For the past few weeks I’ve been walking around with the OneGo Rope Strap camera bag by PGYTECH. It’s been on my shoulder every day during that time, being a home for my Fujifilm X-T3 and two lenses, while out doing street photography. To help you understand how good it is, I’m sharing my experience in this PGYTECH camera bag review.
Editor’s note: This camera bag was sent to me directly from PGYTECH. As I tell all companies, my reviews will always be unbiased and based on my real-world experience.
OneGo Rope Strap: The Facts
Below are the facts about the bag, including materials, weight and available colors.
- Materials: Fabric: 80% Nylon, 20% Polyurethane. Lining: 100% polyester
- Weight: 370g
- Shoulder strap adjustment range: 84cm-131cm
- Colors: Midnight, Forest, Mist, Lilac
- Compatibility: One camera, two lenses (before expansion). One camera, one 70mm-200mm telephoto lens (after expansion).
What’s in my OneGo Rope Strap?
Below are the contents of my bag which I carried around each day.
- Fujifilm X-T3
- Viltrox 23mm f1.4
- Fujifilm 35mm f2
- Two extra batteries
- USB-C adapter
- Fujifilm EF-X8 flash
PGYTECH OneGo Rope Strap: First Impressions
When the bag arrived at my desk, I knew this would be a lightweight offering. It came in a thin box, similar to what you would expect from an ultra thin laptop or tablet.
I opted for the Forest version, and I’m happy I did. It was vibrant enough to not be just another dull, faceless camera bag, and muted enough not to scream “hey everyone look at my camera bag”.
For a basic photographer like myself – and by basic I mean someone who keeps his camera kit minimal – I felt this would be the perfect fit. The bag has two dividers, and was high enough to hold wide to mid-range focal length lenses when standing upright. My X-T3 was very snuggly and the inner zipped compartment is where my batteries and accessories lived.
OneGo Rope Strap: My Real World Experience
I want to start with the shoulder strap: it’s as gentle as a parent around their newborn. This is especially important for someone like me who is yet to master an elegant way of removing a strap over their head, as the softness does no damage to the inevitable nicks in my face. It also rests well on the shoulder, and I experienced no rubbing after a long day of using the bag.
I must admit, the rope that serves as straps does look cool. A non-photography friend of mine even asked where the bag came from as they wanted one for everyday carry. Adjusting the straps isn’t as obvious as standard camera bags, but after a little trial and error I was able to get some movement out of it.
The zip to open the bag has two miniature ropes attached, with some soft rubber toppers. This makes unzipping the bag easier and more comfortable. There are two dividers inside, one that’s removable and the other that is stationary. They’re thin, but have adequate padding that keeps my gear safe and well separated.
Access to the bag was quick and easy. I did find there was a little too much padding around the outer zip compartment. This is more a design taste than a flaw in the bag itself.
The inner zipped compartment has ample space. You could fit one or two lens filters in there with no issues, and there was some space remaining even with my batteries and flash tucked inside.
The PGYTECH OneGo Rope Strap has a zip running around the exterior of the bag. This is to give it some more flexibility and breathing space, presumably to fit more in. At the time of writing I don’t personally have extra camera gear, so was unable to test how well this functions.
I will note, although there’s no official rating for water resistance (the company did tell me it’s splash proof), I did take it out in the rain. It was light rain, but strong enough to slightly dampen the exterior. I’m pleased to say my gear was as dry as a conversation with my uncle about his stamp collection.
The Verdict
For me, the OneGo Rope Strap by PGYTECH strikes the right balance between form and function. The rope style makes it stand out from mundane camera bags, also making it a solid fashion accessory – but that can only get you so far.
In terms of practicality, the bag will keep your gear snug and safe, as it did mine. Its lightness and softness make it the perfect carry for a long day of street and travel photography, and its durability means it will last you a good amount of time.
The PGYTECH OneGo Rope Strap is available for $59.95 and you can buy on Amazon.
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