If you’re searching for a reliable camera bag for landscape photography, you’ll know how important durability, comfort and access are — especially on steep early-morning walks…
PGYtech kindly gifted me their Onemo Tac 35L, so I packed it full to the brim with my gear and trudged up Crook Peak in the Mendips on a misty morning. Here is my review of this absolute beast of a bag!
PGYtech Onemo Tac 35L review – first impressions
For landscape photographers carrying thousands of pounds worth of kit into hills and remote locations, build quality matters — and this feels built for that purpose. I have absolutely annihilated my other bags – chucking them all over the place, so this is really important for me. I want my camera stuff to survive…
The PGYtech Onemo Tac 35L camera bag feels rugged. The material is tough without being overly rigid, striking a good balance between protection and flexibility.
I quite liked the front section – with a quick access expandable front pocket, which could easily fit gloves, hat, maybe a waterproof jacket in too. It’s handy having a large section of the bag completely separate to the camera gear.
There are also plenty of zipped storage pockets for tucking away SD cards, cables, snack bars and so on.
Capacity: Is 35L enough for landscape photography?
At 35 litres, there is more than enough room to take the kitchen sink with you. Which is exactly what I did.
On my Crook Peak walk, I packed:
- Main full-frame camera body and 24-105mm
- 20mm wide-angle lens
- 100-400mm telephoto lens
- Benro Mach 3 tripod with geared head
- x1.4 teleconverter
- Mavic 4 Pro, controller and 3 batteries – this drone is a beast and I’d normally have to carry it separately!
- NISI filters
- Waterproof cover
The internal divider system is modular and easy to customise. Once configured, everything felt secure — even on the steeper sections of the walk up.
If you’re looking for a 35L camera backpack review specifically for landscape work, this size works well for carrying multiple lenses without feeling excessive.
Access in the field – designed for changing light
Conditions over the Somerset Levels change quickly when mist is involved. Light can break through in seconds.
There are lots of access points to the bag. I kept my camera in the top section, which I usually do – I’ve never been a fan of grabbing it from side access panels, but the option was there with this bag. The rear access section is easy and non-fiddly to open, so it was quick for me to switch lenses.
As a camera bag for hiking, this design works well in real outdoor conditions.
Comfort on steep walks
Crook Peak isn’t a mountain, but it’s steep enough to test weight distribution properly.
The harness system on the PGYtech Onemo Tac 35L distributes weight evenly. Padded shoulder straps, sternum strap and waist belt help stabilise the bag on uneven terrain. Once adjusted, it feels secure and supportive without restricting movement. An ingenious feature to the bag is the adjustable back section, so you can raise the entire bag up and down, which is great for those of us who are tall and lanky (hello). As I always like taking the kitchen sink with me, I often end up with a dodgy back by the end of a morning out – but I found this one nicely ergonomic once adjusted.
For landscape photographers regularly walking hills before sunrise, comfort over distance is essential — and this bag performs well here.
Weather resistance in UK conditions
Mendip mornings often mean damp air, mist and wet ground. The water-resistant fabric handled moisture well, with water beading off rather than soaking through.
There is a separate waterproof cover included within the bag (rather than integrated) – I didn’t get to test this out, but it looks like it would work well.
Who is the PGYtech Onemo Tac 35L for?
This camera backpack is ideal for:
- Landscape photographers carrying multiple lenses
- Hybrid shooters carrying both camera and drone
- Photographers needing a reliable hiking camera bag
- Full-day outdoor photography trips
It’s not an ultralight minimalist pack — but for serious landscape kit, that’s not necessarily the goal.
Final verdict: is the PGYtech Onemo Tac 35L worth it?
After properly field testing this bag in misty, damp conditions on Crook Peak, I can confidently say it’s a strong option for landscape photographers.
A good camera bag should allow you to focus on composition and light — not on discomfort or organisation issues. On this walk above the Somerset Levels, the PGYtech Onemo Tac 35L did exactly that.
Here’s a link to the bag itself, which I can highly recommend.
