FocusPoint™ 30L RollTop Camera Backpack

$268.75

Designed for photographers on the go, the FocusPoint 30L RollTop Camera Backpack provides ample space for your camera, lenses and photography equipment. With a customizable rear compartment where you can create the perfect configuration for your photography equipment needs, the backpack is designed to keep all your equipment and personal belongings safe, making it the ideal bag for taking with you on trips or through everyday life.

The FocusPoint Roll Top Backpack brings together Think Tank’s expertise in product design and photography to create the perfect travel backpack to help you capture the world whilst carrying your equipment with ease. The bag we got to test out came in the 30L size, and in a lovely Greenway colourway. The colour is a lovely dark green that looks stylish and professional.

Aside from the colour, one of the first things you will notice about the FocusPoint Backpack is that it has many pockets and compartments, perfect for storing everything you could need for both photography and life on the go. Starting with the front of the bag, there is a large, pleated pocket, which once opened provides ample space for your personal belongings, with space for just about anything from your keys to headphones or even a lightweight jacket. Thanks for the pleated design, the front section can expand quite well, offering plenty of space for all your belongings.

On either side of the bag, there are zipped-up sections. On one side, the pocket provides ample space for a large-sized water bottle. However, it can also be used for storing a folded-up tripod. In fact, the bag even comes with an additional fastener, which you can attach to the top loops on the bag to secure a tripod from the pocket and to the side of the bag with ease. On the other side, the zipped pocket opens up into the main section of the backpack, offering easy and convenient quick access to your equipment. The is great for shooting on the go, as you can swing your bag round, pull out whatever equipment you need and then zip it back up – all without having to open the main section of the bag.

However, the main section of the bag is arguably the most innovative, due to the customisable camera equipment storage design. The main camera storage compartment can be accessed via the back of the backpack, via a direct zip-open section to your equipment. When opening this section, the compartment features an adjustable camera insert, where you can move around the panels to securely hold your camera and lenses. According to Think Tank, you can fit 1 full frame body (ungripped) and 2 f/2.8 zooms, and 1 full frame body (ungripped) and 3-5 primes in this section. I like that the compartments to store each part can be adjusted to fit your camera and equipment’s needs. Also included in this section is a waterproof cover that can cover the entire bag, ensuring that even in a rain shower, your equipment is completely protected from the elements.

The top of the backpack has a roll top design, where the magnetic strips at the top can be unrolled and then opened. This space is ideal for packing some clothes, for example, if you are using the camera bag for travel too. However, even if you don’t intend to bring your camera with you, you can also remove the camera insert and use the entire bag just as a normal rucksack.

The interior also provides a range of pockets, including a softly padded pocket that can fit up to a 16-inch laptop. Alongside this, there is a small additional pocket for safekeeping. However, if you’re wondering where to keep your phone, without needing to keep opening the roll top, the bag even comes with a dedicated felt-lined zipped pocket at the top where you can put your phone and zip it up to keep it safe. It is these small details that make the FocusPoint RollTop Backpack feel super premium.

Other key premium features I love include the magnetic roll top closure and premium parachute-style buckle for enhanced security, as well as the magnetic sternum clip for better stability. In fact, the bag even comes with a waist belt for added stability when capturing shots on the go, too. Another key feature is that the arm straps even come with reinforced loops on them. These loops allow you to attach additional camera equipment, which adds another innovative and versatile use to the bag for your every need. Plus, both the arm straps and the back of the backpack feature padding for added comfort, ensuring that whether you’re wearing it for a long shoot day or just for on-the-go use, the bag will be comfortable on your back.

From the design to the innovative additional features, the FocusPoint 30L RollTop Camera Backpack is the perfect option for photographers on the go. With a range of features to protect your equipment, whilst still keeping the bag functional for everyday use, the FocusPoint 30L RollTop Camera Backpack is the perfect medium between a camera bag and a backpack. Every detail feels premium and well thought out, making it the perfect purchase for any photographer wanting a useful bag to take with them on the go.

Pros:

• Adjustable camera equipment storage insert to suit your equipment needs
• Soft padding on the back and arms for added comfort
• Premium features and buckles for added durability
• Roll top design for added security

Cons:

• The bag is more on the premium side pricewise, so it's more of an investment. This is a worthwhile investment if you’re a photographer who needs to carry a lot of equipment and is on the go a lot, but less so if it will be used solely as a backpack, not making use of the camera-specific design aspects