Wotancraft Pilot Is Perfect For Street

[@mattisulanto]

Here is a link for Wotancraft Pilot bags: bit.ly/42ovx3j This is not an affiliate link, but I'll share this just so you can take a look.

[@HammeredNZ]

Thanks, Matti. I purchased the WotanCraft Sling Pouch 3.5L for EDC (when not taking my Olympus gear) a few weeks ago. Really impressed with it! Last night my better half and I watched your video, and I've now ordered a WotanCraft Pilot 7L for myself and also one for my wife.

[@bsmukler]

Thanks!

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks so much!

[@bsmukler]

You’re very welcome!

[@ChrisC1377]

I have the brown Wotancraft Pilot 7l, very impressive quality, agree with every thing you said. I can put inside two lenses and my x-t3 with a third lens. The pockets are really well designed, and you can slip a piece of clothing into the space between the front pocket and the body of the bag. But it's not a backpack, it's a satchel, the weight is borne by a single shoulder, so be careful if you want to be away for several hours, it can be tiring. But overall, very happy to have it. And I have also a pocket module, I'm using it every day, for carrying my phone, my wallet, my glaces, my keys ....

[@Sven-R]

I bought the 7L bag with 2 outside pockets. Bought it from the European distributor vintage217, was delivered very quickly. The attachable pockets are nice for taking a point and shoot camera, as they come with straps as well.

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks for sharing. So many people seem to like these bags.

[@T29BSB]

Hi Sven, did you get any additional charges? I’m looking at getting one from Vintage217 as I believe that’s the best place to order it for me as I’m based in the UK, but I hate not knowing what kind of charges the import hits you with 😂

[@JuanManuelTastzian]

I live in NL so shipping should be quick and not that much (€7.95). Thanks for this info, Sven.

[@kbstabs5982]

The 7L is a really good bag and has ended my never-ending search for the perfect bag. Well, time will tell, but 2-years later, I havent yet looked for a change. The company is a pleasure to deal with, respond to questions immediately, and ship their products quickly.

[@johonew-EdD]

I agree 100%!!! I got a 3.5L first, and started getting the accessories, and loved them so much that I now have a 7L on order...great to deal with...FAST shipping!

[@kbstabs5982]

@@johonew-EdD I just git the 3.5L. So great!

[@joebrown479]

I have had the 3.5L for almost a year. Took it to Europe to carry my Leica M11. Love it. I love the shoulder strap it came with even more. So comfortable and “glide-y” when you want to move or adjust it. Best one I’ve ever used! Worth it just for the strap alone.

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks. Yeah, the strap is fantastic!

[@vicenteromero6946]

I bought the 10L bag being in Taipei, in the shop of Wotancraft, very close from my hotel. Good price there. But online I find that the price is too expensive. Anyway, the best shoulder bag I ever had.

[@FierceSleepingDog]

Bought the 7L in black with the attachable accessory pockets. Very nice. They are not available from stores in the USA, so I ordered directly from Wotancraft in Taiwan. Very quick delivery.

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks. Good to hear you like the bag and that their delivery works.

[@PatrickOliveros]

did you pay additional taxes aside from the cost of the bag?

[@rrrteee8405]

I have a 7L Pilot and use it all the time. excellent bag

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks and good to hear you like the bag.

[@garymc8956]

I have all four of these bags and they fit whatever I need for full size kits and Leicas. Their straps are great too especially the new paracord models.

[@mattisulanto]

Wow, all four!😀

[@mwales2112]

I have and use both of these bags and just love them.. Use 2 of the add-on pouches that I transfer between both bags.. I'm not a fan of the origami dividers and replaced them with flat thinker padded ones.

[@IOSALive]

Matti Sulanto, You're the best! I subscribed because I love your content!

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks for subbing!

[@gilcarag274]

My new Wotancraft Pilot 3.5L has arrived today (took 1 week to arrive in the UK - with no customs duties) For those interested, it fits my a7R5 with the following lenses: 1) Sigma 14-24mm 2.8, camera face down 2) Tamron 28-200mm, camera face down or lying on the side 3) Any combination of the 20-70 or 20mm or 85mm with 1 lens on the camera and 1 on the side 1) and 2) with space for the 20-70 f4 or 20mm 1.8 or 85mm 1.8 on the side using the divider provided with the bag

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks for sharing.

[@ImageMaven]

Both bags look very useful for me too. But I prefer the brown tone of the 7l. I’ve had issues with some bags damaging the fabric of thinner trousers as they rub on your hip. What are your thoughts on that aspect?

[@mattisulanto]

I haven't had that kind of problems before and I don't have enough first hand experience to evaluate these bags regarding that issue. My shirts and trousers/shorts are still in good shape after three months.

[@xpotau]

This looks like an interesting bag, maybe the one i have been looking for. I want something smallish, not too bulky and kind of waterproofed as my EDC to carry an slr with maybe an extra lens (not big one) or two slrs (mirrorless and analog) for street photography, depending on situation. I've been trying to find one with the tablet slip inside so it's protected (I don't carry a tablet, but i carry drawing sketchbook pens etc, maybe a book to read). I like the flap as it protects better from both elements and thieves.

[@gilcarag274]

You seem to have a Sony FF camera. What the biggest lens mounted on the camera that you can store in the 3.5l version, please?

[@mattisulanto]

The A7IV + Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 fits in but nothing much bigger.

[@gilcarag274]

@@mattisulanto will the size of my tamron 28-200 vs yours

[@mattisulanto]

@@gilcarag274 Please, use Google and look up the dimensions. Unfortunately I don't remember every lens😀

[@gilcarag274]

@@mattisulanto sorry I meant “I will check”. Not expecting you to do the work from me ! 😁

[@gilcarag274]

@@mattisulanto the 28-200 has actually the same length: 117cm........

[@AdamHouston]

I have the 10L in black. I fill it to capacity during transport, but at my destination I’ll only carry what I think I’ll need for the day, that means it often has spare space in it, but everything stays where it should and it’s comfortable. I don’t use the large divider to form an iPad slot, so that also helps the bag to sit nicely against me. Now I’m just trying to rationalise my ‘need’ for the 3.5L bag.

[@mattisulanto]

The 3.5L is a really nice day bag for shorter outings.

[@AdamHouston]

I failed. I have the 3.5L now too for when I want stay super light.

[@danielcorry4136]

Thank you for this video! What size iPad is shown sliding into the back sleeve divider? Thank you.

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks. That's an old 10.5 inch iPad Pro.

[@danielcorry4136]

@@mattisulanto thank you. I have an 11” Pro and just ordered the 7L Pilot. Very excited to use this bag.

[@mattisulanto]

@@danielcorry4136 No worries. I hope you'll like the bag.

[@worms85]

hi, what was the strap you used in the video for the wotancraft add-on pouch? thank you

[@mattisulanto]

The strap comes with the pouch. Please, check out their home page for more info.

[@eyeswideopen565]

Great review Matti! I just purchased a messenger style camera bag last year, about the 7L size and trying to justify another purchase! 😂

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks. The 7L is not too big even if you only have one camera with you but I do like that 3.5L too.

[@nelsonfoote7641]

I just had my 7L out today with a Mamiya 645 and extra lens.

[@mattisulanto]

You have some extra nice gear to fill the bag with😀

[@ThunderShoe]

Hello, thanks for this review! I'm looking into this bag as a diaper/dad bag. In your experience, how stable can it be made to be when worn on the back? I don't want to have it swing forward and whack my little one either when I'm bending over to pick them up or if I'm chasing them around!

[@mattisulanto]

I'm not sure if you are being serious, but if you are, I'd better be careful about what I say. I wouldn't want to put your little one at any risk. I don't think I have enough experience at wearing the bag behind my back, bending over and chasing someone around to share a solid advice.

[@ThunderShoe]

I'm not sure why you'd doubt me being serious, but thank you for answering. Crossbody bags swinging forward and nearly whacking my little one or a water bottle slipping out of a side backpack pocket are rare scenarios in my experience but it has happened. Ultimately, I'm just looking for a stable bag whether or not I'm using it as a dad bag or simply EDC. ​@@mattisulanto

[@mattisulanto]

@@ThunderShoe You would not believe what kind of comments I get and sometimes it's hard to tell whether the commenter is serious or not😀

[@ThunderShoe]

@@mattisulanto Haha you're totally right, comment sections can be a minefield. Thanks again! If you have any other bag recommendations, crossbodies that are really stable when worn, I'd appreciate it. Thanks again!

[@searam1]

Cheers Matti, it’s Sean in Atlanta! I have owned the khaki Pilot 7L bag for over a year and I love it! At first, I also thought I liked the charcoal grey but I’m so happy that I chose the khaki colour. Great video and when are you heading back to the North? Sean

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks for sharing! I'll be heading back to Finland soon with a hope of a Nordic summer at some point. I heard it's still snowing up there.

[@searam1]

@@mattisulanto Holy moly! Snow in mid-April? I see why you travel south in the winter! Do you speak with Peter much? You two used to crack me up with your comparison videos…

[@mattisulanto]

@@searam1 We are planning something for the summer with Peter😀

[@JuanManuelTastzian]

Great review, Matti! I'm looking for a bag for street for my Olympus E-M5 III or PEN-F, so I don't need anything huge. I'm thinking of the 3.5L or even the 2L. Too bad there's no store here with these bags in stock to try them out (I almost bought the Peak Design slide after all the raving reviews, but trying it showed me I didn't like it). I am looking for something inconspicuous but functional. The 3.5 or 2L will be just fine for a camera with a small lens like Panasonic 20mm f1.7 or Olympus 17mm f1.8. I might even go by with just an add on of this brand? That would be nice to know! Either way, thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks. The 3.5L version easily takes the E-M5III or the Pen-F and a couple of small lenses. Not sure about the 2L because I have not used that.

[@rebelwithano]

Some videos have the khaki brown looking yellow and other videos it looks brown. How would you describe it in person?

[@mattisulanto]

It depends on the light. Light brown with a hint of yellow or green sometimes.

[@rebelwithano]

@@mattisulanto yeah I did notice sometimes a hint of green too. Thank you for your reply.

[@GrahamFerguson-t8s]

Hey I am thinking of buying one of these camera bags for my Hasselblad setup. I much prefer a small setup and would prefer the 3L,. How do you think the 3l would handle a Hasselblad?

[@mattisulanto]

You don't mention which Hasselblad you have but I think the 3L version might take a mirrorless Hasselblad and 1-2 lenses. However, because I don't own any Hasselblad cameras that is only an estimate.

[@ChristianLawrence]

Have used the wandrd rogue? Supposed to be 1 litre apart, but the wotuncraft looks much bigger

[@jamy3172]

Hi, just a question does it comes with tripod straps default or add on?

[@mattisulanto]

You can strap the tripod on the bottom the the bag.

[@mengyuen9827]

I stack the divider to cover the height of the bag, then it works.

[@MrWinger1951]

Very informative video. This bag looks to be my next purchase (7 liter).

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks.

[@richarddenise3886]

Well done!

[@robertdavis1255]

Looks ok Matti but I don't know if we can get them in Australia... cheers 🦘🦘😃

[@mattisulanto]

I guess you'd have to order directly from their site. They are not available in Finland either.

[@scottvaughn7824]

I contacted them and they will ship anywhere very quickly.

[@RM-hy4so]

Thanks

[@mattobrien8329]

I am interested in the Wotancraft range, but will not purchase until I can purchase via an official EU outlet. I have no intention to get embroiled in trying to recover the item from customs and then handle vat and excise charges.

[@mattisulanto]

I'm sorry to hear in your country the customs declaration process is a pain. In my home country I can declare the shipment online and then it'll be delivered to my door. I can see your point though and it's always nicer to buy from a local store.

[@petripuurunen]

Tämähän näyttää varsin toimivalta. Mitäs luulet, mahtuuko A7cr, 2 primeä ja 14" macbook kyytiin ?

[@mattisulanto]

Macbook ei mahdu, mutta noi kamerarojut kyllä mahtuu hyvin.

[@petripuurunen]

@@mattisulanto Ok, tästähän näyttää olevan myös 10L versio jossa läppäritasku. Vakavan harkinnan paikka :)

[@mattisulanto]

@@petripuurunen Joo, siitä on myös isompi malli, joka saattaa toimia sulle. Tää on mun käytetyin laukku ja oon ollu tyytyväinen.

[@jarmokarkkainen7621]

I suppose these are not that readily available here in Finland. A shame, that.

[@mattisulanto]

You have to order directly from Wotancraft.

[@cameraprepper7938]

The Wotancraft bags looks nice, but I prefer bags without outside pockets like those on Wotancraft. I would like to see more camera bag manufacturers make bags where the lid opens away from the boy, that lid almost always get in the way, also I would like to see that the lid when it opens away from the body, that it makes a secure shelf to place gear, fx when you shift Lens, battery or memory card, I have only seen one brand that did that, but I do not remember the brand name, anyone remember that ? Now I use an older Crumpler, when it was new I did not like, it slipped easy off my shoulder and the velcro was noisy, but not I wear it across my body with the strap at my opposite side of the bag and I like the velcro now when walking in streets with all kind of people, nobody can sneak into the bag without I can hear the noisy velcro, so I have recycled my own Camera Bag. 😊

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks! I have not found the lid a problem but I can see your point😀

[@Hotkeys_PiliPili]

I put pieces of tissue on the Velcro and use the clips if I want to close it. No noise, especially if you need to be silent and you still can secure your treasure.

[@gilcarag274]

You’reproblably talking about the Nomatic Peter McKinon sling 8L

[@seaeagles6025]

I watched this video and left a comment but my comments were not shown, and i clicked a like.. yesterday i checked and my comment was on your channel then it disappeared.

[@mattisulanto]

I'm have no idea what happened. I have a fairly tight spam filter and sometimes it's being triggered by a certain word only. I manually delete only offensive comments and yours are never like that.

[@seaeagles6025]

@@mattisulanto Hi Matti, thanks for the reply, it's all good, no worries. Looking forward to your next video. 😊👍

[@seaeagles6025]

@@mattisulanto Thanks Matti 😊

[@ruuddirks5565]

It's a nice bag. But over the years I have collected many bags, so I should stop buying them.

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks. Bags can be addictive😀

[@formermpc10]

Wow, what is the coincidence they sent you bags and you did a video? C'mom Matti, I thought you were different. I do not recommend shoulder/messenger bags due to the risk of neck injury. Yea, my friends losing movement in their arms didn't think so, either.

[@mattisulanto]

The disclaimer is there because I have to include it and I want to be straight with my audience. Why should I not make a video if I like the product? I decline most of the products that are being offered to me as "free" (and there are a lot of them) but if I receive an excellent product, I like to share that on my channel. Is there some scientific proof of the neck injury risk? I mean research, study, peer review or something. To be honest I find it hard to believe that a shoulder bag alone would be a high risk. After all millions of people are carrying a shoulder bag every day without problems. However, if a person has other health related issues I suppose a shoulder bag, or any bag, could contribute to that. I'm talking about shoulder bag users in general, not about your friend specifically.

[@richarddenise3886]

Thanks!

[@mattisulanto]

Thank you!