You’ll find a full list of features on the Atlas website, but here are the top features I believe have allowed this pack to take the top spot. Overall, the big list of features and well-thought-out design make this an excellent backpack for hiking adventure photographers, travelers, and really anyone who prioritizes comfort, versatility, and who are looking for one great camera backpack for all outdoor applications. I haven’t used this pack but it gets a really good wrap among other travel and adventure photographers. While photographers will have to pay extra for these straps, the fact that they are removable could actually be viewed as an improvement as it provides more flexibility in external pack configuration. However, the thin straps and low-quality velcro inserts are disappointing to see in such an expensive bag. You’ll see this bag advertised everywhere, with many great photographers using it as their go-to camera backpack for hiking and travel photography. Furthermore, there are no side-access compartments on this backpack small, limiting photographers from quickly swapping gear without taking the pack off. I have tested this new backpack with a full-load of gear and I couldn’t imagine hiking any more than a few days with it on.
While they do offer some unique solutions including dividers with pockets for lens filters, they all seem to come unstuck easily and just feel flimsy after a few weeks of use. These backpacks also each come with a matching lanyard and coin purse. Lastly, I wish that LowePro would upgrade the velcro dividers that come with this backpack. I regularly use many of Peak Design’s innovative products and have personally tested out their highly acclaimed Travel Backpack (45L), as well as their more popular Everyday Backpack. While Peak Design’s offering is an excellent, all-round travel photography backpack, there are a few things that might not make it the best camera backpack for hiking long distances or over several days. It’s made by Burton, one of the world’s best outdoor brands for snowsports. Additionally, for those who use water bottle filters, you can still clip one on easily using a carabiner and a Gatekeeper strap as I do in the photo below. However, I find these compression straps essential to make the backpack smaller for use as an in-flight carry-on bag. Learn how to find a good place to set up camp. But on the very top of the tent, just underneath the fly, it has something unique: a 7-inch (17-centimeter) solar panel you click into place when you assemble the tent.
Strategically placed attachment loops accommodate our most popular backpack add-ons like our Top Side Pockets, Shock Cord Lashing and Ice Axe Loops. The Burton F-Stop 28L backpack is a feature-rich camera bag with enough side pockets, extra compartments, and attachment points to satisfy most professional needs. Professional photographers looking for the absolute best travel camera backpack or one for the outdoors will certainly miss things like welded zippers and seams, a waist strap, and customizable attachment points. Photographers looking for the most affordable camera storage solution for their short hikes will love this pack. If you’re looking for a great, all-around camera backpack that you can take on short trips or use to transport your equipment between jobs, then the ProTactic BP 450 AW II from LowePro is an excellent option. Keep in mind that the F-Stop Tilopa is quite a substantial investment and is by far not the cheapest camera backpack on the market. The Tilopa Duradiamond used to hold the top spot in this camera backpack gear guide, and it’s a pack that I used every single day for the past two years until I began using the Atlas Adventure Pack. The Tilopa from F-Stop’s Mountain Series is my number two pick for the best camera backpack for both travel and hiking, including long trips in the backcountry and professional photographers working on demanding expeditions.
This is a premium backpack that photographers can use to carry their gear in a wide range of cases, from day hikes to overnight trips or week-long vacations. Right off the bat, you can’t expect this backpack to serve as a professional bag capable of transporting your gear for hundreds of miles in the backcountry. If you are a professional or an avid DIYer, then you can benefit from a tool backpack that carries a medium to large assortment of tools for many jobs. Some packs are heavy and are better worn on the back of the hips rather than the front for less awkward carrying. Therefore, a better way to carry more gear is to use a plate carrier backpack, which can also be accessed easily. F-Stop Gear is known for top-of-the-range camera storage systems for harsh backcountry adventurers. However, the lack of a solid frame and rather thin straps would discourage professional photographers looking for a premium hiking backpack to carry their camera equipment in tough alpine or backcountry conditions. While this bag lacks premium features it’s still a great hiking camera backpack for beginner photographers and hobbyists- or those who spent all their money on the newest mirrorless lenses.