Tenba Axis V2 18L backpack review: Fully functional, but lacking in features and flair

The Tenba Axis V2 18L ($200) is a well-made, quietly competent but otherwise uninteresting backpack. Tenba has been in this industry long enough to know the basics of building a functional bag, but this simple black rectangle struggles to stand out against a field packed with more interesting, stylish, or specialized options like Peak Design’s exceedingly versatile Everyday Bag or LowePro’s hiking bag that happens to hold cameras well too. $200 at B&H Photo

Key features and specifications

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Useful pockets for organizing small extras (notably an Airtag or Bluetooth

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