At the end of the day for me at least this is a day pack. My loadout consisted of a...
Also this should really be 4.5 stars. There is room for minor improvements and I would hope to see that in time.
1. DJI Mini 2 with controller and 3 batteries
2. DJI Neo 2 with FPV goggles, motion controller and 5 batteries.
3. Insta360 X5 with extra batteries and selfie stick. The Insta also had a cage to protect it.
4. Fenix CL27R for backup light if we were out late.
5. Fluids.
Total weight was just under 27lbs. I'm a big guy so it's not a deal breaker for me. The number 1 thing to do for this to work for you is to learn how to fit and adjust a pack before you try to carry this. Ideally you want a 70/30 or 60/40 split between your hips and shoulders with your hips taking the majority of the weight. If you carry this 100% on your shoulders a 6 hour hike could be bad. We hiked for about 3 hours and it was fine. No, it's not going to be as comfortable as a high end hiking pack but none of those are made for carrying equipment like this.
Pros: Extremely good for carrying photo gear and drones. It's a purpose built pack so you will sacrifice for the ease of carrying your equipment. The magic arms are extremely useful but I would recommend having a remote for your action camera to avoid having to manual turn on recordings. I'm a big guy (about 285) and this pack fit with plenty of room to adjust out if need be.
Cons: These are not really cons but some things to consider when making more accessories or new versions.
1. Consider a Carbon Fiber option for the magic arms. This would allow the arms to extend longer with less bounce when they are clocked forward or backward.
2. While the pockets and molle are cool on the waist belt they are positioned in a way that even for smaller wasted people clocks the pockets in an awkward position. Maybe consider clocking them about 2 inches forward or have an option for this. I used this pocket for my wallet because I knew I'd never have to reach for it.
3. Yes.. it's heavy. Not really a con given what the pack is designed for but weight reduction options would help. Things like an optional Carbon Fiber frame and Magic arms would stop the weight quite a bit. The battery is heavy.. but worth it. However if this additional 6-7lbs is going to be too much I would recommend going with the 100W or perhaps the non battery pack option. Also, if you want to reduce weight you can ditch one of the magic arms if you're not using it. That's nearly a pound of weight right there.
4. Needs an option for a dry pouch. If this pack is truly going to be used as a day hiking pack you need a dry pouch to either keep your fluids in or equipoment in because cold bottles of water will condensate in the same compartment as your electronics. I had to compartmentalize a bit to keep that from happening. The good news is the pack is semi insulated. Maybe even consider a "cold box" that can be slipped in modularly to store cold drinks. Long hikes need fluids so this pack needs to be able to keep that stuff separete. Another option is to make that laptop sleeve easy to convert to a hydration pouch with an openening to route your bite valve.
Who is this pack really for (in my opinion)?: I think the people who will get the best use out of this is drone pilots or photographers/vloggers who are brining lots of equipment into the field. As long as you are prepared to carry a hefty pack you should be fine but If you plan to bring a couple of drones, and a DSLR/Mirrorless camera with a tripod and a bag full of professional grade lenses you'r going to clear 40lbs pretty quick. This pack is 100% capable as long as you are. Overall I have no complaints. If there are days I find the battery too heavy.. I'll either use the lighter battery or just swap out the extra compartment in place of the battery.
Build quality: It's built well... very well.
Finally Customer Service: Coalax staff is really responsive and very cool. They helped me out when I had issues with my discount code. Thank you
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Rony Canas
La mejor compra en mi vida
Quiero ser honesto y sincero estoy tan agradecido con esta Mochila y su estacion de Carga todo junto en una sola mochila y lo mejor la parte que toca tu espalda esta lleno de almohadillas que te hacen sentir una gran flexibilidad y ergonomia su peso no molesta eb absoluto y aparte la estacion de Carga es Rapida mi Celular estaba totalmente sin bateria no paso media hora y se cargo 100%
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Mark Salvador
The only backpack you need!!! Coalax Lancer 300
My name is Mark from the Philippines, and I purchased the Coalax Lancer 300 from Alpha Lifestyle, the official distributor of Coalax in the Philippines.
When I first came across this backpack a few months ago, I was genuinely impressed. It’s rare to see a company create such a highly modular, versatile backpack packed with thoughtful features. This immediately caught my interest, and I spent a significant amount of time researching it. Unfortunately, at that time, it was not yet available in the Philippines.
Then in November 2025, it finally became available. I was especially pleased to find that my DJI Air 3S fits well in the drone compartment, even though I hadn’t seen any reviews featuring the Air 3S—most only showed smaller aircraft.
Owning this backpack feels like a dream come true, particularly here in the Philippines where rainy weather is common. I’m very much looking forward to seeing more accessories from Coalax in the future.
Kudos and a big shoutout to the entire Coalax team!
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Stikna Photography
Coalax Lancer 300 Review
I don’t say this lightly — this backpack changed how I work.
The Coalax Lancer 300 Backpack is hands-down the most capable gear bag I’ve ever used.
I’m running two full backpacks worth of camera gear + a drone case, and somehow it all fits inside ONE Lancer 300 — with room to spare.
⚡ 300W built-in power supply
I’ve never drained it. Not once.
Charging cameras, drones, batteries, laptop, iPad — all at the same time — no stress.
💻 Back compartment (this is the wild part)
• Laptop / iPad
• Nikon D7500 w/ 50mm attached
• Nikon 10–20 DX + filters
• Nikon 55–200 DX
• Nikon 80–400
• DJI Mini 4K + controller + batteries
• AND STILL SPACE LEFT 🤯
🦾 Bonus points:
The arm doubles as a tripod, 360 camera mount, or light mount — which I use constantly on location.
This bag doesn’t just carry gear —
it replaces multiple bags, simplifies my workflow, and keeps me powered all day.
I’m posting photo proof because this sounds unreal…
but the Lancer 300 exceeds expectations every single time.
If you shoot photo, video, or drones — this is the standard.
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Audio Pharmacology™️
The assistant that always has my back in a pack!
I purchased the Lancer300 Adventure Kit – Ultimate Modular Backpack with an additional Lancer 100 battery for airplane travel. It has followed me on many Midwest and Central American pure nature field recording excursions. This bag was the highlight of my 2025 purchases. The modular design is great for in the field customization on the go. The exoskeleton keeps the pack balanced at all times. The magic arms are a game changer for documenting my hikes with a 360 camera and is great for a traveling stereo microphone pair rig. The storage capacity meets all of my needs. The zippers are of very high quality and the hot swapable battery port is very utilitarian. This isn't just a backpack. Its an assistant on my back. It is clear that it was designed by photographers and adventurist for photographers/adventurist. I look forward to taking it on my Asia and Yosemite field recording tour in 2026. This bag changed my work flow so much that I am a fan for life. The look forward to owning the electric hand warm accessory one day.
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