Brevite emailed me too and I said no because I already owned one. But my review would have been scathing. The straps were so uncomfortable, the layout and dividers allowed too much room and my lenses would hop pockets while carrying. The bag with a 16 MacBook Pro was uncomfortable to carry and it has no chest strap to distribute the weight. I just picked up the Luna and already like it so much more, because Nomatic knows how to do camera straps. It’s more versatile because you can make the loft as big or small as you need.
Love the video! Do you carry your keys and wallet in your backpack or just your pants pockets? If you do use the bag, do you prefer easy access or security??
I beleive you described them both in the best way possible, the Luma is most definately a Camera Bag while the Brevite is an EDC Camera Bag for the more casual shooter, I own the Brevite Jumper and I also got another “new Kid on the block” bag, the Shimoda Urban Explore in 20L. surprisingly the 18 liter Jumper is roomier than the 20 liter Shimoda and while I agree 100% with you on the dividers (they absolutely suck becasue of all the reasons that you described) I happen to like the front pocket of the Brevite a lot!! In fact, I wish more camera bag designers would use it as an example of how to design the front of a camera bag insted of just offering a deep front pocket with no organization. Thank you for your excelent and unbias review.
Oh I love the pockets and everything, I just wish the front pocket folded down all the way if that makes sense! Thanks for the comment and the kind words! I do want to try out the Shimoda at some point!
I wanted to like the Brevite, stealthy looks and some nice colors but there are two things I couldn’t get past. First was the Velcro pads, they are not sturdy enough for me to trust that my gear stayed in place. But the shoulder straps are seriously in need of improvement. My shoulders are in rough shape and these are about the worst I’ve tried since my early 80’s jansport. The luma beats the Brevite in every metric except price.
I've had the jumper for years and have been thinking about getting the luma. I love the way I have my Brevite set up, and it's very similar to how you have it. Great job explaining them both.
If my PD Everyday Messenger V2 would break and give up on me as my daily bag going to work. I would choose the Brevite Jumper as my next EDC bag in fact, I already put it in my cart just in case 🤣
Man I feel this video, I’m a pastor and I make RU-vid videos so I’m always bringing books notebooks Bible and a bunch of camera gear. I used the old Pete McKinnon bag but ended up just using a goruck gr1 with a peak design small camera cube for my A7iv. Couldn’t make the Peter McKinnon bag work and got sick of switching bags on different days. Great video!
Okay, I’ve always scratched my head about the obsession around the kislux book totes and their practicality, but this one is adorable!! Congratulations
Amazing video! I just picked up the brevite exactly for the reason you mentioned. I need my camera on me but I also need my daughter dippers, water bottle, etc. 😅
This is the exact review I was looking for! I have the Brevite in red and I kinda regret my color choice because it’s a bit flashy. Now I’m considering the Luma because my disability issues make it hard for me to adjust those puffy Velcro dividers. That and for some odd reason I kinda feel like Brevite doesn’t fit me all that well
@@filming_fatherhood I’m selling my Wandrd sling and 21L PRVKE first lol gotta stop collecting bags. Gonna do my own little comparison video. Thanks man, your review was awesome
I've been waiting for someone to compare these two backpacks for awhile now! Thank you for this comparison! I actually have that Brevite backpack for years now and I ALWAYS end up choosing it for EDC AND travel. When Shimoda came out with the Urban Explore series I got excited and purchased the 20L but after receiving it I felt buyer's remorse. It was too boxy looking, rough, and big on me. And like you said the practicality of the Brevite backpack works so much better for me too. Just wish the dividers were better and wish it came with the mesh in the straps and back since I've noticed because of the material of the Brevite, after wearing it for a while I start to sweat. Maybe with the mesh material in those areas will help with that
Dude thanks for your comment! I looked into the Shimoda but just wasn’t sure it would fit my needs. The dividers on the brevite are for sure my biggest pain point!
You could probably loop a lock through the zippers but Idk if that would truly keep someone out. I think their big deterrent to theft is that it doesn't look like a camera bag
