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I just walked a couple of miles with 20 lbs in my new Ruggard day pack and it was pretty comfortable.

I was able to fit a smaller Cannon DSLR with EFS 18-55 mm f2.8 lens, 50 mm f1.4 lens, 10-18 mm f4.5 lens, battery charger and spare battery, and set of Tiffen filters with room to spare. I like being able to put on one pack strap and swing the pack in front of me allowing me to open the pack side pocket, slide out the lens case and remove the camera. Super easy and safe.

I inserted a two liter bladder into the computer slot, wrapped in a plastic bag just in case of water seepage (highly unlikely if you have secured and tested the closure) There is no slot for the water tube so I had to tie a loop of cord to the hanging loop, allowing me to attach the bladder’s hook and keep the weight higher on my back. I brought both zippers up next to the bladder tube and put a small carabiner through each zipper pull, so that the bag would not unzip.

Hung as in the product photos, my Manfredo Be Free tripod would not fit more than one leg in the stretchy pocket. I tried switching to the other side pocket. With an empty pack I was able to get the tripod into the pocket upside down, and then tied off the legs at the top. I was still able to insert the camera box from the other side without a problem. This will cause less wear and tear on the pocket.

I had enough room to easily put in a down jacket, rain parka, hat, gloves, and had room for food, first aid, etc. A long outside pocket is perfect for miscellaneous camera gear. One of the best features is the attached black rain cover. When it is in place, you have no idea that it is covering an expensive tripod and camera equipment. Very useful feature especially when traveling on public transport.

The designers clearly put a lot of thought into the photographer’s needs. Add a hook for the bladder and a hole for the drinking tube to exit the pack and it would be almost perfect.

I love this bag. It can hold a ton of stuff. The bag itself is very light, but the build quality is fantastic. Made with very good material. The stitching and seams appear to be very durable, and the zippers are strong. And it has so many places to store things, with a very efficient and user-friendly design. I love that it comes with an internal/removeable camera case with straps for lenses, cameras, batteries and even places to store SD cards. The internal camera bag has movable padded dividers so you can arrange it any way you want. Or you can remove the camera case and give yourself a huge amount of room in the center to pack all kinds of things. The bag itself has multiple storage areas, compartments, exterior straps and pouches. It has 2 side pouches and straps to store a small tripod, walking stick, water bottle or anything else you'd like. There is also an internal compartment to store a 17 laptop. The side zippers allow easy access to the compartments. Just put the backpack on one shoulder and you can unzip and get to most things without having to stop and put the backpack on the ground. The backpack is weather resistant, but also comes with a separate rain cover found in a discreet bottom pouch just in case of really bad weather. That is a great addition. It is also very comfortable to wear. The weight distribution feels good even when it is fully loaded. This is important if you plan to use it for hiking or long distances. I also really like the color scheme and design. It looks great. This is a fantastic backpack for outdoor activities, video work or just as a great storage backpack for travel. [I have received this product in exchange for my honest review]