Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8 Photo/Computer Backpack (Black)
The Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8 Photo/Computer Backpack combines a laptop, digital and film SLR equipment, and accessories in one convenient, easy-to-carry backpack. It has plenty of space to accommodate two pro-sized digital and film SLR cameras, many lenses, including a 13.5" lens attached to a camera body and a couple of strobes. The laptop is protected in a separate, foam-padded compartment in the rear that allows quick access. Rear laptop compartment holds an Apple 17" PowerBook G4 and other laptops up to 11 x 2 x 15.5".
The 5258 has Windowpane-Mesh accessory pockets visibly store AC adapters, cables and other accessories. A professional tripod can be securely carried using the QuickClip tripod attachment system. It has a thick padded shoulder harness, padded hip belt, and sternum strap ease the burden of carrying this well-equipped pack.
- Photo system backpack designed to also hold a laptop notebook
- On Board
- Conforms to current FAA airline carry-on regulations 1
- Adjustable padded dividers allow customization for your mix of cameras, lenses and equipment
- Adjustable padded dividers allow customization for your mix of cameras, lenses and equipment
- Foam-padded plastic platform in the bottom to provide shock protection
- Compartments
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- Main compartment holds up to two pro-sized digital or film SLR camera bodies, many lenses, including a f/2.8-200mm lens and a couple of strobes.
- Rear laptop compartment holds an Apple 17" PowerBook G4 and other laptops up to 11 x 2 x 15.5"
- Pockets
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- An external front pocket features the Memory & Battery Management System which uses red flags to identify which memory cards and batteries are available and which ones are used up. Inside the front and main compartments,
- Windowpane-Mesh accessory pockets visibly store AC adapters, cables, and other accessories.
- M.A.S. Modular Accessory System compatible - This system allows photographers to customize and personalize their backpacks, shoulder bags and cases by using accessories that quickly attach to the M.A.S attachment slots. These accessories will also attach to any belt or to the Tamrac Modular Accessory Belt.
- Backpack harness with S.A.S. Strap Accessory System attachment slots
| Material |
Exterior: 900 Denier PolyTek fabric Interior: Closed cell foam padding |
| Type of Closure | Zipper |
| Exterior Dimensions | 13 1/2 x 11 1/4 x 20" (34.29 x 28.58 x 50.8 cm) (WxDxH) |
| Interior Dimensions | 12 x 6.0 x 18" (30.48 x 15.24 x 45.72 cm) (WxDxH) |
| Tripod Holder | Yes - QuickClip tripod attachment system |
| Waist Belt | Yes - Waist belt adjust to 60" |
| Accommodates | 2 Pro digital SLR camera bodies with 5-7 lenses, flash, accessories and a laptop computer |
| Carrying/Transport Options |
Thick padded shoulder harness with sternum strap Hip belt Carrying handle |
| Weight | 7.0 lb 7 oz (3.38 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 43 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable (33)
- Strong construction (33)
- Roomy (31)
- Easily accessible equipment (28)
- Adjustable harness (25)
Cons
- Heavy (10)
- Cumbersome (8)
- Hard to access equipment (3)
Best Uses
- Transporting gear (34)
- Protecting gear (32)
- Storing gear (30)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (18), Photo enthusiast (12), Pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (18)
Most Liked Positive Review
Very happy with the product.
What I like: It is a very big product. I put my D70 with the 105mm attached, SB-800, 18-70, 70-300, 10-20, filters, and some other small (a...Read complete review
What I like: It is a very big product. I put my D70 with the 105mm attached, SB-800, 18-70, 70-300, 10-20, filters, and some other small (a lot) stuff, and my laptop with its charger; and still have unused spaces. Whatever I need to shot, I have it in there. It's a backpack to go wherever you need.
What I don't like: It is so big I am always afraid I will have problems at airplanes when trying to get it as carry on, although I NEVER had a real problem. In one trip I had to fight with the carry-on compartiment but ultimately it fit.
A problem I had is that its main buckle get broken, and B&H do not sell replacements :(. Anyway, I contacted Tamrac and they were so nice that they offered me to send me one for free, but they sent me the wrong one, and when I let them know they send me the part again, but wrong again. I still have to contact them for the third time.
Overall I am very happy with it. And this is what I will do: I will use it locally, and I will buy the Cyberpack 6 for travelling. The 6 is a little bit smaller and I am sure it will fit better on airplanes.
Anyway, Tamrac is my brand and I am not planning to replace it.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Great bag - bad backpack
I own 2 of these bags and without fail both of them had their zippers break within months of each other. The zipper doesn't lock the bag together anymore on either bag.
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I own 2 of these bags and without fail both of them had their zippers break within months of each other. The zipper doesn't lock the bag together anymore on either bag.
As a bag, it fits everything you need but a backpack needs to be able to close. I'm stuck here with ~$400 in useless backpacks right now.
If that didn't happen these bags would be great but for the price and the value of their contents, Tamarac didn't put enough work into the most important part. Very disappointed
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Roomy
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
- Storing Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8 Photo/Computer Backpack (Black):
great product. There is a ton of space and lots of pockets. It is fully customizable and is certainly worth the money.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Roomy
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Cumbersome
- Heavy
Best Uses
Comments about Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8 Photo/Computer Backpack (Black):
I purchased this bag based on reviews here on B&H, which generally were very favorable. On paper it seemed like the perfect bag. However, when it arrived, I realized that it was HUGE. If you want a bag to hold all your gear when you travel, and you don't mind carrying a 50 lb load on your back then buy this bag. For my needs it turned out to be too big. If you load it up full with gear, the bag would be way too heavy. I'm 6 feet tall male and in pretty good shape and I still believe that this bag is way too heavy when fully loaded. I believe a bag this big must have wheels.
For local shooting, I have a great Tamrac Sling bag which suits my needs very well. It is great for a single lens (maybe 2nd lens or a speedlite) event. However not quite enough room for travel. I needed a bag for some airplane travel and hiking/nature photography. Fully loaded, this bag would have been too heavy for airport travel (without wheels) and way too heavy for hiking.
I returned this bag and purchased the Tamrac Evolution 8 and I'm very happy with it for my needs.
Bags are very personal and you really need to feel and hold the bag in person, to really determine if it's going to be right for you.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adjustable Harness
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Roomy
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Storing Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8 Photo/Computer Backpack (Black):
I bought this bag as a upgrade because I never could fit eveything I needed in my old bag. Now I have space for all my gear, spare batteries, my laptop, and room to spare for more. WIth the added benefit of a dedicated tripod sling on the back, I never have to worry about where I am going to cram something. The best part, as big as this bag is, even fully loaded it feels lighter than my older, smaller bag! After hours of carrying this monster around, I don't feel half as tired as I did before. Plus, the zippers and straps are all very durable and reliable, so no more worrying about anything falling out on the move.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adjustable Harness
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Roomy
Cons
Best Uses
- Carrying 17" laptop
- Protecting Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8 Photo/Computer Backpack (Black):
Great for carrying DSLRs - room for 2 bodies, a 300mm lens and plenty of other lenses / flash.
Good separate compartment for my 17" MacBookPro and pockets for many accessories.
Fits easily into Airline overhead lockers.
Straps could be more comfortable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adjustable Harness
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Roomy
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Hiking
- Protecting Gear
- Storing Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8 Photo/Computer Backpack (Black):
Have used a standard backpack first, then this one in the mountains around Aspen, CO. Glad this one came in. Absolutely no comparison. Looked at other camera backpacks in stores. This one is far above the other ones. I will be using my pelican case for something else now. Completely satisfied!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Roomy
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
- Storing Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8 Photo/Computer Backpack (Black):
This bag will hold everything! I am still finding places to store gear in this bag. Comfortable for wearing even when full.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adjustable Harness
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Roomy
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
- Storing Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8 Photo/Computer Backpack (Black):
If you like everything in one place this is the bag. I like having everything I need in here. I can grab this bag knowing I have everything I need to have a great shoot.
I can carry this all day on my back.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Roomy
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Storing Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8 Photo/Computer Backpack (Black):
Nicely fits my Panasonic HVX 200, Century Fisheye and batteries.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Roomy
Cons
- Zippers break
Best Uses
Comments about Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8 Photo/Computer Backpack (Black):
I own 2 of these bags and without fail both of them had their zippers break within months of each other. The zipper doesn't lock the bag together anymore on either bag.
As a bag, it fits everything you need but a backpack needs to be able to close. I'm stuck here with ~$400 in useless backpacks right now.
If that didn't happen these bags would be great but for the price and the value of their contents, Tamarac didn't put enough work into the most important part. Very disappointed
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Roomy
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Cumbersome
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
- Storing Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8 Photo/Computer Backpack (Black):
Sure, it might be a heavy bag for one without wheels, BUT you can carry a lot of gear safely and you need a well built bag to do the job. I have two I bought at B&H, and give one to an assistant when I travel with an assistant -- that way we have two carry ons. I use it primarily for transport and as a carry on (although I am planning on getting a rolling bag as my gear is too heavy to lift and carry through miles of terminals.)
No bag does everything. I am glad that access is not easy, as this makes the gear more secure.
For me, the purpose of this bag again, is transport. It is not a bag for shooting. I use sling bags, traditional shoulder bags and on occasion fanny bags. If a camera bag doesn't have a hip belt it is worthless. So all my bags have hip belts and packs have hip belts. A chest strap is a big plus on back pack bags.
I would like to say though, that when traveling by car, I find it convenient to store my gear close by for quick access.
Even though it is a bit cumbersome, it still gets 5 stars because of all the gear it can carry.
A great plus is that I can throw my mac book pro in here if I wish, but when I travel by air I usually carry a smaller backpack made for computers as my second personal item which includes extra clothing and electronics and toiletries.... Instead. I throw extra change light-weight clothes in the padded cyber-pouch in case of emergency.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Roomy
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Cumbersome
Best Uses
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8 Photo/Computer Backpack (Black):
This is the best backpack for the price I got it.
It has more space than the otherones and its cheaper. I can travel anywhere now with all my equipment in just one bag.
It's made out of a great quality material.
I totally recommend it.
My equipment its very well keeped in this backpack.
Plus it is so comfortable
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Roomy
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Hard To Access Equipment
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
- Storing Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8 Photo/Computer Backpack (Black):
-comfortable
-roomy
-strong
-holds everything for a long trip!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adjustable Harness
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Roomy
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
- Storing Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8 Photo/Computer Backpack (Black):
I'm always hesitant to buy a bag without seeing it first for fear of it not being the right size. This bag is big and roomy and leaves me with a little room to add a lens or two, very happy. I have a Camera body, battery grip, flash, five lens in the bag now, storage and protection will be my main use. I will buy a smaller Tamrac for hiking.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Roomy
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
- Storing Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8 Photo/Computer Backpack (Black):
Great bag to carry my D700 w/battery grip attached and all my Nikon lenses and computer. Plenty of room to incorporate all my accessories and either the tripod or monopod. A nice balance between weight and size.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adjustable Harness
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Roomy
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
- Storing Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8 Photo/Computer Backpack (Black):
I am very happy with this backpack - It is well padded & the zips open and close easily ( they were the main two requirements for me! ) therfore I would recommend it highly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adjustable Harness
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Roomy
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
- Storing Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8 Photo/Computer Backpack (Black):
love it i have all my stuff in one good bag it a little heavy but it pays 2 have all your stuff with you
you never know what you might need
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adjustable Harness
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Roomy
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
- Storing Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8 Photo/Computer Backpack (Black):
Since I had grow out of my last storage bag it was time step it up a notch. What i like most about this bag is my lenses are able to sit vertically (its deep enough to do so) and I can easily store my 2 camera bodies. It has plenty of pouches so every item i have is now stored within it including all cables and small accessories. Sure its bulky but when you get to that point there is no way to get around it, that is if you want everything stored in one place. i give it a thumbs up.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adjustable Harness
- Comfortable
- Roomy
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Computer access Difficult
- Hard To Access Equipment
- Lacks Paperwork Space
- No Quick access to Camera
Best Uses
- Airline Travel
- Protecting Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8 Photo/Computer Backpack (Black):
Great bag for Traveling from Place to Place........Fits in Most Airlines Overhead
Compartment.....No Quick Access...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adjustable Harness
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Roomy
Cons
- Cumbersome
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
- Storing Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8 Photo/Computer Backpack (Black):
I needed a pack to hold my camera gear as well as my computer stuff. I find this bag to be really good for it. I also like the fact it looks more like a backpack compared to other similar products.
I do admit that it is a bit large but then again I am carrying a lot of stuff. I haven't had the opportunity to fly with it yet but in a couple of weeks I should know how that is.
I also like the straps. Padded but not overly large like others. I think it should work well.
Pros
- Adjustable Harness
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Roomy
- Strong Construction
Cons
- May be heavy for some
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
- Storing Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8 Photo/Computer Backpack (Black):
Nice bag. Holds everything I need and then some.
It can be heavy, but with all the gear it holds, its going to be. It is no trouble for me but may be for some.
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- 5 year warranty
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