Best camera backpack

Best camera backpack
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Once you’ve built up a comprehensive camera kit, carting it all about can be tricky. Even if you find a shoulder bag big enough, suspending so much bulk from one strap will fast become a pain in the neck.

The increased capacity and comfort of a typical camera backpack make these some of the best camera bags you can buy. There'll usually be enough space for a full-frame body mounted to a sizable telephoto lens, along with a complete complement of extra optics and accessories. Expect at least one tripod mounting point, plus a separate space for a full-size laptop. The best camera backpacks will also typically carry camera gear and essentials like an extra layer of clothing, more camera accessories, or even a drone.

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Jamie Carter

Jamie has been writing about all aspects of technology for over 14 years, producing content for sites like TechRadar, T3, Forbes, Mashable, MSN, South China Morning Post, and BBC Wildlife, BBC Focus and BBC Sky At Night magazines. 


As the editor for www.WhenIsTheNextEclipse.com, he has a wealth of enthusiasm and expertise for all things astrophotography, from capturing the Perseid Meteor Shower, lunar eclipses and ring of fire eclipses, photographing the moon and blood moon and more.


He also brings a great deal of knowledge on action cameras, 360 cameras, AI cameras, camera backpacks, telescopes, gimbals, tripods and all manner of photography equipment.