Is This Camera Bag Really Worth It?

If you’re looking for an honest Nomatic x Peter McKinnon camera backpack review, this video breaks down what it’s like to use the McKinnon Camera Pack in real working conditions — shoots, travel days, fast-paced setups, and rough weather.

I’m hard on gear, and most camera backpacks I’ve owned eventually failed (zippers, access design, and durability). That’s why I switched to hard cases for a while. In this review, I explain what made the Nomatic Peter McKinnon Camera Pack different, what the modular interior does well, and where the design still has limitations.

I also cover common negative feedback other users mention (like stiffness, breathability, scratch-prone exterior, and the hybrid travel/camera approach) and who this bag actually makes sense for.

✅ Also included: a downloadable Nomatic 35L gear layout template I built so you can organize your camera, lenses, audio, storage, and accessories more efficiently.

Chapters

00:00 Why I stopped using camera backpacks
00:20 Nomatic x Peter McKinnon pack overview
00:41 The problems I had with past bags
01:25 Build quality and protection
01:57 Modular divider system and pockets
02:24 Magnetic side pocket + quick access thoughts
03:07 Comment question: best vs worst bags
03:20 Biggest usability downside (vertical access)
03:45 Common complaints from other users
04:49 Price breakdown (25L vs 35L)
05:13 My gear layout template download
05:31 Final verdict: who it’s for

Pricing (mentioned in video)

McKinnon Camera Backpack 25L: $379.99 https://amzn.to/4a2VWcp

McKinnon Camera Pack 35L: $419.99 https://amzn.to/49QCSgl

Download: 35L Gear Layout Template https://andrewcoopervideo.com/nomadic-diagrams/

I made a simple layout system for the 35L so you can plan where everything goes (camera body, lenses, audio, media, batteries, etc.). Link in the description.

Видео Is This Camera Bag Really Worth It? канала Andrew Cooper