Roller Backpack Camera Bags

I own several Think Tank backpacks and roller bags. I love them all. Each serves a different purpose depending on the kind of trip I'm taking, how much weight I can take on planes, especially local overseas flights, etc. I really like this backpack because of its dimensions. It's slightly deeper than my Think Tank Airport Essentials backpack which means I can pack several of my lenses in it vertically rather than horizontally. This gives me more room for non-camera body and lens gear, i.e., ND filters, batteries, chargers, card reader, external drives, etc. Obviously my backpack becomes heavier, but for some trips, this is better than camera gear in one bag and other gear in something else.

I’ve got multiple bags from Think Tank, including a roller and backpack, but wanted something easier when cycling or scrambling. I went back and forth between this and others, but kept coming back to this one. While it can be a tight fit when loading a lot of gear, it’s forced me to rethink my gear choice when wanting a light kit.  The pockets and padding are great, the front pocket is a little small, but not a deal breaker and the laptop sleeve is great for a 13” or tablet.  The best thing is the ability to grab it and go without a hassle. So far it has held up well, but that was expected.

I have 4 Think Tank bags (backpack, roller, shoulder). They are built extremely well so I can't say that any have worn out or needs to be replaced or repaired. Like all travel photographers they get beat up on the journeys and none have ever failed me. Love the built-in locking mechanism added to the new generation of roller bag. Plenty of dividers. A place for everything and in a way I can carry too much. The older you get the less you want to carry but if you need to, this bag seems to have a place for it. It looks like everyone else's roller so it doesn't scream PHOTOGRAPHER so that makes me feel at ease when on the street in a foreign country. Can't go wrong with this bag.

I'm using this bag for my Blackmagic 6K camera kit, and I love it. I needed something that could be carried like a backpack, but with roller wheels in case I've got another backpack of gear I'm carrying. This fit the bill, and it's spacious enough to carry my camera body, batteries, cage w/ handles, as well as 3-4 cinema lenses and media cards/hard drives. I also love the laptop pocket, making this perfect for my carry-on when flying. It's pretty lightweight for the size, but it's solid and holds all my expensive camera gear very snugly. The only complaints I have are 1) the collapsible handle doesn't feel as sturdy as I'd like - although it hasn't given me any trouble thus far; and 2) the way you tuck the backpack straps in to convert it to a roller bag is a little clumsy. But once I got a system figured out for that, it's worked great. All in all, this is a solid bag that I'd definitely buy again.

Small and portable, with an easy to wear lanyard. I use this every shoot. I have one for my roller and backpack.

Great for fastening items to backpack or bags.

Love the roller bag to backpack conversion. It is heavy but I know my gear is protected. Love the versatility.

Hauling gear everyday I used roller bags but sometimes need to pack more than the one or two bags. The load capacity is great and the stability with the larger wheels makes this ideal for a multitude of terrains from gravel to grass. Not one regret for spending the extra money for that feature. Highly recommend.

I bought these for my Rock and Roller 12 as I stack a lot of different sizes bags, amps, and instruments on my cart and needed a good strong bungee. Though I think these are top of the line straps, I wish R&R would have come up with a design idea on the cart itself to permanently have these attached and still be able to fold and unfold the cart.

The plain vanilla of roller bags, but has everything you need for a stress free day of shooting. More expensive bags have more bells and whistles but this bag has nothing to be ashamed of. So if you don't want to spend twice as much for features you may not need, this is the one to get; I did and no regrets.