This backpack is brilliant. I was suriprised how better it is than most of the hiking/mountaineering backpacks i was looking at, even though it's a Gitzo and not an Osprey etc.. I love the features, the materials used, it's really a true outdoor backpack with a photo gear insert. I use it as a hiking backpack as well. I've had it for two years now and it's still like new. Well worth the investment.
Great video Simon. I bought the 45ltr but found it a little too big to take out for short shoots so also bought the 30ltr which is perfect. I now find that when I go away I take both bags but use the larger 45ltr version as a place to store my gear where I’m staying & use the 30ltr to travel around with. I love them both but if I could change anything it would be to give them more pockets to store the smaller items you tend to take out & it would have been nice to have an elasticated pocket for drinks etc on the side. But they are truly great bags.
Good product review Simon. I love Gitzo camera gear, very reliable, and well built. I have just purchased the same bag a week ago after watching an previous video of yours. Have a great day whatever your photographing.
Finally found a review that shows a super zoom lens (600mm) actually inside the icu, many other great camera bag reviews I’ve seen only use up to 200mm for examples and it’s hard to know if a 600mm can fit! Thankyou!
Thanks Lizey, glad you found it useful. I'm still using it and it's going strong. Be aware that with the new mirrorless cameras that require a adaptor to use an EF lens the it would fit in with the body attached to the lens. I just take the body off and then every fits nicely.
I ended up buying the bag. It's great, especially when out all day in remote locations. I still have a smaller bag when I want to be a little less conspicuous (in busier areas). Thanks for the video!
Thanks David. Glad you liked it. I use mine all the time and fits as a carry on for flights which is a real benefit. Thanks for the comment and all the best.
I've got the smaller version of this bag really good bag wish there were some mesh sections in the pockets for keeping smaller things safe. Enjoy Scotland we missed out this year but all booked for 2021 looking forward to seeing the Vlogs
Just got the bag, having seen great reviews. Really impressed with the design and interior lay-out/padding etc. Only gripes are around the quality of the buckles and straps. They feel cheap relative to the rest of the bag and definitely in comparison with Shimoda and Wandrd bag standards.
Thanks for the comment. I like it also and have had no issues with the bag or the straps etc to date. Must admit mine has been thought the field for a few years now and all seems good so far. 👍
Hi Simon. I can now say I have just brought the Gitzo 45L backpack,, I have found it dose not like to stand up,, but other than that i like it, has. You say it’s a tight fit even with my 7D
Nice bit of kit Simon. I've just got myself a used Tamrac backpack, which does what I need ok. I wish it had the top folding compartment like your Gitzo though. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Have you tried turning the camera/lens around and put it in with the lens pointing down? Maybe it'll be a better fit then? I think this will be a good backpack for my birding needs, there are so few backpacks with a padded insert longer than 45cm.
Thanks Andy. Yes good for getting the big lens on a plane. For my Iceland trip I took that bag plus another bag which my wife carried plus a suitcase with stuff in also 🙂
Having tried this bag, my honest opinion is that it’s let down by the straps. The inside of the bag is amazing, but after 2 hours with this on my back (only half full), my neck, back and shoulders were hurting. The support simply isn’t good enough. Gitzo came close to building a great bag, but IMO the lack of comfort for extended periods is a complete deal breaker. My personal choice and recommendation is the f-stop gear Tilopa 50L backpack because it’s so much more comfortable. I can walk around for hours with a full pack and it’s completely fine.
@@SimonWantling thanks Simon. I’ve just bought a new 1dx Mkiii and 100-400 lens and trying to decide between the Gitzo 30l and 45l bags. Very helpful review
I gave up on the design on this bag i full load this back pack and carry nearly every day and both strap cannot last for half a year when the look at the how it fail it both strap fail at the same point, the sewing a the low part for the strap padding failed because the full backpack load basically concentrated at the sewing point and the service material of the strap just tear off
Hi Frederick, happy new year. Yes, that's why I brought it. I've flown several times to Iceland via easyJet with no issues at all. I did pay for speedy boarding but I believe the size fits with most airline requirements. Always best to check yourself but personally I've not had any issues.
Hi Simon. I have a 600mm f4 and a 7D mark 2 and I am looking to invest into another backpack. Has mine hurts my shoulders and neck on a short walk of 15 minutes. Do you have any problems carrying the bag, say walking 30 minutes or so
Hi Andrew, I used to carry my 600mm over my shoulder mounted on the tripod but now if I want to walk with it it's always in the bag. I personally have no issues carrying it. It sits nice on the shoulders. I guess over time anything gets heavy but I like this bag a lot and the plus is it is accepted by airlines if and when we can travel again.
Hi Chris, nice to hear from you. That's the Manfrotto 502ah liquid video head. Awesome bit of kit and I haven't used the wimberley gimbal since I brought it. Lighter and also cheaper. About £150
Hi Teddy, thanks for the message. It does but it's very tight so I wouldn't like to recommend it based on that. What I do is leave the adaptor connected to the lens which fits fine but take the camera off and put it in a separate compartment. I also have the 800mm f/11 the bag at the same time. Thanks
@@SimonWantling Based on maximum laptop size documented at gitzo.com 16" MacBook should fit. I don't take laptop with me on field but I do travel quite a bit (within country for now) and I need my laptop on longer trips.
@@SimonWantling I ordered this bag and it arrived today, I can confirm that MacBook 16" fits perfectly in this bag. I haven't had much time yet with this bag but first impressions are very impressive over my Lowepro ProRunner 450 AW II bag.
What do you think of the canon r5? Heard the was actually a new r6 coming out soon! Would you consider getting one. And what would be the disadvantages of a mirrorless to a dlsr. Is a mirrorless camera more for landscapes
Hi Ben, the R5 look great and I'm just waiting on my copy of one being available. Don't think there would be much difference between that and a decent DSLR for landscape photography. Apart from perhaps the increase megapixel sensor.
A bag that can accommodate a 600mm mounted on the body and fits through as a check on is incredible!
Hi Pat, yes, that's why I brought it. Used it several times on flights and no issues with Easy Jet. I did pay for speedy boarding to make sure. 👍
This backpack is brilliant. I was suriprised how better it is than most of the hiking/mountaineering backpacks i was looking at, even though it's a Gitzo and not an Osprey etc.. I love the features, the materials used, it's really a true outdoor backpack with a photo gear insert. I use it as a hiking backpack as well. I've had it for two years now and it's still like new. Well worth the investment.
Cheers for the feedback, that's great to hear and mine is still going strong as well. 👍
Great video Simon. I bought the 45ltr but found it a little too big to take out for short shoots so also bought the 30ltr which is perfect.
I now find that when I go away I take both bags but use the larger 45ltr version as a place to store my gear where I’m staying & use the 30ltr to travel around with.
I love them both but if I could change anything it would be to give them more pockets to store the smaller items you tend to take out & it would have been nice to have an elasticated pocket for drinks etc on the side.
But they are truly great bags.
Good product review Simon. I love Gitzo camera gear, very reliable, and well built. I have just purchased the same bag a week ago after watching an previous video of yours. Have a great day whatever your photographing.
Thanks Ryan. Glad you found it useful and good luck with the bag.
Finally found a review that shows a super zoom lens (600mm) actually inside the icu, many other great camera bag reviews I’ve seen only use up to 200mm for examples and it’s hard to know if a 600mm can fit! Thankyou!
Thanks Lizey, glad you found it useful. I'm still using it and it's going strong. Be aware that with the new mirrorless cameras that require a adaptor to use an EF lens the it would fit in with the body attached to the lens. I just take the body off and then every fits nicely.
I ended up buying the bag. It's great, especially when out all day in remote locations. I still have a smaller bag when I want to be a little less conspicuous (in busier areas). Thanks for the video!
Thanks David. Glad you liked it. I use mine all the time and fits as a carry on for flights which is a real benefit. Thanks for the comment and all the best.
I‘m looking for a bag. The Gitzo is right now my favorite..., thanks for the video.
Great. I like it and I'm glad you found the video useful. 👍
I've got the smaller version of this bag really good bag wish there were some mesh sections in the pockets for keeping smaller things safe. Enjoy Scotland we missed out this year but all booked for 2021 looking forward to seeing the Vlogs
Thanks Steve, we also had a trip cancelled back in May so hopeful this one will go ahead. 👍
Just got the bag, having seen great reviews. Really impressed with the design and interior lay-out/padding etc. Only gripes are around the quality of the buckles and straps. They feel cheap relative to the rest of the bag and definitely in comparison with Shimoda and Wandrd bag standards.
Thanks for the comment. I like it also and have had no issues with the bag or the straps etc to date. Must admit mine has been thought the field for a few years now and all seems good so far. 👍
Wonderful review, I’m getting one soon. Thanks
Great review mate.
Really like the bag..
Looking forward to your next videos..👍
Cheers Craig..
Hi Simon. I can now say I have just brought the Gitzo 45L backpack,, I have found it dose not like to stand up,, but other than that i like it, has. You say it’s a tight fit even with my 7D
Awesome video Simon, I’m definitely going to look into buying one of those bags
Thank you. Great to get the feedback and good luck if you buy one. 👍
Excellent video! I’ve got a trip to Bryce/Zion, going to have to order this or the 30L
Hi Nancy, Thanks very much. Good luck with your trip.
Nice bit of kit Simon. I've just got myself a used Tamrac backpack, which does what I need ok. I wish it had the top folding compartment like your Gitzo though. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Thanks John. Yeah, plenty of options out there. Initial reason for this one was the dimensions as it met the airline criteria 👍 all the best..
Have you tried turning the camera/lens around and put it in with the lens pointing down? Maybe it'll be a better fit then?
I think this will be a good backpack for my birding needs, there are so few backpacks with a padded insert longer than 45cm.
Nice bag. I'm going to Scotland in November. Good luck.
Thanks Chris. Good luck in Scotland. I go as many times as I can each year as it's a wonderful place.
Great review Simon, it looks like a good setup, quite small but for shorter trips it would be fine! =)
Thanks Andy. Yes good for getting the big lens on a plane. For my Iceland trip I took that bag plus another bag which my wife carried plus a suitcase with stuff in also 🙂
Excellent video
Thanks very much..
Having tried this bag, my honest opinion is that it’s let down by the straps. The inside of the bag is amazing, but after 2 hours with this on my back (only half full), my neck, back and shoulders were hurting. The support simply isn’t good enough. Gitzo came close to building a great bag, but IMO the lack of comfort for extended periods is a complete deal breaker.
My personal choice and recommendation is the f-stop gear Tilopa 50L backpack because it’s so much more comfortable. I can walk around for hours with a full pack and it’s completely fine.
Agree, they definitely cheaped out on the quality of the straps and fasteners IMO, otherwise a great bag!
Everything looks brand new , including your clothes 😂😂😂
I just look after my kit 😉
Thanks for sharing, just subscribed.
Thanks John.
Simon - where are the black covers on the camera bodies from. Many thanks
Here you go.
www.wexphotovideo.com/lenscoat-bodyguard-pro-black-1032396/
@@SimonWantling thanks Simon. I’ve just bought a new 1dx Mkiii and 100-400 lens and trying to decide between the Gitzo 30l and 45l bags. Very helpful review
Thanks Simon, great review! I was just wondering where you get those camera protectors from please? Thanks, Nick
Thanks Nicolas. Here you go
www.wexphotovideo.com/lenscoat-bodyguard-pro-black-1032396/
@@SimonWantling cheers Simon, much appreciated!
Probably wouldn't be such a tight fit with the nice Canon R5 attached to that big lens! I know you mentioned it in a previous vlog...
You're quite right there 🙂 just waiting on my copy now 😉
I gave up on the design on this bag
i full load this back pack and carry nearly every day and both strap cannot last for half a year
when the look at the how it fail it both strap fail at the same point, the sewing a the low part for the strap padding failed because the full backpack load basically concentrated at the sewing point and the service material of the strap just tear off
Sorry to hear you had problems with the bag. Must admit I've not seen it myself but thanks for highlighting it.. 👍
Hello from Slovakia! Nice video. Where did you buy those covers for cameras? Thanks for reply!
Thanks for the comment. Sure, the covers I brought from here.
www.wexphotovideo.com/lenscoat-bodyguard-pro-black-1032396/
Cool bag that. Where did you get the body covers from, like the look of those
Thanks Tom. Here's the link
www.wexphotovideo.com/lenscoat-bodyguard-pro-black-1032396/
@@SimonWantling thanks Simon. Look forward to seeing video of your Scotland trip next. I love photographing my local red squirrels too
Hi Simon, how is the soft cover around the smaller camera body called?
Hi, thanks for your message. Here are the cover I use for my camera bodies.
www.wexphotovideo.com/lenscoat-bodyguard-pro-black-1032396/
@@SimonWantling Thanks a million! Apreciate the fast reply!
Thanks for sharing 🙂
will the 45L go as a hand laughed on the plane?
Hi Frederick, happy new year. Yes, that's why I brought it. I've flown several times to Iceland via easyJet with no issues at all. I did pay for speedy boarding but I believe the size fits with most airline requirements. Always best to check yourself but personally I've not had any issues.
@@SimonWantling Thanks and Happy new year too you as well.
Hi Simon. I have a 600mm f4 and a 7D mark 2 and I am looking to invest into another backpack. Has mine hurts my shoulders and neck on a short walk of 15 minutes. Do you have any problems carrying the bag, say walking 30 minutes or so
Hi Andrew, I used to carry my 600mm over my shoulder mounted on the tripod but now if I want to walk with it it's always in the bag. I personally have no issues carrying it. It sits nice on the shoulders. I guess over time anything gets heavy but I like this bag a lot and the plus is it is accepted by airlines if and when we can travel again.
@@SimonWantling Thank you Simon for your fast response. I have been looking around for different bags, but keep going back to the Gitzo
Hey Simon, what are you using for the head on the tripod?
Hi Chris, nice to hear from you. That's the Manfrotto 502ah liquid video head. Awesome bit of kit and I haven't used the wimberley gimbal since I brought it. Lighter and also cheaper. About £150
You only have a 600 f4..? Where's the other lenses lol?
Hi I am wondering if this would fit a 600mm f4 mark 2 with a Canon R5 and an adaptor
Not too sure since I am thinking of getting this bag
Hi Teddy, thanks for the message.
It does but it's very tight so I wouldn't like to recommend it based on that. What I do is leave the adaptor connected to the lens which fits fine but take the camera off and put it in a separate compartment. I also have the 800mm f/11 the bag at the same time. Thanks
@@SimonWantling Thank you so much for getting back to me on this !!
Hello, where did you buy the black covers for your case?
Sure - www.wexphotovideo.com/lenscoat-bodyguard-pro-black-1032396/
@@SimonWantling Thank you very much ✨🙏🏼✨
By specs it seems that max latop this 45L can fit is 15", but has anyone tested if 16" MacBook would fit in this bag?
Hey Tomi, thanks for the comment. Honestly I'm not sure on that size laptop. Hopefully someone might have the answer for you...
@@SimonWantling Based on maximum laptop size documented at gitzo.com 16" MacBook should fit. I don't take laptop with me on field but I do travel quite a bit (within country for now) and I need my laptop on longer trips.
@@SimonWantling I ordered this bag and it arrived today, I can confirm that MacBook 16" fits perfectly in this bag. I haven't had much time yet with this bag but first impressions are very impressive over my Lowepro ProRunner 450 AW II bag.
That's great. Hope you like it as much as I do. Good luck. 👍
Tomi Hakala yes the 16" will fit in the larger sleeve. I have a new 16" macbook and it fits nice and snug. Cheers!
What do you think of the canon r5? Heard the was actually a new r6 coming out soon! Would you consider getting one. And what would be the disadvantages of a mirrorless to a dlsr. Is a mirrorless camera more for landscapes
Hi Ben, the R5 look great and I'm just waiting on my copy of one being available. Don't think there would be much difference between that and a decent DSLR for landscape photography. Apart from perhaps the increase megapixel sensor.
Nice try to copy Tilopa, but the shoulder straps are too thin
600mm with body will not fit …..