For many people, one of the most enjoyable aspects of going in to the outdoors by hiking are all the wonderful things that you get to see. There are animals to see, certainly, and plenty of amazing terrain. A camera is perfect for capturing all these amazing sights, but cameras do not mix well with the dirt, moisture and the occasional fall that are a part of hiking. Camera backpacks for hiking are a good compromise, as they allow you to carry your camera and a few other things, but allow you to protect the camera from all of the dangers for a camera that are found in the outdors.
Camera Backpacks for Hiking
Features to look for when shopping for camera backpacks.- Waterproof - It almost goes without saying, but any good camera backpack should be waterproof, or should have a storm cover of some sort so that you can make it waterproof when the rain starts falling. Just about any backpack will protect its contents from a few showers, but you need a truly waterproof camera backpack for when the rain really starts coming down.
- Tripod Holder - Another feature you might want to look for on a camera backpack is somewhere to put a tripod or monopod. Even if you don't have a tripod, you might in the future, and all it takes is a few extra buckles to give you the ability to carry a tripod with you.
Best Camera Backpacks for Hiking
A few of the better camera backpacks for hiking that you will find.- Lowepro Scope Porter 200 AW Pack - First up, a great, simple camera backpack from Lowepro. The main compartment is fairly customizable, so you can get a few different things in there, depending on what your set up is. It also has a few additional pockets for either additional camera gear that isn't so delicate, or else a few personal items. The backpack has both a hip belt and sternum strap, for maximum stability, and an all weather cover for when the rain starts falling. There's also a tripod strap on the back.
- Dakine Misson Photo 25L Backpack - Another camera backpack, this one designed more with those who like to get active in mind. The various sections within the backpack are well padded, and the tripod holder on the back actually doubles as a snowboard holder, so this is a versatile backpack. You get a few side pockets for smaller personal things, and a rain cover, just in case.
- Mountainsmith Borealis AT Backpack - The Borealis is a big and burly camera backpack, ideal for those that carry a lot of gear and like to stay active. The backpack actually clamshells in half, and the bottom is padded and divided for carrying your camera and a few extra lenses. The top half of the backpack features a laptop sleeve, as well as plenty of room for personal gear. Side compression straps can be used for a tripod, skis or even a snowboard. Finally, you get get plenty of stability from the hip belt and the sternum strap.
