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ROUND-UP
Trekking backpacks Finding the perfect backpack to wear for landscape photography is no easy task. James Abbott reveals six of the best options
Straps Some backpacks include attachments for carrying walking poles or even an ice axe – handy for venturing into wild locations.
Storage The most suitable bags for outdoor photography have extra storage for essential non-photographic items.
Pockets When you’re out in the field you’ll need to carry a drink. Stretch side pockets are a great place to store a water bottle or two.
Rear access Most backpacks with rear access offer a way of gaining access to your kit without getting the back of the bag dirty on the floor.
Data file Tamrac Anvil Slim 15 Professional Backpack Manfrotto Offroad Hiker Backpack 30L Lowepro Flipside 400 AW II Tenba Solstice 24L Backpack MindShift BackLight 26L Billingham Rucksack 25
Material
Capacity
Kit access
Rain cover
Dimensions
Weight
Price
Separate
Personal items Tripod storage connection Yes Front
500D Cordura nylon
Not specified
Front
31x47x21cm
2.1kg
£135
Water-repellent 30 litres nylon
Side
Separate
Yes
Two on sides
30x55x24cm
1.9kg
£149
Various types of tough nylon Water repellent ripstop nylon 420D velocity nylon Fabric bonded to butyl rubber
Not specified
Back
Built-in
Yes
Front
32x49x25.3cm
1.5kg
£155
24 litres
Back or top
Separate
Yes
Side
1.45kg
£175
26 litres
Back
Separate
Yes
Front
30.5x50.8 x25.4cm 29x51.5x20cm
1.8kg
£205
11.4 litres
Front
N/A
Yes
No
34x44x23cm
1.59kg
£350
Ratings in this round-up are based upon using the bag for a day's landscape photography, and do not necessarily match previously published scores 44
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