While company promo pictures show people strapping snowboards and skis in these location, they also work great for tripods, hiking poles and a wet raincoat. On the back and sides are loops for f-stop’s Gate Keeper system. The hipbelt has loops for an extra lens case or accessory pouch. It’s not easy to get into with the pack on and it could have other uses, but as it will constantly get crushed when the pack is set on the ground, I have chosen to take a clue from f-stop’s other packs and keep this area reserved for trash.į-stop makes sure you are not limited when their bags can’t contain all of your gear. I’m one of those hikers who likes to keep nature clean and the bottom zippered area of the pack is perfect for garbage. When overstuffed, the hip belts can be lacking, but keep the load under 40lbs/18kg and you should be fine.
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The hip belt, while not robust (a plus for travel and fitting in overhead bins) gets the job done with enough fabric to take 100% of the pack weight while remaining comfortable. It turns out, that center channel is just deep enough to brace your spine and add support to the rest of your back. I thought f-stop was doing this with their back support and its multiple channels leading away from the center. This makes me quite happy.Įvery pack manufacturer tries to make their bags comfortable some resort to gimmicks and odd designs. The sloped medium ICU will hold two DSLR bodies and two lenses, including lenses equivalent to a 70-200mm f/2.8 (pictured here is the Canon 28-300mm L lens, which is the same size as a Canon or Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8) and battery grips, laid on their side. Sometimes I travel light (camera and two lenses) and a small ICU works fine, leaving me more space inside the pack for food and hiking gear. F-stop uses interchangeable inserts to hold your camera gear, which I have found optimal for maximizing space inside the pack depending on how much gear I want to bring. They work well with one hand, which is important while handling gear, and they round the corners with ease.īehind one set of large zippers and the back panel is just enough room for the f-stop medium sized sloped ICU (Internal Camera Unit). I have a couple of other f-stop packs and I can say without a doubt that the large zippers for the back access panel, and top access are an improvement.
Easy, big zippers and it holds a medium sloped ICU The thicker hide of this pack gives it some heft, but a lot of protection as well.
But for trekking the backcountry and scaling peaks, it is nice to not have to deal with a separate pack cover. It’s not entirely waterproof as the back access panel is foam and nylon, so I wouldn’t use this pack as a primary on rafting trips. The water resistant fabric sheds downpours but also helps to keep other elements off your gear.
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The Mountain Series from f-stop is all about getting into the elements and keeping your photography gear safe. The Good – F-Stop Gear Lotus Backpack Weather and sand protected
Let’s dive right into what works and what doesn’t with this backpack.
They don’t want to spend all weekend out in nature (f-stop has larger packs for that) and they will be carrying a camera, maybe two, a few lenses and a flash, plus food and clothes. To sum up this pack it is built for the serious outdoor photographer who wants an all-weather backpack for their camera. Rather than run down the long list of the Lotus Backpack’s features, I’m going to point you to f-stop’s webpage which has far more complete specs.
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