The New 2021 Wandrd Prvke!!! - FULL REVIEW - 2 Months Later!!!

[@keaixiaomeinv]

Hands-down the best review of this backpack I've seen.

[@NatyMidnight]

Thanks for the full review and showing what actually fits. I just ordered mine. I am selling my Peak Design Tote - lovely exterior but hate that it doesn’t open up fully and you need to side pack it which is so uncomfortable. I actually only used it 1x because that’s how tedious it is to pack. Look forward to receiving my new bag 😃 I do have the A7III w/ a G- 16-35 + a small 85 mm but no flash so i think I’ll be ok hehe.

[@DesmondCheng]

nice! let me know how it fits!

[@Minwary]

BUYER BEWARE! "lifetime guarantee" is only for a full failure of the bag that renders it useless as I found out. Their Wander More Worry Less claim is BS. I needed a part of my v1.0 repaired because a stitch line was starting to unravel and they were not willing to take it back for repair. "We don't do that" they said. They wanted me to find a seamstress a local seamstress to get a quote for repair. I live in a suburban area where specialty seamstress are uncommon. So I went to 3 different tailors in my area and they can't do the repair. What a waste of time and energy! I like the bag otherwise, took it on several international trips with good results. I just need it repaired and not replaced. Lol.

[@DesmondCheng]

oh dang, good to know! Thanks for sharing your experience, that totally sucks!!!!

[@wahyuwiyono4163]

I got same problem here 😭

[@Meowsuda]

Just ordered this today, going to pick it up this afternoon. Came upon your review and noticed you're local to me lol

[@DesmondCheng]

nice!! Always great to hear from other Vancouverites!

[@enjoythelittlethings3359]

Fantastic review. Will it be possible to fit a Gimbal (Zhiyun Weebill Lab) inside the bag in the top part?

[@mrdavidzoltankiss]

I would be interested to know that as well.

[@sidbrun_]

Good video but would have liked to see that other backpack side by side. I specifically want to put a Canon R in the cube but so far nobody is demonstrating it.

[@HelgeP]

Great review, thanks! One thing I cannot see in all the reviews of the Prvke is if the main compartment can be further compartmentalized, i.e. is there a divider between the top flap and the bigger bottom compartment you show at 6:39. You later say that there is a velcroed flap, is this really a divider? Thing is that I like the backpack but I am no photographer and will only use this for work travel with light clothes for one night and would like to have a separate compartment for 'private' stuff (e.g. clothes, toiletry, etc.).

[@sannes3185]

Thanks for the review. I'm still debating to get it. I'm not a fan of the side access and I wish they would just have the same pocket on both sides so I can carry a tripod on one side and a water bottle on the other. As for the essential camera cube sounds like it's too small for a 100-400 plus one Mirrorless camera?

[@Arslanenok]

Every reviewer says that you can use the rolltop but none of them actually showed how will it look

[@DesmondCheng]

sorry about that! I'll try and fill the rolltop with more stuff in a future video!

[@Arslanenok]

@@DesmondCheng wow, cool

[@ryanrwalters]

What color is this bag? Your other video was a green bag but this video looks a little more gray. (I sure wish WANDRD just made this bag in gray!)

[@karlangelo3942]

Same here. This looks grey!!

[@ryanrwalters]

I ended up buying the bag and I can tell you the "green" version looks quite gray in most light.

[@johnkelly-pd3vq]

Hi Desy, great review, can you advise, will both the 21L and 31L fit under the airline cabin seat

[@leafsfan71]

I wish these travel/camera bags had an expandable easy access pocket to larger blue tooth headphones (Beats, Bose, etc). How does every pack them for easy access?

[@robynwhite5662]

I've just switched from Nikon to the Sony A7 iv. I also purchased the 200-600.. Doesn't fit in any of my bags! Would it fit in this one? If not what is your recommendation?

[@chuchinette]

Extremely well explained review. Living in Italy I've never succeeded to see one for real and I'm still hesitating between the 21l or 31L. In its 21 version it seems very multipurpose backpack for one or 2 days in a city (with another luggage of course) I do have a lumix G90 and a GH5 camera with a leica 12-60 lens and an olympus 40-150. Being not a professional video/photo make do you think that a panasonic GH5 or G90 would be easily accessible by the side door ? Thanks for your attention and reply. Best regards from Italy. Christian

[@DesmondCheng]

Hi Christian, yes it would be easily accessible! I use my Sony A7IV and its fine. BUT i will say that the side access is not the easiest when compared to other bags like Lowepro, Tenba, Think Tank, etc.

[@chuchinette]

@@DesmondCheng Thanks so much for the prompt answer , very helpful. I fully agree on the other backpack but I'm looking more for an hybrid one that would offer both space for personal items such a jacket, pullover or other T-shirts (Italy is very warm...) and the possibility to take with me part of my camera devices. In addition, for visiting cities, it seems to offer the advantages that it's not a typical camera bag, seems comfortable to have it on the shoulders and have additional space for some small purchases such as souvenirs, clothes, spices ...with the upper "roll" top. That would be more fun not to have your hands free without plastic bags from shopping... Have a nice day and stay safe

[@richard5678]

Best review I have seen on this bag and I have watched over 30 videos. I need to carry a Fuji XT4 and 3 lenses, 13' laptop and 11" iPad Pro and extra batteries and small first aid kit as my personal bag on planes and both of these are small enough but which is your favorite for travel on planes this 21L Prvke or the Shimona 25L?? Thank you in advance.

[@darrenhaken]

Any view on this?

[@DianaAnnyeong]

Hi Desy, really love your reviews on the camera bags. Wondering if you could help me out on choosing a bag. I'm thinking of having, gorpo, sony zv e10, 35mm lens, gimbal & selfie stick for everyday use. I guess my 2 main concerns are I want bag whereby i can switch out between the camera and gopro easily and a good back support as I get backaches pretty much easily. thanks in advance!

[@DesmondCheng]

try the thinktank urban access 13 or 15!

[@buddyWalrus]

Another well thought out review Desy. Do you know if the 21L will be able to fit a Fuji 50-140 or comparable FF 70-200 f4 + a body and 1-2 extra primes in the camera cube?

[@DesmondCheng]

thanks! Soooo i sold my fujifilm so im unable to test that for u. I tried with my 70-200mm f2.8 with the lens hood on and it takes up like half the cube and doesnt fit very well.

[@buddyWalrus]

@@DesmondCheng thanks for the reply, from that example I think (hope) my Fuji kit will be able to fit albeit very snugly. Might have to sacrifice a prime in the cube but I can live with that. New Prvke is definitely on the radar, just need to sell some other bags first...also just backed their new sling 😆

[@DesmondCheng]

@@buddyWalrus i know, too many bag options!!! lol

[@21daysprogramitalia54]

I really like the 21 lt, but i think its not comfortable to the sideacces for a Camon 90D, right?

[@zidavey]

I really can't decide between the 21L and 31L. New to videography and will have 2-4 lenses with me - 3 of which will be primes. I might have a gimbal in the future but I currently don't and want to learn without it for at least a while. Perhaps a drone in the future, but maybe not. So I'm kind of stuck in the middle, because I feel like current equipment I only need the 21L really. But am I making too big of a deal between 21 and 31? When I was looking at Shimoda it was between the 30 and 40L so this is already as small or smaller in comparison. Just worried I might regret not having some extra space for some future pieces to make it easier, or use for travel and get 31L, but also worried I might regret getting extra space that I don't need and a 21L would feel nicer to just grab and use for any day trip. All of it is unfortunately hypothetical because I need a case, but I'm new... Any recommendations?

[@DesmondCheng]

i would suggest the 31L. 21L is a bit small in my opinion.but if u want a good camera backpack, check out the tenba axis v2 24L. its my current favourite camera backpack of 2022

[@82temsamani]

Does the tablet compartment fit an iPad 12.9” ? I need to carry a laptop and iPad but no one so far tells you what tablet size fits

[@Murvalous]

This has shown me I don't need the 31, 21 seems plenty big enough

[@tabeahalmschlager73]

Great review and comparison! I really like the improvements on this - the back panel especially looks way better - but I found the old version (used) for half the price... which would you choose?

[@DesmondCheng]

if money matters, the the V1!

[@Iam.Jean1987]

How about putting the size 21/31 in the video subject

[@DesmondCheng]

good suggestion!

[@gavinho3255]

No life warranty for version 1 but for version 2??

[@K_Visionary]

Damn, that’s a nice color. I’ve never seen that one. I’m a huge wandrd fan. I own their original 31l green prvke. I also on their 9L roam and hexbag. Great company, but damn. I want this color.

[@DesmondCheng]

its on their website! i do believe its the wasatch green

[@TotalBarber]

Would love this bag!!

[@DesmondCheng]

its pretty sweet!

[@김동진-o2m]

Modern dayfare seems to be better in daily using. But the color is so sexy

[@josephlai1078]

Thanks for the review. I have the previous 21L and just upgraded to the new 21L recently. However, I find the essential cube seems to have a "loose fit" in the new PRVKE. The fit is not as snug as the previous version when used in the lower compartment. Did you notice this problem as well? When I try to get my camera out, I had to hold down on the cube so it does not "pop out or slide out" of the lower compartment. I tried to solve this problem by taping a velcro strip at the bottom, which is not a perfect solution. Also, there is a single looped strap at the bottom compartment, which I am not sure what it is used for. Would like to see if you have noticed the same on some of these issues. Thanks. Great channel by the way.

[@jeffsellenrick6635]

The looped strap at the bottom of the main compartment is to strap your camera cube in.

[@concealedcameraman]

Does the 31L fit under plane seats??

[@SLYKER77]

Guys, any idea if the PD camera cube (small) would fit nicely in these PRVKE backpacks?

[@animaxxx4429]

Does it come with a camera cube included or do I have to buy it separately in the Photography kit?

[@tao6330]

Hey did they cancel the rain cover? I read some review earlier that the bag comes with rain cover.

[@DesmondCheng]

i think they did! i think u need to purchase it as an additional item. but there is still a zipper at the very bottom of the bag to store the rain cover =)

[@antant06]

Is it worth upgrading/side grading from a peak design everyday backpack v1? I'm a big fan of the side flaps cos it had always allowed me to access some prime lenses that I'd packed into the sides. The wandrd looks like it is more comfortable, but less 'standing and backpack strapped access' convenient.

[@brightboxstudio]

I was actually at a camera store today comparing both of those bags. (Well, I have a v1 Everyday Backpack and of course the store has v2, but it’s similar enough.) Frankly, I was shocked how much bulkier and wider the Prvke 21 looks next to the EB 20L. (Also puzzling that the Prvke Lite didn’t appear much smaller than the Prvke 21.) I also found the wide roll top, buckle, and tote handles on the Prvke to be too much going on and too fussy, compared to the open-in-one-second simplicity of the EB top flap. I think the Prvke roll top protects and secures a top load much better than the EB, but what I learned today was how much I prefer the minimalist simplicity of the EB. I went to the store thinking the Prvke Lite might resolve some issues I have with the EB, but I went home deciding to stay with the EB v1. Just my personal preference, though…the Prvke is an extremely impressive bag, it’s just not for me.

[@antant06]

@@brightboxstudio yeah, I kind of feel that if I'm after some of the functionality of the prvke but want the convenience of the PD then a compromise is the (ugly) lowepro protactic series lol. Thanks for explaining this.

[@brightboxstudio]

Actually, after I got home I remembered that Wandrd also has the Duo; are you aware of that one? If I switched from Peak to Wandrd that’s probably what I would choose.

[@antant06]

@@brightboxstudio looks interesting. Seems to have more padding than the peak design bags which is a bonus. I think I'm a bit over the black bag thing tho and was after something that stood out more. I found that having a distinctive bag helps my wife find me in a crowd when we are travelling lol

[@Shadow_Men]

Nice review! I’m deciding between the new PRVKE and the Duo Daypack. Since you’ve reviewed both, could you enlighten me?

[@DesmondCheng]

I really like the Duo, its nice and simple. However the new Prvke is much more comfortable so I'll likely be using that more!

[@Shadow_Men]

@@jacktaylorphotos Thank you, the only thing keeping me on ordering “The DUO” right now is the zip, is it annoyingly bad (sticky to open)? I came from Peak Design side of bags so there’s some comparison to be made. (Ps I don’t cary more than a body and 2 lens ever)

[@Shadow_Men]

@@DesmondCheng Thank you, the only thing keeping me on ordering “The DUO” right now is the zip, is it annoyingly bad (sticky to open)? I came from Peak Design side of bags so there’s some comparison to be made. (Ps I don’t cary more than a body and 2 lens ever)

[@ThuanPham-rv9yi]

do you think this 21L fit mcbook pro 16" M1?

[@tmonkeypunch]

You mentioned about how this 21L is meant more for smaller cameras and lenses, but do you think the 31L is big enough for something like the A7 series cameras + full frame zoom lenses?

[@DesmondCheng]

If you get the PRO cube (which fits the upper and lower part of the bag), things will fit much better. I made a review of it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6Dbm3eugat6bq8

[@tmonkeypunch]

@@DesmondCheng great, thanks!

[@erichanson5628]

Thanks for the review Desy!

[@DesmondCheng]

no problem!

[@HamSupZhai]

Great review as always.

[@DesmondCheng]

thanks!

[@iamralch]

Does it fit MacBook pro 16"?

[@erichanson5628]

Would you happen to know if a Dell XPS 15" laptop would fit (Pretty much any 15" dell laptop)?

[@DesmondCheng]

It should fit. My 15" MBP fits in there!

[@kuyatypes5325]

Ive been looking for a personal bag for airplane rides. this review got me ordering one now! before I order it, do you think this 21L would be able to fit under the airplane seats?

[@Roy-zl2bw]

Yes it fits nicely underneath the seat

[@jgsk78]

Does the top, the roll section fit a basketball? If so, can you still use the two carry handles? Are they long enough? Thanks

[@DesmondCheng]

unfortunately i dont have a basketball to try. but just looking at it, i dont think it will fit

[@adamarchy5000]

Is the bag scratch proof?

[@DesmondCheng]

so far, no scratches!

[@artiecisneros4691]

Instead of magnets on the handles they should just have Velcro.

[@EuSouAlexDiaz]

Será que essa mochila pode ser usada casualmente? Ou é loucura.

[@DesmondCheng]

my google translate suggested that you are just asking if it can be used casually? The answer is yes!

[@iamorazio]

15:24 it goes in and out super easily... cut! xD

[@geoffrey8063]

Many thanks for the review. Do you know if the 31l can take a pro-sized or gripped body? Or does it require the 41l?

[@khalifashema]

Does it fit the 16 “ MacBook?

[@DesmondCheng]

yes it does!

[@shidanbartlett910]

Is this the V2 or V3 version ?

[@DesmondCheng]

v3 i do believe. whatever the current version is right now!

[@shidanbartlett910]

@DesmondCheng I ordered the 21L V3 photo bundle. Should be able to travel as personal bag on flight, was worried about the 31L being too large. I have a small mirrorless kit so cube is good and without use as an EDB. Thanks for the excellent and detailed review.

[@DesmondCheng]

@@shidanbartlett910 no problemo!

[@ytwatcher6020]

That camera organization is a mess! I have never seen a bag with such a poorly designed dividers, its insulting to pay such a high price for something like that.

[@btno222]

wat about homeless, can handle? Clothes, lappy, chargers/battery packs, sum food, cell,

[@4Kandlez]

No, it's not big enough to live in