The K&F Concept backpack has been on my shoulders for two straight weeks. It’s been my daily support for carrying my camera, laptop, and accessories, and I also put it through its paces on an extended photography trip in Oaxaca, Mexico. In this review, I’m sharing my experience and helping you decide if this affordable little backpack is right for you.
Editor’s note: K&F Concept sent me the backpack directly for review. As with all manufacturers, I explained that receiving a product doesn’t guarantee a positive review, and being honest with my audience remains the main objective.
K&F Concept Backpack Name
K&F Concept offers several camera bags and backpacks, and the name listed on the site for the one I was sent is very generic: Professional Camera Backpack (Green). However, if the name tag that came with the bag is anything to go by, I believe this is the Nature Wander 12.
The clue is in the name, but this snug little offering is best suited to travel and street photographers looking for a compact way to carry their gear. Despite being on the smaller side, the backpack has the capacity to hold quite a lot.
As a minimalist, I only own one FujIfilm X-T3 and two lenses, both small primes. That said, the K&F Concept backpack could easily hold a couple of bodies, a telephoto lens, and some standard-sized lenses as well.
There’s a laptop pouch inside the bag. It held my 13-inch MacBook Air M1 securely, but there isn’t enough space for anything larger. If you use a 15-inch laptop, you’ll need to look elsewhere.
The inner compartments are fully adjustable, allowing you to configure the layout around your gear. The velcro is very sturdy and, even on a trip where I carried the bag everywhere, the dividers stayed put and kept my kit compact and secure.
K&F Concept Backpack Extior
On the exterior, there are two compartments. They don’t offer much depth, but I was able to carry a notepad, some pens, a couple of spare camera batteries, and my passport without issue.
Landscape photographers will be pleased to know there’s also a side strap for carrying a small tripod. While I don’t use a tripod myself, I tested the strap with a 2L water bottle. It stayed firmly in place over a four-mile walk, which suggests it would comfortably handle a compact carbon tripod.
K&F Concept Backpack Review: Durability
According to K&F Concept, the bag is made from PU leather, which essentially means faux leather. It looks good at a glance, but don’t expect the premium feel you’d get from a higher-end and much more expensive Oberwerth camera bag, for example.
The good news is, even in 30 °C (86 °F), with the midday Oaxacan sun beaming down, the bag didn’t become clammy or show any signs of chemical smells which I’ve experienced on cheap bags in the past.
The exterior materials on the Nature Wander 12 held up well. I placed it on harsh terrain, including rocks and dusty sidewalks, and it showed no immediate signs of wear or tear.
Carrying the bag was comfortable. The straps are easily adjustable, and the padded rear panel felt light on my back. I also like its compact build, which gives it a stylish look and makes it suitable for days when you’re not carrying camera gear at all.
Is The Nature Wander 12 Waterproof?
K&F Concept claims the bag is waterproof. This surprised me, as it also comes with a rain cover, which usually suggests limited weather resistance.
Because I’m currently in Oaxaca, Mexico and haven’t seen a drop of rain in three months, I couldn’t test it in a downpour. Instead, I poured water over the bag, and thankfully my gear stayed completely dry.
Cost and Comparison
The price is the real draw here. The bag retails for $49.99, which is cheaper than the PGYTECH OneGo Rope Strap Bag I reviewed. While the designs are different, both target travel and street photography. You can fit more into the Nature Wander 12, and it’s much easier to adjust, though it’s not quite as stylish as the OneGo Rope Strap.
At $49.99 (you can often find it discounted too), it’s hard not to recommend this K&F Concept backpack. It’s not for photographers who value luxury, but it’s a solid choice if you want a simple, well-designed backpack that reliably gets your gear from A to B.
The K&F Concept backpack aka Nature Wander 12 is available to purchase here.
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