Disappointing Longevity for a “Sustainable” Product
I bought the Kamrette Lyra camera backpack about five years ago. For most of that time, it was barely used, and I’ve only been actively using it for the past two years.
The design is genuinely good — it has plenty of well-thought-out pockets, and it doesn’t scream “camera bag,” which I really appreciated. Unfortunately, that’s where the positives end.
The quality is extremely disappointing. The material started peeling just last year, and now the bag looks terrible. For a backpack at this price point, the build quality should be far better. What’s worse is that it hasn’t even seen heavy use.
Now I’m left with no choice but to throw it away. Sustainability is often cited as a benefit of vegan leather, but this experience feels like the opposite — I’m discarding a product that isn’t even recyclable.
Save your money. I wouldn’t recommend this bag to anyone.







