Everything will fit! TOP 5 photo backpacks

RIVACASE 7460 (PS)

The small backpack manufactured by Rivacase has 6 compartments for storing and transporting photographic equipment, as well as 2 internal pockets for memory cards and light filters.

The walls and partitions of the camera equipment compartment are made of soft material to protect the camera and accessories from possible damage. The configuration of the inner walls can be changed to suit your own needs in just a couple of movements — the partitions are attached to each other with Hook-and-loop (while they are not attached to the bottom in any way). According to the "factory scheme", the largest part of the space is given over to a DSLR with an object, and the remaining compartments accommodate a pair of additional lenses, a flash and other small accessories.

The owners of mirrorless cameras, which are a priori more compact in comparison with their mirrorless counterparts, will be able to squeeze the maximum out of the internal space. In this case, the department for photographic equipment will easily accept even a couple of telephoto objects in addition to the camera.

The backpack boasts excellent quality tailoring using water-repellent fabric. It is better not to go out in a downpour with him due to the lack of a raincoat in the kit, but a fine drizzling rain will not cause any harm to photographic equipment. The straps of the backpack are moderately soft and do not cause inconvenience when worn on the back for a long time.

For professionals with serious fullframes and a wide fleet of optics, the spaciousness of a backpack may not be enough. But amateur photographers will like the model, especially since reviews of its operation and a very democratic price tag help attract public interest in the backpack.

Vanguard UP-Rise II 34

Unlike most colleagues in the shop, the backpack from Vanguard is worn on the back with a single strap, which is thrown over the shoulder diagonally. This configuration also allows you to carry the bag by pressing it to your front.

The compartment with photographic equipment is reliably protected from thieves due to the fact that full access to it is carried out exclusively from the back of the backpack. A "carcass" with an object can be reached without removing the strap, for which a special pocket is provided on the side of the backpack. However, even for this you will have to overcome three levels of protection: first unzip, then open the Hook-and-loop and finally snap off the carbine.

The camera compartment does not have a large capacity — it is designed for a small DSLR in a "hot state", 1-2 objects and a minimum of accessories. The flash can only be placed in the next compartment. But the arsenal of the backpack has numerous small pockets and a side compartment for a water bottle or thermos.

The backpack is quite rigid and holds its shape perfectly, thus protecting the photographic equipment from physical damage. Its entire back has a perforated structure that provides air circulation between the tissue and the body of its host. And in case of bad weather conditions (rain or snow), a raincoat will come to help protect photographic equipment from getting wet.

First of all, the model is aimed at amateur photographers, because for professionals, the dimensions of the backpack (240x320x375 mm) do not have a comfortable placement of numerous equipment and accessories. And it is best to use Vanguard UP-Rise II 34 when traveling, when shooting a reportage, and simply in all those cases when it is important to have quick access to the camera in order not to lose sight of its object an interesting frame.

Case Logic SLR Camera/Laptop Backpack

The backpack from the American brand Case Logic has been taking leading positions among numerous bags for carrying photographic equipment for several years in a row. The secret of its success lies in the unique camera mounting system, to access which it is only necessary to partially open the zipper on the lid of the camera compartment.

The camera is held in the backpack by means of a kind of hammock with a slot for the object, which opens up quick access to the camera and will not let you miss an interesting shot. This hammock is attached with Hook-and-loop and can be easily removed if necessary. This becomes relevant if you use the camera in a duet with a booster — the physical dimensions of the DSLR with a battery handle do not allow you to place it on the specified mount.

Full access to the contents of the photo equipment compartment is opened after unfastening special zipper-limiters. It easily fits several spare objects, an external flash, a charger and a number of additional photo accessories. The internal space of the compartment is delimited by thick removable partitions, which, on the one hand, eat up the useful area, and on the other hand, more reliably protect the camera equipment from possible failure when the backpack falls to the floor.

A laptop compartment is located closer to the back. Laptops with a screen size up to 15.6" are placed in it. And in the front of the backpack you can find a small pocket for electronics and small things. Finally, on the side there are two straps with Hook-and-loop to secure the tripod, which some backpack owners use to carry a one-and-a-half or two-liter bottle of water.

All the inner walls of the backpack are made in a bright orange colour, which looks quite interesting, but at the same time actively collects the slightest dirt on itself. Along with this disadvantage, the owners of the model also complain about the lack of a raincoat in the package. These disadvantages look like mere trifles, especially in light of the presence of a hard waterproof bottom in the backpack's arsenal, with which it reliably stands on any more or less flat surface.

Lowepro DryZone BP 40L

The bright yellow backpack from Lowepro company will become an indispensable companion for extreme tourists and adherents of rafting on raging mountain rivers — the main feature of the DryZone BP 40L model is full water resistance.

Photographic equipment and personal belongings, which are distributed in the inner compartments of the backpack in a percentage of 70% and 30%, respectively, are reliably protected from moisture by a dense nylon fabric coated with thermoplastic polyurethane. According to the water protection standard, the photo bag belongs to the IPX6 protection class.

The loading of photographic equipment into the backpack is carried out in a vertical way with the possibility of changing the configuration of internal partitions to meet the requirements of the owner. By the way, the compartment for the camera and accessories can be completely removed and carried separately, for which a zipper and handles are provided in its design. But there are no handles on the backpack itself and it is possible to carry it only with the help of straps. Fortunately, they are very comfortable and let air through them, which is why the skin around the harnesses does not sweat at all.

The camera compartment accommodates a DSLR with an object like a universal zoom with focal lengths of 24-70 mm, a flash and 1-2 additional lenses. It will not be possible to put a lot of photographic equipment in it, which, however, is irrelevant for the main scenarios of using a backpack. On one of the most authoritative resources in the B&H Photo Video industry, photographers from all over the world confirm the quality of Lowepro DryZone BP 40L with a high rating, and also leave numerous reviews about the successful rescue of photographic equipment in bad weather conditions.

Manfrotto Advanced Active Backpack II Price from 5 353 up to 6 370 ₴ →

Accessories from the Italian brand Manfrotto are highly appreciated among photographers for the quality of execution and thoughtfulness of the design. The backpack with the Advanced Active Backpack II model index once again confirms this statement.

The camera equipment compartment is located on the front side of the lower part of the backpack. At the opening, he seems to lean towards the photographer, offering to start photographing as soon as possible. The dimensions of the compartment are sufficient to place a DSLR like Canon EOS 5D Mark III body Price from 90 000 ₴ with zoom object Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L EF USM II Price from 57 999 up to 122 493 ₴, a couple of fixes or 1 teleobjective, as well as an external flash. The rest of the accessories can be dispersed into numerous pockets or put in a double compartment for a laptop — its back part is given directly under the laptop, and the front is designed for storing accessories and personal belongings.

The materials of the backpack include a water-repellent fabric, which can be additionally protected from the effects of bad weather conditions with the help of a complete raincoat. When worn for a long time, the owners of the model do not experience discomfort, because comfortable straps paired with a belt mount evenly distribute the load on the back.

Manfrotto Advanced Active Backpack II is one of the cohort of universal models that perform equally well in everyday urban conditions and in tourist outings. In addition, the large capacity of the backpack will play into the hands of traveling — when traveling to warm countries, clothes and hygiene supplies can be placed directly into the interior space, saving yourself from having to take a separate bag for personal belongings.