Tamrac 5275 Expedition Photo Backpack

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Tamrac 5275 Expedition Photo Backpack This modern backpack was designed for the SLR photographer with a big digital or film SLR with a grip and lens attached, various lenses, a flash and accessories. The new Adventure 7 features a youthful, innovative and sleek design that, for security, does not look like a camera bag. In this in an unambiguous manner designed backpack, the lower section is a altogether foam-padded camera bag compartment, while the upper division functions like a established backpack to hold a light jacket, lunch or other personal items necessitated on your next photo adventure. The front pocket features Tamrac’s patented Memory & Battery Management System that uses red flags to tell apart which memory cards and batteries are available. The foam-padded camera compartment has a weather flap and quick-release buckle for security and weather protection. Two mesh pockets on the sides provide quick access to accessaries and water bottles. Two lash tabs on the bottom of the backpack may accommodate a compact tripod (requires accessory straps). Also features Tamrac’s Strap Accessory System attachment points for customizing with optional S.A.S. products. Manufacturer Description This innovative backpack was designed for the SLR photographer with a big digital or film SLR (such as Canon’s EOS 1D series or Nikon’s D2 series) with a grip and lens attached, assorted lenses, a flash, and accessories. The Adventure 7 features a youthful, modern, and sleek design that, for security, does not look like a camera bag. In this unambiguously designed backpack, the lower division is a exclusively foam-padded camera bag compartment, while the upper section functions like a established backpack to hold a light jacket, lunch, or other personal items necessitated on your next photo adventure. The front pocket features Tamrac’s patented Memory and Battery Management System that uses red flags to tell apart which memory cards and batteries are available. The foam-padded camera compartment has a weather flap and quick-release buckle for security and weather protection. Two mesh pockets on the sides provide quick access to accessaries and water bottles. Two lash tabs on the bottom of the backpack may accommodate a compact tripod (requires accessory straps). This pack is equipped with an adaptable waist belt and an expandable sternum strap. The Adventure 6 also features Tamrac’s Strap Accessory System attachment points for customizing with optional S.A.S. products. Memory and Battery Management System Many of our camera bags feature the patented Memory and Battery Management System, which provides quick access to memory cards, batteries, and accessories. This distinctive scheme uses red flags to tell apart available memory cards and batteries from ones that are used up. Strap Accessory System (S.A.S.) Tamrac’s Strap Accessory System has parts that attach to the shoulder straps of most of our camera bags and backpacks to grant photographers to personalize and custommake their carrying systems. A Look Inside A – Comfortable, foam-padded backpack harness B – Double zipper pulls for quick access to photo gear C – Mesh side pockets for quick access to accessaries D – Adjustable, foam-padded dividers E – Camera compartment totally foam-padded for shelter F – Foam pillars help camera with lens attached G – Quick-release buckle for security H – Weather flap protects camera compartment I – Large top compartment holds personal items (Camera and accessaries shown for illustration purposes only. They are not included and must be purchased separately.)

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful.
Very good choice for what it is…
By Hiram Grant
First, this should really be called a Photo DayPack. It has two distinct areas: one well padded area for photo gear, the other unpadded for things like sweaters, etc.

The camera compartment is not huge, but it will accommodate most peoples digital SLR, mid-range zoom, telephoto zoom and flash, and a few other modest size accessories. It’s not a very good bag for a gadget freak you can’t decide what to take, so takes everything.

The top compartment serves two useful functions. It gives us a nice, somewhat roomy area for carrying odds and ends; and it extends the bag length so that it fits comfortably on the back. This design is also much lighter than most backback designs, which makes it more suited to those such as myself who don’t like to lug tons on my back.

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful.
Perfect of a smaller person or for a day trip
By H. Hess
For those of you wanting to lug around all of your gear – then this bag is not for you.

I on the otherhand don’t have a lot (canon 20d, 70-200 lens, 18-55 lens, flash and charger. I can fit all of my stuff in here fine. And if I know I don’t want to carry all of my stuff – great.

The top is actually bigger than what I thought. For now, I leave my 70-200 lens attached to the camera and put it in the top part. ANd I put my wallet and keys down below instead. This is only because I don’t have a smaller zoom lens yet that I want to leave attached which will then store the camera in the bottom section as well as the 70-200 lens in the bottom section. I on’y do this because that’s the lens I always use and don’t want to attach and detatch on account of dust. So – there you have it. It’s not HUGE and it really does hold alot.

There are mesh compartments on the side that do hold water bottles. There are mesh compartments in the top that hold my wallet/pda and keys and sunglasses.

The bottom has rigid compartment barriers which I like but it’s all about your taste.

Bottom line – if you don’t have 200 dollars to sink into a bag – then this is a great bag. I wanted a bag that I could afford so I could spend more money on a better lens.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful.
Love the Bottom… The Top is a Little Snug
By Super Mum
I hope this review helps those who are debating whether to purchase this backpack. Here is what I have in the lower portion of my bag right now (which is all my equipment) compare the dimensions provided to what you own:

- Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Black Body Only) (which is attached to:)

- Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras According to Sigma’s website: Diameter 76.6mm X Length 122mm (3.0 in. X 4.8 in)

- Tamron Autofocus 28-75mm f2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) for Canon SLR Cameras (off the camera) According to Tamron’s website: Diameter x Length = ø73mm x 92mm (2.9 in x 3.6 in)

- Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens (off the camera) Dimensions (Diameter x Length)= 41.0mm x 68.2 (1.6″ x 2.7″)

- In the last two bottom compartments (which could hold lenses instead of what I carry) I have:
– Four 67mm colored filters each in their own HUGE hard plastic protectors
– One camera cap
– One back lens cap (for the attached Sigma)
– One pocket guide for the Canon XTI (very tiny)
– One 67 to 52mm step ring in flexible plastic

How does it fit? Very well. I have NOT manipulated the dividers and they are in their original place. I have room to stack another short lens on top of the Canon 50mm if I ever buy another short lens. It is important to note that the Sigma 70-300 attached to the XTI is a smidge too tall and pushes lightly into the top compartment space (which is separated by material filled with what I guess to be foam padding).

Now I guess it is time for my complaints…
I am a huge fan of the BIG purse movement. I LOVE room for all my personal belongings. I love being able to carry EVERYTHING with me. In my purses I am able to hold a hoodie, six chapsticks, several lip glosses, a few games, checkbook, oversized wallet, snacks, calendar, Tylenol, water bottle, hand wipes, cell phone, two pairs of sunglasses, breath mints, pens, coin purse… oh I am sure I am forgetting things. Nevertheless, I assumed a backpack would be able to fit at LEAST this in the upper portion. I was wrong. I knew the dimensions before buying and tried to simulate the size at home. I figured I would have to cut back on my “essentials” but I didn’t realize how much. My compromise? The hoodie will be slipped through the belt buckle and tied in place and I will have to learn to live with a little less when I travel with this backpack.

So with the upper size constraints, why did I buy this pack?

Obviously, (from my purse contents) I needed a daypack. The Tamrac differentiated itself from others in several ways. It was necessary for me to have the water bottle pockets. Cold and wet water bottles do not mix with electronics (cell phones, cameras, etc.) and paper (checkbooks, calendar, etc.) and the mesh outer pockets became a deciding factor. This ruled out the Lowepro Orion Trekker II Camera Backpack (Black). The Tamrac Adventure 9 Photo/Computer Backpack (Grey/Black)was another contender (because of the slightly larger size) but I hated the idea of extra weight due to the notebook pocket I would never use. Additionally, I did not like the way the bottom portion of the Adventure 9 opened. From the photos it seemed like a security risk and had the potential to spill out on to the sidewalk. (Though I could be wrong)

Hope this helps!

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