Element backpack 30L

I was looking for a backpack that was comfortable can withstand the elements and protect all the gear inside. I came across a YouTube video review of it and loved it almost immediately. I’m very picky and specific when it comes to tech and gear and this bag checks all the boxes except for one, but definitely not a deal-breaker. I only wish it had a dedicated tablet sleeve along with the laptop sleeve instead of the foam ground cover. I can fit both in the one sleeve but would prefer to not have them laying on top of each other. Aside from that the bag is perfect. The X PAC material is wonderful as I plan to be in many different weather environments. The sleek form factor is wonderful and the depth and side access are marvelous. I really like the expanded roll top space for whatever I need it to be. It’s strangely lightweight despite all the gear and feels really nice. It’s hard to find the best backpack for one’s needs and this backpack is the one for me. I plan to stick with this backpack for a long time as it covers my daily use and travel use. I will definitely keep an eye on Compagnon products as they fit my style. Great backpack

Ich liebe meinen Backpack! Er ist super robust, es passt meine komplette Ausrüstung (Fuji XT-3 Body, 5 Objektive, 6 Rechteckfilter, Filterhalter, Putzzeug) hinein. Ins Laptopfach geht sogar ein 16" Macbook gerade so hinein. Dazu kommt das Rolltop, was locker die Klamotten für eine Übernachtung reicht. Der Tragekomfort ist für meine Größe super. Bergwanderungen über viele Stunden sind völlig problemlos. Hinzu kommt, dass der Nässeschutz sehr ordentlich ist. Bei Dauerregen über mehrere Stunden hält aber auch der Backpack nicht völlig dicht. Ich bin absolut überzeugt von dem Produkt!

Ich habe endlich den perfekten Rucksack gefunden, was wirklich nichteinfach gewesen ist. Von dem Tragesystem bin ich genaus so begeistert, wie von den Materialien und der Aufteilung. Mit diesem Tragesystem sind auch Bergwanderungen mit Kameraausrüstung und entsprechend viel Wasser gut möglich. Bei mir sitzt der Rucksack trotz recht kurzem Rücken wirklich gut. Die Tasche im Hüftgurt ist so groß, dass tatsächlich auch ein smartphone hinein passt. Ich habe den Rucksack jetzt eine Woche im Urlaub genutzt und bin nur begeistert. Sehr gut gefällt mir auch, dass er stehen bleibt und nicht kippt. Alle Materialien machen einen sehr hochwertigen Eindruck, so dass ich glaube, er wird mich sehr lange begleiten. Dafür hat sich die lange Suche und das Warten gelohnt.

Après l'Elément Sling 11 pour les petites sorties photos quotidienne je viens de recevoir cet Elément Backpack. C'est un excellent sac photo, grand et léger, très bien fini dans un matériau solide. Plein d'astuce pour le rangement du matériel. Je l'ai complété par l'Elément Pouch pour les petits accessoires. Très content de mon achat, j'adhère totalement à la philosophie de Compagnon: qualité et fabrication éthique.

I purchased this excellent bag after watching a YouTuber I follow and came directly to the site. I live in Istanbul so it took a little awhile to receive the bag but it was delivered with no problems at all. And very excitedly I immediately started organizing my bag. It fit my Canon Eos R with a RF 100-500 mounted on and my other Canon Eos R with RF 15-35 mounted on , my DJI Mavic 2 Pro , extra batteries , remote and my tech bag with extra room to spare. This might be dangerous as I could easily add stuff I don't need to carry just cause I have the space :)) I have not used the rolling side yet but I am sure it is going to be very useful and handy. On the side zipper I put a big charging dock with all sorts of cables with no problems. The front pocket which I love took all my GoPro accessories and bits and pieces. On my first outing for the first time I had no back pain ( I have major back ache problems ) and when I came back to the car to put my tripod and bag in the boot I realized I had forgotten the bag on my back :) it is that comfortable to use that you forget you have it on your back. I just wish we could have had just some more color options , specially a nice navy one. Thank you very much for offering such great service and bag Compagnon :)

I purchased the Elements backbpack for my travel needs with my photo gear, after trying backpacks of 2 other brands one full week each. The Compagnon Elements comes first by many criteria. Even though the Compagnon web site is very informative (which gave me hints on the quality of its bags), it is difficult to get the impression of a backpack before actually seing and trying it. Once I decided to purchase it, and received it, the Elements backpack has met all my criteria, and they were demanding. First of all, I quickly loved the alliance of style (desert brown was my personal choice), functionality, comfort on the back (thanks to padding and lightweight) and obvious durability of the fabric and global design. The organization, different from what I had seen before, revealed itself to be extremely functional, fitting both short afternoon shootings and a few days trip. The roll top has just the right size to my opinion to have this versatility, the front pocket is well organized and useful, as well as the side mesh pockets. The front scratch pocket I used as a discrete compartment for my passport. There is far enough space in the main compartment for my camera gear (a Fuji APS-C X series and its 4 lenses, but a DSLR body will fit equal), as well as my 13” laptop and its cover. I could arrange the separators with velcro attachments on the side to fit the camera gear well, and even arrange, under Compagnon advise, a kind of "window", made by a separator, to be able to grab from the side pocket the lens located under the camera body. The back padding and shoulder strips makes carrying the backpack really comfortable. I am glad my smartphone with its cover fit in the belt pocket. It's nice to feel one's equipement secure as the material is very water resistant, as this last week near the Loire river with much rain has shown me. The only thing I found strange / possibly misplaced was the keyring, in one of the mesh pockets. But perhaps the ring is designed to fix a tripod or another accessory rather than a key. In that case, I would add a ring in the front pocket. The ethical part of the production process was important to me, and I trust the information given on the process and conditions of production on the Compagnon web site. I am glad to wear a backpack that contributes somehow to working conditions and that is at least traceable. Globally, I am extremely satisfied with the Elements backpack, which I feel will fit all my exterior camera needs for many years.