camera backpack
Jun 14, 2018 16:38:27 #
Looking for a camera backpack to hold my nikon d500 with nikon 300mm 2.8 attached and a nikon 14-24 2.8. Looking to hike up to some mountain goats but would like the wide lens for some landscape photo's.
Thanks
Whitt
Thanks
Whitt
Jun 14, 2018 18:41:28 #
I simply use a regular backpack, and place multiple small camera bags containing all of my equipment into the backpack. In my opinion, this setup not only works just as well as any dedicated camera backpack, but is less expensive and gives you far more options over size and shape of the backpack itself.
Jun 14, 2018 20:12:29 #
Mindshift Gear Rotation 180 Panorama for crop sensor cameras. You can squeeze a full frame Nikon into the belt pack
https://www.mindshiftgear.com/products/rotation180-panorama
The Rotation 180 PRofessional will hold a full frame body with lens attached, plus all your gear for a day hike:
https://www.mindshiftgear.com/products/rotation180-professional
https://www.mindshiftgear.com/products/rotation180-panorama
The Rotation 180 PRofessional will hold a full frame body with lens attached, plus all your gear for a day hike:
https://www.mindshiftgear.com/products/rotation180-professional
Jun 14, 2018 21:21:51 #
Strodav
Loc: Houston, Tx
I have a very nice Manfrotto backpack that would easily hold your gear and a quite a bit more like filters and additional glass. Mine has a slot for my 15" Macbook pro so I can download and use lightroom right on location. I use my iphone 8plus as a hotspot, so I can post my pics instantly. The Manfrotto also handles a tripod. Again, I like Manfrotto for tripods. You can look at https://www.manfrotto.us/products/camera-bags.
Jun 15, 2018 05:43:45 #
I use the Atlas Adventure pack. https://atlaspacks.com Holds my Canon 5D Mark IV with a 100-400mm lens attached. Also packed inside are 3 others lenses, bins, assorted filters. Tripod attached to straps on back, roofer food, water bladder and clothing. Rides well on my torso.
Jun 15, 2018 05:50:53 #
Back in my film camera days, I carried a Lowepro photo treker backpack. Those were the days before laptop slots. I did watch it cartwheel down an Angkor Wat temple's STEEP steps with no damage to contents. I'm a believer in Lowepro's bags and have always used them.
Jun 15, 2018 06:36:02 #
ToBoldlyGo
Loc: London U.K.
Lowepro Flipside bags are amazing, and make your gear feel much lighter. They're ergonomic too.
Jun 15, 2018 07:41:52 #
[quote=rgrenaderphoto]Mindshift Gear Rotation 180 Panorama for crop sensor cameras. You can squeeze a full frame Nikon into the belt pack
The reason I have not previously considered a back pack is having to take it off to gain access. This pack seems to solve that problem.
The reason I have not previously considered a back pack is having to take it off to gain access. This pack seems to solve that problem.
Jun 15, 2018 08:06:10 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
ThinkTank streetwalker. Nice weight distribution, roomy enough for what you're taking, but no excessive.
Jun 15, 2018 10:19:26 #
We use both Tamrac and Lowepro bags and find them extremely well made and do all we want of them. Covering sports events we need to carry a fair amount of gear,lenses,batteries etc.Both recommended.
Jun 15, 2018 10:32:26 #
I have fund that using a standard ruck sack or back pack and using foam materials cut to meet your equipment needs makes carrying a pack easier for 3 reasons. First, you can configure the pack to meet the contours of your back if you are not using a frame - saves a lot of back pain and shoulder stress. Second, you can configure the pack to meed the needs of your equipment. Lastly, you will have room left over for other necessities such as dry socks, water, snacks etc... 
Jun 15, 2018 13:42:00 #
I have a Thinktank Airport Essentials Backpack that I like, and it should hold the equipment you list. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_28?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=thinktank+airport+essentials+backpack&sprefix=thinktank+airport+essentials%2Caps%2C367&crid=259G3RAPI064X
Jun 15, 2018 14:55:39 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
farwest wrote:
Looking for a camera backpack to hold my nikon d500 with nikon 300mm 2.8 attached and a nikon 14-24 2.8. Looking to hike up to some mountain goats but would like the wide lens for some landscape photo's.
Thanks
Whitt
Thanks
Whitt
Lowepro makes some great camera backpacks. I've used one of the "Mini Trekker" backpacks for years with a Canon 300mm f/2.8 (with camera mounted or not and lens hood reversed). There's room for an additional lens and some other accessories, too. Can be fitted with other external pouches for more stuff, too. It fits in an airplane overhead compartment... just barely (if they let you carry it on at all... I haven't flown with gear in a few years... have heard rumors about DSLRs not being allowed recently).
I've also got a larger Lowepro "Photo Trekker" pack... which accommodates up to 500mm f/4, but makes for a pretty heavy load when I fill it up!
Both these packs have highly adjustable shoulder straps, chest straps and waist belts integrated, to help distribute the load. There are also loops on the shoulder straps and waist belts to add more pouches, if wanted.
These are older pack models... They might have changed the names and updated the designs in some ways, so check the Lowepro website. Last time I looked there, they had lots of info to help shoppers.
Jun 15, 2018 16:39:11 #
I use a Gura Gear 26 backpack-camera bag. It holds all my gear and fits my body well with a wide waist strap and other adjustments. It is a joy to take hiking. They have a smaller one 18 and a larger one 32!
Jun 15, 2018 17:33:21 #
kayakbob
Loc: Placerville, CA
If you can still find them, check out Clik Elite Adventure Photography Packs. They are well made, have a excellent hip belt suspension. I bought their Escape about a decade ago, as it had a external pocket for a hydration bladder. I could fit my Canon 60D with battery grip and Sigma 150-500 Lens attached. Click Elite has closed their doors, but they made excellent photography centric back packs.
Bob
Bob
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