The other really fantastic benefit of the packing cubes is that they offer a secondary zipper area to put your dirty clothes – something that always plagues me while traveling – so that you never have to mix your funky, sweaty gym shorts with your nice, still-clean dress shirt. So, while I think the value isn’t necessarily completely there yet, I do believe it could be in the future. Packs like a Suitcase. If they offered a cube inlay for the primary compartment, I would feel this price tag was validated. Finding a bag that hits all my needs is like finding a winning lottery ticket… (which is something else I’m still waiting on!). Unsubscribe anytime. It’s no secret that I have a gear hoarding issue. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. It also holds a padded laptop compartment, which fits a 15'' Macbook Pro. I value a bag that is somewhat understated; one that people might not take as a camera bag right off the bat. I’m not sure how a male with larger hands would fare. It felt a little thinner than many bags I’ve used in the past, but it held up to the beating I put it through even as I traveled on airplanes, in the woods, and through the city. The products in this post may contain affiliate links. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. A strong zipper runs along the bottom of the Day Pack to hold the Cube. Coming in at around €349/$385 for the Travel Backpack Bundle (which I think you need to invest in, if you hope to use this as a camera bag – go here for the latest price), it’s a premium-priced backpack, and I’m not sure it carries enough camera equipment to merit that price tag. It’s a versatile travel backpack that comes with padding in all the right places (back, hip, shoulder straps) and contains many inner compartments, mesh and zip pockets for easy storage of digital accessories such as chargers and earphones, drink bottles and even your laptop. The storage capacity of the WAYKS Travel Backpack differs, depending on the layout options you choose to invest in. However, I found that adding in my laptop, the Peak Design Tech Pouch and Wash Pouch for my necessary items, and my long plug for my MacBook Pro 15″ proved extremely difficult. The waterproof, recycled fabric of the WAYKS Travel Backpack checks two important boxes: it can take on the elements, and leaves less of a footprint on the earth. With so many camera backpacks on the market for photographers to choose from, it’s easy to confuse all the options. The WAYKS ONE consists of 13 different parts. As it currently stands, the only inlay is for the Cube, which doesn’t hold enough gear to actually make the backpack viable for an engagement session or additional bag for wedding days for me. Additionally, I enjoyed the quick access pockets for the passport, and I liked the fact that even the water bottle pockets were covered to give the backpack a truly seamless look. A smaller and lighter version for your daily activities. A side zipper allows for quick access to your laptop when on the move. Ideal for short trips and daily activities. The padding is substantial and kept my laptop safe, even when I forgot to take it out of the bag when I was asked to plane side check the backpack. SUPER win! If you purchase the Cube inlay, however, you’ll have the compartment options to build out the perfect day storage for a small camera kit. It was nice to be able to have access to my work quickly, without having to dive into the main compartment for access. I used the compression packing cubes (seriously my favorite aspect of this bag, hands down), and holding my clothing was no trouble at all. Unsubscribe anytime. The extremely sturdy TKK VISLON® zippers are second to none, and the waterproofed PU coating on the zippered pockets for your valuable items provides peace of mind. The WAYKS Travel Backpack left no stone unturned in regards to exterior features, choosing to really focus on the adventure aspect and how to make this a comfortable pack to wear for long periods of time. For reference, I am a female who wears medium sized gloves. Please check your email for further instructions. What I love about WAYKS. The Travel Backpack Original including all accessories is available as the Travel Bundle Original. The back padding can be removed completely and the padded backpack straps can be exchanged for simple, soft seat belt webbing straps. There are no compartments within the main bag; instead, it’s all one big space, with the ability to expand by extending the roll-top. So what sets the WAYKS apart for the rest of the pack, you might ask? By itself, it is a single compartment that can also double as a cooler to keep your drinks or sandwich cool on a long hike. The backpack is PFC-free and mostly made from recycled plastic bottles. Being that it’s a modular design, you can keep things simple with just the Day Pack, or you can go all in and get the Travel Bundle – which is the route I would suggest taking, should you want to do any multi-day trips with it. With the WAYKS, however, I never felt fatigued. The fact that this is an easy fix gives me hope that it’s something they’ll remedy sometime soon. I think, for using it every day as a camera bag, however, it could have potential… if they offered a modular system to separate the interior. I think the speed of access would be quicker for a 13″ MacBook Pro, though it certainly does allow access to the 15″ option. The fabric has a unique, natural feel and linen-like texture, yet all the performance characteristics needed for a functional backpack. WAYKS backpacks feature a rolltop and adjustable straps. If I review this as an everyday backpack, or perhaps an overnight bag for just my clothing needs and my laptop, it shines. These provide smaller, quick access pockets for items like your wallet, passport, or portable charging block. The pockets are lined with an extremely soft material, which I really appreciated for times I had to slip my iPhone in there.