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I’ve been looking at this bag for a year now and still not sure it’s what I need. You mentioned doing some overnights with this and the smaller icu…any chance you have pics of how that is packed. Looking for something to hold tent/sleeping bag/2-3 days food, etc. Last time I put my dakine sequence icu in my 5300 cu in pack and just kept pulling it out the top.

Appreciate the time and rock on!

aF

Cheers,

Jonah

The physical size difference between the satori and the Tilopa is quite small. When they were released, the major difference was that you could get the XL ICU with the Satori. This was before is was possible to order the ICUs separately. From what you are saying I dont think you will need an XL ICU. So If I were you I would get the Tilopa. It is still a large bag and you would probably be better getting that, and as many ICUs as you can as they are so great for switching up the usage of the bag.

Great site and phenomenal pictures across all of your work!

I am liking these F-Stop bags. I just need to decide to between Satori and the Tilopa. I am looking for mostly resort [New England] carrying of gear, with tree riding. At a minimum I want to carry my gripped 7d, 24-105, 70-200, extra batteries and small stuff, plus room to store a shedded layer or two. I will also want a little room for extra gloves for the kids, candy bars, etc…nothing huge. I will definitely get at least two different ICUs for either pack.

There may be days (not necessarily skiing) but I may want to bring a longer lens as well, plus a flash or two and maybe some primes.

The alternate life for this bag, would be for small day trips or whatever, where I could carry a minimum amount of gear (mentioned above), plus “diaper bag” stuff for my 2 year old, so my wife wouldn’t have to carry a whole separate diaper bag. IE a few diapers, wipes, couple of juice boxes, change of clothes for him, a small toy or two.

Finally, I am 6’7″ and a modest 265#s.

So, with all that said, what would you recommend, Satori or Tilopa?

Thanks!
Ben

The back panel is zippered and the internal camera compartment is also zippered but i never do the internal one up unless I am removing the ICU. So really you have to only open one zipper to get to things. Your second question is harder to answer because for me its less the size of the pack that is prohibitive in wearing while shooting, but the weight of what is left inside it. Its a comfortable enough pack that I happily wear it for hours but if its heavy that day I tend to take it off sometimes. Also depends on your environment, it is quite big so if you are squeezing through streets full of people that it also might have an effect on the way you use it.

cheers,

Dan

Thanks for the notes on the pack. I’ve been looking for a bag like this for years. I was wondering if you might have thoughts on two questions -

How easy is access to gear? Its accessed through the back – so you obviously have to take the pack off. Is it then, two zippers to get to gear?

Is the pack big enough that you wouldn’t want to wear it and shoot at the same time?

Neither of these are deal-breakers for me, but curious on your thoughts.

Many thanks,

Jonah