Tamrac Expedition 5X Camera Backpack

I bought this case because working out of my Tamrac Expedition 6X backpack was kind of difficult, and cumbersome. This case holds all of my gear, and gives me quick easy access to it and looks good doing it. The lid organizers won`t hold much, but it`s enough to keep memory cards and a few filters at the ready. I`m very happy to have this case...money well spent.

I have been looking for a solution to allow me to backpack a mirrorless large camera and one long lens, plus a lightweight second DSLR with wide angle lens. And of course, the related camera accessories, too. This particular Tamrac pack fits the bill. It is well designed for my needs and I especially like the tripod attachment system. It has no visible logo so it does not attract thieves. In my part of the country, Florida, it is insulated enough to give at least some protection from the Florida heat. I have used several Tamrac products and they have endured my rough treatments and expect this one will,too.

One of the only 5x you can find.

Appreciate the service the expedition and the product!

fast expedition. Congrats from France.

I love this backpack. Initially I'd used another, somewhat smaller Tamrac backpack with my mirrorless system. But that one was rear entry and I couldn't get used to it. This one is very secure, even working around New York City. The case itself, padding and zippers all feel substantial and I expect it to last for years like my first backpack (a Tamrac roller which was great for the camcorder system but more than was needed for lighter gear). While the retail price makes this a good value, the AS11 happened to come up on sale, icing on the cake.

I purchased this as my third Tamrac backpack. My expedition 7 has seen regular use for 12 years and it is still in perfect condition but it is larger and heavier than I need today. Last year I purchased the Tamrac Anvil 11 slim which is perfect for Mirrorless cameras but a bit tight in depth for my Nikon D850 outfit. The Anvil 17 is the same size as the Anvil 11 slim except for the depth which is perfect for my DSLR equipment. I would also note that I had a small issue with the Anvil 11 a couple of months after purchase and I called Tamra to see how I could get it repaired, they exchanged it for a new pack in very short order, no out of pocket to me. Tamrac is an Excellent company that stands behind their products and takes care of there customers with no hassles. B&H is also the Best company that I have bought camera gear from and I say this with experiences that go back over 30 years.

Folds up and goes right in the outside pocket of my Tamrac backpack. Works great on close up images of people or macro shots, providing nice soft light. Seems very well built and well thought out. I am using the Honl velcro strap as I already had that. Seems to work fine that way. The supplied exterior strap also tightens things up a bit.

I purchased an Anvil Slim 11 backpack this year and it was great. Good organization, the best zippers/ pulls, plenty of room for my Sony A7s plus four lenses and supplemental gear. Only problem is, the plastic ripped after a couple of months. Contact Tamrac who said they'd been using more environmentally friendly plastic and had issues with it being fragile. They asked for photos of the damage, and as soon as they went out they quickly sent a replacement which has been perfect. Gotta love Tamrac as they stand by their products. I also have a lighter weight Nagano for when I'm going out with only the camera and one lens and want to keep it light. But the Anvil is great, plenty of protection for your gear.

This is an update to a review I did in 2020 when I bought the backpack. I actually started having problems with the interior plastic zippered pockets about six months afterI got the backpack. The plastic started to fall apart and continually got worse. I just recently contacted TAMRAC support to put in a warranty claim. TAMRAC was great! They immediately took responsibility for the issue. They told me that for a short period of time they used an eco-friendly material for the pockets which resulted in complaints about failure of the plastic pockets. They verified that the eco-friendly material they used was not performing as they expected and had hoped, so they stopped using that material and have since used a different material that has fixed the problem. TAMRAC was responsive and prompt in dealing with my claim. They sent me a replacement for the backpack (the same Anvil 11 model) ----- no charge. They didn't ask me to pay for shipping. They took responsibility. TAMRAC made a mistake that any company could have made; they used a eco-friendly material that failed ---- and they stopped using that material. The current Anvil 11 backpacks don't have that problem anymore. I am still giving TAMRAC five stars because they proved to be a responsible company that honored their warranty. I own two other TAMRAC products and they have had NO problems.