When MindShift came out with a new sling style bag I had to check it out. You see I have a bit of a bag addiction. Since my favorite pack of all time – the MindShift Gear Trail Rotation 180 is also made by them it wasn’t long before I was out hiking with the PhotoCross 10. I’ve been using it for a month and it has become a quick favorite of mine.
Beyond the fact that the bags are built incredibly well with really thought out features they make you take better photos. “How?” you may be asking. Well I’ll tell you; having quick access to your camera is better than any lens, body, filter, etc. Before these bags I would put my camera in an insert, put the insert in my bag, then go out. Time for a pic? Well hold on, I need to take the bag off, undo my Russian nesting doll system and miss the photo. The PhotoCross lets you grab your camera in seconds. Simply swing it around.
Inside the bag you have adjustable dividers and room for a multitude of gear. There is also a spot for a tablet in a padded divider. Here it is with packed with my Olympus OMD-EM1 with 7-14mm Pro mounted, 40-150mm Pro and 12-40 Pro.
And here it is with the 300mm Pro on the OMD-EM1. In fact it even fits with 300MM and MC-14 adapter on it.
There is also a pocket for your accessories, I store the TC, batteries, lens wipes, etc in it.
On the outside there are attachment points for extra layers or your tripod using included straps.
They also include a rain cover, but the pack is made of a DWR material so you will only need it in a full on downpour.
The zippers are YKK weatherproof with theft deterrent pull tabs. The tabs also make it easy to grab with gloves on.
The cross body strap is wide, comfy and adjustable.
The pack is perfect for a hike in the mountains or a casual walk with the pups.
This bag is great for providing quick access for your camera while hiking or around town. I have thrown my iPad in it along with my camera for a day in the office, used it hiking and around town for taking pics while not in the woods(I need to work on that, need more non hiking pics) . You should get one, you will not be disappointed.
MindShift Gear says: https://www.mindshiftgear.com/products/photocross-10
Thanks, nice review. I also have the EM1 mark II and the same lenses. But what about some small food and a thin jacket, is it possible to fit inside or on the outside? You wrote about other layers, is that something you can attach? I want a stream-lined back pack for a day hike and this looks promising )