Comments on: Cool Backpacks For Photographers

By: Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:13:06 +0000

I backpack with a llama. The llama holds my backpackings stuff. I carry a day pack with emergency stuff (jacket, first aid kit, mt water bottle, water purification pills, and emergency food for a day. All this is in case something happens to my llama and I only have what I have on my back………… I also want to carry my Canon Rebel an extra lense, and a couple of batteries. Is there a backpack out there for me to look at?
Chuck

By: nina beheim

nina beheim — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:52:00 +0000

You will probably enjoy one of the crumpler messenger style bags. I bought the 8 million dollar bag – held a 5d MK II with a 70-200 f/2.8, also held a lightmeter, 580exII flash, 24-70 2.8L, and a 16-35 2.8L, 2 pocket wizards, and a remote shutter release – oh, and my checkbook/wallet. The crumpler bag is VEry well padded. This gear made for a very heavy load in a shoulder bag, but it was fine.

with your camera (the canon w/an 18-55), you might prefer the smaller bags, i.e. the 5 or 7 million dollar bag. I like crumplers because of the padding and they don’t say “LOOKIE AT MY EXPENSIVE GEAR TO STEAL!”. :O)

They are supposedly water resistant (haven’t tested this). I drug it through lots of dirt in a vineyard, all around a wet beach and through rocks and fields and rodeos. it’s holding up very well!

By: David

David — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:17:26 +0000

Great roundup guys, I have a Crumpler Pretty boy backpack which is ideal for day trips with my camera and I also use it as carry on.
The best thing I like about it is that it doesn’t look like a camera bag and is waterproof, it’s had a few seriously wet outings in NZ and the Amazon, keeping my gear totally dry!
Great site.

By: Holly

Holly — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:05:17 +0000

Anyone know of any good messenger/purse style camera bags? I have a cannon rebel xs and an EFS 18-55mm lens (about 6 inches long). Looking for something that doesn’t scream ‘I HAVE A NICE(ish) CAMERA RIGHT HERE!’ and protects the camera, but also that I could keep a wallet and other small purse-type items in. A backpack will be my next option, but I don’t like having something on my back that someone could open and me not notice.

Thanks!

By: Cate

Cate — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:51:24 +0000

Very nice packs. It's difficult to decide which one to buy. Every time I buy a new lens it extends beyond the size of my bag and never fits in well. So I need an extendable pack. And one that doesn't mind getting wet or having coffee slopped on it. Yes I do spill my coffee on my camera bag (only a little). Nice post. Cate’s last blog post..The pressure has been building all week…..