What is the perfect camera backpack for hiking? We asked ourselves this question many times during our bag search. At the end we narrowed our wishes down to these features:

1. Water bladder compatibility

2. ICU unit compatibility

3. Water resistance/waterproofing

4. Waistbelt for narrow waists

5. Short Torso (for me)

And the ICU need to accommodate up to:

• Canon EOS R5 w/ 100-500mm lens

• Canon EOS R w/800mm lens

• Additional lenses

After exploring many potential brands and combinations based on recommendations online, we finally decided on Shimoda Action X30 for me, and F-stop Kashmir 30L for David.

The R5 w/ 100-500mm fits perfectly in the Action X30 with the side access.

So far we have took them on multiple hikes on Oahu and the Big Island - including our visit to the Hakalau Forest where it rained pretty heavily. But both of the backpacks held up very well against the rain without the rain cover.