This is a great pack! There are tons of compartments to store stuff! The top of it is separated from the camera department therefore you cannot get to the camera from the top. It also has pockets to store manuals and other items. There is a laptop compartment that you could easily convert into a bladder holder.
The top also has 2 front access pockets deep enough to store the cables and battery charger. These are covered by a belt system that can be used to store at least 2 tripods if you needed two. I placed my travel binoculars on one of these straps.
On the side you will find a mess pocket for water or other tiny stuff. The other side, unzip it and there is a pop-out mesh pocket as well. This would be good if the other pocket was holding the tripod.
The camera area is separated from the pack and is a zipper compartment which is very sturdy and very well padded. This compartment the foam separators can be arranged how you like. It is big enough to store a T3i with the kit 55mm lens attached for the middle, three telephotos (300mm, 35-105mm, & 500 telescope), filters, and macro lens. There is no room for expansion unless you place other equipment in the top storage area.
The straps are well padded with an added chest strap that can be moved up or down. Plus the straps have extra loops to place more add-on bags.
The waist strap can be stored in the pocket if you are not using it. This pocket also contains the rain cover.
It also had padding on the waist strap and back of the bag for extra comfort. The top handle is even padded.
This is a great backpack! I used it to hike moderate trails and also biking. I give it 4 instead of 5 because of the padding the pack seems stiff. I am unsure how this will feel in the summer time. Plus this is not a quick pack. You could possibly keep the waist straps on and whip it around, however I am clumsy and fear to drop my equipment.
But this is a definite find for the price! I highly recommend this pack!
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