An Adventure Photographer’s Complete Review

I was tired of trying to fit all of my camera gear into my backpacking bag and not being able to figure out an efficient system that was easy to organize and kept my kit protected.

I have been backpacking for years, and I began adventure photography as a way to enhance my outdoor experience through this art form. One of my biggest gripes throughout the years was not being able to fit all my necessary gear securely in my hiking backpacks—always risking damage or loss and never having easy access to all my camera gear.

The WANDRD FERNWEH Backpacking Bag aims to fill a different niche from most other camera backpacks. This is the type of backpack for the aspiring Nat Geo pro who needs to be able to tackle the elements and shoulder plenty of adventure and photography gear without sacrificing comfort, functionality, or gear access.

Robust, multifunctional, and full of unique features—like a hidden passport pocket, external sleeping bag holder, and velcro straps to secure all your kit—it’s become a mainstay in our shoot wardrobe. Plus, it comes in a classic sleek black color, with a tan option as well.

I hope this WANDRD FERNWEH review helps other photographers have a smoother backpacking experience when bringing along their cameras. In this review, I’ll guide you through each aspect of the bag—what I love and what I don’t—and how it performs in the outdoors.

WANDRD FERNWEH Backpack Review Summary

The 50L FERNWEH Backpacking Bag is a spacious, thoughtfully designed hiking backpack for photographers who need to bring their photography gear out in the wilderness with them. 

It’s built for multi-day camping trips and features a large main compartment that can carry your camera equipment, clothing, and camping gear. It also has external space for a sleeping pad or bag, and extra storage in the waist belt and sternum straps.

WANDRD has long been an industry leader for the adventure photography niche, and it’s no surprise they’ve been able to perfect the FERNWEH Backpack. This camera backpack was Kickstarter-funded, and quickly gained the support and praise of the outdoor community.

Since its success on Kickstarter, this bag has managed to climb to the top of photographers’ lists of essential gear for their adventures.

This bag review will give you the complete breakdown of the WANDRD FERNWEH Backpacking Bag!