Do you have a Back Pack for your M2 that you just love?

MavicMark18 · Oct 30, 2019

I have a M2Z with a fly more kit, a mavmount for my iPad mini
and a Hoodman Aviator HAV1E sunshade that's 9" x 12" folded up.
I've been looking at backpacks and saw the Lowepro ViewPoint
BP 250 Backpack. It seemed like the perfect fit as it had a separate
removable case that fit in the bottom of the pack that you pulled out
from the side for quick access that the Mavic fit into perfectly.
But upon further investigation found the M2's won't fit as they are taller.
I'm looking for something with a bunch of pockets for all my extras. It
seems that all that's out there for the M2's are packs that expose every-
thing when you open them up. Have you guys found a backpack that
suits your Mavic 2 needs? I'd like to hear any suggestions you might have.

Thanks,

Mark

pross · Oct 30, 2019

lowepro droneguard 250 gets my vote.

jasonlday · Oct 30, 2019

I love this back pack. I can fit my M2Z, 6 batteries, rapid charger, Ipad mount, ipad, props, and so much more. It is a 5.11 backpack with custom foam.

Go Professional Cases Limited Edition Backpack for DJI Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom

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Deleted member 3792 · Oct 30, 2019

I wrote in another thread about my gear, I bought a Lowepro flipside 400 awII where I can bring with me all stuff I need. Now I have changed a little bit because my last buy was the goggles RE, but they fit in the bag if I set the goggles apart in two pieces. I will take some pictures tomorrow and come back with that.

Can anyone recommend a slightly larger bag

I just unpacked my Fly More kit and I definitely want to carry a bit more stuff then this bag will allow. On the other hand I don't want or need a huge bag or backpack. I'd also want to try to keep it under $50 Thanx Steve

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parkgt · Oct 30, 2019

When I want to go small I use a Lowepro Slingshot 250 AW. M2P, controller.
4 batteries, 9.7Ipad, Tablet holder, sunshade. ND case. harness, 4 ARC2, strobes, water bottle and little stuff.

Dakrisht · Oct 31, 2019

I’ve been using this bag for a few months now. It’s pretty great and highly recommend it.

- Fits 4 batteries and the M2P with a battery.
- Have 2 chargers in there
- All filters, SD cards in the pocket
- Osmo action, selfie stick, mounts, clips, clamps, whatever in the top front zipper pocket.
- More small accessories in the top inner zipper pocket also.

Cons: no place for a laptop but iPad Pro and charger can go easily in the inner pocket.

Bought it for $89 a few months back, a bit more now but it’s worth it. They also make the same bag for a Smart Controller setup

Smatree Backpack Compatible for DJI Mavic 2 Pro/Mavic 2 Zoom/GoPro Hero 2018/ Hero 7/6/5/4/3+/3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D49PGH5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LfSUDbBDE8ZY9

Chris Baish · Oct 31, 2019

I have the Lowepro Tahoe 150. Great value and good layout.

Lowepro Tahoe 150 Backpack for Camera, Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B013MC8F5Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_HMTUDbEX7JNE2

woodbutcher50 · Oct 31, 2019

Yes, check out the Microraptor backpack. It's compact, holds everything for flying your drone!

Cymruflyer · Oct 31, 2019

I use this one and have a spare for $30 plus the cost of shipping if anyone is interested. It has a hard shell top and is stated that the material is water resistant. Works great and is super light weight. Tablet or even a fifth battery can be fitted in the top pocket of the shell. It has 3 spaces for batteries, so if you keep one on the drone, that would be 4 batteries total.

MavicMark18 · Oct 31, 2019

jasonlday said:
I love this back pack. I can fit my M2Z, 6 batteries, rapid charger, Ipad mount, ipad, props, and so much more. It is a 5.11 backpack with custom foam.

Go Professional Cases Limited Edition Backpack for DJI Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom

Buy Go Professional Cases Limited Edition Backpack for DJI Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom featuring For DJI Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom Drone, Fits Mavic, Monitor, Batteries, and More, Interior Closed-Cell Foam Insert, Precision-Cut Foam Compartments, 4 x Exterior Zippered Compartments, 1 x Interior Zippered Mesh Pouch...

www.bhphotovideo.com

Thanks for your input jasonlday.

MavicMark18 · Oct 31, 2019

Viking said:
I wrote in another thread about my gear, I bought a Lowepro flipside 400 awII where I can bring with me all stuff I need. Now I have changed a little bit because my last buy was the goggles RE, but they fit in the bag if I set the goggles apart in two pieces. I will take some pictures tomorrow and come back with that.

Can anyone recommend a slightly larger bag

I just unpacked my Fly More kit and I definitely want to carry a bit more stuff then this bag will allow. On the other hand I don't want or need a huge bag or backpack. I'd also want to try to keep it under $50 Thanx Steve

mavicpilots.com

That is a nice bag. Thanks for posting.

MavicMark18 · Oct 31, 2019

parkgt said:
When I want to go small I use a Lowepro Slingshot 250 AW. M2P, controller.
4 batteries, 9.7Ipad, Tablet holder, sunshade. ND case. harness, 4 ARC2, strobes, water bottle and little stuff.

Nice bag parkgt
Thanks for posting that.

MavicMark18 · Oct 31, 2019

Dakrisht said:
I’ve been using this bag for a few months now. It’s pretty great and highly recommend it.

- Fits 4 batteries and the M2P with a battery.
- Have 2 chargers in there
- All filters, SD cards in the pocket
- Osmo action, selfie stick, mounts, clips, clamps, whatever in the top front zipper pocket.
- More small accessories in the top inner zipper pocket also.

Cons: no place for a laptop but iPad Pro and charger can go easily in the inner pocket.

Bought it for $89 a few months back, a bit more now but it’s worth it. They also make the same bag for a Smart Controller setup

Smatree Backpack Compatible for DJI Mavic 2 Pro/Mavic 2 Zoom/GoPro Hero 2018/ Hero 7/6/5/4/3+/3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D49PGH5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LfSUDbBDE8ZY9

I like that bag Dakrisht, but I don't have a GoPro. Guess I could take out the foam in that area. Thanks!

MavicMark18 · Oct 31, 2019

Chris Baish said:
I have the Lowepro Tahoe 150. Great value and good layout.

Lowepro Tahoe 150 Backpack for Camera, Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B013MC8F5Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_HMTUDbEX7JNE2

Cool bag. Thanks for getting back to me.

MavicMark18 · Oct 31, 2019

woodbutcher50 said:
Yes, check out the Microraptor backpack. It's compact, holds everything for flying your drone!

That is a nice looking backpack. I wish it had some side pockets though. Thanks for getting back to me.

Dakrisht · Oct 31, 2019

MavicMark18 said:
I like that bag Dakrisht, but I don't have a GoPro. Guess I could take out the foam in that area. Thanks!

You can take out that foam completely and use it as a big storage area for even a 10” iPad.It’s modular so you can add/remove various foam components to fit small items, etc. very smart and well priced.

The entire bag is a hard shell type material so this is great while not being or looking plasticky at all. Just a solid bag.

MavicMark18 · Oct 31, 2019

Cymruflyer said:
I use this one and have a spare for $30 plus the cost of shipping if anyone is interested. It has a hard shell top and is stated that the material is water resistant. Works great and is super light weight. Tablet or even a fifth battery can be fitted in the top pocket of the shell. It has 3 spaces for batteries, so if you keep one on the drone, that would be 4 batteries total.View attachment 84541 View attachment 84541 View attachment 84542 View attachment 84543 View attachment 84546 View attachment 84547

Cymruflyer said:
I use this one and have a spare for $30 plus the cost of shipping if anyone is interested. It has a hard shell top and is stated that the material is water resistant. Works great and is super light weight. Tablet or even a fifth battery can be fitted in the top pocket of the shell. It has 3 spaces for batteries, so if you keep one on the drone, that would be 4 batteries total.

Cymruflyer said:

I use this one and have a spare for $30 plus the cost of shipping if anyone is interested. It has a hard shell top and is stated that the material is water resistant. Works great and is super light weight. Tablet or even a fifth battery can be fitted in the top pocket of the shell. It has 3 spaces for batteries, so if you keep one on the drone, that would be 4 batteries total.View attachment 84541 View attachment 84541 View attachment 84542 View attachment 84543 View attachment 84546 View attachment 84547

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Thanks for your feedback and pics etc. Looks like a good pack.
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MavicMark18 · Oct 31, 2019

pross said:
lowepro droneguard 250 gets my vote.

Thanks pross. I looked at all the backpacks and didn't really like the ones with the foam so I ended up going with this 250. Looks like it has everything I needed. Thanks again!

Dogpilot · Nov 2, 2019

To be honest, almost all of the photo type backpacks, drone specific ones as well are utter garbage. They all feel like you have strapped a brick of foam on your back. They universially have very poor ventilation for your back. Your back is essential to shed heat and moisture for cooling when hiking hard. I am a professional geologist. We hike all the time, not little jaunts on park like trails, but rather in hard rocky or wet jungle environments. Typically I will hike 5-10 klicks a day. As of late I have been bringing the drone to help locate spots I may find interesting. I have always brought camera gear. Documentation is very important to our profession. So we obsessively shoot photos. The drone has added a new dimension. I have tried all kinds of backpacks, from Lowe to WYNRD. They all feel awful. I settled on using Domke Photo wraps. They come in 3 sizes and I can wrap the drone up safely and insert it in any decent backpack. None of this overpriced foam block stuff. The other thing about these backpacks, they encourage you to bring way more stuff than you will ever need in the field. Every gram will feel like a kilo after 5 klicks. Aside from that, they are cheap, only a few $$ each. Other brands have started to make them as well and have roughly the same features, nylon covered exterior, thin foam layer, velcro tabs. I wrap all my photo gear, usually just a Nikon D850, one macro and one wide zoom, now plus the drone and stuff, geopick, water and a small human repair kit. Stuff it all into my Osprey backpack. It has excellent suspension and unsurpassed ventilation.

Don't let the marketing types lead you to believe you need something specific for a drone. They are sensitive, but not so delicate they need level 5 protection. I almost never fall and if I do, the drone is the last thing I am worried about if I do. Besides most of those bricks folks are strapping to their backs are as likely to hurt you in a fall. Think wrestling, where the big beefy guy tries to snap a back over his knee.

Deleted member 3792 · Nov 2, 2019

Dogpilot said:
To be honest, almost all of the photo type backpacks, drone specific ones as well are utter garbage. They all feel like you have strapped a brick of foam on your back. They universially have very poor ventilation for your back. Your back is essential to shed heat and moisture for cooling when hiking hard. I am a professional geologist. We hike all the time, not little jaunts on park like trails, but rather in hard rocky or wet jungle environments. Typically I will hike 5-10 klicks a day. As of late I have been bringing the drone to help locate spots I may find interesting. I have always brought camera gear. Documentation is very important to our profession. So we obsessively shoot photos. The drone has added a new dimension. I have tried all kinds of backpacks, from Lowe to WYNRD. They all feel awful. I settled on using Domke Photo wraps. They come in 3 sizes and I can wrap the drone up safely and insert it in any decent backpack. None of this overpriced foam block stuff. The other thing about these backpacks, they encourage you to bring way more stuff than you will ever need in the field. Every gram will feel like a kilo after 5 klicks. Aside from that, they are cheap, only a few $$ each. Other brands have started to make them as well and have roughly the same features, nylon covered exterior, thin foam layer, velcro tabs. I wrap all my photo gear, usually just a Nikon D850, one macro and one wide zoom, now plus the drone and stuff, geopick, water and a small human repair kit. Stuff it all into my Osprey backpack. It has excellent suspension and unsurpassed ventilation.

Don't let the marketing types lead you to believe you need something specific for a drone. They are sensitive, but not so delicate they need level 5 protection. I almost never fall and if I do, the drone is the last thing I am worried about if I do. Besides most of those bricks folks are strapping to their backs are as likely to hurt you in a fall. Think wrestling, where the big beefy guy tries to snap a back over his knee.

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You can always get your self a Sherpa who will do the tough job for you so you don’t get so tired when you do the climbing to the Top. ?