Reddit mentions of Lowepro Photo Hatchback 22L AW. Outdoor Day Camera Backpack for DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008OQUX22/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ivrCub0JGPDZE

For those looking to purchase

I have the Lowepro Hatchback 22L AW that I took to Cuba myself back in January.

I was able to fit a 600D, EF-S 15-85mm, EF-S 55-250mm, EF 50mm f/1.8, batteries, charger, and attached Blackrapid strap in the camera compartment, and had enough room in the top section of the bag to use the whole thing as my plane carry-on.

If you put the charger, spare batts, etc in the top of the bag, I'm sure you could fit a fourth lens in there (depending on the size - you won't fit something like a 70-200L).

You might have trouble with the tripod, but honestly, I can't see you really needing one.

Im a big fan of this bag. It's way slimmer than most camera bags, and really just looks like a backpack. It also has a padded dedicated space for my tablet. It's a pretty sweet bag.

Edit: We also rock similar gear. I have a Fuji XT1 along with 3 lenses I generally carry in the bag.

This is my standard gearlist for my photo trips; when I get the chance I get up at about 2am, drive up into the hills and hike somewhere to catch the sunrise, then try to get into work before 10.

Still just a hobby, so nothing too fancy in my gear, but it gets the job done

Actually started laying out my gear and taking these pictures as a checklist the night before, but I figured they might be of interest here:

LEFT:

Canon 600d

24mm pancake, 50m 1.8, 55-250mm


Spare battery, SD cards, USB, multi-tool, scissors, SD reader

Zip tie

Lens filters (10 stop, 3 stop, Polariser, step up rings)

Tape, lens cloth, lens pen, paracord camera strap, release cable

Carabiners, pen/pencil, hotshoe spirit level


Hama travel tripod


RIGHT

Beanie, fingerless gloves, waterproof bags, kit-kat, lens hood/cap, 1TB WD

Midge net (fuck midges - they are the fucking worst); AA/AAA batteries, torches (AA/AAA), paracord (sometimes tie my tripod to my bag and use carabiners if i get tired carrying it), soundpeats qy7 bluetooth headphones

Over the shoulder strap, glow stick, Nexus tablet/keyboard case


NOT Pictured

Lowepro Photo Hatchback 22L - favorite bag I've ever owned; so versatile. Carry my camera every day going to work as I take urban landscapes and street stuff when I get the time.

Water bottle

I recently bought a Lowepro 22L daypack specifically to bring my camera on day hikes. I have only used it once, but so far it has worked out well. It carried my Canon 6D as well as a 24mm prime and a 70-300L. In the top half, I carried snacks, water, and a light jacket. Before this one, I used my Osprey 50L bag with my camera and lenses wrapped in a fleece jacket...

http://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Photo-Hatchback-Slate-Grey/dp/B008OQUX22

Definitely have a DSLR. I picked up a Canon Rebel T3i at the suggestion that it was a great workhorse for beginning filmmaking, and it's proven to be a great way to start learning photography as well. I found it for $400, and it sounds like it was a steal!

I think the DSLR works best for me right now for the filmmaking aspects, but I also like the availability of the optical viewfinder. I've already found that I can't necessarily trust the LCD screen when it comes to clarity of the final image. I understand the DSLR is a nice beginner camera as well as a must-have for professionals.

I imagine changing systems would take the funds and the skills. So, maybe when I'm ready to upgrade or branch out and try something better to experiment with advanced settings. Right now, the DSLR is treating me really well! I'm slowly adding accessories (I've bought a cheap directional mic, a few different inexpensive tripods that might not be sturdy enough, and a nice caddie to help with filming). Next up is a macro lens, a nice bag, and again maybe a more reliable tripod.

Awesome pictures! As a photographer who's done a lot of intense hiking, I would say that in general, you just have to suck it up and carry the gear if you want nice shots. There aren't a ton of good solutions for backpacking/hiking with a lot of gear, unfortunately.

The best idea I've seen is this modular system that Lowepro has. The main part is a toploading bag. It only allows for the camera body with a lens on it. However, they also have a bunch of different lens cases you can buy that can velcro on to the sides of it. The last part, if you don't want to have that bag over your shoulder, is a chest harness that Lowepro makes for it.

It appears to be a great system, but I've never gotten around to buying all the parts for it. Right now, I just use a LowePro 22L backpack that has been serving me well for quite a while. I've used it very frequently for the last year or so and it shows almost no signs of wear.

Edit: a note on the tripod: my tripod weighs about 8 pounds. It's a very sturdy, very well built, but also rather heavy tripod by Manfrotto. I take it with me everywhere, unless I know I won't be needing it. But now that I've got a 10 stop ND filter, I'll never know for sure I won't need it.

Basically, what I'm trying to say is, don't worry about the weight and bulkiness. If your passion is strong enough, you can bear the burden.

I bought the Lowepro 22L not too long ago and it's serving me well. The entire camera compartment comes out and the bag converts into a regular backpack that I use for hiking.

I wouldn't say it's the King of Backpacks, but the Lowepro Hatchback is the bag that I use.

I love it because the compartment for the camera is located on the back, so when I go to conventions, I know that my lenses are safe. Not only that, but it's a comfy backback. I can wear that thing for hours (the padding makes me sweat when I go hiking, but maybe because I'm overweight :x)

Overall, it's a good backpack in my opinion, it holds my Rebel T3 with a 55-250, 50mm prime, and 18-55 lenses as well as a flash and some cleaning supplies.