Safely pack a lot of your equipment in a compact space I was finding that many of my activities were going unphotographed because I didn't have a way to safely carry my equipment. Activities such as bike riding, cross country skiing or canoeing have not been a part of my photohistory--until I got the ...

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Features
  • Cinch straps hold everything in place
  • Giant rain flap for weather protection
  • Foam pillars support camera with lens attached
  • Rigid, foam-padded platform in bottom
  • Internal dimensions: 8 by 4.625 by 11 inches

Product Description

RAK)TAMRAC 5273/EXPEDITION 3 -BLK

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Customer reviews

Safely pack a lot of your equipment in a compact space 5 by .. Gwyneth Calvetti (West Salem, WI United States)
I was finding that many of my activities were going unphotographed because I didn't have a way to safely carry my equipment. Activities such as bike riding, cross country skiing or canoeing have not been a part of my photohistory--until I got the Tamrac Expedition 3 backpack.

The "Expedition" holds my SLR with a 300mm lens, my standard lens, my off camera flash, extra film, standard filters and cleaning supplies, with room left over for my keys and money. Everything is well padded and secure, and the pack is quite small and sits squarely on my back. A sturdy top handle allows it to be carried in hand, and its small size makes this possible without dragging it along the ground as I do so. The materials used are very sturdy; the pack can stand on its own and does not "collapse."

The only down side, and this is true of any camera backpack, is the need to take it off and zip it open to get at your gear. If this would be a concern, you may want to check out the top-loading hip packs, which I passed on since they always feel awkward to me. Years of hauling backpacks make the "Expedition" seem like second nature to me. No longer will my photohistory suggest couch potato-dom; now I can shoot my exploits on trail or river, thanks to the "Expedition!"

This is a great "starter" bag for me 5 by .. C. A. Thomas (Georgetown, TX United States)
I don't have a lot of photography gear--SLR body, 2 lenses (1 80mm and 1 300mm), a hood, a few filters--but I needed a good way to haul all of it around. This is a wonderful bag to do that. It is built very well and I believe that it will protect my equipment from injury should an accident ever arise. I still have room to add a few more lenses before I outgrow this bag. I am a petite person and was able to adjust the shoulder straps small enough to be comfortable on my back--a big plus. (Only downside is that I suspect adding my tripod to the mix may be a little awkward, but nonetheless I believe I will be able to lash it somehow to the outside of the bag with minimal trouble since I don't take my tripod along very often.) All-in-all, if you need a convenient and safe way to haul "the basics" in camera equipment around, this is a great, sturdy bag for it.

5 stars, but... 5 by .. T. Hosford (Huntington Beach)
Be aware that this is a small bag. Realistically, it will hold your SLR camera and 2 lenses, max. And they had better not be really huge lenses.

That said, this bag is perfect if you understand what you are buying. It is well made, protects your camera, and is small enough to ride on your back with perfect comfort. I love mine.

great item 5 by .. L. Meng (san jose, california)
Smaller than I thought,which is great, and can hold just about everything I have with my Canon Rebel. Very light and does not give a pain on my back. It'a good deal. :)

Small but good 5 by .. Szymon Masiak ()
It's exactly what they show on the photo and what I've expected. I fit my RebelXT with kit lens, 75-300 IS, charger, compact flash reader, filters. Still have a space for another lens. You won't fit your laptop for sure. It's a good bag. I like it.