Pretty to look at and added drop protection don’t always go hand in hand when it comes to backpacks. The Manfrotto Pro Light Flexloader backpack exemplifies both. It is an attractive, mid-sized camera backpack that looks like it was made for the city. It’s designed to accommodate a 16″ laptop as well as a 3-axis gimbal stabilizer. It can double as a regular backpack when you remove the internal dividers. The backpack is built to absorb impact. Is it comfortable? Keep reading to find out.

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Pros and Cons

Pros

Cons

Tech Specs

Gear Used

Innovations

Ergonomics

Build Quality

Ease of Use

Conclusions of the Manfrotto Pro Light Flexloader Backpack Review

Likes

Dislikes

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The Manfrotto Pro Light Flexloader is functional and durable. It’s a comfortable backpack that is designed to accommodate a 16″ laptop and a 3-axis gimbal stabilizer. The attractive pack looks like it was made to be worn in the city. And the padded shoulder straps and waist straps do provide sufficient comfort for long commutes. However, the sternum strap placement isn’t ideal for many women.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Comfortable shoulder straps, back panel, and waist strap

Attractive design

Carries a lot of gear

Fits both a 16” MacBook Pro and a gimbal stabilizer

It fits both a 16” MacBook Pro and a gimbal stabilizer

Water repellent

Trolley pass-through

Side handles are convenient when traveling

Cons

Sternum strap is too low for some women

Zippers are not waterproof, although it does have a waterproof cover

Cannot remove the TSA lock and place it inside

You cannot remove the TSA lock and place it inside

Tech Specs

All tech specs are from the manufacturer.

Weight: 6.61 lbs

Minimum Weight: 6.61 lbs

Internal Dimensions: 10.24 x 5.91 x 18.50 in

Camera Insert Dimensions” 10.24 x 5.91 x 18.50 in

External Dimensions” 14.17 x 13.78 x 22.05 in

Color: Black

Volume: 26.5 L

Tripod Connection: Yes

Laptop Compartment Dimensions: 10.63 x 0.98 x 18.11 in

Material: Nylon, Synthetic Fabric

Number Of Lenses: 8

Types Of Gear: DSLR, DSLR with grip, Tripod, Foldable drone, Mirrorless with grip, Modular Camcorder, DSLR/mirrorless handheld gimbal

Type Of Bag: Backpack

Water Repellent: Yes

Price: $329.99

Gear Used

We tested the Manfrotto Pro Light Flexloader with a Canon 5D Mark III, Canon 85mm f1.2 lens and 50mm f1.2 lens, Hasselblad 501cm, and a 3 Legged Thing Billy 2.0 Tripod.

Innovations

The Manfrotto Pro Light Flexloader isn’t revamping the tried and true backpack design. Manfrotto is anticipating accidents that photographers have and built this accordingly. Extra shock and drop protection have been added with their MGuard divider system. The backpack is expandable to meet your needs. It has memory foam and extra structural reinforcement. There is a handle on each side for easy stowaway when traveling. The backpack also has an adjustable torso height harness. Again, it’s not really doing anything innovative.

The Manfrotto Pro Light Flexloader isn’t revamping the tried and true backpack design. Manfrotto is anticipating accidents that photographers have and built accordingly. Extra shock and drop protection have been added with their MGuard divider system. The backpack is expandable to meet your needs. It has memory foam and extra structural reinforcement. There is a handle on each side for easy stowaway when traveling. The backpack also has an adjustable torso height harness. Again, it’s not really doing anything innovative.

Ergonomics

Here is the front of the backpack. The first thing you will notice is the grab handle on top. Also, a TSA-compliant lock is located on the top left. And a mid-sized, zippered pocket is located on the front of the Manfrotto Flexloader.

Here is the front of the backpack. The first thing you will notice is the grab handle on top. A TSA-compliant lock is located on the top left. A mid-sized zippered pocket is located on the front of the Manfrotto Flexloader.

The laptop compartment is located in the top rear ...