This was nicer than expected and roomy without being to bulky.I did not try it yet with my mono or tripod yet so I can’t comment to that. Ima an amateur with a pretty decent camera i Re ieved as a gift and I wanted something more weather resistant and easy to get camera in out. I also wanted room to carry my non camera things. Between having to have my epi-pen and Benadryl, car keys ID , money.... I was able to put an extra bottle of water in there and didn’t have any worry about sweat running into camera area. (Also threw in my smaller hoodie when it got hot and my zoo beer refill glass- a little tough to close but nothing fell out)The side zipper where you can pull out the camera without opening the whole thing is great! With the sturdy Velcro dividers I am able to adjust it to my camera length so the other items won’t fall out. It’s even better when I need a break from the camera around my neck. If my husband is wearing it I can quickly zip the camera out while he’s wearing it. It is also not too uncomfortable for someone who hasn’t had a backpack in over 25 years.Big concern was also safety, accessible it thieves. Those aren’t real buckles, it’s just decoration. It’s small little snaps. But under the top flap is a drawstring bag enclosure which is easy to open but would be very obvious if someone was trying to steel your stuff. And the zipper camera areas are hard to open because they have to be flat to get to it. Important because after two times in nyc this year and carrying camera in a small bag crossed in front of me and being very uncomfortable but also having morons pushing up behind me in crowds. Might keep me and my stuff safe!