I've tried many different styles of camera cases over the years, and I know what I like. Maybe it's a personality thing, but I tend to prefer the style of case that lays flat and features adjustable dividers. Other styles like the top-loading variety tend to frustrate me more than help me when I'm on a video shoot. And the thrifty side of me wants a well-designed, versatile case that opens up and lays all my gear out for easy picking. The AmazonBasics camera backpack is a pretty good choice for the thrifty lenser on the go.
There's three attributes that immediately jump out at me about this bag -- it feels well-constructed, it is thoughtfully and intelligently designed, and it's tiny. Yes, it's a very small backpack. For someone like me with -- shall we say -- ample carriage, this backpack looks like a fanny-pack on my back. That said, it packs a lot of stuff and is a breeze to carry with me all the time.
The pack zips open and lays flat, and features a good selection of velcro dividers, allowing you to customize the layout of your gear and keep it protected. With the size of video and photo gear shrinking more and more all the time, you'll find room for your camera, memory cards, power and data cords, plus plenty of other accessories. If you're a Flip-style camera fan, you could pack enough cameras in this bag to cover an NFL football game! There's two zippered pouches inside that are clear mesh for easy reference of stored goods.
Turning to the outside, there's a handy tripod mount on one side, pouch pockets on both sides, a couple deeper zippered pockets and a bungee corded tether on the outside to stuff even more stuff. On the back of the pack and the shoulder straps, you'll find nice gel cushioning which makes this pack comfortable to wear. The straps are adjustable far enough to allow someone like me to carry it, but the straps that buckle around the waist are a tad short for the pudgy shooters like myself. I'll likely either tie these off or just outright clip them off as they do me little good. Most of the time, I just find myself carrying it around by the handle at the top.
The construction quality is great, especially for a pack under $40. I was amazed how much I could pack into this bag, but be aware that the backpack is a little shallow if you're intending to tote longer items like a 300mm camera lens. You may have to lay those items in sideways instead of top down. The interior dividers are a little more "cushy" than the sidewalls, so bare that in mind if you're toting sensitive, delicate items. On the whole, I feel this is a bag that can take a moderate amount of abuse and keep the contents nicely shielded. Don't go dropping it down the stairs or anything, but the occasion bump and jostle from everyday transport shouldn't be a problem.
If you're an organizational freak who wants a well-made and well-designed camera bag that's just as easy to carry to a shoot as it is to carry on a hike, this may be the bag for you. It's a great entry-level bag, or an affordable camera bag for your all-purpose social multimedia pro. It's made for Amazon and comes in their "frustration-free packaging," which essentially means it comes in a plain brown box without tags, twist ties or extraneous packaging. It's a great value and a case I feel I can count on for years to come.
PROS
Solid construction
Thoughtful design
Durable materials
Customizable layout of contents
Ample storage for a variety of gear
Padding on the back and shoulders for comfortable wearing
Compact size
Affordable price point
CONS
Compact size may be too small for larger owners
Would like a couple more dividers for greater separation of items
ADDENDUM TO THIS REVIEW: I don't think the item description mentions if it is water resistant, but I have come to find it pretty darn water resistant. I stood out in the middle of the driving rain of a severe thunderstorm out on a pier, trying to catch lightning strikes on a bridge. While I was mortified at the thought of my gear getting wet and ruined, I decided to stay out and keep shooting. When I got back to my car, I zipped open the case while saying a little prayer. Luckily for me, it kept 95% or more of the rain out, even though it was driving down directly on my back as I was wearing this backpack. Obviously it's not "waterproof," but absolutely none of my gear got wet whatsoever. I wouldn't buy it for its water resistance, but I can attest that it had enough protection to keep me high and dry in this foolhardy one-off trip of mine :) I still wholeheartedly recommend this pack!
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So much better than the little camera bags!
This fits two camera bodies (Canon 70D and 80D) and 4 lenses (sigma 17-50mm f/2.8, canon 50mm f/1.8, canon 135mm f/2 L, and canon 100mm f/2 USM). I also have room for my external hard rive, memory cards, SD card reader, extra batteries, and my charger!
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Amitabh Bhuyan
A good camera bag with a very fair price.
Reviewed in India on June 4, 2021
Amitabh Bhuyan
Reviewed in India on June 4, 2021
Bag material is good.I do not know if it is wated repellent or not but is of good material.I hope it is water repellent.comparing with my other camera bag this is a very good product with reasonable rate.It costs me 2000 INR.At first I wanted to buy AmazonBasics side camera bag but after considering about bike riding and some facts I found it is good to buy a backpack.After buying this bag I am very happy.Delivery is as always good.Surely go for it.Thanks. feel free to ask anything.
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Sanne
Goede tas, flexibel qua indeling en genoeg stootvast
Reviewed in the Netherlands on December 29, 2020
Renaud
Praticité et polyvalence à bon prix
Reviewed in France on July 14, 2023
Renaud
Reviewed in France on July 14, 2023
Hormis l'après robustesse, je le trouve pratique, ayant changer à 3 reprise de boitiers, modifié des objectifs, des accessoires, il a toujours s'adapter et se moduler à mes besoin. Il est relativement compacte et possède malgré tout une grande capacité de rangements. Ce n'est pas pour rien que 12 ans après, je ne l'ai pas remplacé par un autre produit. Je recommande vivement ce sac photo à tout ceux et celles souhaitant se déplacer avec tout le matériel nécessaire. Je suis totalement satisfait et il y a de quoi !
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