Compagnon Element Backpack Review

One of the best bags that I have used in the past few years. Well built and thought out, this bag is a perfect pack to carry a good amount of gear.

[@hudsonmarsh2964]

Such an excellent review! Thank you!

[@andr101]

thanks for the review, it was very informative, and you had almost convinced me until you mentioned the backpanel issue. That's a very bad design flaw and would drive me crazy.

[@joefilip8386]

i will receive this bag in these two days 🙌 ，it takes almost half months from Germany shipping to China. I am look forward to it!

[@bladerealm124]

How is this bag holding up today compared to other options? (Especially in terms of comfort) Do you still use it? I'm still trying to find the perfect camera backpack (like everyone else). I've tried the Shimoda 35l Explore V2 and Action X30 but for some reason Shimoda's harness system just doesn't work well for me and I find their bags very uncomfortable even after loads of adjustments. The Think Tank Urban Access 15 is much more comfortable but I find the layout limiting. The Fstop Shinn 80l is very comfortable for it's size and weight when used with the hip belt but it's far too big for most daily carry use. It's also hard to find bags with good depth to store larger lenses vertically like the Canon RF 70-200mm (5.75") and RF 28-70mm F2. The Compagnon 20l and 30l look great but are very expensive and hard to find much recent feedback on compared to other options.

[@mattritscher1930]

Hey, thankyou for the questions. I do not use this bag anymore. I held onto it for a few more months past the review, but I keep going back to my Nya-evo. I find it interesting that the Shimoda is uncomfortable, as that was one of the bast harnesses that I have used. But to be honest when I head out and carry a lot of gear or have big lenses I grab my Nya-evo Fjord 60c (a close second for me was the Wandrd Fernweh, but I didn't like the cube access) I have reviews of both on www.carryology.com

[@bladerealm124]

@@mattritscher1930 thank you for the info! I have been looking at the NYA Evo too but wasn't sure if it'd be too big for daily carry. I was confused too about why the Shimoda bags were uncomfortable for me. I tried so many different adjustments, the S, M, and L for torso length, but no matter what the straps just left my shoulders/traps hurting after a short period. I'm very skinny/bony with visible collar bones so I'm wondering if the way their straps are designed (relatively thin and light) just doesn't work with my build. All of my other bags have much more substantially padded straps.

[@mattritscher1930]

if you want to shoot me a message on ig I can help answer some questions its just @mattritscher @@bladerealm124

[@zidavey]

Shimoda Designs Explore v2 25L on sale for $280, but I love the look of this bag much more. Have you seen it go on sale at all? Not sure I really can justify the extra $100. Watch and wait? for this one? What are your thoughts? Also checking out WANDR PRYVK.

[@mattritscher1930]

I would go with the Shimoda it is one of the most comfortable bags out there and the V2 is amazing

[@rubelukeable]

No luggage pass through on this bag. ?

[@SKInoue626]

Can the bag stand upright on its own similar to Shimoda Explorer V2?

[@RTReview.]

Yep

[@mattritscher1930]

Yes,

[@thegixlad27]

Excellent video man! It's being difficult for me because I do want this backpack, but ultimately I don't know if it's worth the investment over a long period of time.

[@mattritscher1930]

The good thing is this bag will last for years. The downfall for me was that the camera cube is built in to the bag so you cannot run the bag alone if you really wanted to. But as far as build and quality. This one is amazing

[@thegixlad27]

@@mattritscher1930 it's also very expensive aha. Wait sorry, the camera cube is built into the bag? I'm confused because I've watched videos online of people removing the internal dividers for normal everyday gear unless I've watched the wrong video?

[@mattritscher1930]

@@thegixlad27 the dividers come out. but the "cube" is attached. Unlike a bag where the cub and be changed in and out.

[@thegixlad27]

@@mattritscher1930 Ah okay. I understand it's attached, but I can still see people getting their gear in along with everyday carry on videos across KZbin. I think it's more of a "buy the backpack in real life and see for yourself" type of situation. I actually might consider their slings instead, anyway thanks for your responses :)

[@amjadtravels]

did you try it on a hike or a long walk ?

[@mattritscher1930]

Just saw this comment. not really long hikes. wore it for about 2 miles.