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The Sukha also adds an improved harnessing system, which makes the sternum strap more comfortable and adjustable.Īlongside the structural changes, the Sukha also adds a new color to the F-Stop lineup. These side pockets are large enough to hold additional lenses – I can fit my 70-200 f/4 without a problem – or perhaps a jacket and some food. The largest of these new pockets spans the length of the bag on either side.

#F stop backpack series#

The new Mountain Series bags also have the benefit of extra pockets, which was one of my few issues with the older F-Stop Loka UL. A bag this large is not for everyone, but long-distance hiking photographers typically want a bag in the 60-80 liter range to carry all their equipment.

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I definitely don’t recommend filling the Sukha completely with camera equipment – it could reach fifty pounds (23 kilograms) without a problem – but this size is perfect for a multi-day hike, where you need to carry a full camera kit with a lot of food and clothing. The Sukha is a huge bag, to be sure, but sometimes you need to carry a huge load. I would have no reservations about using the Sukha, or any of the new Mountain Series bags, in the craziest of rains.Īt 70 liters, the Sukha is larger than any of the old Mountain Series bags, the largest of which was 63 liters. This bag isn’t technically waterproof, but it’s about as close as you can get. Although the old F-Stop bags were very water resistant – I hiked through more than a few rainstorms with mine – the new series is a major improvement. The most significant change that F-Stop introduced in their newest Mountain Series is the fabric of the bag.

Hydration system, including a water bladder/laptop compartment.

Side straps to compress the bag or hang a tripod.

Attachment points all over the bag for hanging a tripod, skis/poles, or other straps.

Additional stabilizer straps above the shoulder pads

Straps: Sternum strap and comfortable hip belt.

Materials: Water resistant canvas exterior, rubber along the bottom for mud and water protection.

A small zipped pocket on the back flap inside the bag.

Laptop/water bladder compartment inside the bag.

Zipped mesh pocket on the lid of the bag’s interior.

Large zipped compartments on both sides of the bag.

Two mesh compartments inside the external top pocket – one Velcro and one zipped.

Smaller zipped compartment on the outside of the shovel pocket.

Two Velcro pockets within the shovel pocket – one which extends the entire length of the pocket, and one smaller mesh section.

External “shovel pocket” along the entire front of the bag, including a tiny drainage hole at the bottom.

Main 70L compartment, with openings at the top and across the back of the bag (between the bag and your body).

Dimensions: 27 inches tall, 14 inches wide, and 12 inches deep (68.6 x 35.6 x 30.5 centimeters).

In this review, I will take a look at the brand new Sukha bag – at 70 liters, F-Stop Gear’s second-largest backpack. So, when F-Stop announced their newest line of Mountain Series backpacks, I was excited to see some of the improvements that had been made. I have owned the F-Stop Loka UL since it was first released, and it has never disappointed me. One of the companies trying to fix this problem is F-Stop Gear, who makes trekking-style backpacks with separate compartments for camera equipment. The issue with these bags is that they aren’t made with photographers in mind, meaning that gear access and tripod attachment is quite difficult. For landscape and travel photographers, however, or those who need to carry their equipment longer distances, technical hiking bags tend to be the only option.

For some people – those who rarely need to trek with their camera equipment – a traditional camera backpack may be more than enough. Camera backpacks are great at holding cameras, but they tend to be poor choices for comfort on long hikes.

Photographers have an interesting dilemma when choosing a bag for long hikes.