Camera Backpacks

[Corey]

I am looking at two from Tamrac.

Evolution series:
The advantage of the Evolution one is you can also wear it as a sling bag, and you can access your camera from a side pocket, no need to take the bag off.
But there are not that many extra pockets like the Expedition one has.

Tamrac 5788 Evolution 8 Photo/Laptop Sling Backpack Bag (Black)

http://vimeo.com/42419891
[video=vimeo;42419891]http://vimeo.com/42419891[/video]

Expedition series:

This one seems to be easier to get to your stuff, but the bag must be taken off.
More pockets, and the pockets are see through.

Tamrac 5585 Expedition 5x Photo/Laptop Backpack (Black)

http://vimeo.com/42419893
[video=vimeo;42419893]http://vimeo.com/42419893[/video]

Which of these two do you think is a better one for going on trails getting shots?

 

[cnutco]

You did not disclose what you have to put in it. I have the Expedition 5 and 7 and like them both! I can put two full body, full frame Nikons with a 70-200 attached to one. Two more small zooms and 3 SB900 flashes with all needed pocket wizards to fire them. The extra pockets are great for the cards, batteries, filters and more.

I didn't choose the other version because it did not have the pockets.


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[Corey]

Ooops, sorry.

Canon Rebel T5i with 18 - 135 lens attached at all times
Canon 18 - 55 lens stored away
Future Canon macro lens
Flash hood for end of lens
Canon Speedlite flash
Lens/camera cleaning kit
Extra SD card
Two extra batteries for camera
Charger and 12v cord for above batteries
Misc stuff, USB cable, other small stuff

I am kind of leaning towards the Expedition one since it has the wing pockets and seems to hold more.
One advantage to the Evolution too is you can store clothes/food in the top pocket above the camera.

I had thought about the Ex 4, but it seems maybe too small, and the 5 would be big enough, the six might be too big, as I only plan on carrying the Canon.
Just got it for Christmas, I really dig it so far.

 

[cnutco]

Agreed. I have two smaller Expedition bags but they can not handle full size bodies or bodies with a battery grip. My gear now travels in a Pelican case, but from time to time I still use the Expo 5 or 7 for ease of mobility.

Good luck on your decision.


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[Corey]

Thanks, I ended up ordering the Expedition 5 a bit ago.

I should have just got this instead of the Tamrac 5606 bag I got last week.
The bag is very nice and roomy, but at the time I bought it, I was not thinking about hiking with this camera.

 

[spressomon]

Have a large Thinktank...super heavy duty but too heavy and big for my day hikes...and several Lowe packs...but eyeing one of the Lowe Flipsides. Current usage, hiking anywhere, the Flipsides have some good design features for my needs. Looks like they are relatively quick to access gear quickly for impromptu nature shots.

In all likelihood, if like me, you'll end up with several different bags...

Fortunately there is a plethora of camera specific bags & packs on the market to satisfy most any need.

 

[arlon]

I use a big camel back. I walk far enough that water is more important than camera gear.The large camel back is one that's made for bikers and has enough room to hold a full size bike helmet and easily fits my Nikon D800E/28-300mm lens. I have also worked hard to get my gear need down to a minimum. I use a BIG fanny pack when I just can't get everything into the camel back or when I'm just going for a short hike and don't need to pack a gallon of water. It's a big fanny pack and will hold the camera and several lenses in the water bottle holders (usually a 105mm macro and 16mm f2.8).

The big "pro" packs are neat and I use one to store stuff in when I travel but it has never been out of my car. One I have is an Apollo that holds several bodies, flash, 3-4 lenses and even has a pocket for my tablet (tablet also fits in the camel back).


fanny pack with all I need for the day (this a D200 and 80-400mm VR lens).

 

[Rattler]

I just picked up a Ruggard Outrigger 65 from B&H. $9.95 with free overnight shipping. I had a cheapo Amazon backpack that needed to be replaced. This bag is nice and deep and I am sure it would have no problems with a fullsize with a battery pack.

 

[Corey]

Mine arrives tomorrow, will try and get some pics of it loaded up.

 

[BretEdge]

If you plan on using it for hiking the best you can buy are the packs made by f-stop gear. If you're primarily shooting roadside, the Tamrac will be fine.

 

[LR Max]

I've got a 5606. I don't like it because it really isn't padded. Compared to my Lowepro bags, its paper thin. I actually added in reinforcing in the floor because it was so flimsy.

Decent room but I hardly ever use it, and if I do I just put flashes and crap like that in it.

 

[Kiddmen57]

Check out Clik Elite. I have their Medium Hiker (now discontinued) which is equivalent or close to their Hiker bag. I had a 5DII, 70-200 f2.8, 24-105 f4, 17-40 f4, and a 580EXII flash in there. To fit all that I did have to have the body and lenses separate. It also had an upper compartment for a bladder and day supplies. It's designed for hiking and the strap system is top notch. It does get quite heavy with all that gear. I now use a Pelican case since I'm in the vehicle most of the time.

 

[Corey]

Here is my 5606.
While it is a nice bag, I would soon run out of room with it.
Barely enough room to add my old Sony Cybershot DSC-9 which I used to take these pics with with the exception of one where I used my HTC One Droid phone, that would be the one where both the Canon and Sony are in the new backpack.

Here is the new 5585 Expedition 5 backpack.
I like it!
Lots more room than the carry bag above.

With just the Canon in it with the 18 - 135 mm lens attached along with:
Canon 18 - 55 mm lens
Speedlite 430 EX II flash
Charger
Lens hood
Air bulb
Lower see through pockets (2 of them) have the cleaning supplies, USB cable, pad & pen
Not seen are the two zippered flaps on the rear (to stiff to hold open, they shut themselves ) that hold two extra batteries and two flashcards

Tripod attached to pack:

Sony Cybershot in the lower part added to case

I have about three spaces left to add more lenses after researching some later, plus there is room for smaller stuff to in the partitions.
I should have just got this first instead of the carry bag for sure.

I am very happy with it as there is a lot of room to expand as I get more junk for it.

 

[Kmrtnsn]

You should look at the Hazard 4 bags.

www.hazard4.com

 

[cchoc]

+1 on the f-stop bags. I have Loka and a Satori and several ICU's. I use the ICU's as camera storage outside of the packs, as well.