The 14 Best Camera Backpacks for Hiking
You want your camera with you to take pictures of the scenery and wildlife. But you also want carrying it all of your accessories to be as convenient as possible. As a hiker, choosing a backpack for your camera can take quite a bit of comparison shopping. You will need a backpack that can meet all your needs, whatever they may be.
As you go through this list, you will see different backpacks, with their features and benefits. The backpacks are arranged in no particular order, so feel free to choose the one that suits you best. No matter the brand of camera you are using, there is a backpack for you. Here are 14 of the best camera backpacks for hiking.
Lowepro Flipside Trek BP 350 AW
Lowepro is a camera bag maker headquartered in California. The company is a spin-off from Lowe Alpine Systems, a manufacturer of outdoor equipment. Their first camera bag was produced in 1972. Today, they have a range of camera backpacks that are all of excellent quality.
The Flipside Trek BP 350 AW is an awesome camera backpack. If you are serious about order and organization, then this backpack is for you. With its padded straps and multiple compartments, this is easily a good companion on your hikes. It also includes a rain cover and its lightweight is good for longer distances.
It's comfortable, light, and easy to use. The major drawback with this backpack is the price. The features are great, but one might wonder if it is worth such a steep price tag.
Burton F-Stop Pack
This is an adventurers'backpack from Burton Snowboards. The company founded by Jake Burton Carpenter in 1977 is still going strong and making more than boards.
Right off the bat, the first thing that will interest you about this American-made backpack is that it’s waterproof. The weight of the bag can be placed at medium, and it has internal dividers that compartmentalize the inner space. There is also enough room for some additional items you might want to take on your hike.
A nice touch to the F-Stop Pack is the waist strap, which adds stability to your load while aslso taking some of the weight off your shoulders.
Lowepro ProTactic 450
This is another masterful backpack by Lowepro, showing how much of an impact the American-based manufacturer has made in the backpacking world. The Lowepro ProTactic is usually for extreme hikers. It can contain two times what an average backpack on the market will hold. This backpack can take two cameras and up to 9 lenses comfortably.
As an added bonus, the backpack has space for a laptop. The laptop space is for 15-inches sizes, no more. The Lowepro Protactic 450 also comes with a removable water-resistant cover. This is to protect the bag as it isn’t waterproof itself.
Vanguard Alta Sky 45D Backpack
For over 30 years, Vanguard has been involved in the production of tripods, bags, and other camera components and add-ons. They make all their products in house so that they can ensure the same quality every time. Their constant dedication to producing top quality accessories has resulted in an excellent customer experience, as seen with this backpack.
The Alta Sky 45D is a Vanguard pride and joy. It was designed with a hiker and their camera in mind. With this backpack, you get multiple access points, compartments for your camera and its accessories, and a built-in rain cover. It is also very comfortable and easy on your back, with the addition of a waist strap to distribute the weight, so you never have to worry about carrying it during your hikes.
Pelican U160 Urban Elite Half Case Camera Pack
Pelican is an American company that specializes in making containers and other accessories for numerous products. They are headquartered in California but has manufacturing locations in Germany, the UK, and Australia, among others. The company was founded by Dave Parker in 1976.
The U160 Urban Elite Half Case is very large and durable. It is both water and crushproof, so you have absolutely nothing to fear while hiking. There are a waist belt and a built-in aluminum frame for support. Sadly, it doesn’t come with any laptop storage, so you will have to do without your PC on your next hike.
Atlas Athlete Camera Pack
Atlas is a relatively new player in the camera bag sector. But although they are only four years old, Atlas is showing that they can maintain their own against older and bigger opponents by releasing great products. They are headquartered in Arizona.
This backpack can contain one DSLR camera and up to 5 lenses. You do not have to worry about rain or water, as the Atlas Athlete is fully coated with a water-resistant material. The backpack also comes with extra space for all your hiking needs. Another perk is that the Atlas Athlete is carry-on ready, so it can follow you anywhere as a proper backpack should.
Tamrac Anvil 23 Pro Camera Backpack
Tarmac has been in existence since 1977, formulating and perfecting their products over time. In their over 50 years, Tamrac has made and still makes a variety of camera-related accessories, including this backpack. Tamrac is an American company founded by two nature photographers in California.
Being water-resistant and having a protective cover gives the Anvil 23 Pro a definite edge. It is more of a camera bag because after putting your camera and its components inside, there's hardly any room for other gear. Depending on how much you need to carry, you might need to put your other items in a separate pack, which might be a little inconvenient. As a plus, it does have space for up to a 15-inch laptop.
