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Camera backpacks

It’s only natural to want to protect your precious gear from life’s knocks and scrapes. These backpacks will do the job in style
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Digital Camera Magazine
April 2023
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Canon EOS R8 £1,699/$1,499 (body only)
A remarkably light and powerful full-frame camera
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Gomatic McKinnon Camera Backpack 25L £290/$300
The modular design of this backpack makes it very versatile, but ultimately rather pricey
Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW II £179/$189
The ProTactic is the outright slimmest backpack in the group, but with four entry points
Lowepro Whistler Backpack 350 AW II £299/$314
A photo/daypack that’s built to withstand the harshest weather and toughest conditions
Manf rotto Pro Light Multiloader Backpack M £ 184 /$196
The multi-loading Manfrotto split backpack works particularly well for dual camera outfits
Tenba DNA 16 DSLR £159/$229
Modest in size and price, the Tenba is nevertheless well suited to a wide range of applications
Toxic Valkyrie (Medium) £199/$239
This full photo backpack has clever design flourishes pretty much everywhere you look
Vanguard Alta Sky 51D £210/$211
A voluminous backpack that’s very versatile, suited to multiple cameras and more besides
Vanguard Veo Active 53 £249/$299
An innovative backpack that has just about everything covered for you and your camera
Toxic Valkyrie (Medium) fits best
Every one’s a winner, but overall, the Valkyrie is our best fit
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