Monday, February 3, 2020

Camera backpack options

Since there is no such thing as "one size fits all" with backpacks, much less camera backpacks, I thought I'd list a bunch that I became aware of during my searches.  I'll list them alphabetically by brand, and mention features that I think may be relevant to some of you.

One thing I don't take very seriously is volume.  Some companies have very similar sized bags (dimensions), but list very different volumes in Liters.

Atlas

Athlete (adjusts from 20L to 40L)
  • Rear loading. 
  • Two torso lengths available
  • Multiple removable belt options and sizes.
  • Dual water bottle pockets
  • Hydration compatible
  • Adjustable camera core size (non-removable)
  • Tripod carry system
  • small/thin laptop sleeve

Adventure (adjusts from 50L to 70L)
  • Rear loading. 
  • Two torso lengths available
  • Adjustable torso height
  • Removable shoulder straps
  • Removable belt with multiple sizes.
  • Dual water bottle pockets
  • Hydration compatible
  • Adjustable camera core size (non-removable)
  • Tripod carry system
  • laptop sleeve
  • room for large telephoto lenses


Burton

F-stop (model name) 28L
  • Front loading
  • Adjustable torso size
  • Dual water bottle pockets
  • Removable insert (one size)
  • no laptop sleeve


F-stop (brand name)

  • Several models in various sizes (32L, 40L, 50L, 70L, 80L)
  • Torso sizes are fixed
  • Non-removable hipbelts
  • Removable camera inserts
  • some have room for large telephoto lenses
  • Dual side zip pockets
  • Hydration compatible


Lowe Pro

  • Several backpack models with various features and sizes
  • Very few have features I require, such as side water bottle pockets


Mountainsmith

  • Various sizes, front loaders
  • Some with removable inserts
  • Side water bottle pockets


Naneu

  • some side loading models, one front/bottom loader
  • 35L, 50L, and 80L packs
  • Water bottle holders
  • fixed torso lengths
  • One with laptop sleeve


Nya-evo

Fjord 60-C (adjusts from 44L to 60L)
  • Adjustable torso size
  • Rear loading
  • Dual water bottle pockets
  • Removable inserts of various sizes (appears to match F-stop ICU sizes)
  • Fixed hipbelt
  • tripod carry
  • laptop sleeve
  • space above the inserts for personal gear


Shimoda


Explore series (40L and 60L models)
  • Rear loading, side loading
  • Adjustable torso sizes
  • no water bottle pockets on sides (small pocket in harness)
  • removable inserts
  • tripod carry

Action X series (30L, 50L, and 70L models)
  • Rear loading, side loading
  • Adjustable torso sizes
  • Women's harnesses available
  • Extra thick men's harness available
  • Removable hipbelt
  • Dual side water bottle pockets
  • Hydration compatible
  • removable inserts
  • laptop sleeve
  • tripod carry


Tamrac

  • Several backpack models with various features and sizes

Thinktank

Backlight series (18L, 26L, 36L, 45L models)
  • Rear loading
  • Fixed torso lengths
  • Most have fixed hipbelts (except 45L)
  • Most have non-removable camera sections (except 45L)
  • Dual side water bottle pockets
  • 45L has hydration section
  • 36L and 45L have room for large telephotos
  • tripod carry
  • laptop sleeves 
Many other ThinkTank backpack series are available



Know of another brand or model?  Let me know and I'll add it.

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