Making a good camera backpack, especially one that stands out in a crowded market, is difficult. Making a good adventure camera backpack is even more difficult, as it combines the needs of two very opinionated types of users. PGYTech's new OnePro might be one of the few that balances both groups' needs.
In the photography world, we're always looking for something that will help us get our work done just a little bit faster, a little bit easier, and a little bit better. It might be a lighter but sturdier tripod, a bigger and more useful backpack, or even filters to help get that tricky shot without having to spend hours in Photoshop after the fact. There's really no shortage of increasing quality and innovation in the products available for a photographer's kit, which is why K&F CONCEPT gear is so interesting.
Wandrd, the company behind photography-focused bags like the Prvke Lite and Transit Travel series, has announced two new backpacks, the Stratus and Nimbus, with the former being built specifically for photographers.
Nikon announced a partnership with lifestyle brand Gaston Luga to produce what it bills as a stylish yet functional weather-resistant camera backpack, but it isn't available to buy. Not directly, anyway.
NYA-EVO's latest gives adventure photographers a new backpack option that combines function and flexibility while maintaining the weather resistance that the brand has become known for.
Designed for photographers with a lighter camera kit, the Think Tank Photo BackLight Sprint is a slim, lightweight backpack built for hikes and treks.
I am on what feels like an endless hunt for a backpack, or even set of backpacks, that I actually like to use. I'm looking for comfort, build quality, and maybe a tinge of style. Finding this bag is harder than it sounds, but Shimoda's new Urban Explore comes the closest yet.
Like many photographers, I own a million bags. Some have different purposes, one for day-to-day work and one for traveling, one for quick access during rainy days, one for studio days.
Shimoda Designs is best known for its high-quality adventure-style camera backpacks, but a new crowdfunding campaign breaks with that mold and introduces the Urban Explore, the company's first "everyday carry" style backpack.
Moment made a name for itself through first lenses for smartphones before expanding to accessories, bags, and even a smartphone app. Today, it released its first camera: the Long Weekend 35mm Reusable Film Camera.
Photographer Peter McKinnon and bag maker Nomatic have teamed up again for a new collection of McKinnon-branded bags.
Peak Design has launched an upgraded version of its popular Camera Cube product. The Camera Cube V2 allows photographers to safely store and organize their camera equipment inside any bag, including the Peak Design Travel Bag.
Think Tank has announced a new set of bags called the PressPass Series that includes three sling bags, all of which were made to support photojournalists and were designed with input from pro shooters.
Moment has launched a series of bags that "carry everything, go anywhere, and come in every size." Aptly named The Everything Bags, Moment believes its new bags will replace all a person's other bags.
COOPH, maker of photography-oriented merchandise, accessories, and the COOPH Magazine, has launched a new backpack on Kickstarter.
Lowepro has announced the PhotoSport X, a backpack designed to support photographers who want to tackle the most demanding mountaineering and climbing adventures.
Zipble is a new modular backpack design available to back on Kickstarter. Designed by a photographer, Nekey, and adventurer, Dylan, the expandable Zipble bag promises "maximum efficiency" thanks to its swappable modules that change the design, shape, and capacity of the bag.
Popular photography backpack company Shimoda has announced its latest generation of adventure bags in the Action X V2 series.
Think Tank Photo has announced a new SpeedTop backpack series, which comprises a pair of models that share many features but offer varying carrying capacities.
Melbourne, Australia-based ALPAKA's new Elements Travel Backpack system is a 35L travel and camera pack that it says is designed for versatility, access, and organization.
Gura Gear has announced the Kiboko City Commuter 18L+ backpack, a bag that rides the line between a day-use commuter and a dedicated professional camera backpack.
The Kyu Daypack is a new bag that is best described as a minimalist backpack that can safely hold a camera rather than what is typically described as a "camera bag."
Peak Design has collaborated with Huckberry to release a limited edition version of the Travel Backpack that Peak Design launched in 2018.
NYA-EVO has announced an upgraded version of its Fjord camera backpacks that are made from recycled nylon waste such as those from fishing nets and fabric scraps. The result is a heavy-duty bag that also reduces the environmental impact of nylon by 90%.
Moment has partnered with photographer and filmmaker Emmett Sparling to release the DayChaser, what it describes as the most versatile travel and camera backpack on the market.
Peak Design has released 15 new Travel bags in both new sizes and colors including backpacks, pouches, and duffels.
Targus has announced a new backpack that comes with an Apple Find My tracker that functions as if an AirTag is built directly into it.
Just about a year ago Westcott expanded on its new wireless flash lineup that started with the FJ400 by offering new sizes and power outputs. After listening to user feedback, it launched the FJ200 as a more compact and travel-friendly light system... and it's awesome.
To help buyers navigate the messy backpack landscape, a group of Reddit users has built a service called BAQPA that collects backpack recommendations from across the internet, filters and aggregates them, and then presents summarized results in a short and easy-to-read form with an overall rating.
Lowepro has announced the PhotoSport Pro series range of multi-day hiking camera backpacks designed for the adventurous shooter. The company promises the bags will efficiently carry the necessities of a multi-day photo expedition.