Gura Gear Kiboko City Commuter 18L Rolltop Camera Backpack

I love this backpack. Great quality, a lot of room and compartments. Fits a large DSLR, a small point & shoot, and two medium lenses + some small accessories. All the outside pockets are great for organization and extra storage. Very light. Extra section on top can is very useful for larger accessories like tether and chargers. The opening is on the back but I kinda like it this way, feels safer on subway/in a crowd. Read more

For some this might be the perfect bag. I was sure hoping it would be for me. What I love: 1)Magnets galore (I hate Velcro - it’s loud and wears down over time). Magnets should be used by more bag companies (Boundary Supply uses them well too). 2) Very comfortable. The straps are well cushioned and the padding isn’t too stiff. The bag sits nicely on the back too. 3) It’s a great size with some expandability. I feel like the 18-22L is the Goldilocks size for EDC, but it’s always nice to have an extra 5-10L if you need it. This is where rolltop bags shine. 4) Lots of organization. Tons of dividers and pockets. 5) Stands up on its own (this should be standard in all bags, but it’s not). 6) Materials and constructions are high quality (I’m a big fan of the X-PAC). What could be improved: 1) My biggest complaint is that you have to fold the shoulder straps back every time you want to access the main compartment or just get your laptop out. I understand why they did it, but other bags have attached the straps to the back panel with no issues (for example, my Boundary Supply Errant that’s going on 3+ years and still looks new). 2) The rolltop is secured by 2 fidlocks, which makes it a bit cumbersome to get in and out of that compartment. I think one magentic strap would’ve been fine because the top of the rolltop is also secured by magnets. 3) The zippers work well but there are no stormguard zippers. Why use all that X-PAC and have the zippers be vulnerable to moisture/rain? 4) The bottom of the bag is the same material as the rest of the bag. I like to see a more reinforced bottom (perhaps using Hypalon or something). 5) Despite all the organization in the front two pockets, there is no “hidden passport/wallet” pocket (would like to see one on the back). There is also a place above the side camera access that a smaller zippered compartment could be placed. 6) There are no attachment points on the straps to put a camera clip or hang some airpods. Many bags have this. Read more

The backpack is very practical. All the inner compartments are thick and provide excellent protection. The material is very good and durable, and it is also made of waterproof and stain-resistant material. It has many compartments, and what I like most is that the backpack straps are very thick and comfortable to carry. Read more

Overall I’d give the backpack a 4.5 rating but don't see that option. The good: the bag feels solid. Stands up solidly on its bottom when I place it down. Padding seems adequate. It’s a good, mid-sized backpack. Fully customizable main interior space with more dividers than I know what to do with. I arranged if to hold a single Canon ASPC-sized DSLR body with one lens attached and 3 additional lenses (10-22/100 f2.8 Macro/70-200 f4) in the main space, but then am pretty well maxed out. The separate rolltop upper section will serve for my larger odds and ends. It feels comfortable on my back and should serve well as my airplane carryon. The not-as-good: I’m a tall/big guy (6’3”; north of 250lbs). The sliding chest strap attached to the shoulder straps is useless. I have it down as low as possible but it’s still basically at my neck. There is no waist strap, so all the weight will be on the shoulder straps. We’ll see how long the comfort lasts. Pay attention to the gear I could pack. If you have more gear in your kit you’re going to want to get the 30L size or pack lighter (not necessarily a bad thing). Zipper quality seems OK; a little stiff but hopefully will loosen up with some use. Read more