Wow! Wow! Wow! I was so interested in this bag I have looked at every single review I could find on KZfaq and they never really got specific enough as to how this bag would work functionally seemed more like a paid advertisements. I found this review very thorough and informative and the best I’ve seen yet and I so appreciate finding it. It stopped me from making what would’ve been an obvious mistake in my purchase and I’m now gonna look for an alternative backpack. I’m looking forward to future reviews from you. Thank you.

Thanks for this review. I was looking for a comparison to my ProTactic and you brought up good points. Very helpful.

Thank you for this! I was torn between the Tenba Axis and Lowepro ProTactic, this definitely highlighted some aspects I didn't think of and helped my decision :)

Good honest review, thanks.

This was very helpful. Thank you.

Hi. Nice review. Just something I noticed regarding the straps for the tripod over the molly. I believe the straps do unclip. There are no click connectors, but like the Lowepro Protactic (that still has click connectors), I believe there is a clip that comes off. I believe one side can be unclipped and adjusted over the tripod and then re-attached before cinching it down. Great review...thanks.

Thank you! You helped me to choose! 🙂 It's The best review of this bag!

I always thought that the point of an open back bag is so that thieves can't get at your expensive gear in crowded areas, without you knowing. I don't think that I would sit my camera bag down in the mud on the front or the back. If your straps are in the mud then so is your front! I do get your point, especially if there are better options but jeeez, you seem to be really hung up on that.

Great review thanks, and love your hoodie by the way

this just looks cooler than the lowpro, kind of want it!

Thank you for this awesome honest review. Subbed

Good thing I found this video as I too was looking for a replacement for my Protactic 450 mk I, thank you so much! I agree with every single point (tripod/straps) and I've returned backpacks for less. I'd add another issue with the way the straps are attached on this Tenba: The zipper is taking all the stress of the gear pulling down and if it fails the backpack becomes immediately unusable... Plus, if it happens on the move, your gear might become immediately unusable as well.

Hi, Tammy! Thanks for the review. I'm a bit late to the game here. I hear you on the placement of the straps, though my big worry is not so much on getting them dirty or muddy but on whether the bag is strong or secure enough when one is carrying it fully loaded, given that all that's holding everything in would be the (main?) zipper. Tenba bags look great, though.

Honest review, thanks.

Really good review! Thanks, I think I'll go for the Lowepro...

Hi Tammy, was just reviewing some of your other videos and camera bags. Just a tip as a fellow KZfaqr...you should put all your 'Favorite' or 'Recommended' bags in your comments below each video with their related links. Always helpful to see which products you really like and not just listing the 1 bag your reviewing. Food for thought...again, keep up the great work.

Thanks Tammy for the great review. May I know how rigid (or protection to the camera gear) is this bag compare to the protactic? Also, how rigid are the top and side access doors? I know the protactic is rock solid at the top. Thanks! :)

Great review Tammy. Tenba looked great and was of very high quality. I came back to this review a few times after viewing the bag in a store. I went with the ThinkTank Urban Access 15, as it had dual side opening, which suits me more for my travel needs. Also the side opening of the Urban Access was large enough to easily pull out camera or lenses.

Awesome review thank you! What did you end up choosing as your bag of choice? I need something weather resistant I can shoot with in all weather especially winter. and am still looking.. please feel free to make any suggestions.

I've got the 32L version of this bag, brand new. It is extremely well built and quality materials. With a 17.3" gaming laptop there were are only 3 options; mindshift 40L, ruggard 75 and this tenba 32. I tried all 3 and this was the best. Do note that all 3 are actually about the same size externally/internally and is the largest allowed on plane overhead. I have my tripod centered but I can attach it on the side too using pair of f-stop anchor straps $15 or most anything else eg sleeping bag/tent. Shoulders are adjustable, back is airy and comfortable, and hips are secure. Well balanced. One of my quick access has camera, another drone and last my external monitor. I have extra pockets/pouches and storage attached to the molle in front/side inc sunglass hardcase. No bag is perfect for everyone and ymmv. I've got locks on the quick access zippers to prevent theft whilst traveling. Zippers appear to be strong and bad is water resistant. Had to mount the peak design capture clip lower than I would have liked cause of the wide straps but that width makes them comfortable so.... Stands upright too. Excellent bag and given same limitation ie 17.3" gaming laptop, is arguably the best bag on the market.

@Tammy Mellert - How did you make the intro animation? Are there tutorials?

I have lowepro protactic 350 and 450 , temba axis 32 ,, and this 24 , i prefer this 24 over them all , theres room for filters (150x170mm pro filters) im all about heavy pro glass , so i really test my backpacks , the lowepros are ok for specific shoot requirements , (choosing what your doing carefully)

I managed to rearrange the dividers to cover the side access point so you can put other items there instead of a camera. Accessories go in the front pockets which I like as it’s quicker to get to than opening up the main compartment. Personally I didn’t have any issues with the front straps for the tripod and I much prefer having it centred rather than on the side, it that’s just me :) What I liked about the bag is that it’s deep enough for. Pro camera and will take a long lens S well, it seems quite large inside for its overall dimensions and will fit ok on a plane. I’ve lugged around 17kg and the zips seem strong enough to hold it fine and straps were comfortable but that just highlights the fact that everyone will find bags feel different on their back. No substitute for trying one first! Agree with the design though on having the straps laying on the ground, it’s irritating.

I don't have this, but want it. I have a larger Vanguard 53L but want a smaller 20l possibly.. With the straps, my bad has the straps not attached to the flap and I hate it. Sure, it won't get dirty, but it's just in the way all the time! I wish it was on the flap like this bag. Sucks how there's no velcro on the side opening, but it's not hard to just go to the dollar store and buy velcro and attach it. I also did the same for my bads inner flap and attached pouches. It too didn't have any pockets so I made some. And you can remove the buckle thing in the front door the tripod. Don't know why you'd want your tripod on the side either, it's not balanced that way. I've always had it straight at the back. Much better that way

I purchased the 20L version of this bag and disliked the same things as you. But the real deal breaker for me was the fact that I couldn't even get my Fuji X-T3 with battery grip in and out - too shallow. Returned this in favor of the Lowepro Protactic 450 AW ii

FYI, on bhphoto, the picture now has straps for securing tripod on the side. They might have a revised model now. If you like the backpack overall design and dislike the shoulder strap, maybe puting a foam seat belt pad around each shoulder strap might help. I am deciding between Tenba axis 20L vs Mindshift backlight 26L. Although the mindshift 26L sounds bigger, Tenba rated the bag using internal volume (19.7L), whereas the mindshift 26L internal volume is 19.1L. Thus they are comparable. I initial liked mindshift 26L a lot, but the shoulder strap is not adjustable which makes the bottom of the bag sits on the butt instead of pelvis (for correct load bearing) for shorter people (check hiking backpack website for how to measure your torso length, from 7th cervical vertebra to iliac crest). Also, the waist belt on mindshift is not removable.

Thank you for your video. I was on the fence between the Tenba Axis V2 32L, the MindShift Backlight 36L and PeakDesign Travel 45L. I can at least knock off the Tenba. Thank you.

This is the best and most practical review I've seen of this bag. Thanks.

What about a Size comparison (protactic 450 Vs axis 32)

That’s why I have my lowepro protactic 450 aw, :)

I have so much trouble finding a backpack to fit me. Why are so many camera backpack straps so wide and stiff and uncomfortable! May be fine for a man with broad shoulders, but not us women. I think I'm resigned to ordering a Shimoda, though it's much larger than I require.

keep it fearless!

I'm wondering if the Atlas Athlete pack might serve well when you're not carrying much as well as for times when you carry more gear, jackets, snack, etc. I recently watched Mark Denney's review of the Atlas Athlete and he showed how the pack can be cinched down with the tension straps to make the bag smaller. My goals is to have one pack; as I mentioned in my comment to your last video, I'll be checking it out in mid December. Maybe it's dreaming the impossible dream; gotta have hope.

So which backpack’s straps don’t touch the ground on its back when opened unless being held?!! I doubt there is one lol.. feel free to let me know.. personally i think you just have to work around it by not letting it touch the ground..

Hi Tammy, have you already heard from: ATLAS ATHLETE PAC? Looks Amazing vor me.

I unzip my back panel, add/remove/swap what I need and let the panel fall back and cover the contents (unzipped). Why leave all your gear exposed to the elements just for the hell of it?

just put the quick straps from the protactic on it

cool channel Tammy.. subbed n will watch your other content. :)

Good review, good points especially about the straps going into the dirt or whatever. And who takes a laptop into the field. I never could understand the desire to have a laptop sleeve on a backpack I’d carry into the woods.

Attaching the tripod on the side is the worst thing to do to your back and it's the most common design flaw in back-packs. Sure, if your are using the lightest tripod you can find you can get away with it most likely but put anything a bit more serious and you've thrown your back out of alignment, which is a no-no. So the ability to attach the tripod on the center should be considered a selling point here, not a flaw.

i was nearly gonna buy this but the blue color on the straps is the shittiest thing i have ever seen. doesnt go well with my red rings.

ok, so while you put your bag in the floor to open it, do you stand up or squat down to reach your belongings? Do you seriously leave the bag fully oppened right there on the floor?? Why wouldnt you open the bag against your knees/body to avoid the straps touching the mud everytime you want to reach for something? i mean, personally, i prefer not having to get the straps and belt out of the way everytime i want to unzip the bag, than just having to support the straps against my body in case there's any mud in the ground while i'm changing lenses or whatever i may be doing. Thats why the straps and belt go along with that back opening, because its way faster to open/close. Another thing: the same way your straps would touch the mud in case you were just leaving the bag fully opened on the floor, a backpad like the one on the lowepro also would. It just makes no sense to me what you are saying :/

This is older model , new mod is great

straps do unclip

Very misleading review, several of the points you make are unfounded and misinformed. I have this bag and can unclip the brackets to quickly attach the tripod, Also it can be configured to place the camera anywhere within the bag, Terrible review