Gura Gear Kiboko 30L+ - best in class bag for transporting expensive camera gear & super telephotos

The Gura Gear Kiboko 30L+ is one of the best in class solutions for transporting large amounts of expensive professional camera gear and super telephoto lenses internationally while still remaining small enough to qualify as a plane carry on item.

Note: The camera AF had some issues in a couple of areas. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
04:10 - Overview
04:45 - For/Not For
07:09 - Materials & Design
13:03 - Load Carriage: Grab Handles
14:20 - Load Carriage: Shoulder Straps
20:49 - Load Carriage: Back Panel
23:22 - Load Carriage: Hip Belt
26:24 - Load Carriage: Stowable Strap Functionality
29:20 - Rain Cover
30:16 - Side Water bottle/Tripod Pockets
33:25 - Laptop Compartment
34:43 - Front Butterfly Pockets
40:45 - Main Compartment: Access & Sample Loadout
41:44 - Internal Butterfly Pockets
45:36 - Foam Dividers & Main Compartment
50:20 - Carrying a Super Telephoto (600mm f/4)
53:28 - Also Consider


The Kiboko 30L+ packs a lot of goodness but some of its key strengths include:

One of the best solutions for transporting large amounts of expensive camera gear internationally, including super telephoto lenses, whilst being very easy and functional to work out of at the destination.
Designed to carry large super telephoto lenses, including 600mm f/4, 800mm, and even longer lenses. The bag does this conveniently while still fitting within airline carry-on requirements, leaving ample space for additional gear like multiple pro bodies.
Clearly a bag made by a working photographer with a deep attention to detail and well-thought-out solutions that surpass offerings from major brands like Lowepro and Manfrotto.
The butterfly-style dual compartment openings are innovative and highly practical for both accessing and organizing gear. The zippers are exceptionally smooth, making it easy to open and close the bag.
Extensive organization options with its two layers of flaps, dual compartments, and adjustable interior dividers.
The load carriage system is very comfortable, even under heavy loads and long distances. In a recent trip across Europe it comfortably carried 12.8kg without a waist belt and remained comfortable throughout both in urban travel and outdoor hiking.

Conversely, a few points of potential improvement include:

Butterfly style dual compartments provide many benefits, but one downside is that it forces you to set the bag on its back to access gear - which can result in the backpanel/shoulder straps/etc. getting dirty and muddy outside.
Despite the intended use case and likely significant weight of the contents under full load, this bag does not offer a luggage pass through which would be of particular benefit since this bag will virtually always be accompanied by a second bag/roller luggage when used in a travel scenario
No quick access or fully secure pocket suitable for things like a wallet/phone etc. which, when coupled with the amazingly smooth and easy to access zippers (generally a great thing) means that you either need to carry a second sling with your valuables or else stash them deep inside the bag where they are not easily accessible or else risk having them pickpocketed.

Gura Gear Kiboko 30L+
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Note: Guragear is often quite delayed in shipping and has some pretty slow customer service replies so if you need the bag in a hurry I suggest ordering from B&H or some other trusted third party retailer. None of the links above are affiliate links.

Note: This product was purchased with our own money and all opinions expressed are our own.