Review: iFlight FPV backpack - after a 10 mile hike

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A backpack is an increasingly important part of any FPVer's gear these days and in this review I look at the iFlight backpack and how it performs on hikes that are longer than just the few yards from your car to a bando.
Pros:
- it's pretty damned comfortable
- it has lots of little zips and pockets
- it's really well made (strong, tough)
Cons:
- it's not cheap (but still represents good value)
- needs some way to protect quads from dirt/mud on opening
- storage is "satisfactory" 'but I'd prefer more (lunch, drink etc)
- pockets on the dividers need zips or stuff falls to the bottom of the pack
If you're looking for a pack for the spring/summer then stay tuned, I have a couple of more to be reviewed.
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  • @jview70
    @jview705 ай бұрын

    Wow, bruce is built like a fridge. I had no idea. Good on you mate.

  • @s4ndm4ns
    @s4ndm4ns5 ай бұрын

    Nice to see you are doing fine

  • @emna856
    @emna8565 ай бұрын

    1st video to show for me in a while. You're looking fit

  • @RCModelReviews

    @RCModelReviews

    5 ай бұрын

    I've been in training for the fight over Remote ID :-)

  • @A.D.K.FPV123

    @A.D.K.FPV123

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@RCModelReviews😂

  • @primoziskra6394
    @primoziskra63945 ай бұрын

    I have foldable sitting pad in laptop compartment. I use the rain cover to hide the drones. So that everyone doesn't see that I'm carrying a drone in my backpack.

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations5 ай бұрын

    Fantastic review, Bruce! Thanks! 😃 Looking forward to the others! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

  • @strattonford2557
    @strattonford25575 ай бұрын

    As a daily professional FPV pilot my bag of choice is the pyro sport. It's absolutely not meant to be hiked with, but it's the largest FPV bag that's considered a carry-on (the pyro pro is too large). I've walked maybe 2 miles absolutely tops in it, and it absolutely destroyed my back. I now usually drag my bag on top of a pelican/luggage depending on where I'm going. Sometimes I'm doing a construction site, I'll have to walk 10+ flights of stairs with the bag. Depending on the job I usually unload what I need and carry it in my sling, but if it's a big project... I'm walking my 40lb backpack up the stairs. Frankly it's a function of what you need. I would love to carry a lighter bag, but when you do this for 8 hours in a day, you need backups, more backups (of everything), tools, tons of lipos/chargers.

  • @sleepingbearffg5008

    @sleepingbearffg5008

    5 ай бұрын

    I use camera bags. Or survival back packs. The kitchen sink back pack I like the most..

  • @REDhlg
    @REDhlg5 ай бұрын

    Looking forward to seeing your other 2 reviews. Thanks for the review!

  • @HaraldLabout
    @HaraldLabout5 ай бұрын

    Great review and the backpack looks / seems great. Thanks for the info

  • @PugetSoundFlyer
    @PugetSoundFlyer5 ай бұрын

    Excellent review as always! Id be in heaven if somebody made a backpack for gliders.

  • @jamesturncliff5960
    @jamesturncliff59605 ай бұрын

    Hopefully they make some backpacks for people with gliders 4 ft wingspan that will protect the airplane as well❤

  • @sleepingbearffg5008

    @sleepingbearffg5008

    5 ай бұрын

    That's a good idea 👊👊

  • @joeshmo5399
    @joeshmo53995 ай бұрын

    This would add a little exercise into flying drones. Standing in a field with a transmitter doesn't do much for me. I think a MTB would be helpful on dirt roads. Ten miles out and back would make for a long day walking all the way.

  • @sleepingbearffg5008

    @sleepingbearffg5008

    5 ай бұрын

    Lol ive climbed trees cross search pattern over acres of fields, climbed fences, buildings, looking for birds.. but send it Allot 🤣🤣😂😂

  • @semadragun
    @semadragun5 ай бұрын

    Great looking pack, i have a Torvill bag but for an fpv weekend or day somewhere in the wilderness the beach trolleys/carts are great, can load whatever you want into them. I went to a 3 day outdoor festival last year and people had them on the dance floor 😂

  • @tenns
    @tenns5 ай бұрын

    bruce you're getting too swole for your t shirts!! I loved your video where you hiked last year or a couple years ago? Anyways keep it up, proud of you!

  • @shannonnewman3091
    @shannonnewman30915 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the info

  • @rjung_ch
    @rjung_ch5 ай бұрын

    Nice review, cheers 👍💪✌

  • @DavePinnock
    @DavePinnock5 ай бұрын

    Nice to see you're well Bruce and been hitting the gym by the look of it! Take care

  • @AerialWaviator
    @AerialWaviator5 ай бұрын

    Thanks Bruce, nice discussion. The hiking aspect is a great angle. Like seeing how packed and organized the inside. Agree, there needs to be a flat ground tarp (included, or a custom accessory). It would be nice if had rings, or places to hook stuff on the sides. Thinking water bottle, etc. Can reach back and grab. What would be interesting is hearing from the community, and how pilots customized their packs for how they use them. This is where the great ideas for innovation come from.

  • @sleepingbearffg5008
    @sleepingbearffg50085 ай бұрын

    Your getting out of shape old man 😂😂😂 looking good 👊👊💪💪 separate bag for lipo's a must. Allot of gear in one spot... To burn up. And safety as always around lipo's.. whats inside a lipo? FIRE!!

  • @ChrisGripeos
    @ChrisGripeos5 ай бұрын

    If you’re looking for a good drone pack that also has room for drink and food, I recommend the Torvol Explorer series of packs. The mini one is nice, for smaller loads, but the full size one is just as big as the iFlight.

  • @istim
    @istim5 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed this!

  • @David-yo5ws
    @David-yo5ws5 ай бұрын

    Great review Bruce. It certainly has a nice depth to it. Definitely needs a re-design of the back section. It really needs to be detachable and have an encapsulating padded cover of the quads. A good shoulder strap is very critical, especially when you have 'knobbly' shoulders. I really like the solid rubber treads on the base. Look forward to the other pack reviews. On a side note, glad you didn't trip over the flower garden at the South Waikato signage. Take care and see you in the next video.

  • @VRFSC
    @VRFSC5 ай бұрын

    Looking good Bruce 👍

  • @novivi4390
    @novivi43905 ай бұрын

    Dude is jacked !

  • @social3ngin33rin
    @social3ngin33rin5 ай бұрын

    Wow!!! That backpack is insane!!!!! Also, that would acare me to have drones hanging out there, and showing them. I guess you couldnkeep the rain cover on when it's dry lol Looks like a decent drone pack Should've ended the vid with a short FPV drone footage :)

  • @ianlloyd100
    @ianlloyd1005 ай бұрын

    We're screwed in the UK. We don't have outback. Seriously, I went out on a snowy January morning, miles from anywhere into the countryside. Parked in a gateway, and launched. Within 20 seconds, I had a voice in the background asking what I was doing. Not a farmer, just someone out walking....

  • @MrCaptainnemo
    @MrCaptainnemo5 ай бұрын

    I like to going for a hike with my FPV gear and getting some flights in the wilderness

  • @reworkfpv7359
    @reworkfpv73595 ай бұрын

    My trunk or what you would call 'the boot' of my car is my backpack. Of course it's hard to take that down a walking trail.😀

  • @BerndFelsche
    @BerndFelsche5 ай бұрын

    Any velcro badge should personalise. I recommend the "Don't tred on Snek"

  • @toddhazell925
    @toddhazell9255 ай бұрын

    A great review Bruce, but does it show the bl00d? Camera 2 Bruce, camera 2 😆😆

  • @fractalengineering
    @fractalengineering5 ай бұрын

    Nice! I got one of them myself, mostly for long trips and traveling including flights; I like that it does fit in the overhead and the laptop sleeve takes all it's sense there -even has a separator there for your tablet- Although a bit heavy aroud 2 kilos so that takes away from your useable payload in this case Pretty happy with it overall, although for smaller trips within the city I'd still rather use my cheapie 15 dollas one 😄

  • @arashitohwa4047
    @arashitohwa40475 ай бұрын

    Needs camo and space for the shaped charges.

  • @peterfelecan3639
    @peterfelecan36395 ай бұрын

    A lot of money for cheapo built backpack. For drones ? They are kidding. Anyway, thank you for, as always, pragmatic review.

  • @MountaineerFPV
    @MountaineerFPV5 ай бұрын

    That backpack makes you looks small Super X 👍👍🇺🇸

  • @FPVSteve
    @FPVSteve5 ай бұрын

    To be fair, you're carrying a LOT of everything. Multiple quads, accessories, camera gear, radio gear etc ... I think you'd struggle to find a perfect backpack regardless of cost.

  • @scottallen6478
    @scottallen6478Ай бұрын

    Xjet 👍

  • @shootingsportstransparency7461
    @shootingsportstransparency74613 ай бұрын

    Musthave

  • @peteengard9966
    @peteengard99665 ай бұрын

    Doesn't seem worth the price to me. You run the risk of ruining the quads on the back for one thing. Plus most people will only be packing one or two drones.

  • @semadragun

    @semadragun

    5 ай бұрын

    Normally you remove the quads from the pack first..then lay the bag down

  • @joecaraco7503
    @joecaraco75035 ай бұрын

    As the hobby evolves or as it devolves? 😢

  • @WinstonSmith1984
    @WinstonSmith19845 ай бұрын

    There also needs to be room for a lot of water, food, and toilet paper.

  • @tnxmatze
    @tnxmatze5 ай бұрын

    lets face it, thats just a photo gear backpack and there is no way i pay that amount of money for it.

  • @greavous93
    @greavous935 ай бұрын

    why walk down ROADS? I use my vehicle for that.

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