Is this THE perfect camera bag? | WOTANCRAFT PILOT 7L

[@LogemannBilly]

I used to think that owning a luxury bag was an unattainable dream, until kislux told me that this dream is actually very close. The sense of fashion comes not only from the brand, but also from personal matching and attitude.

[@jurekwiater]

You are the best influencer. You are real and honest. Thank you

[@janwilson9485]

I have the 1st version of the 7ltr and 10ltr bag - I love them! The basic bag is great but the modular attachments are really useful for organising my gear and making sure I only go out with the gear I want. The configuration of pockets, straps and the front through put 'pocket' are also useful for sticking a walking pole, rain jacket in if needed. They are lovely light, robust and flexible bags - the tight elastic does ease in use. I think you may have prefered the 1st versions of the bags. I thought I was fussy but am glad to find someone whos even worse!

[@ericphilpott9468]

I’m a very happy left-handed owner of the Wotancraft 7l - easily my favorite camera bag. Why? I love that it’s not structured, so it forms around my body. I put a water bottle and my sunglasses in the two side pockets. The front pocket is fantastically roomy. I can fit my Sony a7iv with two or three lenses. The slim pocket in the back fits my iPad, if I need to bring it along. The strap is easy to adjust to make carry-able for all day, and I like that the ends rotate, so you can easily untwist it. My only issue: it could be more waterproof

[@lsh-zi2lc]

I have one on the way, going to spray it with Scotch-guard.

[@CabeGiuseppe]

I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the kislux leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.

[@ConstanzeTrn]

I bought a replica of a Chanel brooch for $20 to compare materials etc. The real brooch cost $800 and was made of the exact same materials - brass, synthetic pearls, glass. The other one is a $40 one kislux Backpack Replica - also works for Compare - I can't find any difference and still use it for the gym

[@chrisbogart687]

Less is best for me. I carry a minimal amount of gear when I go out. I have the 3.5L which is perfect for my Leica Q2M, charger, Peak design, wrist and leash straps, spare battery, spare SD card and a 4 filter pouch. What more do I need? Love the fastener system. Gone are the days with as a Photographer friend of mine says, their insecurity bag packing way more than they need, but just in case. Another famous photographer says Liberation through limitations. Shooting Monochrom only changes everything. I give the 3.5L 4.5 stars! No bag is perfect for everyone, but this one frees me up to have it all in a compact bag.

[@e6Vlogs]

You take a charger with you?!

[@chrisbogart687]

@@e6Vlogs yes- not a day outing- but a multi day outing- leaving Sunday morning for a week of field work.

[@kenhenley7599]

A perfect camera bag lives in the imagination.....just like a unicorn!

[@MulliganAl]

I've realized that the 'perfect camera bag' depends (for me at least) on what I'm carrying that day, on where I'm going, and on what I plan to shoot which is why I have a Wotancraft 2L, 3.5L, and 7L (since sold). One day I many only want to take my Leica and/or X100VI so the 2L and 3.5L are great, other days I may want to take my Sony a7RV so the 7L is great. So you're so right, there is no 'perfect camera bag', only perfect camera bags for given times and shooting situations.

[@MusseAmble]

kislux versace bag is so cute

[@RauliKarlmats]

I love kislux that on the butterfly bag it says auguri / tanti auguri which means happy birthday

[@palamj2]

I own the 7L and don’t totally agree with your view. I think the bag is designed deliberately to deter pick pockets. The tight end pockets, tight front pockets and excess cloth as you put it on the flaps are all designed as security features. In saying all that i admire your honesty. Finally i am off to Europe in a few weeks and i will be taking my 15 year old Hadley Pro 😊

[@e6Vlogs]

Yeh, but not even the owner can pickpocket it either!😀

[@davidligon6088]

I own this 7L bag and I love it! The best feature, in my opinion, is the clasp with the flip-up lid. I can open it one handed and pull out my camera in a second, without even thinking about it. I have had the bag for about a year, and the elastic loosens up nicely, as does the flexibility of the bag. I typically carry an A7RV, with a Sony 20-70 and a Sony 70-200 F4 Macro G II. I will sometimes swap out the Sony 70-200 for the Sony 100-400 GM. The Sony 100-400 is a stretch, not in room and weight, but does squeeze under the clasped lid. I often stick a 1.4x TC in one of the side pockets and a blower and ND filters in the other. Behind one mesh pocket in the front compartment, I carry a Sony remote and batteries. I carry a flashlight and card case behind the other. I carry cleaning cloths, and any small tools, like Allen wrenches in the main front compartment. By extra clothing, I assume you mean a jacket. My fleece jacket will fish through the opening behind the front flap and I am 6’-5”, meaning my jacket is not small. I have carried a 14 GM, 16-35 GM, and 20-70 GM along with the A7RV in the bag, before, in which case, the stiff folding divider came in very handy in making a shelf to stack two lenses. Here are the things I wish Wotencraft would improve: 1) bigger side pockets, 2) the accessory pouch seems to fit too high or too low when snapped onto the bag. It’s serviceable, but could be better. They should also build the loops on the accessory bag wide enough to slip a belt through it, which would give me a choice of carrying it on the bag or on my hip. I sometime will put wipes, Kleenex, ND filters,in a pouch and carry water.

[@colinfoyle1856]

I have the brown version of the 7 litre. I can see inside better than the black. That was the main reason for not going for black, apart from every other bag I own seems to be black. I took this on my trip to Japan in 2023. I didn't notice the strap adjuster digging into me at all. For me one of the most important things was it kept my camera equipment carry to a minimum, plus on the plane had room for my iPad and headphones. For a trip with one camera (OM Systems OM-5) and one lens (12-45mm PRO) the bag was ideal. Plus I don't feel it is an obvious camera bag. But the dividers are definitely odd. On that I agree with you completely. They collapse far too easily.

[@beachstart]

Fidlock is a company from Hannover, Germany. They make very need magnetic products. I love their magnatic bottle holder for bikes. But they have a interessing mobile phone holder system and as seen they developed different kind of buckles, like the one on the Wotancraft Bag. So Wontancraft is just using thier Product. If there is a another version opening to the other side, I don't know. I think the company is quite inventive. And I love their buckle of my bike helmet which I can close with one hand. Thank you so much for your honest product test. I helps me a lot!

[@Fred-wb5nz]

I hope you keep a record of all the addresses that you photograph - the photos might have historical value in the decades to come!

[@MulliganAl]

I have the Wotancraft Pilot 2L, 3.5L and had the 7L Pilot bag in khaki (sold it). I loved many features on the 7L, but as you mention the side pockets are somewhat useless if they were intended to carry a water bottle so I used them for other items. I just stopped trying to use the side pockets for a water bottle, they're just way too tight (I could easily strap a water bottle to the bottom though), but the inside of the 7L is surprisingly spacious and well designed. I also like being able to attach the accessories pouches on the outside, and I like that it doesn't really look like a camera bag since we travel a lot and I don't want anything that screams 'camera bag'. I can't understand why all bag manufacturers don't add a zippered pocket on the back, it's essential to me for my passport and wallet so I won't buy a bag without one. I was looking at the Billingham Hadley Pro small (the larger Pro version is just too large), and it's a beautiful bag, but it doesn't offer many of the advantages of the 7L Wotancraft bag at over $100 more. I'm thinking I may buy the 7L again in black this time for travel, it really is a nice bag and will fit my Sony a7rv w/24-70mm, my Leica m11p with a few lenses, and my iPad 11" nicely. And it's really pretty comfortable for all day walking and hiking which is one of the most important factors for me. Thanks for your review, it steered me away from the Billingham and back to the Wotancraft. It really was one of the nicest camera bags on the market 'of its size' that I'd ever owned, it has a few minor faults but most that you mention are not a huge deal for me, and minor flaws are the case with just about every camera bag I've ever seen or used.

[@mwales2112]

As the owner of the 3.5L & 7L these are great bags that I use one or the other everyday... Perfect no, but they work well for me.. Can't make everyone happy....

[@murlidhr]

In my opinion, if you looking for an EDC camera bag where you want to put your snacks or goggles or keys along with camera and a couple of lens , i think it should not be a sling bag but a proper small sized backpack from which a camera can be accessed by side zip. these bag seem cool but aren't that practical. it will come in the way when you bending down while taking shots. your mind will get distracted by it. a bag which is behind you and snugs you properly will not come in the way unless you try to lay down on your back. the weight of the bag will be nicely distributed too on the shoulders.

[@stevebarnett5048]

I agree with everything you say about it as I also have the 7l. It’s a great design poorly implemented, everything is so tight, to the extent that I had a roll of film in one of the internal mesh pockets and I couldn’t get my fingers into the pocket deep enough to reach the cassette with anything else in the bag. The end pockets crush a bottle of water, and the main flap isn’t long enough if the bag is fully loaded. It’s kind of like they’ve economised on a premium price bag down to the last half-penny of material.

[@buyaport]

"Camera bag"? Any bag can be your camera bag. My favorite: Normal backpacks or shoulder bags because they are not as bulky as bags sold as "camera" bags (and cheaper, too). For protection just wrap your lenses into a sweater or whatever clothing you will need to carry along anyhow. In "camera bags" there is never enough space for all the things you need on a walk, they probably assume people want to carry two bags.

[@e6Vlogs]

What happens when you need to put the sweater on? No protection!

[@buyaport]

@@e6Vlogs Then I use my cloth shopping bag I always have with me. You could also use the nice cloth pouches that come with Fujifilm lenses. I have never had a problem, but then I may be a bit more careful with my gear than other people?

[@lopsii902]

get a camera insert , will help you a lot

[@jpmongol]

Gears worth $30k in a normal bag? I wouldn’t risk that as I’m not that rich.

[@Answersonapostcard]

I don’t like camera bags, they’re just not very stylish.

[@RandyPollock]

After almost leaving the video before the review began (it doesn't actually start until you get to the 8 min mark) I do own this bag and use it weekly...completely agree about the outside pockets you will scratch your hand trying to pull that elastic no idea why it's so tight...also agree about the rain flaps preventing the bag opening from completely being open and the zippers do get caught. i do love the buckle for opening and yes I'm a lefty so I don't count. Would I buy this bag again? no ... but I also understand that nothing is perfect and for it being just one of my three bags I use...it's fine

[@hellogregory3449]

Maybe V3 will be called the e6 special collector’s edition. As always love the work and honesty even if others don’t. Cheers, G 😊

[@e6Vlogs]

Great idea!

[@andreasrochow5170]

For photo bags, I prefer a more suitcase-like design with variable dividers (Velcro) and fasteners that can be operated with one hand. Even when not locked, the lid should extend far enough over the bag to protect the contents. And very importantly, the bag should stand securely on the floor regardless of its contents and not collapse.

[@seaeagles6025]

Hi Craig, I admire your honesty about this Wotancraft Bag, your keeping it real. I use Crumpler and Lowepro camera Bags. I'M LEFT HANDED,, NAH ONLY JOKING 😂. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this Wotancraft Bag. 😊

[@paulatterby7507]

Im an old fuddy duddy and stick with quality products that have been around for years. For bags, that means Billingham, Lowepro or CCS, though I dont think they are made anymore.

[@walkingmanvideo9455]

The answer to your video question. A big flat out NO. I looked at this bag and the quality of the bag is poor. It’s rough and stiff. The dividers are appalling and feel they would scratch gear more than protecting it. Even if I was given this bag for free I would avoid using it. The pictures give it a look of soft but rugged weathered look. Quite the opposite. Oh, it’s stupidly, no absurdly expensive for what it delivers.

[@jchawkjr2]

Okay Karen. Go take a nap now 😂😂😂

[@Am2_lo]

so... left-handed pickpockets approve this bag! :) nice review Craig!

[@photosbyjf]

I worked in a camera store and would have someone come in and drop 8000 dollars on camera and lens in less then 30 minutes time, then spend rest of day going thru all our bags in several hours to find a bag

[@wilfs1196]

When I'm on my walkabout, I carry my camera with lens, a small waist /shoulder pouch (L.L.Bean on sale $20 Canadian) for a second lens just in case, with an extra battery & filters.I often will wear a vest instead, with large pockets in lieu of everything else. I have an as new Lowepro Nova 200 AW II shoulder bag that has never been outdoors & is used for camera gear storage. & it's mate a Thinktank Storyteller 10 bag. Looking to buy ,or receive from Santa , a URTH 6 L sling that would be perfect for my next trip to Europe.

[@tiagophotos1]

Great video! Theres a way to buy it US??

[@wintrymix]

Some good points but I don't get your issue with the small bag at 11:15. They show you how to wear it on their site, but you intentionally wear it backwards and then wonder why the zipper is blocked by the straps? There's no reason that a small accessory pocket needs to go in the front. Many bags have one in the back. Sometimes for security, other times for aesthetic. This case is the latter.

[@torchbox]

I have lot of camera bags, as do most of us I’m sure. I just got the Pilot 3.5L and I must say I was disappointed- mainly because of the lack of padding on the bottom of the bag. I have Billingham Leica M System and Hadley Pro 2020 and both have way more padding especially the M System bag. After hearing so much about it from KZbin reviewers of the Pilot bags I am shocked none mention the lack of padding.

[@robdido]

Just like the bag if you arrange the inner sleeve in a certain way it spells Physical Graffiti...

[@alanmoore5426]

I am still looking for the perfect bag That one is too small for me. Right now I am using the Lowe Pro Nova 200. Two cameras (Sony a6600 & 6700) with lenses attached plus 2 or 3 extra lenses and a speedlight. It has a divider for a tablet. a roomy pocket at each end a nice front pocket and a documents pocket on the back. It is just missing a tripod holder for when I am in transit on my scooter but I can live with that. In reality if I wanted to get another 3 lenses in it I can but then it is getting too heavy to carry on my shoulder. When walking around with camera in hand you need to have it front side in so the lid opens out. Still it was bloody good value for money.

[@janwilson9485]

Beware shoulder bursitis carrying that much over one shoulder!! One of the reasons I downsized. If I need to take more I use a backpack and dont go far.

[@kevinparkes417]

I'm sorry. Is it just me? I just can't see how anyone can get excited about camera bags. I carry about £5k of gear around in a 20 quid Amazon Basics camera bag. It keeps the kit on the inside, the rain on the outside, and everything cosy and safe. What more do you need.

[@e6Vlogs]

Photography starts with the bag, surely?! Tell us Kevin, what does excite you?

[@Answersonapostcard]

@@e6Vlogs£5k worth of gear

[@desmondsawyerr3800]

🎓

[@wintrymix]

If you don't have a convenient and comfortable way to carry your gear, it can be discouraging or even unsafe to use it. It's not about brand or status, it's about convenient organization, easy access, and safe storage. If an Amazon basics bag can provide it then great.

[@robinchun1]

That one or Houses of the Holy?

[@The58stupot]

Mmm, sounds like a total disaster to me. Think I will stick with my Lowepro Stealth Reporter D550 AW.

[@andreasrochow5170]

The 10 streets of Liverpool demonstrate ghe morbid aesthetic of decay and decline. Isn't it a bit sick to document this and exhibit it as "art of lost places"? I confess to being fascinated by these photos.

[@floyd101954]

Completely disagree with your entire review. I have the 7L and it handles my travel day excursions needs perfectly. It’s light weight, holds my OM System M1 with 12-100 and my 8-25, all of my batteries, cables and flash if I need to take it. My iPhone as well as my Insta 360° camera and Sony RX100 VII. The shoulder strap is the best design ever as is the front magnetic buckle. So easy to open and close with one hand. I think you need to have a mental bag adjustment.

[@DJFAmenHeavy]

No idea how much it costs, but it looks like a cheaply constructed Chinese Amazon bag.

[@daviddyephotography]

they are EXTREMELY well constructed have been a satisfied user of their bags, using 3 of their different sizes for different use cases

[@B-kl8vj]

Would a z9 and a 50mm mounted lens fit in this bag?

[@tomcurtis6953]

Reckon it was designed by AI it seems to be doing everything else these days.

[@Anarki2U]

No !

[@emgee44]

I liked the first half of the video, some really nice shots, you and I have a similar eye. The bag review was a bit long winded. I have a Tenba DNA 11 which I picked up on sale a few years back, it's just big enough but not too big that end lugging too much gear.

[@e6Vlogs]

The review I never asked for.

[@FierceSleepingDog]

I have the 7L and 10L in black with a few of the accessory pouches. These are very well made bags from a good company in Taiwan. These are great bags for me. I guess you should return yours and move on.

[@jc.baptiste]

You mean like : « shut up because I like them ? »

[@FierceSleepingDog]

@@jc.baptiste I never said that. Are you a cheerleader?

[@jc.baptiste]

@@FierceSleepingDog You meant that, precisely, read yourself : « return it and move on ». Content creators do not owe you anything. The video was informative, period.

[@seanaidan4577]

This is not the bag you are looking for…

[@Zack-Hates-Youtube]

This video was already posted. Why take it down and put it back up?

[@Answersonapostcard]

To tease you

[@nicktrieu8129]

Worse review ever. I owned the 3.5, 7L and 10L pilot. The best camera bags out there.

[@4Kandlez]

Worst*

[@whipsnadepoacher]

Not interested. Too many faults.

[@Mr_Fabulous9235]

Over halfway through the video an you haven't gotten to one word in the actual review. Time to learn how to edit out the fluff. I I stopped watching at 7:59 from a 14:45 minute video.

[@e6Vlogs]

@@Mr_Fabulous9235 You’ve never watched my videos before have you?!

[@Mr_Fabulous9235]

@@e6Vlogs believe I have, but it’s been a while.

[@e6Vlogs]

@Mr_Fabulous9235 I’d leave it some more if I were you. I only do fluff.

[@Mr_Fabulous9235]

@@e6Vlogs good idea. Thanks for the suggestion. Your responses have shown emotional maturity of a 12-year-old.

[@4Kandlez]

@@Mr_Fabulous9235 Much like your ignorant opening comment then.

[@Ozone280]

8 minutes into a 15 minute review of a camera bag and the review hasn't even begun yet? I'm out.

[@e6Vlogs]

My bad. I was hoping you’d be gone within 4 mins flat

[@Answersonapostcard]

You forgot the time it took you to write the comment

[@4Kandlez]

@@e6Vlogs 😂