MindShift Ultralight Sprint 16L Photo Daypack, Black Magma

Overall, a great daypack for a small mirrorless system + some extra gear. Probably wouldn't accommodate even the smallest DSLR.PROS:• very light (just under 2lbs on my scale)• well made• low profile - both depth and width. It appears tall, only because it is so narrow.• comfortable• great access to camera compartment• rain cover included• cinch-top upper compartment can accommodate a fair amount of gear• tablet/laptop/hydration bladder sleeve - I can just barely squeeze a 13" MacBook Air in it, with it sticking out of the sleeve an inch or so (but still fully within the upper compartment and covered by the top flap)CONS:• minimal "structure to the top compartment, so it's a bit "floppy" and can bulge/deform somewhat over the more rigid camera compartment below• not a lot of extra pockets/organization/feature (could be a good thing if you don't want extra frills)• not a lot of space/adjustability in the camera compartment; only access from one side, so items "behind dividers" can be finicky to accessNEUTRAL (could be good, could be bad, depending on your needs):• "outdoorsy/hiker" look, but in subtle black• minimal in weight, structure and features• just enough pockets: camera compartment; top compartment w/ laptop/tablet sleeve and small zipper pocket; side pocket

All in all, this should prove a useful walking around town and country bag. It is an unhappy replacement for my Lowepro Fastpack, a now discontinued version that lacks a space for carrying a tablet (the only reason why I am replacing it). I am easily able to carry my camera (a DSLR with 55 mm lens) and a few goodies (my extra card case, spare battery, and filters). I could easily carry a second lens. The top compartment, as others have noted, is spacious, if lacking in smaller pockets. I can carry my 10 inch tablet, cell phone, wallet, pen case, and other sundries, including my windbreaker jacket. The "feel" of the daypack is a tad too flimsy for me. I prefer the more stabilized Lowepro structure, but the narrow profile of the MindShift is nice. I like that the top compartment can be used to carry a "camel" pack.Update: while acceptable for walking and hiking in the foothills, this bag proved to be a problem while bicycling. Item inside the top part shifted about far too easily as I took some by no means dangerous downhill curves. I am therefore returning it in favor of a new Lowepro bag.

There's a lot to love about this backpack - and a few downsides, depending on how you plan to use it. Bottom line, it's definitely worth the 5 star rating as it was perfect for what I was looking for. It's comfortable to wear for long hikes when fully loaded, and comes with all the features I expected for a daypack: spots for tripod, food, hydration bag (think CamelPack) and padded compartments for computer + gear.Here's what I wanted in a bag:*- Fits my APS-C camera and two zoom lenses (wide-angle and medium telephoto)- Can be used as a day-hiking backpack- Can be used as an airport carry-on- Bonus: Can be used as a computer bag (in casual workplaces)It's also surprisingly roomy - I was able to put all of the following in my bag without cramming things or making the bag too heavy:- Laptop: either my 2015 Lenovo X1 Carbon work computer (13" x 9" x 0.7") or my 2015 MacBook Pro 13" (12.4" x 8.6" x .7")- Bose noise cancelling headphones (inc. case)- Travel umbrella- Power cables for computer + iPhone, battery and charger for camera- Several letter-size and steno-size notebooks- Dozen pens- Computer mouse- Canon Rebel T6i + 18-55mm lens + 55-200mm lensOnly downside if you're like me and would like to use this bag for work (which I realize won't apply for most others, so I didn't account for this in my rating):- Not a professional bag, nor is it trying to be. It still works for me because I typically serve clients who are pretty casual (wearing jeans to the office).- Related: Doesn't have specific compartments for pens, computer mouse, etc. - I had to put all of the items listed above (aside from photo gear and laptop) into a large pouch that had a small mesh zipper pocket on the inside. So it's not very organized but certainly tolerable for my uses.* I wanted all of these things because I love taking hiking trips on the weekends. Becuase I usually make those trips between weeks where I travel for work, I wanted to eliminate the need to use separate bags to carry my work gear and my photography gear).