Very comfortable and resistant

Realy good daily pack!

I really like the Backpack. For (1.82m) it has the optimal size for a daily foto backpack. I like the fact that it is waterproof and you don't need a cover. The access from the back works perfect and because the lower belt is attachet outside of the acces point the backpack doesen't tend to slip over, like the lowepro do. The shoulder straps harmony perfect for me and the lower belt shifts the wheigt perfect on the hipps. Now the not that perfect points: after just one week the lock system of the side streps above the bottle net broke because I got stuck at a net. The problem may not be the material but the design that makes it easy to got stuck a something. Second and last the grip oft the connection points of the lower belt is not high enough. Due to that. I have to tighten it every round about 30min to get the weight back on my hips.

Lotus 4 Core 28L

It has been very good. I purchased it for a trip with lots of flights and I was not questioned once as to it fitting under the seat or in the overhead bins. I wore it for 16 days straight with tonnes of walking and hiking. I have the Medium slope insert so had a Nikon D850 plus a 19mm and 45mm tilt shift, 1.4 converter, a 24-70mm plus batteries and trigger. I also took a DJI Mini 3 pro in its carrying case that fit inside as well. I was in a lot of urban areas so had a rain cover on to keep out the weather and to stop any attempts of theft thru the top zippers. It is well built.

Great pack

Perfect size for my Leica M setup for daily travel and landscape session. Mountain hikes are its best

Well-built bag, but needs Shallow LARGE ICU.

I love this camera bag. It is the perfect size; not too big, not too small. The only reason I do not give it five stars is that F-Stop does not have a Shallow LARGE ICU available. This bag can easily fit, really needs, the Shallow LARGE ICU.

The real partner, the Lotus 4 CORE 28L

A good backpack is the same thing as being well insured. Lotus 4 Core is the third f-stop backpack that is part of my equipment. I recently took a trip to 4 countries to perform wksps, and it was enough to carry my Canon R5, Canon RF15-35 f/2.8, Canon 17mm TS-E and 70-200, and also the small bag for my filter set. It is a very affordable, robust and very practical backpack for traveling. I recommend it 100%.

My Perfect Dream Bag

Ever since I first saw the bag used by a friend, tried it, I fell in love with it right away. I’ve so far taken it on photography projects where I needed to carry two cameras with at least 4 lenses, it all fit snuggly and maintained its compactness. In fact, as I am writing this review, I’m traveling through airports, have it fully loaded with the same equipment with extra, batteries, power banks, a laptop, and other bits and bobs. I love its size and it can hold the necessary equipment I need, the compactness and fit to my tall size is perfect!

Great Backpack, but Could Use Some Improvements

To make this a 10/10 backpack, I would add some kind of divider between the top access and the ICU to prevent items from slipping down. For the side mesh pockets, I’d prefer a more durable material to hold larger bottles or heavier items, as well as a small internal pocket without zippers in the back panel opening. Overall, though, I’m very happy with the backpack. PD: Sorry for my English if I’ve made any spelling mistakes.

Great alternative to the original

Great. I was looking for an f-stop solution for carryover non-gripped Nikon gear on motorcycles. The trim Lotus 4 Core has enough depth for my gear, yet is nicely trimmed down, making it perfect for my application.