Lightweight Camera Backpack: Does anyone know of a lightweight camera backpack that has room for Nikon 7500 plus an 18-400mm lens, a 150-500mm lens and battery charger. I’m going on a...

ssohl717

Does anyone know of a lightweight camera backpack that has room for Nikon 7500 plus an 18-400mm lens, a 150-500mm lens and battery charger. I’m going on a cruise and want to take the long lens for birds etc. The long lens is about 12 inches. Thank you in advance

Bill_de Loc: US

First, I'd choose between the two zooms. If you need the long one, get a smaller short one, maybe 18-200mm.

As for the pack, this site will give you goog information.

https://www.lowepro.com/global/camera-backpack-guide/

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wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

ssohl717 wrote:

Does anyone know of a lightweight camera backpack that has room for Nikon 7500 plus an 18-400mm lens, a 150-500mm lens and battery charger. I’m going on a cruise and want to take the long lens for birds etc. The long lens is about 12 inches. Thank you in advance

Try a Mindshift 26L. It registers as a legal carry-on as opposed to some of the supposed "legal carry-ons" that I have seen people carry on to the plane and forced into the overhead compartment. And, if you don't mind less foot space, it can go under the seat in front of you. Whenever there is not enough overhead space, or not enough time before the plane leaves after we board towards the end of boarding, I put my 2 bodies, 5 lenses, and accessories under the seat in front of me. I still find enough room for my feet.

jcwall396 Loc: Roswell, GA

ssohl717 wrote:

Does anyone know of a lightweight camera backpack that has room for Nikon 7500 plus an 18-400mm lens, a 150-500mm lens and battery charger. I’m going on a cruise and want to take the long lens for birds etc. The long lens is about 12 inches. Thank you in advance

Are you going to be using this as a daily carry or just to get your gear on site? If it's a daily carry, I'd go no larger than a 25L bag or it will get heavy FAST. I'm looking at the Shimoda Designs V2 25L and the Gura Gear Kiboko 18L for my mirrorless setup, but not sure if it will be large enough for the Nikon 7500. I've also looked at the Manfrotto Pro Light line - they have several sizes and make a very nice bag. Lots of room depending on the size you get, easy access, water resistant, and good organizational pockets for batteries, cards, laptop, etc.

ronichas Loc: Long Island

I just got the Urban Access backpack from Think Tank for a few upcoming trips. I have an affiliate code for those interested, please message me directly.

https://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/urban-access-13-backpack

Pkfish Loc: Wilson Wy

It’s never the pack. It’s the gear. Much like a garage. If you have room , you will fill it. That being said my favorite pack is a mindshift. It has a great system for organizing , a soft frame and great straps. Got rid of my 500 f4 for a zoom and lighter gear. I can pack it so I don’t want to carry it or keep it to only what I will need.

BobPliskin

Bill_de wrote:

First, I'd choose between the two zooms. If you need the long one, get a smaller short one, maybe 18-200mm.

As for the pack, this site will give you goog information.

https://www.lowepro.com/global/camera-backpack-guide/

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I agree

KenProspero

I recently purchased a Lowepro 300

It holds: Nikon z-5, Sigma 100-400, Nikon Z 24-200, Nikon 17-35, FTZ, charger Batteries, Various Filters, charger, etc. I have a little room left (one small lens or a tripod head).

It also has capability for storing a tripod on the outside.

You can either buy from Lowepro (someone posted the link on this thread) or if you're adventurous and lucky can find a used one heavily discounted on ebay.

ssohl717

Thank you all for your replies. You’ve given me a new perspective by checking my gear first. I guess I’m actually looking for two things. One that will hold my camera, all my lenses and accessories (speed light, nd filter set etc) so I can keep everything in one place. Then a light backpack that can carry my camera and a couple of lenses for trips. Thanks again.
Sue