Photo © Rameen Eggspulher Dalston’s Superior Size Dalston also slings forward well and allows full access to your gear. Dalston has big capacity and is really discreet. And the single sling layout didn’t hurt my back as I thought it would’ve also because this pack weighs in at a paltry 500 grams. Light and Reliableĭespite wanting to hate it, this little bag won me over for how well it performed. Last but not least, Fitz holds one last up ace its sleeve two external latches for your tripod. Because this pouch is really small and right up against your back, it’s almost impossible to see and hard to access given the small latch so it could actually be better to store smaller objects there than in pant pockets when you’re in a pickpocket-prone place like the Paris metro or some busy bazaar in a far off land. The second, much smaller zipper, reveals a small space big enough for a large mobile phone and documents such as passports and even wallet if you should feel inclined to put all your most precious eggs in one basket. The outer one is an ample flat pouch with a detachable key chain and inner mesh space for loose objects. Photo © Rameen Eggspulher Tasteful Discretionįinally, of note, there are two other discreet zippers parallel to the main one. There’s also a discreet mobile phone pocket in the back lining. Despite it’s small size, the Fitzroy is perfect for on-the-go shoot-and-scoot photography.
In addition to the easy access, having the pack in front creates a sort of work table where I can change lenses safely and quickly and this means having more creative freedom. When I did want to shoot, however, it would be a simple and fluid movement to bring the pack front and always at the perfect height to easily access my camera. I liked not having my camera dangling about since it allowed me to enjoy my surroundings more instead of having a trigger finger always ready to snap away and think of shooting. Photo © Rameen EggspulherĪfter a few days of walking around with it I got used to stowing my camera away and easily swinging it round front rapidly with easy access to it. The Fitzroy (front) and bigger brother Dalston on my back braving the cold and rainy Parisian weather. The build is top notch and the waterproof ripstop fabric won’t let in any wayward rain. The roll-up opening means that Fitz can expand quite a lot and allow you to embark a water bottle, other gear, a sweater, etc. Talking about the zipper, it has large dual toggles that allow for easy access even with gloves on. This layout is a useful design feature for an urban environment where you’re often looking around, distracted, giving little attention to what’s going on in your immediate vicinity and keeps prying fingers from your precious gear. There are only two ways into the pack, a roll-up opening on top and a full-length weatherproof zipper on the right side. The sling is wide and well padded and slides well when you slide it from your back to front. Within its diminutive looking size, there’s a large removable 11 liter padded compartment with two adjustable velcro dividers giving three sections for camera body and lenses or any combination you heart desires. Photo © Rameen Eggspulherįirst of all the Fitzroy, Fitz for his friends, is deceptively small. The Fitzroy allows quick access with its sling design. Fitzroy Sling Style Perfect for shooting in an urban environment. Alas, for the sake of science and The Outdoor Journal, I decided to spend a few days around Paris with Fitz and its larger brother, Dalston, to see what they could offer on an urban photo outing. I was one of those kids who would let their backpacks hang from one strap to look cool and casual but would, and still do, travel with both straps firmly balanced on my back. The Fitzroy is a sling style pack and I’ll start off by saying that I’ve never been a big fan of this format simply because putting all that weight on one side of the body, on one shoulder, has never been good for me.
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