Personal Item Backpack To Fit Camera

Excellent backpack. Main requirements for me were to fit United Airlines personal item dimensions and deep enough to hold a Canon 1D (about 6 1/2" deep) 1 lens (17-40) and charger. It satisfied both. Top compartment was used for additional small carry on items. Tested in Hawaii on two crater treks and it worked great. Thick padding on the back, Fit and finish were excellent. Will be using it on my upcoming big trip.

I was looking for a photo backpack that could: 1) carry some personal items in addition to camera gear; and 2) fit a person 6 foot 4 inches tall with a longer than average torso. After much review with inconclusive results, I decided to take a chance on the MindShift Gear BackLight Elite 45L Backpack. It fits the bill in both respects. I also purchased a Think Tank insert that reduces the amount of camera gear that can be carried when the original insert is removed and increases the space for personal items. The flexibility this provides will serve me well.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This bag seems to be the perfect solution for me when I need a backpack to fit an extra lens or two plus personal items when I am traveling and walking about. I bought this in preparation for a trip to France. I use a cotton carrier so tend to have my camera with a 24-105 lens on the cotton carrier and need a smallish backpack to fit a couple of extra lenses. My intention is not to have a backpack that fits all of my gear-I already have that and was looking for something that wouldn't break my back when touring and walking. I have the essential cube and find that I am able to fit my camera (with lens attached) in the bag as needed also! Love the side access to get to the camera easily. Also love all of the other hidden pockets for added security. at the 21L fits perfectly on my small frame and will easily meet the tight restrictions for allowable personal bags on international flights.

Loved it because I was able to use it as my personal item on Spirit in backpack mode. No more carryon fees for me!

Perfect backpack size, specially when flying and having it as personal item or laptop backpack besides the carry on item. Durable and great quality. The equipment is always well protected.

I recently purchased this before a week long trip to Florida. I wanted to be able to fit everything in just one backpack that could work as my personal item on a flight. I was able to fit 7 shirts, 7 underwear, 5 socks, 1 jeans, 2 shorts, a pair of shoes, and my laptop and other misc items. Everything fit easily while keeping a very small footprint overall.

I purchased this to use for my flight since only one personal item was allowed. It fit everything I needed, easily fit over the handle of my carryon bag and under the seat. Sadly my carry on became a checked bag when all the space was used. At my connection I was able to manage it even over one shoulder. On my return home I was able to fit a couple of more items. Glad I purchased it!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Fo me this was just the right size, plus it will fit as a personal item under the airline seat. Plenty of pockets and features ideally placed, and it's expandable. My only complaint is the large Wandra logo on the back: it could be an advertisement for some ne'er-do-well to grab it at the airport. You do have a reputation for quality.

Works very well as a personal item. It’s much bigger on the inside than it appears.

Searched for this item to fit my tripod so I have two, one for scope and one for camera. Fit is exactly what I need.