The Nomatic McKinnon Camera Pack 35L Hands-On Review

I trust the Nomatic McKinnon 35L to carry all my gear. It's durable, comfy, and ready for any trip no matter the weather.

Nomatic & Peter Mckinnon 35L Camera Pack Walkthrough by Kevin Rodriguez for Moment Journal

My Go-To Camera Travel Pack

The Nomatic x Peter McKinnon 35L camera bag stands out for its reliability, impressive durability, and exceptional comfort. Its spacious design allows me to carry a ton of gear — multiple camera bodies, large lenses, and accessories — without straining my back. These qualities make it a top choice for travel or any occasion where I need dependable performance and capacity.

This camera bag ia s huge stand out for adventure and travel when a lot of gear is needed. It’s been my go-to choice for long trips because it can easily carry multiple full-frame camera bodies, large zoom lenses, batteries, and accessories, all while remaining durable and comfortable for extended walks.

One of my favorite features is that I can bring plenty of gear — like a crap ton of my Sony camera bodies and all the necessary lenses for content creation — without feeling super overloaded. It's a one-bag-does-it-all.

When using this camera bag, I find it very helpful that I can configure it to fit the tons of gear needed for a shoot, too. And this allows me to ensure that I keep all my gear nice and snug so that I don't fear that anything can move around in the bag to be damaged, but simply have peace of mind that I'm able to use it while going in the craziest terrain, like going up hills, mountains, or just along the coastline.

This will likely be one of the bags that is definitely worth the money due to its durability. customization, and overall comfort of wear.

McKinnon Camera Pack 35L

$419.99

Nomatic & Peter Mckinnon 35L Camera Pack Walkthrough by Kevin Rodriguez for Moment Journal
Nomatic & Peter Mckinnon 35L Camera Pack Walkthrough by Kevin Rodriguez for Moment Journal
Nomatic & Peter Mckinnon 35L Camera Pack Walkthrough by Kevin Rodriguez for Moment Journal
Nomatic & Peter Mckinnon 35L Camera Pack Walkthrough by Kevin Rodriguez for Moment Journal

The Nomatic & Peter McKinnon 35L Features

This camera bag has some wonderful features when it comes to having multiple ways to customize it to your needs. You're able to use the inserts to customize the inside of the main camera to be able to go ahead and fit however many camera bodies and lenses you might need, and I will still have space for many accessories and even a small drone.

Another cool feature worth mentioning for frequent travelers is the ability to fit some clothes and expand the camera bag from 35 L to 42L, providing more room for your necessities while still allowing you to condense everything into one bag if needed.

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    👍 Pros

    • You can fit a lot of gear
    • Very customizable
    • Expandable, yet able to condense it down when traveling
    • Great support in the back and shoulders
    • Lots of intuitive pockets
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    👎 Cons

    • On the pricier side
    • Only one color way
    • Might run large for most occasions
Nomatic & Peter Mckinnon 35L by Kevin Rodriguez for Moment Journal

So Comfortable

This 35L sized pack camera bag is a super comfy and sizable bag that allows you to bring a lot of gear without sacrificing comfort. I can overstuff it without it breaking my spine, perfect for long shoot days up in the field where all day comfort is paramount. It's rare for me to want to wear a backpack all day, but the compartments in this guy is perfect, I don't know how Nomatic did it.

Customization for Max Usage

This camera bag allows you to customize every aspect of its interior using the multiple dividers (comes with the bag!). If you want to make sure that everything is comfortable and secure and fits snugly with all the customization that you can do with this camera bag, you won't be disappointed.

Unreal Durability

When I talk about your ability with this camera bag, I mean it. I've taken this camera back around the world, and everywhere, an adventure was waiting for me, and I put it through so many crazy scenarios, and it has never failed me. This camera bag is truly worth the money if you value your gear.

Who's It For?

I recommend this bag for those who spend a lot of time outdoors and need to carry significant gear without it feeling overly large or heavy. Although larger than some competitors, it maintains excellent weight distribution, quality, and comfort, making it ideal for hiking, carrying for extended periods, or fitting gear for client work.

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Nomatic & Peter Mckinnon 35L by Kevin Rodriguez for Moment Journal

What We Rate


  • Accessibility
    • Fish for it.
    • Put it down to access.
    • Pause to access.
    • Access on the go.

  • Adjustable Fit
    • Fixed length
    • Length adjustments
    • Length and Body
    • All plus compression

  • Capacity
    • < 1 Day
    • 1 Day
    • 3 Day
    • > 5 Day

  • Comfort
    • For a few minutes
    • A few hours
    • Most of the day
    • All day

  • Organization
    • Single Pocket
    • Some compartments
    • Lots of compartments
    • Custom Configurations

  • Travelability
    • Light travel
    • Urban travel
    • Everywhere travel
    • Rugged travel

  • Waterproof
    • Stay away
    • Light rain
    • Rain storm
    • Like a dry bag

  • Weight
    • Ultra Light
    • Light
    • Average
    • Heavy

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