MANFROTTO PRO LIGHT MULTILOADER BACKPACK M

£184/$224 If you’re lucky enough to have two cameras, this multiloading Manfrotto gives easy access to either of them

With more space in its upper compartment than the Lowepro Whistler, the Manfrotto comes with Velcro dividers in the main and top sections. This enables you to stow a camera with a modestly sized lens plus another couple lenses in the top compartment, and a second camera with attached lens and more photo goodies in the main lower section. What’s more you can access both cameras via top and side flaps, as well as getting full access to the main lower section from the front.

There’s the usual grab handle up top, plus a longer one on one side that you can also use as a baggage trolley strap. Both of the main shoulder straps detach, letting you configure the bag as a backpack, slingback or duffle bag. Tripod straps and the waist strap tuck away when not needed, making the bag more streamlined. A separate rear compartment is large enough to accommodate a 16-inch laptop and there’s an additional zippered pocket on the right hand side. The front flap and top flap feature small internal mesh pockets, and the front flap also has an external zippered pocket.

Performance

The backpack performs well in its standard configuration and you can also remove the divider between the main and top compartment. That can be a bonus if you’re shooting with a large super-telephoto lens. Build quality is very good and versatility is excellent. All in all, it’s a backpack that certainly lives up to its ‘Multiloader’ moniker.

VERDICT Like the Lowepro Whistler, this Manfrotto backpack o ers four access points to cameras and accessories. It works particularly well if you have two cameras to which you want quick access.