Review: Mountainsmith Kit Cube Camera Insert

Everyone needs a creative outlet, pics are mine. Since I am always out riding, hiking, etc I take pics of outdoor fun. Usually I want to carry my camera and one or two lenses when I am out hiking along with an extra layer and water. Most camera packs I have seen are geared towards carrying a closet full of lenses and nothing else. Plus I have some really nice backpacks already, why not use them? Which is why I put my camera in the Mountainsmith Kit Cube and whatever pack I need for the adventure at hand.

The Kit Cube features adjustable dividers and can fit my OMD and two lenses with room to spare. It can even fit the OMD with the handgrip and 75mm on.

The smooth surface has a waterproof coating and makes pulling the bag in and out of your pack really easy.

The Kit Cube has a cordlock closure to keep your gear clean and dry(although the new model has a roll top dry bag style closure.)

The insert is easy to pull in and out with the side tabs.

The dividers are adjustable and can be rearranged for the size gear you carry. I usually take one out as Micro 4/3 lenses are a bit smaller, I can fit two in one divider.

As you know, I am a fan of Mountainsmith Lumbar Packs and this fits perfectly in my Tour pack. 

It fits great in any backpack. Turning your pack in to a camera bag and keeping your gear safe.

If you are looking to carry your camera and a lens or two in the backcountry check out the Kit Cube from Mountainsmith. It is really designed well and has stood up to tons of use.

Mountainsmith says: http://mountainsmith.com/index.php/activities/photography/kit-cube-2014.html

• Removable padded compartment with internal dividers for custom camera carry
• Fits Mountainsmith backpacks and most other manufacturers to create a camera bag out of virtually any bag
• Kit Cube fits Day, Tour, and Daylight Technical Lumbar Systems
• Organizes and protects camear gear for any commute, travel, or backcountry adventure
• Water resistant exterior fabric panels

Details:

• Bar tack reinforcements
• 5000mm PU waterproof fabric coating

Materials:

• 500d S-Kodra High Tenacity Nylon
• 210d Liner
• Atilon Foam

Dimensions:

• Exterior: 8.75″ x 9.5″ x 4.25″ (H x W x D)
• Interior: 8.25″ x 9.5″ x 4.25″

Volume:

• 415 cu. in. / 6.8 L