Manfrotto Pro Light Camera Backpack RedBee-210

Hi!  Everyone of us photographers will always be looking for the best camera backpack that will meet all the requirements during travelling as well as everyday use.  I've had quite a few camera backpacks in the past, among others Mindshift Gear Backlight 26L, SONY LCSBP2, SONY LCSBP3, FStop Gear Loka UL (Ultralight), Thinktank Streetwalker Harddrive, Lowepro Fastpack 250 & 350, to name a few...all of which I have sold off to in the search for my perfect and most ideal camera backpack.

​The backpack I'm referring to is Manfrotto Pro Light Camera Backpack RedBee-210 for DSLR/Camcorder (Model No.: MB PL-BP-R). Overall outside dimension is 50.8cm x 34.0cm x 24.9cm and the bag weighs relatively light at 1.6kg. inclusive of the adjustable padding.

Generally, I've come to love this bag due to the following reasons:

1. The side access to the bag is what I really love most. This means that I can swing the bag to the side (whichever side you need) to take out your camera, without taking off the backpack.  This also acts  as a safety feature where your backpack is always with you;
2. The bag is spacious where I can carry my SONY A7RII with SEL1635GM attached, SEL70200G, SEL1224G, SEL24105G, SONY A6000 with SEL1018 attached, Genie Mini, Mindshift Gear Filter Hive, Think Tank Photo DSLR Battery Holder 4, raincover, 15" notebook computer compartment, iPad Pro 9.7" compartment, and media card wallet, all within the allowable cabin size baggage requirements;
3. The main access to the camera compartment can only be opened on the side that rests on your back i.e. reverse access.  This means that nobody can open the zipper to steal your gears;
4. There is also a safety netting covering the main compartment of the camera bag;
5. The padded top handle, and the comfortable, padded and adjustable shoulder straps;
6. Rain Protector is included fold out protector which when installed creates a barrier between the wet outside and dry inside of your bag.
7. Cushioned back panel for comfort and to help wick-away moisture. The bag also has a water repellent feature where a specially applied coating to the fabric which keeps resistant to moisture; and
8. The attractive black with red trimmings and inside padding, gives it an exclusive look.

The only thing that I don't like about the bag is the waist strap is thin and not padded.  I would love if the bag comes with the padded waist strap like the one on Mindshift Gear Backlight or the F-Stop Loka Ultralight.

This Manfrotto Pro Light Camera Backpack RedBee-210 retails for RM800, although, if you look around, you can get the same bag for a lot less. Just make sure you buy the bag from a reliable retailer.