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Our Gen III leather from Germany + weatherproof hybrid canvas from Scotland in the style icon of camera backpacks. Comfortable, practical, rugged and with room for up to 16 inch Macbook Pro and plenty of gear.
LEATHER + MATERIALS GEN III
NEW MODEL GENERATION III
The Gen III compagnons breaks new ground yet retains the beloved features of its predecessors. To further unite enjoyment and true environmental awareness, we are breaking new ground with Model Generation III. We have remained true to an all-natural tanning process, however, our new compagnon leather is now traditionally barrel tanned not far from our headquarters in southern Germany and extensively processed and finished by hand. The German raw leather now gets more character from the start and shows the natural surface of the leather more clearly, even when new. To achieve this, we have reduced the effect of patina formation called 'pull-up'. This means that your compagnon does not need a longer period of use to develop a color and structure full of character. In addition, this adjustment makes the bag even more durable and insensitive. To achieve these qualities of the new compagnon leather still does not need chemicals or harmful additives like chrome, it just needs more handwork, more time and more passion. From now on, we will also offer better color stability, so that the look of different compagnons of Generation III will match each other as perfectly as possible. We were also able to improve the feel of the compagnon leather and once again achieve a smoother yet very valuable feeling when wearing and using it.
The compagnon leather of Generation III is therefore not only in the first step, the production by hand with regional and traditional methods and raw materials, but also in the second step, through the many years of durability, a true, environmentally conscious companion.
In the final production of our new model generation, we have also spared no effort to question our globally appreciated models and features and make them even better. In addition to new features such as improved side pockets for water bottles and tripods, we continue to rely on high-quality aluminum parts, which can match the robustness of our Generation III backpacks and yet keep the weight pleasingly low. The dimensions as well as divisions in the interior correspond to those of the predecessors, so an addition is still possible across all model generations and your equipment also fits as usual in our latest models.
Original compagnon hybrid canvas is the improved successor of our classic, traditionally made in Scotland canvas. Since summer 2019, we use the new hybrid canvas for all compagnon products with canvas. The manufacturer's factory looks back on a long history of canvas processing and follows standards that helped establish the superiority of the canvas sailcloth of the British Navy. This is also where the canvas with hybrid technology is produced.
We have documented our first visit to Scotland for you in this video. For the current model generation of the compagnon little backpack, the amazing, innovative canvas material is used, which is nevertheless just as robust, abrasion-resistant and highly water-repellent as its predecessor, with a lower material thickness and significantly lower weight. Hybrid canvas locks the wax into the fiber, thus eliminating the waxy feel of the material. In addition, the modern hybrid fabric does not bind dirt and thus looks well-groomed for a long time, even in everyday travel. In addition, the material does not require regular re-growth to maintain rain protection even in hot weather conditions.
LEATHER, MANUFACTURING + ACCESSORIES
NATURAL COMPAGNON LEATHER
Natural manufacturing processes with tradition and regional partners has been an absolute must at compagnon for years. For the summer of 2022, we are taking quality a few steps further with our exclusive compagnon bull leather. Based on selected German cowhides, we create a robust yet supple material for our Heritage Line bags and backpacks via a local, strictly natural tanning process. Each hide, and therefore each bag, has an individual pore and texture that reflects the life of the animal. We do not support absolute uniformity at the price of pure stall husbandry. A species-appropriate and natural life of the animals is the focus of a beautiful and equally natural raw material.
compagnon leather is free of toxic + harmful additives and therefore harmless to health, even with intensive use. We do not use chemicals or harmful additives like chrome. Due to the traditional handwork of our family tannery, we achieve good color stability even without these additives, thus deviations in color tone between different raw hides are minimal and color shades are very uniform. In Generation III, compagnon leather is an even more local, regional product, combining the know-how of small, medium-sized and family-owned businesses from our region. Since we cannot approve any chemical care products for such a natural leather, we exclusively recommend our own and personally homemade organic-biological the beewax care product.
All compagnon leather products are handmade near Krakow.
The hybrid canvas of Generation II and III no longer requires regular re-waxing for weather protection. Our Canvas Wax can be used to build up a waxier patina finish on the surface of these models if desired.
FIT EQUIPMENT:
BODIES
depending on the number of Lenses + Body size, it may be possible to carry multiple cameras
compact mirrorless cameras like Leica M10, Leica Q2, Olympus E-M1 Mark III, Fujifilm X-T4 etc.
compact APS-C DSLR bodies like Canon EOS 80D, Nikon D500 etc.
mirrorless full frame systems like Sony Alpha a7R IV, Canon R5, Nikon Z7 II etc.
full frame DSLR bodies like Canon EOS 6D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Nikon D750 etc.
*for bodies with a total height of 12-13cm, it may not be possible to transport a laptop additionally. no additional laptop can be transported
OBJECTIVE
Lenses can be stowed in the main storage area with a maximum length of approx. 35cm
for even longer telephoto lenses, the separating floor to the roll top can be removed and additional space freed up. Thus, in exceptional cases, lenses up to approx. 55cm can still be stowed
common, fast zooms such as a 70-200 f/2.8 can be transported vertically in the backpack individually or directly on the camera
this also applies to a wide range of fast fixed focal lengths such as Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4, EF 85mm f/1.2, 135mm f/2, 14mm f/2.8 etc.
ACCESSORIES
a laptop or tablet up to 13 inches in size can be stowed in the laptop compartment
depending on the size of the camera(equipment), a compact drone kit can be carried with, for example.E.g. a DJI Mavic
the roll top allows to expand the storage space at any time to make room for an additional jacket, lunch box, water bottle, a small drone kit or similar
documents, notebooks, filters, gloves and various other utensils can be stored in the side pockets and the flat slide-in pocket on the front
FEATURES + FUNCTIONS:
MATERIAL AND CRAFT:
Tradition and modernity, natural and progressive. The stylish but innovative Hybrid Canvas visually resembles a historic waxed canvas, and is equally waterproof, robust and durable.
Hybrid Wax technology puts an end to waxy fingers, susceptibility to staining or damp-looking surface feel. The wax that provides the tremendous weather resistance is now inside the fiber and does not penetrate to the surface
the Hybrid Canvas offers a significant weight saving of about 10% (compared to backpack 1.0) at identical strength
the new Hybrid Canvas continues to be manufactured by our traditional manufacturer in the UK and is amazingly robust, durable and requires less maintenance than traditional canvas
Hybrid Canvas develops only a minimal patina. Should you desire this traditional look, you can apply our "Canvas Wax" from the outside to create the look and feel of classic canvas
fair, responsible manufacturing with a reasonable environmental footprint is essential to us. For example, the raw hides for our famous leather come from pastures in southern Germany, sometimes even directly from our homeland. We do not support complete stabling, so there are individual pores and certain irregularities in our leather that reflect the free life of the animals
all compagnon leathers are tanned by a small southern German manufactory according to family tradition, in a purely natural way, without the addition of chemicals for color or texture. With Generation III we are also moving towards almost complete hand finishing, the hides are even expertly hand oiled in the process to make them weather resistant and extra durable. A new dimension of care
the natural tanning process works natural oils and waxes into the pores of the leather. The all-natural tanning process even allows the leather to be turned over in the barrel by hand without the need for protective gloves. Even the tanning liquid, a traditional recipe of the family tannery, could be tasted upon request. This is not tasty but harmless to health. Therefore, we also recommend a completely organic leather care like our 'the beewax' for regular care. With this care, the weather-resistant nature of Gen III leather will last year after year
compagnon leather products are made by our expert seamstresses and craftsmen in our workshop near Krakow.
FEATURES OUTSIDE:
expandable roll-top storage area for extra volume with recessed magnets at the top. So the roll top closes itself easily and is rolled up + closed in a few simple steps
the fascinating closure on the roll top - can be opened in seconds with two fingers - comes from climbing and is manufactured by AustriAlpin in Austria. The solid metal construction is an example of robustness, durability and tangible safety and quality
the shoulder straps on the backpack are consistently further optimized, they offer a wide contact surface, comfortable padding and optimized shaping to allow even more wearing comfort and load distribution. The chest strap is guided on the shoulder strap, is always at hand when you need it and ensures ideal belt fit, even with sloping shoulders
with the removable hip belt 'the waistbelt 2.0' (sold separately) can be achieved additional stability, if it is needed. This can be easily attached and removed in seconds and provides extra support, more relief, especially for long distances on foot and / or heavy load
for water bottles, tripods or bulky equipment, the backpack Generation III offers two fold-out side quivers. Above attached fastening straps made of military nylon with aluminum hooks allow a reliable fixation of your equipment
Front and bottom of the backpack are additionally reinforced in addition to the all-round padding. Thus, the backpack Gen III always keeps its shape, protects particularly effectively and does not fall over even with uneven loading but always stands upright when parked
the back panel made of compagnon leather is underlaid with comfortable and durable foam padding, which contributes to the pleasant wearing comfort and has been incorporated into the armor channels, to prevent heat and moisture buildup
on the front is a narrow slip pocket for additional utensils + small items
all fastening hooks and adjustment eyelets on the backpack Gen III are made of high-strength yet lightweight aluminum
all exterior zippers are made by premium world market leader YKK. This ensures unparalleled robustness, durability and comfortable usability
the backpack Gen III continues to offer 'passive theft protection' as it is not recognizable as a camera backpack and can also only be opened via the back or the roll top. Unnoticed access is thus virtually impossible
RV access to the main storage compartment allows access to the laptop compartment without having to open the backpack completely and reveal other contents. When traveling by air, the backpack Gen III can pass X-ray inspection without being completely cleared out
FEATURES INSIDE:
the bottom of the roll-top storage area features a new Velcro construction that allows the bottom to be removed, thus expanding the main storage area upward, but still placed securely enough to easily carry the roll-top luggage and separate it from the camera gear
padded main storage compartment all around for secure, flexible transport of your equipment
a total of 14 versatile Velcro pads for adapting the storage space to any type of transport item (two of which are particularly long, foldable pads for adapting precisely to your camera-Lens combination if desired)
8 Velcro leather fastening straps for small or particularly heavy equipment that needs to be additionally fastened
internal zippered pocket in the roll-top for theft-proof transport, ideal for cash, bank cards, travel documents etc.
additional padded laptop compartment up to 16 inch device size (e.g. 2020 Macbook Pro and comparable)
freely positionable by means of Velcro three additional zippered mesh pockets, which can be placed freely in the storage space if desired
Our Gen III leather from Germany + weatherproof hybrid canvas from Scotland in the style icon of camera backpacks. Comfortable, practical, rugged and with room for up to 16 inch Macbook Pro and plenty of gear.
LEATHER + MATERIALS GEN III
NEW MODEL GENERATION III
The Gen III compagnons breaks new ground yet retains the beloved features of its predecessors. To further unite enjoyment and true environmental awareness, we are breaking new ground with Model Generation III. We have remained true to an all-natural tanning process, however, our new compagnon leather is now traditionally barrel tanned not far from our headquarters in southern Germany and extensively processed and finished by hand. The German raw leather now gets more character from the start and shows the natural surface of the leather more clearly, even when new. To achieve this, we have reduced the effect of patina formation called 'pull-up'. This means that your compagnon does not need a longer period of use to develop a color and structure full of character. In addition, this adjustment makes the bag even more durable and insensitive. To achieve these qualities of the new compagnon leather still does not need chemicals or harmful additives like chrome, it just needs more handwork, more time and more passion. From now on, we will also offer better color stability, so that the look of different compagnons of Generation III will match each other as perfectly as possible. We were also able to improve the feel of the compagnon leather and once again achieve a smoother yet very valuable feeling when wearing and using it.
The compagnon leather of Generation III is therefore not only in the first step, the production by hand with regional and traditional methods and raw materials, but also in the second step, through the many years of durability, a true, environmentally conscious companion.
In the final production of our new model generation, we have also spared no effort to question our globally appreciated models and features and make them even better. In addition to new features such as improved side pockets for water bottles and tripods, we continue to rely on high-quality aluminum parts, which can match the robustness of our Generation III backpacks and yet keep the weight pleasingly low. The dimensions as well as divisions in the interior correspond to those of the predecessors, so an addition is still possible across all model generations and your equipment also fits as usual in our latest models.
Original compagnon hybrid canvas is the improved successor of our classic, traditionally made in Scotland canvas. Since summer 2019, we use the new hybrid canvas for all compagnon products with canvas. The manufacturer's factory looks back on a long history of canvas processing and follows standards that helped establish the superiority of the canvas sailcloth of the British Navy. This is also where the canvas with hybrid technology is produced.
We have documented our first visit to Scotland for you in this video. For the current model generation of the compagnon little backpack, the amazing, innovative canvas material is used, which is nevertheless just as robust, abrasion-resistant and highly water-repellent as its predecessor, with a lower material thickness and significantly lower weight. Hybrid canvas locks the wax into the fiber, thus eliminating the waxy feel of the material. In addition, the modern hybrid fabric does not bind dirt and thus looks well-groomed for a long time, even in everyday travel. In addition, the material does not require regular re-growth to maintain rain protection even in hot weather conditions.
LEATHER, MANUFACTURING + ACCESSORIES
NATURAL COMPAGNON LEATHER
Natural manufacturing processes with tradition and regional partners has been an absolute must at compagnon for years. For the summer of 2022, we are taking quality a few steps further with our exclusive compagnon bull leather. Based on selected German cowhides, we create a robust yet supple material for our Heritage Line bags and backpacks via a local, strictly natural tanning process. Each hide, and therefore each bag, has an individual pore and texture that reflects the life of the animal. We do not support absolute uniformity at the price of pure stall husbandry. A species-appropriate and natural life of the animals is the focus of a beautiful and equally natural raw material.
compagnon leather is free of toxic + harmful additives and therefore harmless to health, even with intensive use. We do not use chemicals or harmful additives like chrome. Due to the traditional handwork of our family tannery, we achieve good color stability even without these additives, thus deviations in color tone between different raw hides are minimal and color shades are very uniform. In Generation III, compagnon leather is an even more local, regional product, combining the know-how of small, medium-sized and family-owned businesses from our region. Since we cannot approve any chemical care products for such a natural leather, we exclusively recommend our own and personally homemade organic-biological the beewax care product.
All compagnon leather products are handmade near Krakow.
The hybrid canvas of Generation II and III no longer requires regular re-waxing for weather protection. Our Canvas Wax can be used to build up a waxier patina finish on the surface of these models if desired.
FIT EQUIPMENT:
BODIES
depending on the number of Lenses + Body size, it may be possible to carry multiple cameras
compact mirrorless cameras like Leica M10, Leica Q2, Olympus E-M1 Mark III, Fujifilm X-T4 etc.
compact APS-C DSLR bodies like Canon EOS 80D, Nikon D500 etc.
mirrorless full frame systems like Sony Alpha a7R IV, Canon R5, Nikon Z7 II etc.
full frame DSLR bodies like Canon EOS 6D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Nikon D750 etc.
*for bodies with a total height of 12-13cm, it may not be possible to transport a laptop additionally. no additional laptop can be transported
OBJECTIVE
Lenses can be stowed in the main storage area with a maximum length of approx. 35cm
for even longer telephoto lenses, the separating floor to the roll top can be removed and additional space freed up. Thus, in exceptional cases, lenses up to approx. 55cm can still be stowed
common, fast zooms such as a 70-200 f/2.8 can be transported vertically in the backpack individually or directly on the camera
this also applies to a wide range of fast fixed focal lengths such as Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4, EF 85mm f/1.2, 135mm f/2, 14mm f/2.8 etc.
ACCESSORIES
a laptop or tablet up to 13 inches in size can be stowed in the laptop compartment
depending on the size of the camera(equipment), a compact drone kit can be carried with, for example.E.g. a DJI Mavic
the roll top allows to expand the storage space at any time to make room for an additional jacket, lunch box, water bottle, a small drone kit or similar
documents, notebooks, filters, gloves and various other utensils can be stored in the side pockets and the flat slide-in pocket on the front
FEATURES + FUNCTIONS:
MATERIAL AND CRAFT:
Tradition and modernity, natural and progressive. The stylish but innovative Hybrid Canvas visually resembles a historic waxed canvas, and is equally waterproof, robust and durable.
Hybrid Wax technology puts an end to waxy fingers, susceptibility to staining or damp-looking surface feel. The wax that provides the tremendous weather resistance is now inside the fiber and does not penetrate to the surface
the Hybrid Canvas offers a significant weight saving of about 10% (compared to backpack 1.0) at identical strength
the new Hybrid Canvas continues to be manufactured by our traditional manufacturer in the UK and is amazingly robust, durable and requires less maintenance than traditional canvas
Hybrid Canvas develops only a minimal patina. Should you desire this traditional look, you can apply our "Canvas Wax" from the outside to create the look and feel of classic canvas
fair, responsible manufacturing with a reasonable environmental footprint is essential to us. For example, the raw hides for our famous leather come from pastures in southern Germany, sometimes even directly from our homeland. We do not support complete stabling, so there are individual pores and certain irregularities in our leather that reflect the free life of the animals
all compagnon leathers are tanned by a small southern German manufactory according to family tradition, in a purely natural way, without the addition of chemicals for color or texture. With Generation III we are also moving towards almost complete hand finishing, the hides are even expertly hand oiled in the process to make them weather resistant and extra durable. A new dimension of care
the natural tanning process works natural oils and waxes into the pores of the leather. The all-natural tanning process even allows the leather to be turned over in the barrel by hand without the need for protective gloves. Even the tanning liquid, a traditional recipe of the family tannery, could be tasted upon request. This is not tasty but harmless to health. Therefore, we also recommend a completely organic leather care like our 'the beewax' for regular care. With this care, the weather-resistant nature of Gen III leather will last year after year
compagnon leather products are made by our expert seamstresses and craftsmen in our workshop near Krakow.
FEATURES OUTSIDE:
expandable roll-top storage area for extra volume with recessed magnets at the top. So the roll top closes itself easily and is rolled up + closed in a few simple steps
the fascinating closure on the roll top - can be opened in seconds with two fingers - comes from climbing and is manufactured by AustriAlpin in Austria. The solid metal construction is an example of robustness, durability and tangible safety and quality
the shoulder straps on the backpack are consistently further optimized, they offer a wide contact surface, comfortable padding and optimized shaping to allow even more wearing comfort and load distribution. The chest strap is guided on the shoulder strap, is always at hand when you need it and ensures ideal belt fit, even with sloping shoulders
with the removable hip belt 'the waistbelt 2.0' (sold separately) can be achieved additional stability, if it is needed. This can be easily attached and removed in seconds and provides extra support, more relief, especially for long distances on foot and / or heavy load
for water bottles, tripods or bulky equipment, the backpack Generation III offers two fold-out side quivers. Above attached fastening straps made of military nylon with aluminum hooks allow a reliable fixation of your equipment
Front and bottom of the backpack are additionally reinforced in addition to the all-round padding. Thus, the backpack Gen III always keeps its shape, protects particularly effectively and does not fall over even with uneven loading but always stands upright when parked
the back panel made of compagnon leather is underlaid with comfortable and durable foam padding, which contributes to the pleasant wearing comfort and has been incorporated into the armor channels, to prevent heat and moisture buildup
on the front is a narrow slip pocket for additional utensils + small items
all fastening hooks and adjustment eyelets on the backpack Gen III are made of high-strength yet lightweight aluminum
all exterior zippers are made by premium world market leader YKK. This ensures unparalleled robustness, durability and comfortable usability
the backpack Gen III continues to offer 'passive theft protection' as it is not recognizable as a camera backpack and can also only be opened via the back or the roll top. Unnoticed access is thus virtually impossible
RV access to the main storage compartment allows access to the laptop compartment without having to open the backpack completely and reveal other contents. When traveling by air, the backpack Gen III can pass X-ray inspection without being completely cleared out
FEATURES INSIDE:
the bottom of the roll-top storage area features a new Velcro construction that allows the bottom to be removed, thus expanding the main storage area upward, but still placed securely enough to easily carry the roll-top luggage and separate it from the camera gear
padded main storage compartment all around for secure, flexible transport of your equipment
a total of 14 versatile Velcro pads for adapting the storage space to any type of transport item (two of which are particularly long, foldable pads for adapting precisely to your camera-Lens combination if desired)
8 Velcro leather fastening straps for small or particularly heavy equipment that needs to be additionally fastened
internal zippered pocket in the roll-top for theft-proof transport, ideal for cash, bank cards, travel documents etc.
additional padded laptop compartment up to 16 inch device size (e.g. 2020 Macbook Pro and comparable)
freely positionable by means of Velcro three additional zippered mesh pockets, which can be placed freely in the storage space if desired
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