Backpacking Camera Gear

I bought this for a long backpacking trip for my camera gear. It is a little heavier than other bags, not much but I am trying to go ultralight. But, for short trips, outings where there is water no question this is an excellent choice!

As the title suggests, this is the backpack I’ve been waiting for. It is exactly what I’ve been looking for, for backpacking multiple days in the backcountry with my camera. The camera cube it comes with holds my Z7ii, 14-24 2.8, 24-120 f4 and 70-200 2.8. That said, when doing a lot of miles in a day, I usually only bring the 14-24 and 24-120. This is definitely a niche pack in that it is for backpacking with camera gear. It shouldn’t be confused with a hiking or “outdoor” camera backpack where the focus is being able to carry just camera gear and then some odds and ends. This bag can hold your sleeping back, tent, tripod and whatever else you made need. Material feels substantial and the straps and harness feel great. Highly recommend.

It is the perfect size for backpacking and I can use it to carry photo gear as well

This has become my favorite hiking and backpacking ballhead.  The lightest and most functional one I have ever used.  RRS makes incredibly durable and well-engineered gear, and this is no exception.  Most of my RRS gear is built for durability, but not designed to be lightweight.  The BPC-16 is that rare confluence of RRS-toughness and engineered perfection, coupled with a form factor that enables me to easily carry it on week long trips in the mountains.  The dual function knurled knob that clamps and allows panning is very clever and easy to use.  I highly recommend this to those that need something of this weight and function.  I am using with an A7Riii.

Great quality workmanship and comfortable. Easily carries all photo gear plus overnight gear for backpacking. Very pleased.

Great cases to protect gear from the weather when backpacking or hiking. Don't have to worry about anything getting wet or damaged in the back-country, since these cases are crushproof and water resistant. Excellent cases!

This is the perfect camera take hiking or backpacking. Super pictures every time!

I bought this for a backpacking trip because my capture clip really drags on my shoulder over longer hikes. My camera was balanced and accessible from my chest strap (fits on the chest strap of a backpacking pack and the waist strap of a day pack). The carabiners are a little too small to get on/off the strap easily, but that may be intentional because if you absent-mindedly unclip your pack, the pod cannot pass over the plastic clip meaning your camera can't slide off onto the ground. It didn't get wet but I had it at camp for days with some desiccant packets inside and never had humidity issues. The large just fits my Nikon Z6 and 24-200mm lens *with* the lens hood on. I also had a hand strap attached which made the camera easy to grab and pull out of the bag. It's also great for when you need to put your camera into your pack - it's lightly padded and I'm hopeful the water resistance is legit because I've had hydration bladders leak on multiple occasions. It's well thought out and multifunctional, I'm pleased with it.

I've been using CC for a few years, and like it a lot for backpacking, hiking, rock climbing, and biking. I really like how it distributes the weight, and keeps the camera stable, but also safe during active movement. This new vest is more easily adjustable. It also uses a new hub, which is backwards computable with other CC holsters and such, however, the old hub does not work with this vest. I found that out when dashing out without changing my hub when I received the new vest :). I also use CC's adapter plate, so I can use the hub and tripod head at the same time. All in all, its a nice solution. If I'm just wandering around town, however, I tend not to dock my camera with a cc, and just use a standard strap over my neck/torso. The hub/plate does have a connection for a sling strap if that is your preference.

It's a great little tripod, that can actually hold a fair amount of weight, all things considered. I use it backpacking and hiking with my RB67, which is a beast of a camera, and it acquits itself very well. The way it can get low to the ground by positioning the center column at a right angle to the body and splaying the legs is a neat trick--though admittedly this is one time the heavy camera is too much for the poor thing. But it is a travel tripod, after all.