This covers one of the best backpacks for journey images at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and past. Over time, I’ve examined dozens of various luggage in all kinds of circumstances–from lengthy weekends to multi-month journeys, triple-digit temperatures to snowy climate. This runs down my favorites.
In reality, you may name this traditional “contractual obligation” content material. Admittedly, digital camera luggage are a little bit of an obsession, as is my quest to seek out the good one. I hold shopping for digital camera luggage, and Sarah retains asking (sarcastically, I imagine) whether or not I plan on opening a digital camera bag museum. I’ve advised her it’s for analysis, and I must do extra testing. She doesn’t purchase it. Lengthy story brief, this submit is the top results of all that. I additionally promised you one in Walt Disney World Upgrades to the Pepsi of PhotoPass Cameras, in order that’s two causes to lastly comply with by way of on this.
One factor to notice from the outset is that “finest” is very subjective. Some individuals need fashionable luggage that blend kind and performance, or that may maintain digital camera gear and different provides for a day in Walt Disney World or Disneyland. Others are purely utilitarian, and plan on packing as a lot gear as potential.
In reality, my very own images preferences & priorities have modified over time. As I’ve downsized my tools through the years, listed below are my private priorities for a digital camera bag:
- 50/50 gear cut up
- Devoted space for digital camera and lenses
- Quick access to tools
- Exterior tripod attachment on facet of bag
- 15″ laptop computer sleeve
- Storage for different small gadgets
- Water bottle pouch
- Light-weight
- Breathable
- Comfy
- Affordable variety of pockets
To one of the best of my data, there isn’t a single digital camera bag in existence that checks all of those containers. It’s all about compromises. However I’ve discovered a pair that come fairly shut, and so they’re my new go-to digital camera luggage.
In figuring out what your private “finest” digital camera bag would provide, it’s important to ask your self comparable questions on worth, dimension, type, format, compartments, and extra. Funds and dimension are in all probability the simplest inquiries to reply, whereas format and elegance should not really easy, principally as a result of figuring out your ultimate bag format isn’t at all times potential till you’ve used a few luggage.
Model might be the trickiest consideration. Utilitarian luggage lack it utterly, whereas a number of the hottest fashionable luggage sacrifice utility to approach too massive of a level. For lots of people, the look of the bag is understandably necessary. Most digital camera luggage I’ve encountered just about scream “dorky photographer,” which is ok for me as a result of I am a dorky photographer, so the label suits.
All issues to contemplate, particularly if type issues. With all of this in thoughts, let’s have a rundown of baggage that I’ve used within the final a number of years…
Peak Design Backpacks
Let’s simply begin with the model that each fashionable photographer, and plenty of not-so-stylish ones and even non-photographers, appears to like: Peak Design. That is perceive, as Peak Design merchandise look nice, and have distinctive consideration to element, match and ending.
It’s no shock to me that all the pieces Peak Design makes is beloved and sells extremely effectively. The luggage have loads of considerate options, current effectively, and simply appear and feel like elegant merchandise. Peak Design is a model that I actually need to like. A lot so, in truth, that I’ve now owned 4 totally different Peak Design luggage:
To not be a contrarian, however my large subject with Peak Design is that their luggage are literally over-engineered. Truthfully, I’d take {that a} step additional and assert that the baggage are over-engineered in ways in which usually don’t matter, as to elicit a “wow, that’s intelligent!” response whereas within the retailer or when watching a video. However they’re really under-engineered the place it counts.
The straps are exhibit A on this regard. Peak Design backpacks are themselves pretty heavy, and in addition bigger luggage which have excessive capability scores, that means the entire weight as soon as packed goes to be on the upper facet.
And but, Peak Design straps are probably the most uncomfortable in the marketplace, which makes them ill-suited for prolonged use. I might additionally add that I discover the group of the smaller digital camera luggage to be a bit nonsensical, and insufficiently insecure if you happen to’re carrying a number of lenses.
With all of that mentioned, I completely love the Peak Design Journey Backpack 45L. Not a lot as a digital camera bag, however as a carry-on alternative.
It has the identical pitfalls with weight and straps, however the aforementioned consideration to element plus the flexibility to develop and contract the bag, in addition to its compatibility with digital camera and packing cubes (which I far choose) makes it a standout.
It’s a really wonderful carry-on backpack, however not one I’d use for hikes and even days in theme parks. It’s only a nice backpack for attending to and from a vacation spot, after which leaving within the lodge room. I’ve additionally taken it out and about for days in varied cities, and it’s labored very well in these settings. For instance, this bag has accompanied us round Tokyo on a number of journeys to Nakano Broadway (IYKYK), and served as my ‘buying bag’ for the whole day.
Lowepro Backpacks
I’ve gone by way of effectively over two-dozen Lowepro backpacks since getting began in images again in 2007. And in contrast to Peak Design, it’s not as a result of I’ve needed to love Lowepro. I do love Lowepro luggage–they’re typically my favourite model. I’ve simply outgrown sure luggage, and worn out numerous others.
It additionally hasn’t helped that Lowepro has discontinued my favourite lineup, which was the Lowepro Sport Flipside collection. This lineup checked so lots of the above containers, together with being the uncommon bag that was light-weight, breathable, snug, and extremely environment friendly. If anybody from Lowepro is studying this, I’d like to see a correct revival of this line, married with the present Fastpack lineup. In any other case, your finest guess for these luggage is eBay, the place you may end up bidding in opposition to me!
There’s actually no sense in “recommending” digital camera luggage which can be out of manufacturing, so I’m going to run by way of a couple of of my favourite choices within the present lineup:
Lowepro Flipside BP 300 AW III – This was my principal digital camera backpack for the final 3 years, up till this summer time. It’s a nice backpack with a ton of cupboard space for images tools. It’s been my private merchandise on numerous flights, with this bag’s most notable journeys being two totally different month-plus journeys to Japan, in addition to extra Walt Disney World and Disneyland journeys than I can keep in mind.
This checks loads of the above containers, and has served me extremely effectively. There’s nonetheless loads of life left in it, however I’ve discovered it to be overkill 90% of the time now, particularly as I carry much less images gear and extra different stuff. It’s workable in these eventualities, however not ultimate. Nonetheless, it’s a extremely really helpful backpack for Disney or journey photographers.
Lowepro ProTactic BP 450 AW III – Previous to that, my principal digital camera bag for ~5 years was the ProTactic. I went by way of two of those puppies throughout that point. No marvel I’ve again ache now. That is in all probability the dorkiest digital camera bag possible, wanting like what a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle may put on into fight. However it’s extremely environment friendly and might maintain a ridiculous quantity of drugs. Should you carry a number of cameras and a half-dozen lenses, contemplate it. That is going to be overkill for 99% of you, so I’m not going to fixate on it.
Lowepro Truckee 250 LX – After looking excessive and low for a bag like this earlier this yr, I compromised on the F-Cease Rju Air 18L. That’s a model I liked again in my critical mountain climbing days, however their extra ‘city’ backpack was less than snuff. Then I simply occurred to come across this Lowepro backpack by chance, which seems to be on the precipice of discontinuation.
I don’t know the way I by no means discovered this earlier than, however it’s virtually good. It has a 50/50 gear cut up, sufficient room for a digital camera physique and 2-3 further lenses, two water bottle pouches (one in every of which can be used for a tripod), 15″ laptop computer sleeve, and checks the suitable containers for consolation, weight, and so on. I want I might’ve been capable of finding the black model as an alternative of sunshine gray, however to date, I’m loving this bag. My one minor criticism is that it’s not fairly bit or sturdy sufficient for longer journeys.
Lowepro Fastpack BP250AW III Backpack – The ultimate advice is the Lowepro Fastpack, which is similar to the Truckee besides barely bigger (it is available in two sizes) and with extra skilled grade sturdiness and options, corresponding to an AW rain cowl.
Although that is similar to the Truckee, there are specific methods every is superior (that has 2 water bottle pouches, is lighter and extra breathable; this has better sturdiness, options, construction and dimension). Consequently, I’ll use each in tandem because the circumstances dictate. Type of like I used to do with the ProTactic and Flipside Sport.
Word: these are the 2 backpacks pictured side-by-side on the prime of the submit. The Truckee is the sunshine gray coloured bag on the suitable, and the Fastpack is on the left.
Finally, these are my new go-to backpacks for journey, even with the above-mentioned asterisks. No digital camera bag is ideal, however these Lowepro backpacks come fairly shut for me, and provide quite a lot of layouts that swimsuit my functions very well.
Lowepro tends of addressing widespread complaints with its luggage and releasing up to date fashions, and I’m actually hoping that occurs with updates to the Truckee and Fastpack, as each of those are near-perfect backpacks for the ‘downsizing’ journey photographer. Likewise, the Peak Design Journey Backpack 45L is unbelievable, however that’s extra of a carry-on bag than it’s a images backpack.
Wish to be taught extra about images to take nice pictures within the Disney theme parks and past? One of the best place to start out is Tom’s Final Disney Parks Images Information, which covers quite a lot of matters from hyperlinks to tutorials, suggestions, and tips to suggestions for level & shoots, DSLRs, lenses, and extra!
YOUR THOUGHTS
What’s your favourite digital camera bag or journey backpack, extra typically? Do you want Peak Design, or assume it’s overrated? What’s your concept of a “good” digital camera bag? Every other options you contemplate necessary? Agree or disagree with our assessments? Please ask any questions or share your ideas beneath, and I’ll provide my suggestions!
This covers one of the best backpacks for journey images at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and past. Over time, I’ve examined dozens of various luggage in all kinds of circumstances–from lengthy weekends to multi-month journeys, triple-digit temperatures to snowy climate. This runs down my favorites.
In reality, you may name this traditional “contractual obligation” content material. Admittedly, digital camera luggage are a little bit of an obsession, as is my quest to seek out the good one. I hold shopping for digital camera luggage, and Sarah retains asking (sarcastically, I imagine) whether or not I plan on opening a digital camera bag museum. I’ve advised her it’s for analysis, and I must do extra testing. She doesn’t purchase it. Lengthy story brief, this submit is the top results of all that. I additionally promised you one in Walt Disney World Upgrades to the Pepsi of PhotoPass Cameras, in order that’s two causes to lastly comply with by way of on this.
One factor to notice from the outset is that “finest” is very subjective. Some individuals need fashionable luggage that blend kind and performance, or that may maintain digital camera gear and different provides for a day in Walt Disney World or Disneyland. Others are purely utilitarian, and plan on packing as a lot gear as potential.
In reality, my very own images preferences & priorities have modified over time. As I’ve downsized my tools through the years, listed below are my private priorities for a digital camera bag:
- 50/50 gear cut up
- Devoted space for digital camera and lenses
- Quick access to tools
- Exterior tripod attachment on facet of bag
- 15″ laptop computer sleeve
- Storage for different small gadgets
- Water bottle pouch
- Light-weight
- Breathable
- Comfy
- Affordable variety of pockets
To one of the best of my data, there isn’t a single digital camera bag in existence that checks all of those containers. It’s all about compromises. However I’ve discovered a pair that come fairly shut, and so they’re my new go-to digital camera luggage.
In figuring out what your private “finest” digital camera bag would provide, it’s important to ask your self comparable questions on worth, dimension, type, format, compartments, and extra. Funds and dimension are in all probability the simplest inquiries to reply, whereas format and elegance should not really easy, principally as a result of figuring out your ultimate bag format isn’t at all times potential till you’ve used a few luggage.
Model might be the trickiest consideration. Utilitarian luggage lack it utterly, whereas a number of the hottest fashionable luggage sacrifice utility to approach too massive of a level. For lots of people, the look of the bag is understandably necessary. Most digital camera luggage I’ve encountered just about scream “dorky photographer,” which is ok for me as a result of I am a dorky photographer, so the label suits.
All issues to contemplate, particularly if type issues. With all of this in thoughts, let’s have a rundown of baggage that I’ve used within the final a number of years…
Peak Design Backpacks
Let’s simply begin with the model that each fashionable photographer, and plenty of not-so-stylish ones and even non-photographers, appears to like: Peak Design. That is perceive, as Peak Design merchandise look nice, and have distinctive consideration to element, match and ending.
It’s no shock to me that all the pieces Peak Design makes is beloved and sells extremely effectively. The luggage have loads of considerate options, current effectively, and simply appear and feel like elegant merchandise. Peak Design is a model that I actually need to like. A lot so, in truth, that I’ve now owned 4 totally different Peak Design luggage:
To not be a contrarian, however my large subject with Peak Design is that their luggage are literally over-engineered. Truthfully, I’d take {that a} step additional and assert that the baggage are over-engineered in ways in which usually don’t matter, as to elicit a “wow, that’s intelligent!” response whereas within the retailer or when watching a video. However they’re really under-engineered the place it counts.
The straps are exhibit A on this regard. Peak Design backpacks are themselves pretty heavy, and in addition bigger luggage which have excessive capability scores, that means the entire weight as soon as packed goes to be on the upper facet.
And but, Peak Design straps are probably the most uncomfortable in the marketplace, which makes them ill-suited for prolonged use. I might additionally add that I discover the group of the smaller digital camera luggage to be a bit nonsensical, and insufficiently insecure if you happen to’re carrying a number of lenses.
With all of that mentioned, I completely love the Peak Design Journey Backpack 45L. Not a lot as a digital camera bag, however as a carry-on alternative.
It has the identical pitfalls with weight and straps, however the aforementioned consideration to element plus the flexibility to develop and contract the bag, in addition to its compatibility with digital camera and packing cubes (which I far choose) makes it a standout.
It’s a really wonderful carry-on backpack, however not one I’d use for hikes and even days in theme parks. It’s only a nice backpack for attending to and from a vacation spot, after which leaving within the lodge room. I’ve additionally taken it out and about for days in varied cities, and it’s labored very well in these settings. For instance, this bag has accompanied us round Tokyo on a number of journeys to Nakano Broadway (IYKYK), and served as my ‘buying bag’ for the whole day.
Lowepro Backpacks
I’ve gone by way of effectively over two-dozen Lowepro backpacks since getting began in images again in 2007. And in contrast to Peak Design, it’s not as a result of I’ve needed to love Lowepro. I do love Lowepro luggage–they’re typically my favourite model. I’ve simply outgrown sure luggage, and worn out numerous others.
It additionally hasn’t helped that Lowepro has discontinued my favourite lineup, which was the Lowepro Sport Flipside collection. This lineup checked so lots of the above containers, together with being the uncommon bag that was light-weight, breathable, snug, and extremely environment friendly. If anybody from Lowepro is studying this, I’d like to see a correct revival of this line, married with the present Fastpack lineup. In any other case, your finest guess for these luggage is eBay, the place you may end up bidding in opposition to me!
There’s actually no sense in “recommending” digital camera luggage which can be out of manufacturing, so I’m going to run by way of a couple of of my favourite choices within the present lineup:
Lowepro Flipside BP 300 AW III – This was my principal digital camera backpack for the final 3 years, up till this summer time. It’s a nice backpack with a ton of cupboard space for images tools. It’s been my private merchandise on numerous flights, with this bag’s most notable journeys being two totally different month-plus journeys to Japan, in addition to extra Walt Disney World and Disneyland journeys than I can keep in mind.
This checks loads of the above containers, and has served me extremely effectively. There’s nonetheless loads of life left in it, however I’ve discovered it to be overkill 90% of the time now, particularly as I carry much less images gear and extra different stuff. It’s workable in these eventualities, however not ultimate. Nonetheless, it’s a extremely really helpful backpack for Disney or journey photographers.
Lowepro ProTactic BP 450 AW III – Previous to that, my principal digital camera bag for ~5 years was the ProTactic. I went by way of two of those puppies throughout that point. No marvel I’ve again ache now. That is in all probability the dorkiest digital camera bag possible, wanting like what a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle may put on into fight. However it’s extremely environment friendly and might maintain a ridiculous quantity of drugs. Should you carry a number of cameras and a half-dozen lenses, contemplate it. That is going to be overkill for 99% of you, so I’m not going to fixate on it.
Lowepro Truckee 250 LX – After looking excessive and low for a bag like this earlier this yr, I compromised on the F-Cease Rju Air 18L. That’s a model I liked again in my critical mountain climbing days, however their extra ‘city’ backpack was less than snuff. Then I simply occurred to come across this Lowepro backpack by chance, which seems to be on the precipice of discontinuation.
I don’t know the way I by no means discovered this earlier than, however it’s virtually good. It has a 50/50 gear cut up, sufficient room for a digital camera physique and 2-3 further lenses, two water bottle pouches (one in every of which can be used for a tripod), 15″ laptop computer sleeve, and checks the suitable containers for consolation, weight, and so on. I want I might’ve been capable of finding the black model as an alternative of sunshine gray, however to date, I’m loving this bag. My one minor criticism is that it’s not fairly bit or sturdy sufficient for longer journeys.
Lowepro Fastpack BP250AW III Backpack – The ultimate advice is the Lowepro Fastpack, which is similar to the Truckee besides barely bigger (it is available in two sizes) and with extra skilled grade sturdiness and options, corresponding to an AW rain cowl.
Although that is similar to the Truckee, there are specific methods every is superior (that has 2 water bottle pouches, is lighter and extra breathable; this has better sturdiness, options, construction and dimension). Consequently, I’ll use each in tandem because the circumstances dictate. Type of like I used to do with the ProTactic and Flipside Sport.
Word: these are the 2 backpacks pictured side-by-side on the prime of the submit. The Truckee is the sunshine gray coloured bag on the suitable, and the Fastpack is on the left.
Finally, these are my new go-to backpacks for journey, even with the above-mentioned asterisks. No digital camera bag is ideal, however these Lowepro backpacks come fairly shut for me, and provide quite a lot of layouts that swimsuit my functions very well.
Lowepro tends of addressing widespread complaints with its luggage and releasing up to date fashions, and I’m actually hoping that occurs with updates to the Truckee and Fastpack, as each of those are near-perfect backpacks for the ‘downsizing’ journey photographer. Likewise, the Peak Design Journey Backpack 45L is unbelievable, however that’s extra of a carry-on bag than it’s a images backpack.
Wish to be taught extra about images to take nice pictures within the Disney theme parks and past? One of the best place to start out is Tom’s Final Disney Parks Images Information, which covers quite a lot of matters from hyperlinks to tutorials, suggestions, and tips to suggestions for level & shoots, DSLRs, lenses, and extra!
YOUR THOUGHTS
What’s your favourite digital camera bag or journey backpack, extra typically? Do you want Peak Design, or assume it’s overrated? What’s your concept of a “good” digital camera bag? Every other options you contemplate necessary? Agree or disagree with our assessments? Please ask any questions or share your ideas beneath, and I’ll provide my suggestions!
This covers one of the best backpacks for journey images at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and past. Over time, I’ve examined dozens of various luggage in all kinds of circumstances–from lengthy weekends to multi-month journeys, triple-digit temperatures to snowy climate. This runs down my favorites.
In reality, you may name this traditional “contractual obligation” content material. Admittedly, digital camera luggage are a little bit of an obsession, as is my quest to seek out the good one. I hold shopping for digital camera luggage, and Sarah retains asking (sarcastically, I imagine) whether or not I plan on opening a digital camera bag museum. I’ve advised her it’s for analysis, and I must do extra testing. She doesn’t purchase it. Lengthy story brief, this submit is the top results of all that. I additionally promised you one in Walt Disney World Upgrades to the Pepsi of PhotoPass Cameras, in order that’s two causes to lastly comply with by way of on this.
One factor to notice from the outset is that “finest” is very subjective. Some individuals need fashionable luggage that blend kind and performance, or that may maintain digital camera gear and different provides for a day in Walt Disney World or Disneyland. Others are purely utilitarian, and plan on packing as a lot gear as potential.
In reality, my very own images preferences & priorities have modified over time. As I’ve downsized my tools through the years, listed below are my private priorities for a digital camera bag:
- 50/50 gear cut up
- Devoted space for digital camera and lenses
- Quick access to tools
- Exterior tripod attachment on facet of bag
- 15″ laptop computer sleeve
- Storage for different small gadgets
- Water bottle pouch
- Light-weight
- Breathable
- Comfy
- Affordable variety of pockets
To one of the best of my data, there isn’t a single digital camera bag in existence that checks all of those containers. It’s all about compromises. However I’ve discovered a pair that come fairly shut, and so they’re my new go-to digital camera luggage.
In figuring out what your private “finest” digital camera bag would provide, it’s important to ask your self comparable questions on worth, dimension, type, format, compartments, and extra. Funds and dimension are in all probability the simplest inquiries to reply, whereas format and elegance should not really easy, principally as a result of figuring out your ultimate bag format isn’t at all times potential till you’ve used a few luggage.
Model might be the trickiest consideration. Utilitarian luggage lack it utterly, whereas a number of the hottest fashionable luggage sacrifice utility to approach too massive of a level. For lots of people, the look of the bag is understandably necessary. Most digital camera luggage I’ve encountered just about scream “dorky photographer,” which is ok for me as a result of I am a dorky photographer, so the label suits.
All issues to contemplate, particularly if type issues. With all of this in thoughts, let’s have a rundown of baggage that I’ve used within the final a number of years…
Peak Design Backpacks
Let’s simply begin with the model that each fashionable photographer, and plenty of not-so-stylish ones and even non-photographers, appears to like: Peak Design. That is perceive, as Peak Design merchandise look nice, and have distinctive consideration to element, match and ending.
It’s no shock to me that all the pieces Peak Design makes is beloved and sells extremely effectively. The luggage have loads of considerate options, current effectively, and simply appear and feel like elegant merchandise. Peak Design is a model that I actually need to like. A lot so, in truth, that I’ve now owned 4 totally different Peak Design luggage:
To not be a contrarian, however my large subject with Peak Design is that their luggage are literally over-engineered. Truthfully, I’d take {that a} step additional and assert that the baggage are over-engineered in ways in which usually don’t matter, as to elicit a “wow, that’s intelligent!” response whereas within the retailer or when watching a video. However they’re really under-engineered the place it counts.
The straps are exhibit A on this regard. Peak Design backpacks are themselves pretty heavy, and in addition bigger luggage which have excessive capability scores, that means the entire weight as soon as packed goes to be on the upper facet.
And but, Peak Design straps are probably the most uncomfortable in the marketplace, which makes them ill-suited for prolonged use. I might additionally add that I discover the group of the smaller digital camera luggage to be a bit nonsensical, and insufficiently insecure if you happen to’re carrying a number of lenses.
With all of that mentioned, I completely love the Peak Design Journey Backpack 45L. Not a lot as a digital camera bag, however as a carry-on alternative.
It has the identical pitfalls with weight and straps, however the aforementioned consideration to element plus the flexibility to develop and contract the bag, in addition to its compatibility with digital camera and packing cubes (which I far choose) makes it a standout.
It’s a really wonderful carry-on backpack, however not one I’d use for hikes and even days in theme parks. It’s only a nice backpack for attending to and from a vacation spot, after which leaving within the lodge room. I’ve additionally taken it out and about for days in varied cities, and it’s labored very well in these settings. For instance, this bag has accompanied us round Tokyo on a number of journeys to Nakano Broadway (IYKYK), and served as my ‘buying bag’ for the whole day.
Lowepro Backpacks
I’ve gone by way of effectively over two-dozen Lowepro backpacks since getting began in images again in 2007. And in contrast to Peak Design, it’s not as a result of I’ve needed to love Lowepro. I do love Lowepro luggage–they’re typically my favourite model. I’ve simply outgrown sure luggage, and worn out numerous others.
It additionally hasn’t helped that Lowepro has discontinued my favourite lineup, which was the Lowepro Sport Flipside collection. This lineup checked so lots of the above containers, together with being the uncommon bag that was light-weight, breathable, snug, and extremely environment friendly. If anybody from Lowepro is studying this, I’d like to see a correct revival of this line, married with the present Fastpack lineup. In any other case, your finest guess for these luggage is eBay, the place you may end up bidding in opposition to me!
There’s actually no sense in “recommending” digital camera luggage which can be out of manufacturing, so I’m going to run by way of a couple of of my favourite choices within the present lineup:
Lowepro Flipside BP 300 AW III – This was my principal digital camera backpack for the final 3 years, up till this summer time. It’s a nice backpack with a ton of cupboard space for images tools. It’s been my private merchandise on numerous flights, with this bag’s most notable journeys being two totally different month-plus journeys to Japan, in addition to extra Walt Disney World and Disneyland journeys than I can keep in mind.
This checks loads of the above containers, and has served me extremely effectively. There’s nonetheless loads of life left in it, however I’ve discovered it to be overkill 90% of the time now, particularly as I carry much less images gear and extra different stuff. It’s workable in these eventualities, however not ultimate. Nonetheless, it’s a extremely really helpful backpack for Disney or journey photographers.
Lowepro ProTactic BP 450 AW III – Previous to that, my principal digital camera bag for ~5 years was the ProTactic. I went by way of two of those puppies throughout that point. No marvel I’ve again ache now. That is in all probability the dorkiest digital camera bag possible, wanting like what a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle may put on into fight. However it’s extremely environment friendly and might maintain a ridiculous quantity of drugs. Should you carry a number of cameras and a half-dozen lenses, contemplate it. That is going to be overkill for 99% of you, so I’m not going to fixate on it.
Lowepro Truckee 250 LX – After looking excessive and low for a bag like this earlier this yr, I compromised on the F-Cease Rju Air 18L. That’s a model I liked again in my critical mountain climbing days, however their extra ‘city’ backpack was less than snuff. Then I simply occurred to come across this Lowepro backpack by chance, which seems to be on the precipice of discontinuation.
I don’t know the way I by no means discovered this earlier than, however it’s virtually good. It has a 50/50 gear cut up, sufficient room for a digital camera physique and 2-3 further lenses, two water bottle pouches (one in every of which can be used for a tripod), 15″ laptop computer sleeve, and checks the suitable containers for consolation, weight, and so on. I want I might’ve been capable of finding the black model as an alternative of sunshine gray, however to date, I’m loving this bag. My one minor criticism is that it’s not fairly bit or sturdy sufficient for longer journeys.
Lowepro Fastpack BP250AW III Backpack – The ultimate advice is the Lowepro Fastpack, which is similar to the Truckee besides barely bigger (it is available in two sizes) and with extra skilled grade sturdiness and options, corresponding to an AW rain cowl.
Although that is similar to the Truckee, there are specific methods every is superior (that has 2 water bottle pouches, is lighter and extra breathable; this has better sturdiness, options, construction and dimension). Consequently, I’ll use each in tandem because the circumstances dictate. Type of like I used to do with the ProTactic and Flipside Sport.
Word: these are the 2 backpacks pictured side-by-side on the prime of the submit. The Truckee is the sunshine gray coloured bag on the suitable, and the Fastpack is on the left.
Finally, these are my new go-to backpacks for journey, even with the above-mentioned asterisks. No digital camera bag is ideal, however these Lowepro backpacks come fairly shut for me, and provide quite a lot of layouts that swimsuit my functions very well.
Lowepro tends of addressing widespread complaints with its luggage and releasing up to date fashions, and I’m actually hoping that occurs with updates to the Truckee and Fastpack, as each of those are near-perfect backpacks for the ‘downsizing’ journey photographer. Likewise, the Peak Design Journey Backpack 45L is unbelievable, however that’s extra of a carry-on bag than it’s a images backpack.
Wish to be taught extra about images to take nice pictures within the Disney theme parks and past? One of the best place to start out is Tom’s Final Disney Parks Images Information, which covers quite a lot of matters from hyperlinks to tutorials, suggestions, and tips to suggestions for level & shoots, DSLRs, lenses, and extra!
YOUR THOUGHTS
What’s your favourite digital camera bag or journey backpack, extra typically? Do you want Peak Design, or assume it’s overrated? What’s your concept of a “good” digital camera bag? Every other options you contemplate necessary? Agree or disagree with our assessments? Please ask any questions or share your ideas beneath, and I’ll provide my suggestions!
This covers one of the best backpacks for journey images at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and past. Over time, I’ve examined dozens of various luggage in all kinds of circumstances–from lengthy weekends to multi-month journeys, triple-digit temperatures to snowy climate. This runs down my favorites.
In reality, you may name this traditional “contractual obligation” content material. Admittedly, digital camera luggage are a little bit of an obsession, as is my quest to seek out the good one. I hold shopping for digital camera luggage, and Sarah retains asking (sarcastically, I imagine) whether or not I plan on opening a digital camera bag museum. I’ve advised her it’s for analysis, and I must do extra testing. She doesn’t purchase it. Lengthy story brief, this submit is the top results of all that. I additionally promised you one in Walt Disney World Upgrades to the Pepsi of PhotoPass Cameras, in order that’s two causes to lastly comply with by way of on this.
One factor to notice from the outset is that “finest” is very subjective. Some individuals need fashionable luggage that blend kind and performance, or that may maintain digital camera gear and different provides for a day in Walt Disney World or Disneyland. Others are purely utilitarian, and plan on packing as a lot gear as potential.
In reality, my very own images preferences & priorities have modified over time. As I’ve downsized my tools through the years, listed below are my private priorities for a digital camera bag:
- 50/50 gear cut up
- Devoted space for digital camera and lenses
- Quick access to tools
- Exterior tripod attachment on facet of bag
- 15″ laptop computer sleeve
- Storage for different small gadgets
- Water bottle pouch
- Light-weight
- Breathable
- Comfy
- Affordable variety of pockets
To one of the best of my data, there isn’t a single digital camera bag in existence that checks all of those containers. It’s all about compromises. However I’ve discovered a pair that come fairly shut, and so they’re my new go-to digital camera luggage.
In figuring out what your private “finest” digital camera bag would provide, it’s important to ask your self comparable questions on worth, dimension, type, format, compartments, and extra. Funds and dimension are in all probability the simplest inquiries to reply, whereas format and elegance should not really easy, principally as a result of figuring out your ultimate bag format isn’t at all times potential till you’ve used a few luggage.
Model might be the trickiest consideration. Utilitarian luggage lack it utterly, whereas a number of the hottest fashionable luggage sacrifice utility to approach too massive of a level. For lots of people, the look of the bag is understandably necessary. Most digital camera luggage I’ve encountered just about scream “dorky photographer,” which is ok for me as a result of I am a dorky photographer, so the label suits.
All issues to contemplate, particularly if type issues. With all of this in thoughts, let’s have a rundown of baggage that I’ve used within the final a number of years…
Peak Design Backpacks
Let’s simply begin with the model that each fashionable photographer, and plenty of not-so-stylish ones and even non-photographers, appears to like: Peak Design. That is perceive, as Peak Design merchandise look nice, and have distinctive consideration to element, match and ending.
It’s no shock to me that all the pieces Peak Design makes is beloved and sells extremely effectively. The luggage have loads of considerate options, current effectively, and simply appear and feel like elegant merchandise. Peak Design is a model that I actually need to like. A lot so, in truth, that I’ve now owned 4 totally different Peak Design luggage:
To not be a contrarian, however my large subject with Peak Design is that their luggage are literally over-engineered. Truthfully, I’d take {that a} step additional and assert that the baggage are over-engineered in ways in which usually don’t matter, as to elicit a “wow, that’s intelligent!” response whereas within the retailer or when watching a video. However they’re really under-engineered the place it counts.
The straps are exhibit A on this regard. Peak Design backpacks are themselves pretty heavy, and in addition bigger luggage which have excessive capability scores, that means the entire weight as soon as packed goes to be on the upper facet.
And but, Peak Design straps are probably the most uncomfortable in the marketplace, which makes them ill-suited for prolonged use. I might additionally add that I discover the group of the smaller digital camera luggage to be a bit nonsensical, and insufficiently insecure if you happen to’re carrying a number of lenses.
With all of that mentioned, I completely love the Peak Design Journey Backpack 45L. Not a lot as a digital camera bag, however as a carry-on alternative.
It has the identical pitfalls with weight and straps, however the aforementioned consideration to element plus the flexibility to develop and contract the bag, in addition to its compatibility with digital camera and packing cubes (which I far choose) makes it a standout.
It’s a really wonderful carry-on backpack, however not one I’d use for hikes and even days in theme parks. It’s only a nice backpack for attending to and from a vacation spot, after which leaving within the lodge room. I’ve additionally taken it out and about for days in varied cities, and it’s labored very well in these settings. For instance, this bag has accompanied us round Tokyo on a number of journeys to Nakano Broadway (IYKYK), and served as my ‘buying bag’ for the whole day.
Lowepro Backpacks
I’ve gone by way of effectively over two-dozen Lowepro backpacks since getting began in images again in 2007. And in contrast to Peak Design, it’s not as a result of I’ve needed to love Lowepro. I do love Lowepro luggage–they’re typically my favourite model. I’ve simply outgrown sure luggage, and worn out numerous others.
It additionally hasn’t helped that Lowepro has discontinued my favourite lineup, which was the Lowepro Sport Flipside collection. This lineup checked so lots of the above containers, together with being the uncommon bag that was light-weight, breathable, snug, and extremely environment friendly. If anybody from Lowepro is studying this, I’d like to see a correct revival of this line, married with the present Fastpack lineup. In any other case, your finest guess for these luggage is eBay, the place you may end up bidding in opposition to me!
There’s actually no sense in “recommending” digital camera luggage which can be out of manufacturing, so I’m going to run by way of a couple of of my favourite choices within the present lineup:
Lowepro Flipside BP 300 AW III – This was my principal digital camera backpack for the final 3 years, up till this summer time. It’s a nice backpack with a ton of cupboard space for images tools. It’s been my private merchandise on numerous flights, with this bag’s most notable journeys being two totally different month-plus journeys to Japan, in addition to extra Walt Disney World and Disneyland journeys than I can keep in mind.
This checks loads of the above containers, and has served me extremely effectively. There’s nonetheless loads of life left in it, however I’ve discovered it to be overkill 90% of the time now, particularly as I carry much less images gear and extra different stuff. It’s workable in these eventualities, however not ultimate. Nonetheless, it’s a extremely really helpful backpack for Disney or journey photographers.
Lowepro ProTactic BP 450 AW III – Previous to that, my principal digital camera bag for ~5 years was the ProTactic. I went by way of two of those puppies throughout that point. No marvel I’ve again ache now. That is in all probability the dorkiest digital camera bag possible, wanting like what a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle may put on into fight. However it’s extremely environment friendly and might maintain a ridiculous quantity of drugs. Should you carry a number of cameras and a half-dozen lenses, contemplate it. That is going to be overkill for 99% of you, so I’m not going to fixate on it.
Lowepro Truckee 250 LX – After looking excessive and low for a bag like this earlier this yr, I compromised on the F-Cease Rju Air 18L. That’s a model I liked again in my critical mountain climbing days, however their extra ‘city’ backpack was less than snuff. Then I simply occurred to come across this Lowepro backpack by chance, which seems to be on the precipice of discontinuation.
I don’t know the way I by no means discovered this earlier than, however it’s virtually good. It has a 50/50 gear cut up, sufficient room for a digital camera physique and 2-3 further lenses, two water bottle pouches (one in every of which can be used for a tripod), 15″ laptop computer sleeve, and checks the suitable containers for consolation, weight, and so on. I want I might’ve been capable of finding the black model as an alternative of sunshine gray, however to date, I’m loving this bag. My one minor criticism is that it’s not fairly bit or sturdy sufficient for longer journeys.
Lowepro Fastpack BP250AW III Backpack – The ultimate advice is the Lowepro Fastpack, which is similar to the Truckee besides barely bigger (it is available in two sizes) and with extra skilled grade sturdiness and options, corresponding to an AW rain cowl.
Although that is similar to the Truckee, there are specific methods every is superior (that has 2 water bottle pouches, is lighter and extra breathable; this has better sturdiness, options, construction and dimension). Consequently, I’ll use each in tandem because the circumstances dictate. Type of like I used to do with the ProTactic and Flipside Sport.
Word: these are the 2 backpacks pictured side-by-side on the prime of the submit. The Truckee is the sunshine gray coloured bag on the suitable, and the Fastpack is on the left.
Finally, these are my new go-to backpacks for journey, even with the above-mentioned asterisks. No digital camera bag is ideal, however these Lowepro backpacks come fairly shut for me, and provide quite a lot of layouts that swimsuit my functions very well.
Lowepro tends of addressing widespread complaints with its luggage and releasing up to date fashions, and I’m actually hoping that occurs with updates to the Truckee and Fastpack, as each of those are near-perfect backpacks for the ‘downsizing’ journey photographer. Likewise, the Peak Design Journey Backpack 45L is unbelievable, however that’s extra of a carry-on bag than it’s a images backpack.
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YOUR THOUGHTS
What’s your favourite digital camera bag or journey backpack, extra typically? Do you want Peak Design, or assume it’s overrated? What’s your concept of a “good” digital camera bag? Every other options you contemplate necessary? Agree or disagree with our assessments? Please ask any questions or share your ideas beneath, and I’ll provide my suggestions!
