You should offer mod service to the public 😂

Hahaha @ lighting comment. Some people complain about everything. Great vid, this bag (after soooo many) are as close to perfect as I can find for so many reasons, probably biggest is access to small pocket on side without having to remove from under seat in front of you on an airplane. Best mod for me (on your list) would be removing the Velcro never thought about that, I think cutting and adding the buckle may end up being over my head as I’m not sure about the sewing. I will say that I am switching the buckles on the load balancer to fidlocks (I just discovered fidlocks on my Mystery Ranch/Carryology collab and am Fidlocking the p!ss outta everything I have). Great vid man, watching it I am saying out loud “THIS is what KZbin” is all about!!!

I saw your video a while ago when I bought my bag, but I finally altered mine. But totally different to yours. Firstly I took off one of the sets of velcro... totally agree there was too much. It would be nice is they did something with magnets instead of velcro... but hey... one set is fine with me. The top handles... based on your video I thought I would want to remove the handles... but I ended up liking them.... I don't know if you had the original Prvke or the V2... but the magnets in the V2 were a bit better... and I actually liked being able to pick up the bag while unzipped and move it somewhere else... so I kept them. What I do do... is use the big strap to clamp the handles down when on a hike. The main change I made that was different to yours was because I don't really use the side access (I use a clip for easy access to the camera except when travelling/flying and I can never cleanly pull out or put in the camera easily). I basically altered the side access and sewed in some molle attachment points on the flap. What that means is that I have an additional side pocket that I can attach anything to. Personally I have put a water bottle holder... but I will play around and see what I like in what situations. What I especially like is I can remove whatever I use there, attach it to my belt to be a "fanny pack" on days I dont want to carry a day bag. Even with my changes... I wish there were some changes to the bag. It makes no sense that the straps (the ones you get with the photography bundle) and the side compression straps have different clips. The handles... I still think they need a better way of securing them so they flop around less. For a bag though... it's pretty good as is... and even better with mods.

Great modifications. I too love Service Photo.

Hi Jeff, could you give more details about how you removed the Velcro on the rolltop? Did it leave any stitch holes?

I was hoping for part 3, maybe the new version came out and you went on to that bag. I am thinking of asking my niece to put the find lock things on the side, and sewing the chest strap permanently to one side. To me it does not matter which way it rolls. I ordered the bag last week. I wish they would watch your video for great ideas of improvements. Have you tried writing to them? I hope you are okay, and nice looking puppy.

Excellent video, just made this mod to my black leather MM after a friend did the same mod. Absolute game changer, no more twisting safety straps, really fast to unclip but also super secure. Many thanks!

I am so obsessed with these changes

Thanks for sharing. How is the vegan MM holding up? I just purchased one. Might do this conversion. Question: Can I just use the really right stuff L85 lens foot at the base of my 5D4 instead of the L plate? Thank you!

Very nice mods! I really like the changed direction of the rolltop, looks much better. However, now with the V2, your setup would cover the quick access pocket on the back right? A bummer if so, since I think your design ideas, with removing the velcro is also much better.

what is the l frame that connects with the d loop? thanks

Hey Jeff this is the first wandrd mod video I've come across and it's quite amazing! I was wondering if there was anyway to convert the backpack into a trolley. I've been looking at wheels that could blend discreetly (and firmly) with the bag but I've come across none.

I have Fuji and the 31 is barely big enough by the time I add lenses. For a one bag travel there's no damn way. I like the bag, I actually have two, but the strap on top I cut off almost immediately.

Outstanding!

Nice!!

That's what I call voiding the warranty with style. :-) Great work.

I got a Moneymaker Solo for Christmas, and as I was preparing to do this mod, I realized there's another simpler, cheaper, and non-destructive way to switch it to QD. Just take that assembly off as you've done there, but rather than modify it, just set it aside in case you want to convert it back for some reason (or retain your return/warranty), and use one of those more rectangular QD (not the D-loop) directly on the main strap. No extraneous metal or plastic to make noise. To attach or detach it, I actually use the leather strap to release it, pushing on the backside onto the button (though detaching admittedly takes a bit of dexterity). I'm going to go ahead and mod the litttle slider strap as you've done, though (again, using the swivel directly on the leather rather than with the extra Magpul clip), mostly for aesthetic reasons - I just think the extra chrome will look a little nicer. I think I'll try that with the Heavy Duty Magpul swivel, which has dual-side buttons rather than the button, which may be easier, but still safe, to disconnect.

Oh wow that’s amazing!!! Will you be selling it off one day? :,)

But some of your opinions are good, appreciate it.

Are your really a photographer? Yo have not concern your lighting system while doing this video....

Any updates yet?

First decent talk about this bag! Thanks. I'm waiting for the sequel. (One note: the video image quality is terrible. Lighting. Place an additional light or turn yourself towards the window.) But .. thank you! Very fierce!

Great idea with the inside roll. Are you expecting any issues on electronics with excessive magnets?

Nice video. I was looking for someone showing the vegan MM in action and talking about the material so I am glad I ran across yours. I do have 2 questions for you as well. I am considering a MM and I'm trying to choose between the leather and vegan version. You mentioned that the burgundy one was bleeding onto your shirt. Is that one of the water buffalo ones? I was looking at the bridal leather (chestnut) vs the vegan as my choices. The second question is on how stiff the vegan MM feels. Will it (or has it) broken in or does it not really break in over time?

Have the same pack and really hate that buckle. I may try this

Fantastic... When I am done doing mine I will link to your video.

This is an amazing mod. Seems so much faster to detach.