While this is still a soft fabric (recycled 640-denier polyester) backpack that won't completely protect your gear if you drop the bag several feet, it's a nice, fairly lightweight, and inconspicuous camera bag that can store everything you need. This is an excellent backpack that doesn't scream camera bag, and you get front and side access to your gear (make sure you add the Camera Cube bundle. Tenba Fulton V2 16L Backpack for $140: I prefer bags that have some way to quickly grab the camera, and that's why the Fulton V2 isn't higher above: The only way to pull out the camera is by taking the bag off and unzipping the back compartment.