Moment Strohl Mountain Light 45L Backpack, Medium, Black

2025-05-13T20:00:00

I have tried several backpacks for photographers and this is the perfect one for me. Lightweight and enough space for my Olympus micro four third camera body with 2 or 3 lenses. It's very comfortable and made of very durable fabric.

Michael G.

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2025-01-14T19:00:00

I've tried many different camera bags. This one is by far the best! The design and build construction are outstanding. Seriously take my word, you will not be dissapointed buying this for your camera journeys.

Cade L.

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2024-10-11T20:00:00

quality was good but it wasn't for me.

tom

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2024-09-11T20:00:00

Amazing product and service

Lemuel

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2024-08-24T20:00:00

Great backpack. The storage in the backpack is a bit difficult, not as many pockets as I would like. But great for backpacking, would not recommend for general travel though.

Bentley Z.

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2024-07-26T20:00:00

Planned as a lightweight option for hikes with small camera kits, I liked the idea and the feel of the straps during such trips. Really like the design with some minor wishes (like second pocket on the strap for example) but there is one huge flaw which can be fatal for your equipment, even without rain. When it is hot, your back will be sweaty and if ur back stays sweaty/wet the moist will enter the bag trough the zipper of the fast access. Wrong zipper and bad isolation (against moist) which is disappointing (only around the fast access). Experienced it during a city tour in Rome the last days and so the bag as nice it is, is out because moist/water+ camera ?not good

Mischa

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2023-12-24T19:00:00

On the verge of being an excellent bag. As a backpack this is excellent to take out for quick trips. It fits snug, the trail running style flask holders on the straps are amazing, the side pockets are perfect for everything from waterbottles to tents. My only complaints are the back panel needs to be more perforated or something because it gets hotttt. My first real use of the bag for a photo trip I was filming a trail running race in the rain, despite using a rain cover the bottom of the bag filled with rain and stayed there, soaking my camera. The hip straps started tearing after the first month of use as well. As for the camera portion of the bag, much is left to be desired. Getting your camera in and out is a huge pain as the zip panel is too small. Also the way the camera cube fixes to the bag is one of the laziest designs I've ever seen. Half an inch of velcro holding the cube to the back of the pack so that it moves around and drops beneath the back panel, digging into your back. The gap between the cube and pack is big so things fall into the cube and jostle around. I also personally dislike having the camera access right against your back, the zippers are not the most comfortable. It is also annoying have to buy the camera component separately. Just have the cube fixed inside or sell it together. 4/5 as a pack 3/5 as a camera pack

Cody

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2023-08-27T20:00:00

Easy access, fits great, genius design! It's my new favorite bag, with or without my camera. Everything I could ask for, besides someone else to carry it!

Michael

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2023-03-27T20:00:00

Looks like what I've expected, has been testing it out, feels great so far!

Dmitri

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2023-03-26T20:00:00

La qualité de la toile est très bien. Il est confortable . Je regrette que le compartiment photo défini par l insert ne soit pas totalement séparé et indépendant du reste de la poche principale du sac. Car si dans le sac il y a des objets ou vêtements pas très propre ils peuvent remarquer de la poussière sur les objectifs

Yves

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2023-03-14T20:00:00

I am so happy about this backpack. Lightweight, blue and so big. I can fit all my stuff inside. To be honest i haven't reached it's full potential but i hope i will test it properly on my next trip in czech mountains. I can't thank you enough Alex cause the alternative for this was shimoda backpack x50 which is 2 times heavier and i try to minimize my gear weight. I love the design btw, blue is my favorite colour.

Jakub

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2022-12-24T19:00:00

Very happy with this backpack. Fits my camera and all the extra gear. Love the blue color.

Tanya

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2022-12-24T19:00:00

Very happy with this backpack. Fits my camera and all the extra gear. Love the blue color.

Tanya L.

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2022-12-03T19:00:00

This could have been a great backpack, if only they didn't make it so narrow. I tried using it with my own camera insert (Tenba DSLR) and it almost fits. The back opening is also too narrow to fit a 13" laptop, which would have made it for nice airport carryon bag. The back is more like 9.5" wide and NOT the 10.5" stated in the specs.

Max

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2022-12-03T19:00:00

This could have been a great backpack, if only they didn't make it so narrow. I tried using it with my own camera insert (Tenba DSLR) and it almost fits. The back opening is also too narrow to fit a 13" laptop, which would have made it for nice airport carryon bag. The back is more like 9.5" wide and NOT the 10.5" stated in the specs.

Maximlian S.

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2022-06-20T20:00:00

Rounded up score from 4.8 Stars. Great overall bag, I like to run ultra races and am used to the vest style strap pockets and accessibility of other storage while moving fast and light. While certainly not moving quite as fast with this pack it is near perfect for the intended purpose. Build quality if superb and clearly a lot of thought was put into its design catering to both climbing beautiful peaks and trails while keeping the gear with you to make sure you can take the memories home with you. I love the bag design and form factor as a hiking pack specifically but also it's my new favorite dedicated photo bag. I shoot mirrorless and a two lens kit is suitable for most of the shots I like to capture. I throw additional kit organizers in the top compartment when feel like taking extra gear such as drones for those unique shots etc. Pack fits and feels secure and I love the add-on components, it's great having the camera in a dedicated protective case of it's own attached to the waist strap of the pack yet still have a minimalist light weight feel overall. The insert organizer cube works well for my minimalist kit, anyone complaining about it's limited size could benefit from double checking measurements prior to ordering and contemplating what it appears this bag was purpose built for, fast and light minimalist adventures where you don't need to sacrifice leaving your camera behind or worrying about it getting broken if you bring it. Only minor critique would be the desire to have a 3rd, larger size or adjustable shoulder straps to get a little more versatility for longer torso or taller folks. I'm 5'10" with an admittedly long fitting torso when it comes to pack sizes and this fits at the outer edge of comfortable height wise. I can imagine if I were over 6 foot I'd be wishing I were shorter so this could still be the perfect pack for me.

Greg

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2022-06-06T20:00:00

As photographers I think it's pretty easy to argue that there is a bag or case for just about everything we use. Travel bags, day bags, hard shell and soft shell cases, etc. I've owned a few of these over the years and I feel that most fit their niche pretty well. When I went looking for a backpack that I could use in the backcountry my initial desire was something between 20-30L that I could use on day hikes and sunset shoots. After searching the web I came across this bag and decided to give it a try. I like the idea that this multi day pack can also work as a day bag by simply removing the brain and folding it down. I also liked the idea of keeping your water source outside of your bag when possible so if you were to have a bladder burst it wouldn't damage your gear. I have now used this bag on several hikes in various terrain, including scrambling up steep boulders. It has not failed me yet and to the contrary has absolutely fit my needs for a backcountry bag. The only design flaw I have discovered so far is that when hiking the zipper on the back access panel seems to unzip about 2-2.5 inches on every hike. Not nearly wide enough for anything to fall out, and I haven't noticed any discomfort, but I haven't been able to figure out what's causing it. That aside, I would definitely buy this bag again and it will for sure be a recommendation to my fellow photographer friends.

Scott

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2022-04-11T20:00:00

Overall I think the concept is great, and the execution is pretty good as well. A brief bit about my experience with packs. I've worked in the outdoor industry for almost 10 years (most of it fitting people into backpacks for their their own outdoor adventures) and backpacked over 5,000 miles myself. I think this ticks off most of the boxes for a good pack, but three major issues stood out to me once I loaded the pack up and tried it on. and sadly, the first is the dealbreaker. I could find ways to work with the second and third (which is really a preference of how its set up) First is sizing: If you have an 18" torso, get the large, don't get the medium. The medium and Large are so close in their sizing that I'm not sure why the large wasn't made for larger than average torso lengths. at 5'10" I do have a longer torso at about 20.5". The "large torso" pack is really a medium torso pack with almost every backpacking company that does non adjustable torso packs. (just look around and you will see 18" is medium for 95% of pack companies) But ignoring my best judgement, and because I wanted to love this pack, I bought it anyway. I was right, the pack torso length is just too short if your torso is over 19" to ride comfortably. Second is the camera insert. This system is honestly pretty brilliant and pretty perfect for that on the go style, but the insert on my pack didn't seem to sit properly. I put it in place and secured it with the velcro. But no matter how I adjusted the insert, I could feel the bottom edge pushing against my body. The only way I could get it to work was to put something underneath the insert that pushed it up about a half inch. And if I didn't have a size issue I would have kept the pack and done this. The third is the should straps themselves: I am also a trail runner and love the idea of a run style harness, but so far I have not found a good design from anybody with a backpacking pack, they all miss the mark in some way. This one is designed for just holding 2 soft flasks. While other things can get put in there, such as a phone, snacks, or other, its design is really around the soft flasks. I get it, but a zippered section to secure some items would be cool to see. A few important things to note: Yes you can fit a bear canister in the pack on top of the camera insert and still have room for gear. So if you?re headed into bear country and canisters are required, you're in luck. The pocket designs are fantastic and can really hold the gear well. Things I would like to see if they did a v2 of the pack.: Longer torso lengths 2 hip belt pockets, because not everyone carries the camera on the hip (trekking poles users might find it gets in the way) Roll top closure reverse hip belt tightening (inward or forward pull vs the outward pull that is currently one the pack)

John

Originally posted at

2022-04-11T20:00:00

Overall I think the concept is great, and the execution is pretty good as well. A brief bit about my experience with packs. I've worked in the outdoor industry for almost 10 years (most of it fitting people into backpacks for their their own outdoor adventures) and backpacked over 5,000 miles myself. I think this ticks off most of the boxes for a good pack, but three major issues stood out to me once I loaded the pack up and tried it on. and sadly, the first is the dealbreaker. I could find ways to work with the second and third (which is really a preference of how its set up) First is sizing: If you have an 18" torso, get the large, don't get the medium. The medium and Large are so close in their sizing that I'm not sure why the large wasn't made for larger than average torso lengths. at 5'10" I do have a longer torso at about 20.5". The "large torso" pack is really a medium torso pack with almost every backpacking company that does non adjustable torso packs. (just look around and you will see 18" is medium for 95% of pack companies) But ignoring my best judgement, and because I wanted to love this pack, I bought it anyway. I was right, the pack torso length is just too short if your torso is over 19" to ride comfortably. Second is the camera insert. This system is honestly pretty brilliant and pretty perfect for that on the go style, but the insert on my pack didn't seem to sit properly. I put it in place and secured it with the velcro. But no matter how I adjusted the insert, I could feel the bottom edge pushing against my body. The only way I could get it to work was to put something underneath the insert that pushed it up about a half inch. And if I didn't have a size issue I would have kept the pack and done this. The third is the should straps themselves: I am also a trail runner and love the idea of a run style harness, but so far I have not found a good design from anybody with a backpacking pack, they all miss the mark in some way. This one is designed for just holding 2 soft flasks. While other things can get put in there, such as a phone, snacks, or other, its design is really around the soft flasks. I get it, but a zippered section to secure some items would be cool to see. A few important things to note: Yes you can fit a bear canister in the pack on top of the camera insert and still have room for gear. So if you're headed into bear country and canisters are required, you're in luck. The pocket designs are fantastic and can really hold the gear well. Things I would like to see if they did a v2 of the pack.: Longer torso lengths 2 hip belt pockets, because not everyone carries the camera on the hip (trekking poles users might find it gets in the way) Roll top closure reverse hip belt tightening (inward or forward pull vs the outward pull that is currently one the pack)

John L.

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2022-03-22T20:00:00

This is a great bag for the adventurous camera person. So many pouches and compartments to keep my gear dry and safe. I love the fanny pack on the waist clips too, great design and functionality all around.

Doug

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2022-03-20T20:00:00

This pack is great! As a freelance photographer and someone one likes to spend time in the outdoors, this pack is ideal for those two situations. But first, let's talk about what this pack IS NOT intended for. It's not a large photography bag. This will not replace your large, main, or primary photography bag. The bag that you carry to shoots, with two bodies, multiple lenses, and all your accessories. This is not that, BUT it is a great supporting cast member for that bag. So what IS this bag's intended use? It's the perfect overnight (or a few nights), backcountry pack, where you want to be able to take a camera body and a few small lenses, yet while being able to carry all the necessary hiking and camping gear too. It's very comfortable, very light, and easily accessible! I would highly recommend this pack if you enjoy hiking and camping, and especially if you want to take a camera along too. *** side note: if you have larger "pro-style" bodies, Canon 1D, Nikon D6 or Z9, etc... it will fit, but not perfectly. The camera cube is definitely intended for a mirrorless body.

Chad Q.

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2022-03-16T20:00:00

I begged, borrowed, and stole for this bag. TLDR: Alex and the moment team have crafted an extroardinarily well thought-out, minimal, and high performing backpack that strikes a perfect balance between features and weight. Alex and Moment have crafted an extroardinarily well thought-out, essentialist, and high performing backpack. The concept of this bag checks nearly all of my requirements for an outdoor adventure backpack: it strikes a good balance between weight and durability, features and simplicity, and photography storage + everything else you need for a day (or nights+) away from home. It's become my go-to backpack for just about any outdoor excursion. This bag is a goldilocks bag that allows you to carry 'just enough' to get the job done. I had the privelage of 'borrowing' a pre-production unit last autumn, and took it trekking in the Pyrenees for a 5 day hut-to-hut adventure. Canon R5, 2 lenses, and a 35mm point-and-shoot + film, batteries, and all the trekking essentials, all fit without a problem. Once I got the harness dialed in, the fit was perfect for long days walking between huts, and scrambling to ridgelines during sunset missions. It handled everything we could throw at it and never once got in the way of enjoying the mountains and documenting our adventure. There are too many little design features to mention that make this bag top of its class, but here are a few of my favourites: - SIde pockets - these hold anything. Tripod, trekking poles, snacks, baguette's. they are super accessible- even when wearing the pack. - Stretchy front pocket - keeps a slim figure, but also a great catch-all for those quick-access items (hats, gloves, rain-jackets) - Camera Cube - this is the reason you'd buy this bag. The cube is elegant, stays in place, and offers just enough room to carry just enough camera gear. Don't miss the stretchy-pocket on the inside panel, this is perfect for film + batteries. - Adjustable Brain - Lets you truly overload the pack when necessary, carry ropes, or other heavy yet awkward equipment. And snacks. Pros: - Materials selection strikes a good balance between weight and durability. - Easy & Secure cube access. - Carries 2 lenses and a body + accessories with a little effort. - Expandable storage options. - Good Colourways. Cons: - Sizing was not particularly intuitive. (I bought both sizes and am still trying to decide between the two) - Camera access-zipper is a little bit touchy - it needs a careful touch.

Corbin H.

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2022-03-10T19:00:00

This is the exact kind of hybrid backpack for outdoor photographers I tried to find years ago but didn't exist yet. Every little detail is well thought through and intentional, plus I love the option to customize it for different needs on different missions. The materials are durable and robust, and the look is clean and elegant just like one would expect from Alex.

Joel H.

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2022-02-27T19:00:00

Having tried numerous bags from Lowepro, F-stop, Shimoda, Gomatic etc, and recently I´ve been sticking an ICU into various skiing, running and ultralight hiking packs from brands such as like Hyperlite, Palante, Salomon and BlackDiamond. Finally having a pack that fits like a lightweight hiking pack and stocks gear like a proper camerabackpack, with easy access to gear and nifty details for iceaxes, helmetstraps, waterbottles, is a total gamechanger. If you carry gear all day and get by with a minimal setup consisting of a camera and 2 max 3 lenses, this is the pack for you! Perfect for skimountaineering - even fits my avalanche probe and shovel. And lets be honest, noone really needs more. 10/10 would recommend.

Marius N.

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2022-02-27T19:00:00

I would have bought this, even if it hadn't been made as a photography bag. The combination of features, materials, and overall design already makes it one of the best do-it-all bags for ski-touring, ultralight hiking, scrambling and alpine climbing. But then you add in a camera compartment, a lightweight but durable ICU and a water-resistant, packable, toploader case, it becomes the ultimate tool for fast & light landscape/adventure photography. All that being said, this is not your average photography bag, and probably not the right fit for most people going to take photos in the outdoors. It requires a shift in your approach to photography; Similar to the difference between traditional backpacking and ultralight thru-hiking/fastpacking. Traditional backpackers carry 70L bags with many pounds of gear. This allows them to be supremely prepared and comfortable at camp, with the tradeoff that they are less comfortable and agile while hiking. Ultralight hikers sacrifice camp comforts by only bringing ~30-40L of gear, but then are much more comfortable and agile on the trail. So if you like to bring every lens and body you own into the backcountry, to make sure you don't miss any shots, and a burly heavy tripod, and maybe some off camera lighting and flashes, and a whole case of filters and accessories... this may not be the bag for you. And thats ok! Many spectacular images have been captured by bringing all the best possible gear into the mountains. However: If you are ready to shift your mindset, and commit to a single body plus two zooms / three primes, a handful of filters, and a lightweight tripod, this pack will hold them all brilliantly. And more importantly, by forcing you to pair down your photo kit, you'll be more comfortable and agile on the trail, ready to push for the summit when the light is good, or make a detour to a possible viewpoint, or even just have the energy to stop and think about your surroundings and possible compositions. Features about the Mountain Light 45L that I love: - Durable, waterproof fabric. No need for a loud, annoying raincover. - Giant stretchy side and front pockets. Easily accessible while hiking, each side would happily fit both a nalgene and a canister of bear spray, essential items in the rocky mountains. And they have small holes to drain any water that might make it inside the pocket. Front pocket is mesh, great to store sweaty layers and let them dry. - Simple, low profile ice axe holder. No muss, no fuss, just works. - Attachment points on the side, for adding extra compression straps or anything else. Adding two ski straps makes it easy to carry skis A-frame style. - Stretchy pockets on the shoulder straps, for 500ml soft flask bottles, or a phone/gps/bear spray/snacks. Perfect execution, I'm shocked that this style of pocket isn't standard on all mountain backpacks by now. For anyone who uses running vests regularly these are so lovely to have. And swapping 1kg (2.2 lbs) of water weight onto your front instead of your back balances out the pack weight and makes scrambling/technical hiking much easier. - Detachable, adjustable brain. Can sit high or low, depending on how full the pack is, or can be removed completely for quick summit pushes or short day hikes. - The quick camera backdoor access. So easy to swap lenses now, even by keeping the waist belt on, rotating the pack and opening the hatch while standing up. I've already used this feature, while on skis in the middle of an icy ski run, at night (nowhere to put down the bag). Essentially the Mountain Light 45L is a combo of three different bags: - Osprey Aether pro 70L: lightweight durable fabric, side access pockets, removable brain, designed for mountain guides. - Ultimate Direction fastpack 40: vest-style water bottles holders, big stretchy side/front pockets, minimalist yet functional features. - Lowepro flipside trek BP 350: Backpanel camera access, smaller space for photo gear storage. I can't wait to use this for years to come, the materials and design leave me confident that durability wont be a problem. I'll be taking this out for all my mountain adventures (except trail running). If this sounds like the kind of bag you would be able to use, don't hesitate, just pull the trigger. It's a brilliant piece of gear, bravo to Alex and the Moment team who put so much time and effort into making this a reality.

Nikos S.

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2022-02-24T19:00:00

Just received my bag yesterday and spent the last couple days on the trail with it. A great bag that is geared more towards the adventure than the photo gear but well balanced. I love my F-stop Tilopa and Lotus, but have found I've been reaching for them less on personal trips, and using my North Face with a Camera insert, but loose accessibility having to dig though my pack to get camera gear. This is a beautiful balance. Similar in weight to my TNF bag, while keeping my gear low in the bag and easy to access. Moves very well with the body, I'm 6'1 250 and the shoulder and sternum strap still have plenty of adjustment left, unlike my F-stop bags which I am maxed out on my shoulder straps. A Peak Design Capture Clip fits perfect without affecting the sternum strap placement which I have found with other bags. The shoulder pockets fit 225g bear spray cannisters perfect. Looking forward to testing the efficacy of this location, so far they aren't obtrusive there and they aren't bouncing like a hip belt location. Only "wish" would be for a mesh back banel between the camera compartment and the shoulder straps. Love it so far, well see how it holds up this summer, it will be getting a lot of use.

Darrel C.

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