BESCHOI Waterproof Photography Backpack With Tripod Strap and Rain Cover - Large Capacity Rucksack for DSLR, Speedlite, Camera Tripod, Laptops, Lens and Accessories

I was a photojournalist back in the film days when the Domke F2 photo bags ruled. After Canon came out with the full frame, mirrorless EOS RP, I made the switch from my aging Nikon DSLRs to the Canon R platform. Since then, I’ve been expanding my hobby and my kit around astro, wildlife and landscape photography. Usually, I’m not packing my equipment into a remote site, so when I started looking for a backpack to replace my shoulder bag(s), I didn’t really need something as high tech as, say, a Lowepro. And I don’t like dedicated sling bags. I compared several backpacks under $100 on Amazon and chose the BESCHOI Camera Backpack. Its rugged and spacious enough for my needs, highly customizable, and has multiple access options.PROS- Size: About 24 liters or roughly the size of an average Targus laptop backpack- Customizable: Plenty of padded dividers included- Access: One big cargo area, w/ separate access “doors” so you don’t expose the entire contents (see photos)- Included rain cover- Separate laptop area: Bigger than advertised, fits a 17” MacBook Pro comfortably- Well-padded shoulder straps; padded and vented back- Doesn’t look like a “photo bag”, at least not to me- Price: About $64 on Amazon (list is $102.99), and w/ an 18% coupon available as of this writingCONS- Zipper pulls are not tamper resistant; too many elastic pull strings can easily catch on bushes and other obstacles in the field. FIX: I removed about half of the pulls and added split rings for the two zippers I’ll use most often; the split ring can also be inserted into the two-way zipper pull to lock them together- Bottom padding is the same as the rest of the bag and probably not adequate if/when the bag is set down a little hard. FIX: I added additional foam padding inside the bottom compartment.- No chest or hip straps. Since I’m not hiking long distances (1 mile or less) I won’t really need the waist strap, but would like a chest strap for short hikes to keep the backpack up on my shoulders. FIX: The shoulder straps are long enough to add a quick release buckle that acts as an adequate chest strap if I’m not wearing a really heavy field coat (see photos).I have a lot of gear in this backpack, and will switch out some for specific shoots (astro vs wildlife, etc). It doesn’t have room for extra clothes, raincoat, etc as I have it set up now, but it’s easy to rework when necessary. My kit list included in this bag is below — it weighs in at just under 17 lbs w/out a tripod, water bottle or laptop/tablet.Camera Bodies- EOS R6 w/85mm lens- EOS RPOptics- EF 200 f/2.8 w/Canon Mount Adapter- RF 85mm f/2 Macro (attached to R6 body)- RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro- RF 16mm f/2.8 w/ Lens Hood- TT Artisan 11mm f/2.8 Full Frame Fisheye- EF 1.4x Tele-extender (in a case)- EF 2x Tele-extender (in a case)Flash/Lighting- Canon Speedlite EL-100- ETTL Extension Cord- Headlamp Flashlight- 2 Mini-RGB Video LightsAccessories- Extra Camera Batteries (for both bodies)- Extra AA Batteries- SD Card Wallet- 2 Specialty Filters (43 + 67mm)- Canon BR-E1 Remote Control- 2 Peak Design Camera Straps- 10x24 Binoculars- Silva Map Compass- Jet Air Bulb and “lipstick” soft brush- 2 extra ARCA-Swiss Quick Release Plates- Swiss Army Knife- Emergency Whistle- Band Aides, Extra Meds, Ibuprofen- Spare Reading Glasses- Small Note Pad, Mechanical Pencil, Business Cards- Camera Rain Sleeve- Extra Camera Body Caps and Rear Lens CapsObviously, I won’t carry all this all the time. For example, I won’t usually carry the teleconverters, and seldom use the 35mm. I also have an EF 100-400 zoom for wildlife that will fit in the bottom compartment by itself with an RF mount adapter attached. The side access area to quickly grab a camera and lens is oriented so you hang the backpack off your left shoulder, which is opposite of what I’m used to. And, as I highlighted in the “cons” above, there are some things I altered to work better for me.Bottom line, for this price, this is a very customizable and roomy photo backpack that will allow me to store and carry nearly my entire kit, and can be customized for specific projects. Although it may not hold up over time for rugged, daily use chasing birds or elk, I highly recommend the Beschoi Photo Backpack for avid hobbyist and even for wedding or location professionals who can use a 1-bag solution.

Great camera bag. Storage is enormous and compartments are placed perfectly. Waterproofing is a great addition as well. I've only used this twice so far and it didn't disappoint. Easy to pack and carry. The padding in this bag is really good. It's present in the outer shell and between compartments. I feel really safe transporting expensive equipment with this bag.

I’ve been using this as my camera bag for five months now, and I am amazed by the comfort it provides. I put a 24-70, 70-200, and 50 mm lens while also housing my R6 camera body, lens adapters, batteries, SD cards, camera strap, and more! This bag gets hauled to weddings, family, and studio sessions, etc — I love the sleek design. Even with the weight of all my gear, it still feels light and comfortable to carry for long periods of time. It is incredibly well-made and helps you to organize your gear for quick grabbing. You can adjust it to fit your back tight or loosely — my husband has carried it for me quite a few times and he is over 6 foot with long lanky arms and still said it was comfortable! Such a great bag.

Like this bag. Carries enough lenses, etc. Comfortable on one shoulder - doesn’t slide off all the time. Roomy but not an enormous bag. I like that you can access the camera several ways and the opening is bigger than some so it is easy to get out of the hole. It is also a nice looking bag - not all black. A few things I don’t like: it went on sale for 10 bucks less a couple of weeks after I bought it (not the bag’s fault!). It doesn’t have a water holder though I suppose you could hang one. Not a big deal except it is just a hassle to juggle. Many camera bags don’t… seems like an oversight to me. This one doesn’t affect me so much as I don’t travel a lot but it doesn’t have a luggage strap on the back. Not a big deal to me though it may be good for some to be aware.The number ONE reason to purchase this backpack, imo, is the zippers. So easy and quick to open. You won’t miss a shot messing with this bag trying to get your camera out. An all around good bag!

Great photography backpack! Zipper quality is great. I love the versatility of the compartments and the side access compartment for your camera. Price is right.

This is an outstanding bag for your camera gear! It is a fantastic value at the price point. I would expect a bag double the price to have this quality. Lots of storage and side access for your camera so you don't have to fumble with taking the pack on and off when you are trying to get that quick shot. Just unstrapped one arm and swing it around to access your camera. It holds all of my gear, four lenses, three in the bottom lens compartment and one on the camera. All my lens filters, extra batteries, chargers and cables and even a speed light with a trigger. It has an additional zip out pouch to on the side to hold the bottom foot/feet of a larger tripod. I have a Benro Mach 3 aluminum tripod with a gear head and it fits perfectly fine on the side with the tripod strap and pouch Has a side pocket for a drink bottle on the opposite side, a zipway rain cover and even a compartment for your laptop or large tablet, up to 15 in. I like the zipper compartment because you can access the very top area without unzipping the entire face. It has adjustable Velcro cushion dividers and even fully packed with all of my gear and tripod it is extremely comfortable to wear. I would have expected a bag of this quality to be double the price! This is a fantastic bag for the money and I would definitely recommend to anyone.