Small Backpacks For Cameras

Much of the photo/video backpacks out there fit into two categories: light hiking backpacks with protective features for gear, and urban messenger bags with dividers for small cameras and lenses. But what about professionals who want to safely carry large gear around town, but not necessarily on a safari excursion? This is where this bag shines. It's big enough to carry video cameras such as the Sony FS7 or Canon Cinema cameras, plus lenses and other accessories, along with a tripod, monopod, or light stands on the side. The dividers inside are customizable, and the bag opens up from the top, which allows you to set the bag down and access all of your gear conveniently. The bag has a semi-rigid shell all around for protection, and the padded backside and straps makes it a very comfortable carry for long periods of time. I've carried around an assembled C100 with 4-5 lenses, interview audio kit, an LED light (in the large front pocket) and a light stand, plus batteries and chargers and everything needed for an all-day documentary shoot. The only potential downside is that the semi-rigid shell makes this backpack firmly maintain its big size no matter what you put in it, so it could be overkill when you only need to carry small gear. But there are tons of other messenger-style bags for those days. For the times when you need to carry large gear around town, on your back rather in suitcases, the Campack is perfect.

I use the anchor system on all my cameras and a few of my bags/backpacks to hold straps and coffee mugs etc. they've worked in most circumstances although a different length of cable/string would also be beneficial in a few cases.

I've owned two Keyholes for a couple of years and had them attached to our backpacks. They holds our cameras safe & stable when hiking over rough terrain. Been looking for a harness for those shorts hikes where I didn't want to wear a heavy backpack. This was the ideal solution. Highly recommended.

a guy next to me while everyone was on their bellies with cameras on backpacks or towels and his camera was on this Edelkrone camera stand. I took a stealth pic of his gear and then went online to purchase one. LOL. I put my camera on it and had one leg extended that I held while shooting a sporting event. Pleasantly surprised at how steady I was and the thing was not even on the ground. Needless to say I really like it and look forward to taking out when I go shoot weasels and other little ground animals.

I have lugged around my full-size cameras and lenses with backpacks that, after a while, left me exhausted and strained.� This is the perfect marraige of choice of backpack (when climbing) and roll-on (when at airport).

I've tried out or researched a long of side-access slings and backpacks, and almost none have a wide enough opening to access two cameras with attached lenses. The Solstice 10L has room for two mirrorless cameras with moderate-size zoom lenses side by side, with room for an additional lens, all equally accessible. Beyond that it's nicely minimalist and very light.

It's the bomb!! I have camera shoulder bags, sling bags, backpacks....none come close to this one. It will hold my Nikon D810 with nikkor 200-500mm f5.6 attached plus two other lenses and D750 body plus 15 laptop and a few accessories, and, of course, IT ROLLS.The best part is I live in a small city where airline service is only provided by CRJs and ERJs. This fully packed bag will fit in the overhead compartment of the small ERJ145! You could conceivably put it under the seat ahead but it's a bit long to be considered 'fully under' it.Like all Think Tank bags, this one is built to last.I couldn't be happier with it.

This is the third Mindshift Backlight backpack I have purchased. Why three? As I have downsized my gear I have also downsized my backpacks. Since these backpacks have my preferred opening (against my back) I keep coming back. I can get 3-4 small Fuji or Leica bodies in this bag with plenty of room left for extra lenses and accessories. I use the outer pocket for a rain shell when needed. I have also found if I use a larger pack I tend to fill it even if not needed and then I am carrying too much gear. I am now trying to keep it small and simpler.

I have many bags (several Think Tanks and LowePro backpacks and rollers). My small LowePro has been a go to bag for a day trip, but this one is the new go-to. It's roomier but it just a little thicker so it holds more but feels lighter and is just as compact. I can carry my Nikon Z7ii with the 24-70 F2.8 lens in the top compartment and my Leica 246 or Q2 in the bottom. Well-constructed.

I have had several backpacks over the years, but have never really found one that fit my needs until Peak Design's Backpack. Highly configurable to fit your needs. I have a medium cube and two small cubes. The medium cube fits camera/lens and whatever lenses I may need for a shoot. My Mavic 2 Pro fits perfectly in one of the small cubes. I have the second small cube to hold trigger, flash sync, Camranger & batteries. The second small cube can also be tailored to fit a specialty shoot as well without having to reconfigure my main medium cube compartment. If I have to take both small cubes, I attach a strap to one of them and throw it over my shoulder. It works great.