Customer Reviews
Ronja L.
Rating: 5/5
Versatile and Reliable Camera Backpack
I’ve been using this camera backpack for four years now in all kinds of conditions, may it be sandy beaches, pouring rain, freezing temperatures or muddy ground. I’m genuinely impressed by how well it performs in every situation. It’s very versatile — perfect for photo shoots, outdoor adventures, or travel. The modular interior allows you to fit it to your exact gear setup, whether you’re carrying a camera with multiple lenses, a drone, or personal items for a day trip. I have been using it in combination with the Slope Medium ICU which has enough room to store my two full frame DSLM Cameras plus my main three lenses (wide-angle, mid-range tele and 100-400mm tele) plus some accessories. I also attached two Gatekeeper Straps which hold my tripod nicely on the back of the backpack. What really stands out is its durability. The materials feel solid and high-quality, offering excellent protection against rain, dust, and dirt. I’ve taken it out in harsh weather conditions, and my equipment always stayed safe. Despite frequent use and countless outdoor trips, even after 4 years it is still in great condition. Only the rain cover needed replacement after this long time. Comfort-wise, it’s perfect for me. The backpack has a well-designed harness system that adjusts easily to your body shape and distributes the weight evenly. Even on long hikes, it remains comfortable. Overall, this is one of the best camera backpacks I’ve used so far— robust, adaptable, and built for real-world use. It has been a reliable companion for my photography over the years and has accompanied me on many travels also by plane where it comfortably fits in the overhead compartments of the plane as a carry on item.
Fri Oct 17 2025 09:56:58 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Claudio Agostini
Rating: 4/5
Almost perfect
The backpack is very good: it is very lightweight and I like the personalization that you can obtain using different ICUs. Some improvements could be:- add more pockets- add some hooks to attach the ICU to the interior of the backpack
Sat Mar 30 2024 19:10:40 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Carlos Guillermo Garzon Gomez (3UO8)
Rating: 5/5
I bought the Backpak with and ICU and I got the wrong iCu
Cordial greetings friends of fstop I follow your client for years and I love your excellent quality, I want to tell you that I got the ICU dodged although I already have it in use due to the need but if I would like to make it clear that theICU that came into my hands, it was the one invoked as I already made a trip with him and I have it in use I don't think I will make the return because I found the size that arrived by mistake useful anyway I would like to make this clarification for my next purchase thank you
Mon Nov 06 2023 21:13:44 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
David Akoubian
Rating: 5/5
Perfect bag for excursions on small planes
I really loved using the bag on my most recent trip to Alaska. We had to fly on float planes to reach remote locations and the bag was perfect for carrying 3 lenses and 2 bodies. I had the Pro Large insert inside and still had some room for a rain jacket in the top.
Tue Sep 19 2023 11:30:30 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Vidya M.
Rating: 5/5
Fits Well
I bought the Kashmir at the suggestion of Customer Support and a female F-Stop ambassador after the Ajna 40L didn't work for me. I currently use it to carry a Canon RP + 14-35mm lens, a Canon 7D MKII + 100-400mm lens, a 1.4x extender and a pair of 8x42 binoculars in a medium shallow ICU. I have mixed opinions on the bag. Pros: - The harness fits smaller frames very well and is comfortable with heavier than suggested loads- Pretty light for an aluminum-framed bag- The bag feels well madeCons:- Fabric is super noisy and crinkly in cold weather, which is a big downside for wildlife photography- Zippers not water-resistant and fabric waterproofing isn't great- Included rain cover is too big for the bag, resulting in pools of water collecting in the folds and leaking- Cheap webbing zipper pulls- Missing the organizer on the inner flap of back opening that the Ajna has- Can't fit XL ICUs for large telephoto lensesI understand some of my con list is a result of it being part of the Ultra-Light line. I would prefer the build quality and features from the Mountain line but this was the only bag available to fit my frame. I really wish F-Stop would do better in that regard. Overall, a nice bag but not ideal for how I primarily use my camera equipment. I think it'll be a good bag for longer hikes and travel when I only take my smaller camera and lenses.
Sat Mar 18 2023 13:58:18 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Douglas Parks
Rating: 5/5
Happy traveler
I have been very happy with the Kashmir. I use it when I am traveling where size is the concern. I also use my Tilopa when I need more gear with me. I am very happy with both and love that the ICUs can be moved between bags depending on the needs of that outing.
Wed Nov 09 2022 18:40:38 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
EDWARD CLARK
Rating: 4/5
Overall nice bag
Size, fit and weight are nice for a lighter weight pack when not carrying everything is necessary. With the medium slope ICU it's great for a workable kit with clothes for a short weekend or stuff for a long day in the mountains. With the pro large icu, there's little room for extra stuff, but you can carry a lot of gear. Straps and side mesh pockets are highly functional and useful. Downsides are the velcro loop at top of back panel zipper- I cut that right off as it impedes the zipper use, same for two loop tabs above main top compartment access zipper. Poor location for all three. I'd really like to see more robust zippers on this pack (like what is used on the regular Mtn line) as I have doubts about their longevity- I applied silicon grease to all since they were the failure point on my previous Loka UL. It's a shame the Kenti is no longer made, it would be great to have a pack in that size range for pro mountain bike photogs like myself (the Guru is too small and flimsy).
Mon Oct 17 2022 14:12:55 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Cally
Rating: 4/5
Well built, comfortable bag, built for me!
Looking for a new bag to replace my battered old Lowepro was hard, but I finally settled on this Kashmir. The interior is larger than my old bag (30l compared to 23l) so I was concerned that as a 5ft 2 female who has had spinal surgery I would struggle, but I needn't have worried. The bag is comfortable to wear, nice and light, with fully adjustable hip, chest and shoulder straps. The length of the bag fits my torso nicely too. I like that I can move the chest strap high enough, the little pockets on the waist belt are really handy for a spare battery, lens wipe, CF card and lipbalm. I can use the medium slope and the small pro ICU's to carry all my equipment, less or more, and I can fit a waterskin in the back too. Just be aware that this is in the same compartment as the ICU, and there is no waterproofing in case of leaks - I wrapped mine in a drysack first. I can attach my tripod to the bag with the side straps, though I would really recommend buying the gatekeeper straps too, as using the side straps made the bag a bit uneven for carrying, and the gatekeepers meant that I could attach it to the back. The only real criticism I have with this bag is the lack of small pockets. There is the pocket on top of the lid, and the two hip pockets, but none of them really feel right for multiple CF cards, batteries, just the bits and pieces. It would be really nice if the inside of the back flap had some small pockets similar to the Ajna, and a couple of other little zipped ones. There is a big pocket on this bag, but it's too big and stuff will get lost. Another help would be if F-stop brought out their own range of accessories using the MOLLE attachment points - I get the idea of wanting to keep this bag light, so being able to add my own pockets would help, but that would drive up the price considerably.
Wed Aug 17 2022 11:53:21 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lindsey Oaks
Rating: 5/5
Loved it, packed it full for a trip to Alaska!
I packed my Canon 1dx, a 300mm lens, 40-70mm, and an extender into it, plus two jacket layers, hat/gloves, snacks, and other odds and ends to drag around Alaska for a week. My pack weight 25 lbs and I carried it around easily. I bought it because I am a slender-built female that's had two shoulder surgeries and a slipped disk. I had zero issues. It was awesome. Thanks!
Wed Aug 03 2022 23:08:06 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
ROBERTO BIGI
Rating: 4/5
The shoulderr
Good in general. I would have made the shoulder pads wider and padded.
Tue Jun 28 2022 07:27:14 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
