f-stop Tilopa DuraDiamond (m116 + m231 + m923-69), green

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Unzipping the pocket reveals a mesh pocket on the lid flap and a pair of fleece-lined pockets that are great for sunglasses or even circular photography filters if you don’t want to put them in a case.

It is made from a new, original DuraDiamond™ material exclusively available from F-Stop which is significantly stronger to adverse weather conditions and is lighter than previously used.In the four months that I have had this pack I have taken it into the forests of Germany, streets of Madrid and up into the European Alps. I have never had a camera bag which was ‘light’, I always carry a lot of gear, especially when travelling, I ensure that I have redundancy in my gear, and for this reason, I always carry a minimum of 2 camera bodies (Sometimes 3 if I am shooting a lot of timelapse). F-stop bags are built for diehard photographers who want a bag that is durable enough to withstand constant contact with the outdoors. Although this feature is super useful, I generally shy away from storing water next to my camera gear unless it is in a waterproof sack. Like I mentioned at the beginning, I honestly didn’t see a bag like this being something I would want to use, let alone need.

I don’t want to repeat my original review but for those unfamiliar with f-Stop bags, here is a quick overview of the system. The F-Stop Tilopa DuraDiamond is a 50L photography backpack that has been popular with outdoor, adventure and action sports photographers for over a decade. Most of F-Stop’s bags are built around their ICU system (with ICU being short for the Internal Camera Unit). Obviously, this does not cover neglect or inappropriate use but it’s still impressive to see a brand slap that kind of a warranty on a pack.Nobody goes more in-depth than I do on camera bag reviews, and I hope it helps you make the correct decision for your needs. Still, it is not a reason to disregard this pack, as replacing the buckles with an off-the-shelf plastic one is relatively trivial.

ICUs come in different shapes and sizes and attach to the inside of the bag with hook and loop straps. The Tilopa BC has a space for the laptop which is mysteriously positioned next to a pocket for your Hydration bladder, a head scratcher for sure.I don’t baby my gear, and it’s safe to say that my F-Stop Tilopa has taken a beating over the past 2 years, but still performs perfectly! The shoulder straps are able to be adjusted in both lengths (adjusting how high the bag sits) and also how snug the bag fits against the wearer’s back. We could have easily packed a lot more than what’s pictured; several pockets and pouches were empty. At review time, only the Ajna, Tilopa and Shinn backpacks have been updated to DuraDiamond models with all the new features.