Best Camera Hiking Backpack 2013

Worth every penny, probably the best backpack i own both for hiking and a camera bag

I found this easy to mount on my backpack and love having the quick access to my camera while hiking. I love it so much, I got a second one!

Great backpack if you like to go hiking or out doors a lot!

Small and lightweight, I throw it in the backpack when hiking.

I love it! This is the best solution to carrying my camera when I'm hiking. I have a backpack that I take when I go out on the trails, and I don't want to bring my camera bag. My solution to this was a black rapid strap that attaches to my backpack, but it ended up being very uncomfortable because it the camera kept dangling and I was always afraid that my camera was going to hit a rock or a tree. This is the best solution! When mounted on my backpack's shoulder strap, my camera is far more accessible, secure, and doesn't add much space or weight to what I'm carrying. The mount is also the same one used for the peak design tripod so it makes it even more convenient. My only complaint is that it isn't that great for heavy/large cameras... I use it mainly with the Z50 and have no problems, but with my D810 it feels similar to my cat wanting to pose like gargoyle on my shoulder when I'm walking around my house. This my sound like common sense, but I simply recommend keeping it light for obvious reasons.

The best dedicated camera backpack for hiking, however, since this pack has a rear access panel it limits the ability to have a fully adjustable harness for a perfect fit. I used this pack on a 13 mile hike with about 2000 feet of elevation gain and on the hike out I started to feel the soreness on my shoulders. There's absolutely nothing with the pack, it's just the trade off of comfort for ease of access. I may return this because I need the comfort of an adjustable harness from a traditional hiking backpack. This is AWESOME pack, you won't be disappointed unless you are a serious hiker and you don't need quick access to your gear. YMMV.

I got his clip for when i went hiking for a few days. I used in on my backpack strap and it was really convenient, the camera was help in place very well even on the more adventurous parts of the hike. All in all a great purchase and addition to my PD strap.

I use it so my D850 can be put in a hiking backpack without getting scratched or otherwise damaged. Works very well. The fit is very snug so a camera any bigger definitely wont fit in it.

I got this for a 5 night 45 mile backpack trip in the High Sierra so I could get DSLR shots while hiking, not just at camp. It worked great and did not bounce around with the Nikon D750 and 18-35mm G lens I was using. It was a bit difficult to attach it to my full sized backpack strap but it did go on and then was secure for the whole trip. I was using hiking poles and the camera did not get in the way of the poleing motion. I even kept it attached while climbing over boulders on some off-trail passes. My only negative is that the sliding/snapping action did get less smooth after a few days. This could be due to tiny chips in the finish after sliding it in over and over. This is a must have for backpacking with a DSLR. I've been on lots of trips where my big camera sits in my pack all day and only gets used at camp or maybe at lunch and I have a point and shoot in my pocket for quick shots while on the move. I can now get DSLR shots while hiking and even faster than pulling a small camera or phone out of my pocket. The clip is a game changer for hiking and backpacking, the only problem is now I have even more shots to sort through.

I purchased the capture so I could hang my camera off my backpack strap while hiking to my shoot location. I could not be more pleased. It allows me to have both my hands free while providing a secure mount for my D750. Very pleased with Capture. KUDOS Peak Design; this thing is great!