Outdoor Backpacking Camera

I like the way my camera is protected on my outdoor adventures where taking a camera bag is prohibitive -- skiing, backpacking, and bike touring. The standard zoom fits my Canon SL1 nicely, bordering on snug -- a bigger body might not work.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been a backpacking guide and outdoor professional for over a decade. I am also a self-admitted backpack snob. Wandrd is crushing it! The bag is well thought out, flexible but not overly complicated, and has bomber materials throughout. I am still dialing in my system, but I think a beautiful relationship has begun.

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

It is perfect for my outdoor activities with my camera.

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.

I purchased this lens to use on an A6000, which is my primary backpacking camera due to its size. I wanted a small, lightweight wide angle lens and decided to try the Samyang. For its primary use, wide landscape shots, I am very happy with it. It's accurate at the infinity stop (where it spends 99% of its time) and more than sharp enough when stopped down. I find f5.6 to f11 the best aperture range for my use. Feels solidly built. I do not shoot video, so I can't comment on video use.

I bought this camera cause I wanted a Full Frame camera and the size makes it perfect to have in any bag. From a backpacking bag to the trail running vest, plus it doesn't take up space. The pictures that I get with this camera are phenomenal! I have used it from product photography as well as for adventure photography and it is amazing.

This is essential if you are backpacking with a camera. It keeps the camera safe and ready. Now I don't have to worry about scrambling up rocks and having the camera on a strap lean into the rocks. It takes the weight off your neck when you aren't using the camera. I borrowed my neighbors for a 50 mile trip in Yosemite and decided to buy my own.