Dakine Mission Photo Backpack (photos)

I just got it and I love it. I'm a fashionable kinda guy, so ideally, I wanted a backpack that looked somewhat "cool" and disguised.

There are a few bags that I think look great, but a lot of them still look like a photo bag to me. Not a bad thing, just not what I was looking for. A reason I went against the national geographic line even though I think that line is as classy as it gets.

I tried the expedition 7x and it was too bulky for me. I'm only 5'8 and a measly 135 pounds. It felt like I had a table on my back. This bag, actually just feels like a school backpack.

The Dakine Mission Photo Backpack is a little more hip I'd say and definitely stealth.

As a professional, I thought it might look too young, but I think it's fine. My clients hire me on my skills anyway and not what I'm wearing.

Anyway, I just thought I'd share a few photos since when I was researching the bag, it was hard to come across non product images.

*note: I was concerned it wouldn't fit my 5d2 gripped, but it's perfect.

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Looks like a good pack, although the color you chose does seem to give off a "young" vibe. Personally, I'd go with either the "bomber" style or the straight up black. Might have to pick one up once I have money again...

The blue tint is definitely poppin' more in the photo than in real life. It's more of a gray-blue and the lining is darker than the image shows.

Against all black, it blends nicely.

My fault on the processing.

Does it have any room for a hydration bladder?

DisrupTer911 wrote in post #10619169
Does it have any room for a hydration bladder?

It should, probably where you'd put a laptop

whoa. that fits a lot.

i noticed there are belt straps on the bag. could you tuck them in when not in use? also, hows the tripod carry? i saw on the website there was a third pair of straps on the bottom part of the bag but i didnt see any on your review. do you have to buy them separately or do they come with the bag?

nice review!

the Dakine sequence backpack has a zipper on top for quick access to your camera, does this bag have that as well?

treck_dialect wrote in post #10619601
whoa. that fits a lot.

i noticed there are belt straps on the bag. could you tuck them in when not in use? also, hows the tripod carry? i saw on the website there was a third pair of straps on the bottom part of the bag but i didnt see any on your review. do you have to buy them separately or do they come with the bag?

nice review!

You can't tuck them in but they aren't cumbersome and I hardly notice them hanging there. Haven't tried to carry my tripod yet, but it's similar to other bags, so I'm sure it's the same feel.

loganz wrote in post #10619795
the Dakine sequence backpack has a zipper on top for quick access to your camera, does this bag have that as well?

No it does not have quick access.

I've been searching for a good bag, and you've pretty much sold me on this one. Do you think it'd be a good fit for the stuff in my signature (the bodies are gripped) and a few little extras? It seems like everything would fit based on your photos.

BoingoBongo wrote in post #10634179
I've been searching for a good bag, and you've pretty much sold me on this one. Do you think it'd be a good fit for the stuff in my signature (the bodies are gripped) and a few little extras? It seems like everything would fit based on your photos.

Fits my 5dmkII gripped like a glove.

Thanks! I ordered the bag based on your review and it's awesome.

Is the laptop compartment up against your back?

I'm slightly regretting buying my Pro runner 350AW now i've seen this thread!

It doesn't have a specific laptop compartment, but the front pocket can hold my 13" MacBook fine.

I'd encourage you to add to your review after you've had this and used it for a month or more.

Whenever I see "I just got this and I love it" I know that we are talking about a bag while it's still in it's perceived "perfect" stage.

J.

Yeah, I was planning to do a review. I've taken it on a mini vacation already and it held up great, but I plan on putting it through its paces in the next few weeks.