Contribution · Jul 2015
- User overall rating
- 9.0 out of 10
- Comfort
- 9.0 out of 10
- Features
- 9.0 out of 10
- Build
- 9.0 out of 10
- Price
- 9.0 out of 10
Since I bought the Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM, I needed to find a bag capable of carrying this lens and my other stuff. One of the criteria was that if I would go traveling the bag could come with me as carry-on luggage on a plane. Some websites stated that this bag is ok to take with you as carry-on, others however do not mention this (aswell as they do not mention it is not possible). I work in the aviation sector myself (Aircraft engineer) and asked some colleagues (Pilots and Stewardesses) about this bag, they all stated it was fine to take with you as carry-on. The Photo Trekker AWII is a real nice bag for the more serious photographers. For me it is no problem to go on a hike (in the dunes) with 20kg+ (40lbs+) equipment with me, believe me, I did it. I Do think however, if you are a light person the bag will probably pull you over, Ive seen this happen to someone trying to put on my bag..This is a bag I can recommend strongly!
What works
Just about everything, comfortable fit, lots of adjustments possible, easy to carry for long distances, AW protection.
Room for improvement
"Rubber sealing type" Rain resistant zippers, the rubber "flaps" get caught between the zippers and tear off, Zipper still usable but is now less rain resistant
