Capacity
The total volume of the bag, as a rule, includes all regular pockets (including external ones). However, manufacturers can indicate the volume of only the main compartment. A large volume allows you to put a lot of things inside the camera, but it significantly affects the dimensions, weight and price of the product itself. Therefore, when choosing, you need to strike a balance between capacity and convenience.
Compartments for photographic equipment
When choosing a camera bag, pay attention to the size of the camera compartment. This compartment is designed for storage and safe transportation of photographic equipment, and has dense and soft protective walls. The larger the size of the camera and the number of lenses / photo accessories used, the larger and more spacious the compartment for storing them should be.
External compartments
The outer compartment is designed to store small personal items/photo accessories and quickly access them. Usually, it is fastened with a zipper or Hook-and-loop.
MOLLE/PALS system
Mounting system for fixing various additional “body kit” on a backpack / bag - pouches, first-aid kits, cases with flasks and devices, etc. The official name of such a system is PALS, but colloquially it is also known as MOLLE. Outwardly, such a mount looks like a set of characteristic horizontal strips (slings) made of nylon, separated by vertical seams into separate "cells"; the number of such bands and cells may be different. Initially, PALS appeared in military equipment. The key convenience of such a latch is that the customer can choose the places for attaching additional cargo to the slings. However, it should be borne in mind that in some products, the dimensions of the lines may not comply with the official PALS standards; and in some places the slings are generally a purely decorative element. These nuances must be clarified before buying.
Chest strap
Attachment in the form of a strap with a clasp that connects the main straps of the backpack at the level of the user's chest. When fastened, such a strap keeps the straps at the same distance from each other and does not allow them to “scatter”. This provides additional convenience in the distribution of weight, as well as a secure fit on the body: it is almost impossible to remove the backpack without unfastening the strap. To adjust to a specific user
, the chest strap is often made adjustable.
Belt
An additional device in the form of a belt, which, when fastened, covers the user's body in the area of \u200b\u200bthe belt. The main function
of the waist belt is to redistribute the load: it allows you to transfer the load from the shoulders to the pelvic area, which is especially convenient when wearing for a long time and carrying heavy loads. In addition, such a device provides additional reliability of fixing the backpack on the body.
Bottle pocket
Special
niche for a container with liquid. Can be used as an extra pocket.
