It features exceptional all-day support provided by an internal aluminium frame and adjustable support system, and a weather resistant design to protect against the elements.

The rear loading zipper allows the bag to be placed on the ground face down while giving you full access to your gear.At the end of the day, the Tilopa is probably the most rugged bag on the market and the ICU system certainly makes it the most customizable. One of the things that impressed me the most about this pack was the warranty that F-Stop puts behind it. The large and XL ICUs make perfect companions for the Tilopa and do a nice job of filling out the main compartment while leaving enough space in the side pockets for spare gear, and a few layers of clothing. Registration only takes effect after receipt of my confirmation; it is possible to unsubscribe at any time.

There is also nothing stopping anyone from ditching the ICU system altogether with the aforementioned aluminium frame helping the bag keep its shape.I’ve never seen any review mentioning but I assume that if you leave any loose items on the top compartment, they may fall behind/under/in front of the ICU and fall out of the backpack when you open the back compartment. organizational features include a back panel with magnetic closures for memory cards and additional zippered pockets for easy access to essential components such as batteries and cables, as well as a dedicated laptop pocket. Instead there are additional anchor points to which gatekeeper straps (available separately) can be attached. For the work that I do, adaptability and versatility is crucial when it comes to shooting situations and I demand the same from my gear. So I took a chance on the Tilopa BC, the second largest of six packs they make in the Mountain Series and it’s everything I hoped it would be.

Welded seams in key locations combined with DuraDiamondTM fabric and weather resistant zippers provide even better protection from the elements.If I were planning an overnight camping trip where camera gear was a secondary concern, I could simply slide in the medium ICU so I’d have more space for a sleeping bag or good.

But only up until now, as I believe I have found my perfect travel companion, the bag that will perfectly suit almost any kind of adventure: the Tilopa BC by F-Stop. In their place on the Ajna, you will find a much more traditional camera bag setup with a couple of mesh pockets designed to hold a tripod. If you want the details and photos of non-recommended-for-Tilopa ICUs, please read my F-Stop ICU guide.The Tilopa also comes with many smaller mesh pockets inside of other compartments and openings on the bag. In the F-Stop Mountain Series, the most obvious alternative to the Tilopa 50L DuraDiamond is the Ajna 37L DuraDiamond. The inside of the rear camera access panel has been completely redesigned for this version of the bag.