PRVKE 21L in Black

Much better upgraded

V1 vs. V4 I switched from the 31L to the 21L, and for my mirrorless camera setup, the 21L is a much better fit. The 31L was simply too large for my needs. What I like: * The back padding is significantly improved compared to V1 and provides much better support and comfort. * The compartments feel more thoughtful and refined. * Overall, the bag feels more polished and better designed than the original version. Cons: * The 21L doesn’t include a rain cover. It’s not a dealbreaker for me since I can still use the rain cover from my V1, but I was surprised it’s no longer included. * This is my primary camera bag, carrying two cameras and related gear. Once the camera cube is loaded, the bag is usually 99% full. The gear inside the cube is very well protected, but the area above the cube only has a layer of fabric. To add extra protection, I cut and repurposed the padding from my V1 and placed it above the cube to protect the gear stored there. Overall, I’m very happy with the V4. The improvements are noticeable, and the 21L size works much better for my setup. The only thing I’m curious about is the long-term durability of the zipper. My V1’s main zipper failed during an outdoor shoot, which was incredibly inconvenient. Ironically, it happened just one month after the 5-year warranty period ended. Other than that, it’s been a great upgrade. Let’s see how this zipper holds up over the next five years.

Better than v1

Lighter and much easier zipping and unzipping compared to my V1. There are a few very minor improvements that can be made: 1. I liked the sunglasses pocket are now deeper, but it can be 10-20% shallower to make locating small items easier. 2. Laptop pocket now fits my 16" macbook with ease, but can be 5% smaller to provide a snugger fit and make the backpack smaller overall. 3. Somehow I feel my V1 straps are a little more comfortable. If they were softer, the laptop access will also be easier.

Loving the PRVKE v4

I'm really in love with the PRVKE v4. I've been looking for a high quality backpack that I can use for work, frequent flights, and hiking and I'm really in love with this bag because it hits all of those use cases. I was worried about the weight of PRVKE being heavier than my previous backpack but it's so much more ergonomic that it feels lighter on my back. It really does feel like a quality long term purchase and was worth the splurge to get the accessories. It's nice to be able to customize a backpack that you use daily with the detachable tech bag and red accessory strap. If there were anything to improve I think I would love to see a new version of the tech bag that has the versatility and quality (especially on the clips) of the PRVKE. Overall, super happy with my purhcase.