scream "expensive gear inside" to unscrupulous individuals.Well-made for the priceK&F C advertises this bag to be made from 800D nylon. Nylon is a popular material choice for rugged gear due to its high tensile strength (resistance to tearing), and 800D is considered a heavy weave (more threads per area). Its density is the reason behind its water resistance. K&F C incorrectly markets that the bag is waterproof; if you work in wet environments, you must use a rain cover (not included) as water can still easily seep through. The bottom area is wrapped in a faux leather material to prevent water/snow from breaching through the base. It also makes it easier to clean, although I wonder how well it can hold up to wear at the sharp edges and corners.Smooth zippers and double stitchingZippers are a bag's biggest failing points, often breaking long before the bag itself becomes worn out from abrasion. The K&F C bag uses zippers manufactured by SBS, the largest zipper manufacturer in China. It's a direct competitor to YYK, which I believe is the world's largest supplier of zippers. The ones on this K&F C bag are exceptionally smooth and feature large pull strings, but I can't comment on their longevity. Furthermore, load-bearing areas are double-stitched to mitigate tear.Maintains rigidity and offers plenty of protectionToo many times I've seen bags that sag when empty. Sagging could cause its load to shift around and fall out, not to mention that it looks unpleasant. Thankfully, the K&F C bag's two main dividers have stiff plastic boards in them. They not only help to prop the main camera to the top of the bag, but also prevent the bag from sagging when empty. There is plenty of padding, especially at the bottom and rear. An elastic strap at the top of the laptop compartment prevents your expensive PC from sliding out during a bumpy ride.Fairly comfortableLarge, padded straps evenly distribute the weight across your shoulders. You can also keep most of your heavy gear in the center column to add to the even balance. There's no waist strap, though, but this bag isn't meant to carry 50lbs of gear so it may not need it.Opens at the rearPrevents theft.The MEHNo luggage loopThere isn't a luggage loop to tether it to a luggage case handle. Not a big deal but it would be nice to have.No side pocketsBesides a tripod mount, there isn't a side pocket for a water bottle and other miscellaneous items.THE BADNo quick accessIt's nearly impossible to pull out your camera unless you completely unlid the rear camera compartment. Extra difficult when you have a long lens attached.It's tinyThe K&F C bag can struggle as a day pack. The front compartment becomes stuffy with just my notebook, wallet, and a 13" Macbook Pro. When closed, there's noticeable pressure being exerted on the laptop. I really don't like subjecting my PC to any potential for damage so this is one area I'm docking big points on--especially considering that you must lay the bag face-down to access the full camera compartment. The other option is to toss your day gear in the harder-to-access camera compartment, making frequently accessed items a paint to take out.Lacks depthElaborating on its size, the camera compartment is very shallow, too shallow for a large DSLR with a battery grip. You'll also need to lay medium-sized lenses sideways.Small tripod mountK&F C, for the love of god, make the tripod loop bigger. It doesn't even fit your own tripod.CONCLUSIONAt first glance, this bag deserves high-praise for its superb craftsmanship, solid padding, and good comfort. Still, the lack of a side pocket and anorexic front compartment can hamper its appeal. Ultimately, it's all about what you're carrying: it can handle most DSLRs/Mirrorless and a few lenses, but anything more and you'll be begging for more space.Side note: K&F C has released an alternative, cheaper version of this bag that now has the laptop compartment to the rear. Despite its more convenient access, I would absolutely still vouch for this version for one simple reason: the shoulder straps on this version attaches to the main body, which means that they would bear the full weight instead of the zippers. As much as I want to trust the zippers on the new version, its cheaper price leads me to believe it's cut corners somewhere, something I don't want anyone to risk considering the catastrophic consequences.
07/03/2024
This is a great starter bag for photographers. We purchased this bag in July for our son who is an art school photography student. The customizable equipment compartment holds pretty much everything he needs for his camera (Nikon Z5 camera body, extra lenses, charging cables, batteries, sim cards, light meter, etc.) and also has the added ability to hold his MacBook pro and a couple folders or a notebook in a separate compartment. Many of the bags we looked at were good for his camera equipment, but not ideal for "school supplies." The exterior of the bag seems very durable and it is highly water resistant. He's carried it in some rough weather, but always uses the rain cover that came with the bag in severe downpours. One of the features he particularly likes is that with the design of this bag, his camera equipment sits in the compartment on the back of the bag, so it lays closest to his back. It would be impossible for anyone to unzip, reach in, and take the camera. (He feels more secure about this because he is a public transportation commuter student in a large metropolitan area.) He uses the front zippered compartment to hold his laptop and folders. There is no quick access compartment in this bag; you cannot get to the camera unless you take the bag off, lay it down, and unzip the back compartment. The smaller zippered slot on the front of the bag is perfect for keys, wallet, power bar, or a small book; it is very narrow/slim.As other reviewers have mentioned, the tripod holder on the side of the bag is a bit awkward. The strap that secures the tripod often loosens throughout the day, so it's not ideal, but it does work. I think there are two things that would make this bag absolutely perfect: 1. straps that would hold the tripod securely across the bottom of the bag, and 2. an exterior pocket for a water bottle. We have spent countless hours trying to jerry-rig a water bottle to the bag. Nothing we've thought of actually works. You can easily "hang" a bottle from a carabiner but that means the bottle bounces around with every step you take and that gets annoying, for sure. The bag itself is so streamlined and compact (in a great way!), but there is definitely room for a net or fabric pocket on the opposite side of the tripod holder. There are straps across the bottom front of the bag, but not on the back. If the straps were also across the back, you could maybe hook the tripod on the bottom with some short bungee-like cords.Overall, the bag was a great buy. We've looked for others that would address some of the shortcomings of this particular bag, but have yet to find one that can give him everything he wants. The bag is best for a student, a hobbyist, or for travel, probably not ideal for a more seasoned photographer with more equipment and a need for a quick/easy side access to their camera. I suspect this bag will work for our son for a year or two, and then he'll need to upgrade.
06/03/2024
I am a beginner photographer so i bought this bag for my new camara basic set up and used it for about a week . Perfect product for begging.There are so many i have fitted in in and here it isCamara body3 camara lensesTripodCard readerLaptopChargerExtra bettryConvert cablesFilters for lenses.Everything fits so perfectly and i loved the customizable pockets its a perfect fit for camara with 3 to 4 lenses and including tripod.
05/03/2024
très belle qualité sauf que les séparateur pourrait être plus feutrées mais a part ce petit défaut je lui donnerais 5 étoiles ...
05/03/2024
Great quality, and versatility. The computer section actually fits my 15" laptop and my ipad in its case and closes nicely. I was looking for a backpack that could hold my laptop and camera without being too bulky, and also looking a bit "business like" as opposed to "highschool-ish". This bag fit the bill perfectly.
04/03/2024
Perfect for when I want to take out most of my gear or when I want to bring along some of my gear and hiking stuff it is a bigger bag but not huge
04/03/2024
Not enough storage for clothes..but on camera front am ok..will update as I use it more...Overall ok product for the price....Update after an yr(01/10/2020):upped the rating to 4...held up very good..no regret buy...
04/03/2024