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BobIr · 02-08-2011, 11:26 AM

We're leaving on a two week trip to Mexico in a few days and as part of my preparation, I did a lot of looking on line for an economical camera backpack. My pick was one that Amazon is marketing under their own brand. Other than the zipper tabs, there is no other advertising logos on the pack. The cost was just under $35.00, and after looking it over it seems to fit my needs. There's so much space I told my wife I have to go buy more camera "stuff". Those who are married know how far that went. There's serveral padded compartments that are adjustable with velco dividers, additional pockets inside and outside the main opening flap on the backpack plus two small pockets on the sides of the pack (one which is covered by the tripod if you have one strapped on. Here's a photo of mine, packed and ready to go. (Truth in posting: Had to use wife's Nikon as my K-x is in the bag)

Will be field testing over the next couple weeks and will report back on how it's working out for me. If you want more details just search Amazon for "AmazonBasics Backpack for SLR cameras.

pbo · 02-08-2011, 11:57 AM

Wow you carry 8 memory cards and a manual! Impressive!!

BobIr · 02-08-2011, 03:56 PM

Yes, you can't have too much memory....especially at my age. I only shoot RAW, so that takes up some Mbs. Plus, my wife's little Nikon uses the same SD card. Just got the K-x, so still learning some of the in's and outs.

calicojack · 02-08-2011, 04:14 PM

Have a great trip. It certainly looks like your prepared.

Ken T · 02-08-2011, 05:29 PM

That looks just like the Canon back pack I bought also at Amazon
Amazon.com: Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack 200EG for Canon EOS SLR Cameras (Black with Green Accent): Camera & Photo

SOldBear · 02-08-2011, 05:59 PM

Simple modifications to make the backpack safer - see this post.

metalmania · 02-08-2011, 06:44 PM

I just got the $65 backpack deal from Amazon today. Didn't see the $35 one.

metalmania · 02-08-2011, 06:46 PM

The $65 backpack for laptop and camera is great.

Ken T · 02-08-2011, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by SOldBear

Simple modifications to make the backpack safer - see this post.

Thanks SoldBear . I'll get the strap and do that to mine .

StepOne · 02-09-2011, 01:05 PM

Does the Amazon backpack handle light rain? I have put my eyes on it also, the only concern is how waterproof it is (don't expect miracles for the price though

).

stefanipat · 02-10-2011, 08:03 AM

Woow that is a great price. Does it come with rain cover?

seachunk2 · 02-10-2011, 04:45 PM

Metal... Which backpack are you referring to?

"I just got the $65 backpack deal from Amazon today. Didn't see the $35 one."

StepOne · 02-12-2011, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by seachunk2

Metal... Which backpack are you referring to?

"I just got the $65 backpack deal from Amazon today. Didn't see the $35 one."

I believe he got Lowepro CompuDaypack.

02-08-2011, 11:26 AM	#1
BobIr New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Minneapolis, Mn, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 12	Camera backpack sold by Amazon.com We're leaving on a two week trip to Mexico in a few days and as part of my preparation, I did a lot of looking on line for an economical camera backpack. My pick was one that Amazon is marketing under their own brand. Other than the zipper tabs, there is no other advertising logos on the pack. The cost was just under $35.00, and after looking it over it seems to fit my needs. There's so much space I told my wife I have to go buy more camera "stuff". Those who are married know how far that went. There's serveral padded compartments that are adjustable with velco dividers, additional pockets inside and outside the main opening flap on the backpack plus two small pockets on the sides of the pack (one which is covered by the tripod if you have one strapped on. Here's a photo of mine, packed and ready to go. (Truth in posting: Had to use wife's Nikon as my K-x is in the bag) Will be field testing over the next couple weeks and will report back on how it's working out for me. If you want more details just search Amazon for "AmazonBasics Backpack for SLR cameras.

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02-08-2011, 11:57 AM	#2
pbo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 891	Wow you carry 8 memory cards and a manual! Impressive!!

02-08-2011, 03:56 PM	#3
BobIr New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Minneapolis, Mn, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 12 Original Poster	Yes, you can't have too much memory....especially at my age. I only shoot RAW, so that takes up some Mbs. Plus, my wife's little Nikon uses the same SD card. Just got the K-x, so still learning some of the in's and outs.

02-08-2011, 04:14 PM	#4
calicojack Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,124	Have a great trip. It certainly looks like your prepared.

02-08-2011, 05:29 PM	#5
Ken T Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California, USA Posts: 536	That looks just like the Canon back pack I bought also at Amazon Amazon.com: Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack 200EG for Canon EOS SLR Cameras (Black with Green Accent): Camera & Photo

02-08-2011, 05:59 PM	#6
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Simple modifications to make the backpack safer - see this post.

02-08-2011, 06:44 PM	#7
metalmania Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 253	I just got the $65 backpack deal from Amazon today. Didn't see the $35 one.

02-08-2011, 06:46 PM	#8
metalmania Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 253	The $65 backpack for laptop and camera is great.

02-08-2011, 08:19 PM	#9
Ken T Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California, USA Posts: 536	Originally posted by SOldBear Simple modifications to make the backpack safer - see this post. Thanks SoldBear . I'll get the strap and do that to mine .

02-09-2011, 01:05 PM	#10
StepOne Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Botosani Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 285	Does the Amazon backpack handle light rain? I have put my eyes on it also, the only concern is how waterproof it is (don't expect miracles for the price though ).

02-10-2011, 08:03 AM	#11
stefanipat Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4	Woow that is a great price. Does it come with rain cover?

02-10-2011, 04:45 PM	#12
seachunk2 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 198	Metal... Which backpack are you referring to? "I just got the $65 backpack deal from Amazon today. Didn't see the $35 one."

02-12-2011, 02:21 PM	#13
StepOne Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Botosani Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 285	Originally posted by seachunk2 Metal... Which backpack are you referring to? "I just got the $65 backpack deal from Amazon today. Didn't see the $35 one." I believe he got Lowepro CompuDaypack.

Camera backpack sold by Amazon.com

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