Retrospective® 30 V2.0

Too Soon to Review Properly

I had purchased this ahead of a trip to the UK, but unfortunately the size of this bag wouldn’t qualify as my “personal” item. Rather than return it, I’ll use this when I’m out in the field and need two bodies and a few lenses. It will also serve me well as a carry on for future trips. The bag is really well made and very functional. I see myself getting lots of use from it in the future.

The 30 V2 is the best messenger bag I've ever used

I have been looking everywhere for a good canvas messenger that can accommodate my Nikon ZF, 1-2 extra lenses, and a 14in Macbook - I can finally stop searching. This bag is gonna be my best friend, for years to come.

Product photos are difficult to believe

I found it difficult to get the gear shown in the photos into this bag. A gripped D850 with Sigma 40mm, a Nikon 85 1.4D, a SB 800 in leather case, and I struggle to squeeze another 77mm filter size lens in this space. If you carry a flash, there's no room for the case. It seems like it should have been an extension of the 10 V2 but the dividers are slightly different. I don't like the front dump pockets when full because the Velcro straps allow small things to fall out. I don't like the zipper at all because it's very hard to zip around corners. If you carry a gripped DSLR and three lenses then keep looking. Most people have round head flashes these days and that will take away a lens position.