The Cubes are all well made, as mentioned, with build improvements from V1. They have first class materials and zippers that look like they are built to last, a frequent failure point in many bags. WANDRD named the lineup “Essential,” which explains why there’s very little styling—there’s a much deeper focus on functionality. In relation to the more practical aspects of the design, the usual quality materials are here. The main fabric is 420D Robic Nylon with a weather-resistant coating, the same fabric used on their Toiletry Bag. Holding the flaps in place are YKK zippers, and they’re as smooth and reliable as we’ve come to know them. WANDRD Essential Deep Camera Cube | The zippers are dependable YKKs. Langly’s been making great bags for a long time and the Alpha Globetrotter is no exception. The straps, pulls, tough rubber bottom, and bag material is all of the finest workmanship and will clearly last a long time. The outer material and zippers are entirely weatherproof, and this latest version has reinforced camera inserts that securely cradle your gear. To gain a better perspective on ‘Looks’, (as well as ‘Fit’, and ‘X-Factor’), I asked my wife (5ft 7” / 175cm) to weigh in with her opinion too. There’s a lifetime warranty on all Peak Design products, which includes manufacturing defects and any failures or breakages that render the product non-functional.

Rear padded portion features some serious padding and a unique design to increase airflow while hiking. If you’re a professional photographer with multiple lenses using an expensive DSLR or mirrorless camera, the F-Stop PRO ICU is a camera bag insert well worth considering.Capacity: 20L (+3) | Dimensions: 12.60 x 9.96 x 19.29 in (32 x 25.3 x 49 cm) | Weight: 3.31 lbs (1.5 kg) Empty Peak Design Camera Cube with all camera gear removed and the shelf divider opened up on the right hand side. The Flipside has a bit of an understated look to it, which is helpful if you’re not wanting it to be unduly noticed. No real x-factor though.

Your inserts should then drop tightly into the compartment, where they can be secured using Velcro strips with space to store the camera inside comfortably. Also comes with gatekeeper mounting points and internal and external MOLLE webbing for even more attachment points.recycled 400D nylon shell feels tough and rip-proof. Zippers and straps are good quality too. A lifetime guarantee is a welcome addition, especially if you’ll be using this for airline travel. The best part of the WANDRD PRVKE is the expandable roll-top, which creates an additional 5 litres of space on top of the quoted sizes.

The build quality is still excellent, with a 400D double poly-coated DWR-impregnated nylon canvas shell, 900D waterproof bottom liner, anodized aluminium/glass-reinforced nylon and durable ‘UltraZips’. The internals feature customisable ‘FlexFold’ dividers – basically padded origami ‘shelves’ for your gear, all attachable by some mysterious hook and loop material that never pulls the ‘receiving’ fabric off. One thing to note – the padding on the dividers is quite minimal. However, there’s also a 30L variant which is lighter (1.44kg / 3.17lbs) – we only tested the 45L for this review. Style-wise, this bag definitely won’t turn any heads, but perhaps that’s a good thing if you want to remain unseen! WANDRD sent one of our writers a pre-production sample of the PRVKE to review, and I was immediately jealous! It seemed to be aimed at travelling hipsters (not me!), but I didn’t care – I simply wanted one.Looking at the bag empty, I didn't think I had a chance of getting my gear in. It surprised me, but it worked. With a couple of adjustments, I got all my equipment in the medium Cube. The camera compartment comes with a customisable divider system and a storm-flap to keep out rain and dust, which adds to its all-weather (AW) rating. Everything seems well made and like it will hold together well. While not exactly unique, the hydration-system compatibility is appreciated and fairly rare in camera bags. If I had to guess, while the Large will continue to be the choice for professionals and camera enthusiasts requiring a full suite of organisation, the XSmall and SMedium may end up being the most popular due to the XSmall’s compact size to attach a SlideLite Strap onto, and the Smedium potentially being friendlier for some 20-30L bags. These inserts are often adjustable so that you can remove and reposition them depending on the size of your camera, lenses, and other accessory storage requirements.