Shimoda Action X (25L + 30L + 35L + 40L + 50L + 70L) Review

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What I like

• The Action X harness. This was the first gear bag that showed me a bag could be truly comfortable, and the V3 might be the most comfortable I've experienced
• Adjustable torso length (S/M/L), a women's strap option, and hip straps that fold away when you don't need them
• Roll top that expands for a lot more space
• Book-style opening with the camera cube, a laptop compartment in the door, and side door access on body. The V3's wider side door alone makes it worth it
• The V3 swaps EVA foam for an air mesh harness, so it breathes better
• Killer camera cubes in lots of sizes, plus serious outdoor details like compression straps for skis and poles
• I've put a lot of miles in this bag. It inspires confidence

Watch for

• It's floppy, with lots of soft organization. Took me a while to get used to, but out in the field it works
• Big and bulky for daily use, and probably too outdoorsy for a lot of people
• The V3 air mesh may snag and look rattier over time, and the sternum strap sits low

Specs

• Action X V3 in 25L, 30L, 35L, 40L and 50L, each with about 7L of roll-top expansion. The Action X70 HD covers 70L
• 16 inch laptop sleeve and removable liner on the V3
• PFAS-free fabric with a water-repellent carbonate coating, rain cover included

Where I've covered it

• Adventure Camera Bag Deep Dive, Shimoda Action X V3 at 0:00 (full review, newest version; Poncho sponsored one segment of this video)
• 25 Best Camera Backpacks Compared at 12:07 (earlier version)
• SHIMODA ACTION X CAMERA TRAVEL BAGS at 1:45 (earlier version)
• 10 of The Best Camera Backpacks at 17:01 (earlier version)
• Massive Camera Bag Roundup 2021 at 45:00 (earlier version; Hex sponsored this video)
• 17 Personal Favorite Everyday Laptop Bags at 40:10 (earlier version)