MR JAN GEAR Rise photo day backpack Rise Black

MR JAN GEAR Rise photo daypack Rise Black, your unobtrusive everyday hero

Sometimes you don’t need a monstrous trekking backpack, but simply a cleverly designed photo daypack that feels just as at home in everyday life as it does on the trail. That’s exactly where the MR JAN GEAR Rise photo daypack Rise Black comes in: compact but surprisingly spacious, rugged but not bulky, and above all built so that your camera gear is reliably protected, whether you’re in the city or hiking up the next hill waiting for the perfect light.

Simple and good! Thought-out 18‑liter design for photography and everyday use

The Rise Black offers around 18 liters of volume, and that’s a kind of sweet spot: large enough for a camera, lenses, a small tripod, a light jacket and some snacks, but small enough not to annoy you when you carry it on your back all day.

Inside, the backpack is fully padded so your camera gear doesn’t flinch at every curb. The included dividers for individual internal organization can be flexibly adjusted with hook-and-loop fasteners, so you can store your setup—whether a mirrorless camera with two lenses or a DSLR with a fast zoom—neatly and safely.

What’s interesting is that the Rise is not just a camera backpack, but also works as a regular daypack for commuting to the office, going to university, or a spontaneous city stroll. Take the camera out, rearrange the dividers, and you’ve got space for a notebook, headphones, water bottle and a snack. It’s that “one backpack for almost everything” feeling that makes it so practical in everyday life.

Made in Europe, fine manufacturing from Slovakia

The Rise is handcrafted in a European workshop in Slovakia. Every single pack goes through a double quality control, and inside you’ll find a label noting which employee made your backpack. This is not a mass-produced off-the-shelf item, but a piece of gear built with visible care.

We like this approach because it stands not only for high build quality, but also for transparency and responsibility in production. In short: Made in Europe is not an empty buzzword here, but something you can really feel—in the stitching, in the material, in the way the backpack feels in your hand.

Optimal for travel, from day trips to weekend getaways

Whether you’re planning a day trip, a photo tour in a foreign city or a short hike with light gear: the Rise Black is designed to be optimal for travel. With external dimensions of about 20 × 28 × 48 cm, it usually passes as carry-on luggage without any issues, and at only about 0.92 kg there’s still plenty of allowance left for your gear without feeling like you’re carrying a sack of cement.

Especially when traveling, it’s practical that you can fit a camera, small tripod, rain jacket and a meal in a single photo daypack. You don’t have to constantly switch between camera bag and daypack; instead you have everything in one place—organized, protected and quickly at hand.

Durable, waterproof material for outdoors and city

The MR JAN GEAR Rise photo daypack Rise Black is made from 600 denier Oxford polyester. This material is waterproof and at the same time very robust, which makes it interesting both for outdoor use and for urban everyday life. A brief shower, wet ground or splashing water are therefore no big deal.

You also get an included rain cover with reflective logo. It not only protects in heavier rain, but also increases your visibility in traffic, for example when you’re cycling in the evening. The reflective logo is not just a design gimmick, but a small safety detail that’s genuinely helpful in everyday life.

Rear opening, clean carrying system, secure gear

A thoughtful detail: the Rise opens on the back side. That means you place the backpack front-side down, open the zipper on the back panel and access your camera gear from there. The advantage is obvious: the carrying system stays clean, even if you set the backpack down on damp paths, wet grass or dusty ground.

In addition, the rear opening is a safety plus, especially on crowded trains or in the city center, because no one can reach into your main compartment from behind without you noticing. Your camera gear is therefore much better protected against unwanted access.

Comfortable carrying system with removable hip belt

To keep the backpack comfortable even on longer tours, the Rise is equipped with a comfortable carrying system. The shoulder straps are pleasantly padded, and a small, removable hip belt ensures that the backpack sits securely on your body.

Especially when you bend down, walk on uneven terrain or ride your bike over bumpy roads, the hip belt prevents the backpack from swinging around uncontrollably. If you don’t need it—for example in everyday office use—you can simply remove it and keep the look a bit more minimal.

External attachment for jacket and tripod, cleverly implemented

On the outside of the Rise you’ll find laser-cut slots that let you use the included strap set to attach a jacket or a small tripod. This is ideal when the interior is already filled with camera gear or you don’t want to place wet clothing right next to your camera.

The laser cutting and laminating of the attachment points ensures that these areas are more waterproof than conventional seams and at the same time give the backpack a very clean, modern appearance. It not only looks tidy, it also feels that way—functional but not overloaded.

Extensive accessories included, ready to go

So that you can make good use of the backpack right away, the MR JAN GEAR Rise photo daypack Rise Black comes with a small package of extensive accessories:

• Dividers for flexible, individual internal organization of your camera gear
• 1 x set of hook-and-loop pouches for small items such as batteries, memory cards, filters or cables
• Rain cover with reflective logo for additional weather protection and visibility
• Black fabric storage bag so your backpack stays protected when it’s taking a break

This fabric bag is one of those details that’s easy to underestimate: it keeps dust and scratches away when the backpack is waiting in the closet, in the car or in the studio for its next assignment. And yes, it does feel a bit like packing away a favorite piece.

Colors, style and use cases, more than just “black”

Even though you’re looking at the Rise Black version here, it might be interesting to know that the backpack is available in a total of three bold colors: black, orange and blue. The black version is pleasantly unobtrusive, almost “undercover,” ideal if you don’t want your camera gear to be recognizable at first glance.

Thanks to its clean design, the backpack fits into many situations: from hiking in the mountains to city walks and commuting to work. It doesn’t look like “just a camera bag,” but more like a modern, functional daypack that just happens to protect your camera gear very well.

Technical data at a glance

For those who like things concrete, here are the most important specifications of the MR JAN GEAR Rise photo daypack Rise Black at a glance:

• Volume: approx. 18 liters
• Weight: approx. 0.92 kg
• External dimensions: approx. 20 × 28 × 48 cm
• Material: 600 denier Oxford polyester (waterproof and robust)
• Opening: rear, for a clean carrying system and better theft protection
• Use cases: photo daypack, everyday use, travel, hiking, city and office
• Manufacturing: handcrafted in Slovakia, made in Europe, with double quality control

Conclusion: A versatile photo daypack for everyday life, tours and trails

All in all, the MR JAN GEAR Rise photo daypack Rise Black is a very versatile companion that refuses to be pinned down to a single role. It’s a camera backpack and daypack in one, light enough for long days, tough enough for outdoor use and discreet enough for the office corridor.

If you’re looking for a backpack that reliably protects your camera gear, adapts flexibly to your needs and doesn’t look overly technical or overloaded, then the Rise Black fits the bill quite nicely. Simple and good, in the best sense of the phrase, just with a clear plus of well-thought-out details.