RobDMB wrote:
Looking for a day hiking backpack that I can use to carry my Olympus OMD-EM1.2 mirrorless camera and 2-3 lenses. Would like one that can hold a hydration bladder and one that is someone size adjustable. Been looking around and came across the Shimoda and also Atlas Athlete.
Shimoda have been criticized for the lack of water support. They do take a hydration bladder but the bladder compartment is on the front of the bag and water isn't light, so your weight distribution may be compromised. Also according to at least one reviewer the routing may be a bit suspect. There's no mesh pouch on the side of the bag for a water bottle either (I'm a bottle guy).
sjms wrote:
i still use the f-Stop Ajna. its comfortable enough with the general load i am carrying (approx 35lbs) for. it must be because the past 40 years of carrying packs but it does many jobs pretty well, but then i'm traveling around with a D850, 70-200/2.8, 24-120/4, 17-35/2.8 and a few other sundry items including quite a bit of water. i do it modular.
Also using an Ajna, I have two - one is a backup just in case something bad happens to my user. Currently hiking in Wildcat Canyon with a couple of metal rangefinder bodies & four lenses and a bunch of film. It has been a very reliable pack and is pretty well used by now. I'm 68" in height and the Ajna is a perfect fit for me, also comfortable to carry my gear and a tripod on the side (and I've used good regular backpacks).
RobDMB wrote:
Looking for a day hiking backpack that I can use to carry my Olympus OMD-EM1.2 mirrorless camera and 2-3 lenses. Would like one that can hold a hydration bladder and one that is someone size adjustable. Been looking around and came across the Shimoda and also Atlas Athlete.
Shimoda have been criticized for the lack of water support. They do take a hydration bladder but the bladder compartment is on the front of the bag and water isn't light, so your weight distribution may be compromised. Also according to at least one reviewer the routing may be a bit suspect. There's no mesh pouch on the side of the bag for a water bottle either (I'm a bottle guy).
sjms wrote:
i still use the f-Stop Ajna. its comfortable enough with the general load i am carrying (approx 35lbs) for. it must be because the past 40 years of carrying packs but it does many jobs pretty well, but then i'm traveling around with a D850, 70-200/2.8, 24-120/4, 17-35/2.8 and a few other sundry items including quite a bit of water. i do it modular.
Also using an Ajna, I have two - one is a backup just in case something bad happens to my user. Currently hiking in Wildcat Canyon with a couple of metal rangefinder bodies & four lenses and a bunch of film. It has been a very reliable pack and is pretty well used by now. I'm 58" in height and the Ajna is a perfect fit for me, also comfortable to carry my gear and a tripod on the side (and I've used good regular backpacks).
