Tenba Axis V2 Tactical Backpacks | 20L, 24L, & 32L

[@kevindiossi]

This is it!! This is the bag I’ve been waiting for you to make!! Thank you for listening to feedback from customers. Trolley stamp added? Awesome. Outer laptop storage so all the weight of the gear isn’t on the computer? CHECK! Highly customizable sternum straps?! Even better.

[@sashinger5230]

I like the new bags as well. But in terms of weight balance it’s better to have the laptop near the back.

[@kevindiossi]

Hard to believe it’s only been two months since I got this bag. I’ve taken it to Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Michigan, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky and New York. This bag has been tremendous and fits under the seat on nearly every aircraft I’ve been on. Only a couple of small changes I would make, but overall this is the best backpack I’ve used. Cheers!

[@BenLovell80]

@@kevindiossi Which size bag do you have?

[@kevindiossi]

@@BenLovell80 I have the 24L. In the previous model I had the 20L and my friend had the 32L which I felt was far too large. The 24L is just right.

[@BenLovell80]

@@kevindiossi Thanks Kevin, I'm trying to decide between the 20 and 24. I have a 14" MBP which will fit in the 20 so leaning towards that.

[@makinaliving]

Best camera bag in the market. As an FPV Pilot, this bag just checks every single useful feature to use it for backpacking or any other purpose really. Thank you for producing such an honest quality backpack, and take my money!

[@TenbaBags]

Wow. That's some amazing feedback. Thanks so much.

[@jackofblades6736]

Got the 34L. Fits z9 with 70-200 attached from the top and 24-70 from the side. Feels comfortable and it straightens out my posture. The shoulder straps seems thinner than other bags. Hopefully that holds up.

[@itsmarcocanlas]

Hey! Does the bigger bag feel or look too big?

[@loro.h9612]

Can you comfortably take out the Z9 from the side while it is on your back?

[@RPMusicStudios]

This looks like THE bag to get. SOLD!

[@TenbaBags]

🙌

[@СветозарДобрынин]

Please tell me, I did not understand how to unfasten two small chest straps from the rails. They don't come off in the edges. Is it really necessary to just pull hard forward so that the plastic clip jumps off the rails?

[@TenbaBags]

If you pull the webbing tab at the bottom of the rail away from the strap and slide the sternum strap to the bottom, it should slide off where the rail tapers behind the webbing tab.

[@СветозарДобрынин]

@@TenbaBags thanks, I'll try it in the evening!

[@danielgunter5903]

Does the black material version appear shiny, or reflect light so to speak? Also, I'll be using a Canon R6 MKII with a battery grip and 100-500mm lens attached, will this fit into a 24L bag? Thanks.

[@TenbaBags]

The black material is more heavily coated, but it is not glossy by any means. Yes, the camera/lens combo you mentioned will fit through the top and rear access.

[@NickMirro]

Great bag but even the 32L is not easy to transport a gimbal in. The side pocket is easy to load with one but your gimbal won't last long. Took me 5 minutes to bash my Weebil S. End of that experiment. The back tripod holder might have worked but the molly clip straps are throw away. The clips are ridiculously hard to open. You'd need to if you attached a tripod or gimbal there. There are probably other better molly straps or web that would hold a gimbal nicely. For now, it fits okay in the rear zip storage with the top of the zipper open. Be prepared to wrestle with the interior velcro dividers for at least an hour. It is well worth it when at last you realize there is a workable arrangement. The side entry is a killer feature. A lowpro gadget bag (viewpoint cs 80 - indispensible) fits through it perfectly!

[@peterwaisnor2241]

Gimbals are always a challenge. The perfect combination of delicate and unwieldy. Using the MOLLE straps would protect it better since it's against a larger surface. The clips take some getting used to, but they will get easier to open with practice. The key demand for them was that they would hold tight no matter what size tripod was being attached.

[@J-Dawg-1]

How is this bag compared to the Nomatic Peter Mckenon?

[@TenbaBags]

There are sort of two parts to the answer: what customers tell us, and what we know is different from the design side. What customers tell us every week is that the Tenba bag is more comfortable to carry. We hear from lots of users who own both bags, and that's consistently the feedback we receive. On the design side, the biggest difference is that the Tenba bag will hold more gear in a similar sized pack, and that has everything to do with modular vs. non-modular. If we were comparing a Tenba bag to Tenba's sister brand, Shimoda, it would be the same. When a pack is modular, there's just a loss of space in little amounts all over that add up to big amount in the end. A quarter of an inch here and there adds up to 2-3 inches in the end. A Tenba Axis pack is wall-to-wall gear, and the result is easily 10-15% more gear will fit compared to a modular bag.

[@J-Dawg-1]

@@TenbaBags thank you !🙏🏽

[@Walter_Kircher]

Can you like with Solstice Backpacks swing the back around to the front and open, have access to your gear? Thanks!

[@TenbaBags]

The only Axis pack that will swing around for rear access is the 16L Backpack (not the RoadWarrior 16L).

[@leventebandi]

Anyone who is debating on upgrading from v1 to v2 axis or having a bigger laptop be warned: by moving the laptop slot, it's not well communicated, but the laptop holder got smaller. While the V1 24L backpack easily fits my 16 inch powerhouse laptop (whis is considered slim among high performance or gaming laptops), the 32L V2 is a very tight fit, and the 24L V2 is a no go. I ended up getting 0 day used V1's for this particular reason, if you got bigger than MBP16 sized laptops, get the old ones. Don't know why the reduction in size of the laptop slot and only focusing on the fitment of the macbooks. (Ok I read the comment on the move below but the real estate got still smaller which is a shame) Nonetheless apart from these baffling things these are really well made bags, I can only recommend them

[@TenbaBags]

Yes, large laptops are always a challenge. If we make a bag to fit larger laptops, the bag is larger, and then it's quite literally a different size. Moving the laptop sleeve to the front greatly improved the usability, the ease of access, the ability to organize the camera compartment, and the speed of removing the laptop at the airport. So it had to be done.

[@pathless2576]

Seems like the bags are dicontinued on the website. Is a v3 incoming?

[@tenba5546]

Sorry for the website issue we were having the last 24 hours. Should be fixed now. These bags are still very much current, and no replacements or updates are planned.

[@tim0smusic]

First of all thank you for the great presentation. I have one question: Does 16 inch Mac fit into 20L version backpack?

[@TenbaBags]

Thanks for reaching out! We have several 20L backpacks, which model were you interested in?

[@TimKimzey]

Will a Nikon Z9 fit in the 20 Liter version (yes, i know the 24/32 are more suited, but want a smaller bag that will still fit Z9 and just a few lenses) Thanks!

[@TenbaBags]

The Z9 won’t fit in the 20L. However, if you can go without a laptop, the Axis v2 16L will fit the Z9 with a trinity of 2.8 zoom lenses. And that bag is amazing.

[@TimKimzey]

Thank you! No, a laptop carry isn't necessary for my use, but would a Z9 fit in top area/access of the 20L? hoping to possibly fit a Z9 with 24-70mm f/2.8 and z8 (ungripped) with 70-180mm--would that work in either 20L or 16L? (maybe at times adding a 14-30mm or smaller prime or two 50/85mm f/1.8)?

[@sebastiantillmann5135]

@@TenbaBags How it is possible that the 16L will fit the Z9 but the 20L does not ? I´m not packing a laptop so it makes no logical sense for me, when all the inner dimensions are larger on the 20L.

[@MartinWu-k3d]

I have a sony a7r5, 24 70gmii, 70 200gmii ,sigma 85,f60rm2.Is it better to choose 20L or 24L? Is it compatible with PD Capture v3? Why is Solstice so much lighter than Axis?

[@TenbaBags]

The kit you listed will fit in a 20L. The only question is the size of your laptop, if that's a requirement. The 20L fits a 14-inch laptop. The 24L fits a 16-inch. Solstice has entirely different construction from Axis. The Axis packs have 3 points of camera access (more zippers, more panels, more material), and are more robust, durable and water-repellent than Solstice. Axis was designed to be a virtually bulletproof daily driver bag for professional photographers and filmmakers. Solstice was designed to be a lightweight and secure pack for lots of travel.

[@flatrafpv]

i have a canon r6mark 2 with battery grip. 28 70 and 70 200. it will fit on 24L or do i need the 32L???

[@TenbaBags]

You can use the 24L, but the camera will be too tall for the side access. However, it will still fit in the bag, and you could use top and rear access. If you need side access, you'd need to go to the 32L.

[@musclerambo1]

​@TenbaBags - I don't plan to use the side access, so 1 dx mark III should fit and can be accessed from top, correct?

[@diegocaracasfc]

My 20L was delivered today, but I found it too small... On the video looks a bit bigger

[@TenbaBags]

Sorry to hear it. The 24L is the best selling model, probably for that exact reason. People just need a little bit more space. The good news is that the 24L is still international carry-on compatible.

[@zenscape]

The new luggage handle strap is a welcome added feature but I thought it is a no brainer. Unfortunately it is not included in Axis v1. The change of the laptop storage from back to front compartment is not ideal due to unbalanced weight distribution. Most importantly, it is possible to take away your laptop without your notice while you are carrying the bag.

[@TenbaBags]

I understand your concern, and I'm sure there are places in the world where this could happen, but many of our other bags have front-access laptop sleeves, and we never hear reports of laptop theft from our bags in situations like that. In addition, the laptop no longer competes with the camera compartment for space, and opening the camera compartment is easier without 4 pounds of computer in the rear sleeve. It our testing, the new version was a far better all-around solution.

[@BenLovell80]

I'm right-handed, am I the only person that would prefer the side access to be on the other (right when wearing) side?

[@peterwaisnor2241]

As I wrote to Alex Forst elsewhere in the comments, the justification from the design team for the side access being where it is, is that regardless of whether a person is left handed or right handed, the camera grip is grabbed with the right hand. When the pack is tipped off the left shoulder and swung up, the right hand is positioned to grab the camera, and the left hand is positioned to hold open the side access flap.

[@pulseimages]

Looking good!

[@sandboxaperture7013]

I wanted very much to buy the 20l AXIS V2. Unfortunately I have a 15.6inch laptop and it just won't fit. Kinda a deal breaker. It's so difficult to find an 18l to 20l that can house a 16in laptop. I went with the new Nomadic Luma Camera Bag as it really was the only bag that had top, side and full access, was atleast 18l, had a chest strap, looked good, and could fit a 16in laptop. No regrets, but I do wish the 20l Tenba could've found a way to make a 16in laptop pocket.

[@stevepersighetti3400]

Good to meet "The Tenba Guy" at the NEC Birmingham today. Axis 24l V2 in black now ordered. 👍

[@peterwaisnor2241]

Thanks for visiting.

[@btbw3729]

what are the main differences with the V1 ? thx

[@TenbaBags]

v2 has the hidden AirTag pocket, more comfortable Pivot-Fit harness straps, real trolley strap, side security strap to allow the side pocket to be used for a second monopod/tripod/gimbal, new Helix All-Weather or MultiCam Black fabric, new easier-to-access laptop sleeve that doesn't compete with the camera compartment, and new slim 16L size.

[@Giantcappuccino]

So the 20L cannot handle a gripped mirrorless camera, such as Fujifilm X-T3??

[@peterwaisnor2241]

Correct. You’d need the 24L for a gripped Fuji.

[@Larziii]

Anyone know if the weatherwrap is included and I just haven't been able to find it? The store I bought it from mentions it, but doesn't sell it as an accessory and I haven't been able to locate it. Been using for a year nearly 😅

[@TenbaBags]

Oh no! Where did you purchase your bag from and which Axis model did you purchase?

[@Larziii]

​@@TenbaBags just realized the replies aren't getting through because of the url. Anyway it was the 24L axis v2 multicam. Shot an email at foto (where I bought it, norwegian site with a "no" as the url end) and they were apologetic, but since it's been a while they couldn't process it as a return and give me a new one and they didn't have spare weatherwraps naturally. He was going to inquire with some colleagues and get back to me if they could solve it, but seems unlikely. Haven't met insane rain yet though so I've managed so far. Primarily bought it as a way to get my equipment on flight to New York (we go there every year with my class - I'm a filmteacher), but been using it a lot otherwise as it fits my needs greatly. Truly is a great product! Only thing that would make it better (V3 maybe?) would be zippers that are more suited for locking - it is possible to lock the laptopcompartment to the uppermost zipper with a thin wire-pinlock, but the back-compartment's zippers have a lot tighter holes

[@TenbaBags]

Get in touch with our service department, they may be able to help: [e-mail].

[@timpayne8291]

Hi, has anyone tried a MacBook Pro 15inch in the 20l bag, I’d rather not go up to the larger 24l which I know is advertised as taking up to a 16inch laptop?. Best Tim

[@peterwaisnor2241]

The 15" is too big for the 20L pack.

[@darrenhaken]

Is this a new version? I can't find anything on it

[@TenbaBags]

Hi Darren, yes the new Axis v2 collection was released this summer tenba.com/shop-collections-axis/

[@darrenhaken]

​@@TenbaBags when will it arrive in the UK?

[@stevepersighetti3400]

@@TenbaBags Also interested in availabilty in the UK and where the bags might be viewed (would like to compare 20l vs 24l and also view the camo). 👍

[@darrenhaken]

@@stevepersighetti3400 that's exactly the two sizes I want to compare! Their dimensions look like very big for their litres Vs the wandrd

[@darrenhaken]

@@weplaywax wow ok, is it that much bigger due to the padding then?

[@studio27productions24]

Just got my 24L, I like it a lot.. Have been a Tenba fan for a while now.. However, the front straps are ridiculously difficult to tighten up.. No way will I be storing a tripod there. A real shame and a design letdown, no doubt v3 will have this modified due to customer feedback.

[@TenbaBags]

Thanks for the feedback. We'll definitely pass along to our design team. Two things about the tripod storage. First, a tripod will store very quickly in the side pocket. It is reinforced to fit one. Second, two tripod legs will slide easily behind the front straps, leaving one leg out front. When all three legs are dropped into the extendable tripod cup that comes out of the bottom of the pack, it will hold very securely. And this doesn't require adjusting the front straps at all. This is the quickest way to add a tripod to the front.

[@joekelly9369]

​@@TenbaBagsonly let down by bits of shoe lace on the main compartment zippers , while the visible zippers have good sturdy tabs , NO COMPROMISE !!! Im doing a video pointing this compromise out .

[@AthanEvans]

Take my money!!!

[@TenbaBags]

🙌☺️

[@AthanEvans]

@@TenbaBags When i have the money i'll buy it to make a review!! This is the best bag ever made!! Congrats!! The laptop's position make the difference against the previous model!

[@danmar94]

You’d think you’d have done a clear shot of the camera storage area!

[@TenbaBags]

We have some great photos of the camera storage on our website at bit.ly/3wmEfjo

[@danmar94]

@@TenbaBags yeah I found them, but would have been better to have seen it in the vid 😂

[@TenbaBags]

We'll try and add that to our next round of product videos, it's an important detail that we missed!

[@dcarson]

It seems most camera bag manufacturers miss this as well, even though digital pics are, well, almost free. I’d take a page from Think Tank on this one and show many, many, many variations of gear that one might carry. For example, a 500mm f4 attached to a pro DSLR, or a 600mm attached or unattached, or a 400mm etc etc. Brand X drone? A 200-500? These the the very very first questions a photog is wondering about, waaaayyy before the other bag features. Namely, “Will it carry my gear?” Manufacturers are thinking about the bag in their terms. Think of it as a user.

[@danmar94]

@@dcarson Exactly this! Especially as this is primarily a 'gear hauling' bag, its unique selling point should be what they're shouting loudest about. I ended up getting one and it is a really good bag, especially for travel. But trying to work out what capacity was suitable for what I wanted to carry was such a faff.

[@djteknovibe93]

I was ghoing to get myself an Axis 32L back next month but now the V2 is out you can clearly see the section where the camera and lenses is held is smaller on the V2 32L than the original so I won't be getting one now.

[@TenbaBags]

The interior dimensions of the v2 32L are the same as the previous version. The new bags fit exactly the same amount of camera gear.

[@richryanphotography]

Great bag, but pointing out the straps dont touch the ground and wont get your clothes dirty is pointless, because when you open the bag from the back the part of the bag that will be against your clothes is actually resting on the ground while the bacg is open... If you had the straps attached there, the straps would protect the bag from getting dirty, and the part of the straps thats resting on the ground is the part of the strap that wont be against your clothes.

[@TenbaBags]

It is true that the rear panel can touch the ground, but since the bag is deep, the rear panel does not touch the ground fully. It's at an angle. Our statements are really not from us but from our users, who constantly comment that the bag does not transfer dirt to their clothes.

[@LXPhoton]

left-handed people may see things differently, but right-handed people usually carry the backpack on their right shoulder. for me the quickaccess is on the wrong side and most other backpacks have the quickaccess on the other side. Unfortunately, I could never get used to the fact that the quick access is on the "wrong" side with the first version, which is why I stopped using the backpack at some point because it just annoyed me that I kept taking the backpack to the wrong side

[@peterwaisnor2241]

I certainly don't discount the importance of personal preferences and muscle memory. But that having been said, the justification from the design team for the side access being where it is, is that regardless of whether a person is left handed or right handed, the camera grip is grabbed with the right hand. When the pack is tipped off the left shoulder and swung up, the right hand is positioned to grab the camera, and the left hand is positioned to hold open the side access flap.

[@LXPhoton]

@@peterwaisnor2241 i understand what was the plan to design it like that. but a right handed person usuly grap the back with the right hand and take the backpack off over your right shoulder and even if the exit is on the right side i still grap the camera with the right hand and open with left(like on the pgy onemo). there is no problem to grab the camera with the right hand when the exit is on the right side. for me this back fits better with left handed persons, which is not bad. just bad for me

[@trminh]

😮😮😮

[@AthanEvans]

But guys... please the next time choose a better day to come out with a new series of bags... I have to buy one quickly because it's august and we need to travel... Did you beleive that we can wait until those wonderful bavkpacks reach at stores? You should did the compaing on May or June at latest... not on August...

[@ohhhgggeeezzz]

Would be super awesome if its not made in China! Looks super awesome though....

[@tenba5546]

Having operated a factory in NYC from 1977 to 2015, we agree that it would be great to make bags like this in the US. But it's just not possible anymore. The retail price would be 3x to 4x what it currently is. What we did instead was to set-up our own factory in China, which no one else does, which allows us to keep a happy workforce and maintain the same quality levels we had in NYC.

[@MichaelFord15]

Maybe you don't announce where the "hidden" AirTag pocket is. Defeats the purpose.

[@TenbaBags]

Yes, this occurred to us. However, the percentage of the world's population that is keenly aware of every feature of a Tenba camera bag is really almost infinitely small, so we figured we could at least tell the few people who might be helped by this new feature. We've already received reports from users who have tracked down their bags because of hidden airtags.