Domke Camera Backpack

Richard Sibley reviews Domke's first foray into the world of backpacks

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THE DOMKE Camera Backpack departs from the company's usual shoulder bags, but the core values of using high-quality materials and American manufacture remain. Measuring 48 x 33 x 23cm, it provides a large storage volume whilst weighing just 1.37kg. It's made from Cordura fabric, which is lightweight but rugged and water-resistant; when I threw a cup of water over it, the water beaded and rolled off. But there are no promises about how it would perform with a more severe downpour. Neither of the bag's two zips is sealed for waterproofing, though the main one is covered with a fabric flap. Still, Domke is confident enough that no additional rain cover is included.