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SmallRig Professional Outdoor Backpack 25L Review
SmallRig's 25L outdoor backpack offers modular storage but feels bulky and heavy.
In brief
SmallRig's 25L outdoor backpack offers modular storage but feels bulky and heavy. SmallRig Professional Outdoor Backpack 25L provides robust, weatherproof storage with multiple compartments but is heavy and complex to organize. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
SmallRig Professional Outdoor Backpack 25L
SmallRig Professional Outdoor Backpack 25L puts me in mind of my Great-aunt Piffy.
Design Philosophy
The backpack follows Benjamin Franklin's saying: a place for everything and everything in its place.
“a place for everything and everything in its place”
Key Features
Includes three accessory cases, a detachable waist strap, and a rain cover.
Specifications
25 liters capacity, 32x22x50cm external size, 3.8kg weight.
Modular Design
Fully adjustable harness with sternum strap and waist strap for comfort.
Storage Solutions
Multiple pockets, organizer sections, and dedicated compartments for camera gear.
Camera Access
Top and side access points for quick camera gear retrieval.
Laptop Compartment
16-inch laptop sleeve with velcro securing strap.
Selfie Stick Holder
Flip-over cover with magnetic closure for selfie sticks.
Rain Cover
Tailor-made slip-over rain cover for weather protection.
Weight and Size
3.8kg / 8.4lb weight, bulky for a 25L backpack.
Pros
Adaptable design, multiple access points, comfortable harness, quality materials.
Cons
Bulky, heavy even when empty, too many pockets.
Performance
Easy access to gear but complicated organization.
Verdict
Robust and weatherproof but over-engineered for most users.
Alternatives
Manfrotto Uncover Backpack and Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW III offer similar features.
The one thing
SmallRig Professional Outdoor Backpack 25L provides robust, weatherproof storage with multiple compartments but is heavy and complex to organize.
