First Look: Billingham Mini Eventer vs Wotancraft Scout.

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This is my third Billingham review, and my first chance to review one of the 'normal' bags, the Mini Eventer. However, calling the Eventer series normal isn't quite accurate. It looks similar to the Hadley series, but this is Billingham's take on a premium shoulder bag. The first thing you'll notice is the leather bottom of the Eventer bag. Then you may notice the lack of branding except for a small green label on the side. You may even notice the chunky SP50 shoulder pad and non-removable shoulder strap. What's up with this bag?
If you currently have a Hadley Pro Small or Hadley Pro 2020, is it worth 'upgrading' to the Mini Eventer or the standard Eventer? It depends on what your priorities are. Since I don't have a Hadley to compare against, just for sizing, I decided to compare it against the popular Wotancraft Scout. It's similar in size (it's slightly bigger) and functionality. The design languages are very different, so I don't think photographers are comparing these two bags. This is just my first look at the Billingham Mini Eventer, so wait for my full review, as well as my What's In My Bag series.
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@robinlennon4752 6 месяцев назад

Great review Take, you really do take the time to do products justice in your reviews. The Mini/Eventer really is the premium in Billingham's range, not unexpectedly the leather adds just under 50% extra weight compared to the Hadley Small Pro but if you can cope with that it's a bag for life. I've got 9 in the range with some of their side pouches and a couple, the small L2 Alice and the 225, have leather round the bottom corners with the brass feet studs you mention, it's a really nice feature when setting down and feels even more premium compared to my others. Quality product, quality company.

@bigheadtaco 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing. There are times where you definitely want to save on weight, and other times you want to have the toughest bag with the best materials. I actually want to compare the 225 vs the 307 I currently have. I do love the brass feet, but that also adds more weight :-)

@robinlennon4752 6 месяцев назад

I think you might like the 225, it has good dimensions for mirrorless sized gear, built like a tank and quite customisable using their different sized flexfold inserts. More of a travel bag for me than a daily shooter. @@bigheadtaco

@awdrpepper 6 месяцев назад

Thanks, Take. Awesome review.

@bigheadtaco 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@sixteenbitter 6 месяцев назад

Super thorough review of both bags. Much appreciated. But I'm most mind blown at the reusable shopping bag, lol. Looks like overkill, but at least you won't have to deal with torn handles or anything. That's a shopping bag for life!

@bigheadtaco 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching. Yes the reusable shopping bags are awesome. I always have them on me. Very useful way of adding extra carry space while still protecting whatever item you have :-)

@o2mpx 6 месяцев назад

Having owned Billingham backpack and Hadley, based on personal experience, found their “classic” design to be old and low in usability. The front tab slots require 2 hands to open and enlarge overtime. The bag and the shoulder strap particularly the pad are stiff and don’t fit well with the body.

@bigheadtaco 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for your input. I haven’t reviewed a Hadley or one of their backpacks, so I can’t really say. However, I love the SP50 shoulder pad. Initially it’s stiff, but over time it moulds to your shape, which is nice. The soft neoprene should pads are definitely softer, but it tends to bounce while on your shoulder, which I don’t like.

@MyNorthAmetican40 6 месяцев назад

To me these are fine bags to transport equipment via plane, train or auto....but I can't imagine filling one up and carrying it around. It would weigh a ton. Unless you're a true pro and need "all" your equipment with you for a 'shoot' just too much stuff. I carry a backpack to transport my equipment then always move to a smaller bag for day trips. Hard to blend in when carrying something like this around...On the other hand, they are beautiful bags and very well made but also scream that you have expensive photo equipment inside.

@bigheadtaco 6 месяцев назад

I know many photographers who exclusively use Billingham, and have had no issues. I guess it depends where you live in terms of being too fancy to use to carry camera gear. I’ve had no problems in Vancouver, and many of my colleagues in the UK, Japan and Hong Kong also have no issues using Billingham. But I’m sure there are places where you’re better off using a more discrete bag.

@_o__o_ 6 месяцев назад

u need more bags

@bigheadtaco 6 месяцев назад

Yes I do…

@chrisdan8139 5 месяцев назад

still hesitating between the 2

@bigheadtaco 5 месяцев назад

Both bags are great. The biggest difference is styling. Functionally, the Mini Eventer is more waterproof, while the Scout is larger and has more functional pockets and closures, and can hold a 13” laptop. I’m not sure if that helps

@chrisdan8139 5 месяцев назад

@@bigheadtaco nope but still its a good answer ; )

@bigheadtaco 5 месяцев назад

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@demen87 4 месяца назад

thank you for the review. billingham bags didn't worth that price muchOVERpriced. Wotancraft Pilot is my choise.

@vha42 2 месяца назад

Just out of curiosity, how many Billingham bags have you tried and owned, or at least tried over some days? Personally i prefer to buy Billingham second hand, ready worn in (less stiff) and less money spend. We can talk about overpriced after 25-30 years of use, when the bag still works great, and you only want a new one because they have now more colours. (bought a early Hadley from a friend, had it for 12 years, traded it back, now his son claimed it, because of the patina. Lots of bag left after 20 + years) Just my two kroner *nok, btw reusable shopping bags? Ikea Knalla if they still around . . .