Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x Backpack (Black)

Comments about Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x Backpack (Black):

Great build quality and comfort. Having a small crew on some shoots makes it hard to transport all the nessary gear to get the job done. This doesn't add a crew member but will help distribute the load.

Comments about Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x Backpack (Black):

I needed a bag that would carry two cameras, lenses, a large (17" MacBook Pro) laptop and do it in one bag. The one bag part was important to me because I don't like leaving the computer in the hotel room or the car when I travel. I don't need it for photography, but I am able to keep an eye on it. And since I do event photography, I really have no base of operations to secure gear.
The Tamrac 5588 Expedition Backpack looked like it would fit the bill and it does. Everything fits in it nicely and it is a comfortable pack. I carried it around for days and it didn't chafe or strain my back like you would expect with the weight I was carrying.
My biggest concern was getting it into the overhead bins on the airlines. I carried it onto four connections and it fit just fine, although it is technically too big and it certainly won't fit under the seat in front of you. Others had bigger bags, so I don't think the bag was that far out of bounds.
It is definitely a product I would by again.

Comments about Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x Backpack (Black):

She has two canon digital rebels and 4 lenses and out grew her old bag. I think this bag will last her for a long time. I purposely went bigger in the hopes that this bag will hold all of her equipment to include new purchases in the future. I like the different comparents and the ability to reconfigure as needed.

Comments about Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x Backpack (Black):

I use this for all my shoots, mostly for travel. Everything packs nicely and securely. I currently have 3 camera bodies, four lenses, large to small and much more and still have tons of space! Fits comfortably on back and feels ergonomic.

Comments about Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x Backpack (Black):

I was somewhat skeptical to buy this because I am a small person and only weigh 100 lbs. I thought it would be too bulky for me. I spent months reviewing backpacks and went with this one. I do NOT regret it at all. It has an abundant amount of space in it. The straps and back of the bag are amazingly comfortable.

Comments about Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x Backpack (Black):

absolutely 5+ star. This is the one I am looking
for years. It's strong, comfortable, roomy and
safety! It's easy to carry 2 camera + 5 lenses
(include 2 zoom lens) + 2 flash + battery charger + remote shutter + ... perfect product, you won't disappoint.

Comments about Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x Backpack (Black):

Replaced an old LowePro with this one. Loving it so far. The integrated laptop pocket is perfect for a laptop ... or a folding reflector. The inside pockets are useful and well arranged. Inside is easily customizable.

Not a lot of bells & whistles on this, but it's a WORK bag, and I don't want/ need that. I love that it sits straight up when on the floor. My LowePro used to always roll over like an egg.

Comments about Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x Backpack (Black):

I shoot video on DSLR and wanted a big bag that I could put my camera, lenses, and audio gear in. I also wanted to be able to put my camera in with the Zacuto z-finder on the back. I was able to fit all that and have a bit of room left to grow.

Solid construction, comfortable to wear, even with heavy gear. I considered getting the 9x but thought it was too big.

Comments about Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x Backpack (Black):

it is great backpack
it is heavy a little bit but useful

Comments about Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x Backpack (Black):

I'm using this back pack for my AF100 and all my lenses and it works great. Had a hard time finding a bag that would fit the unusual shape of the AF100 and this one is perfect. Plenty of depth and compartments for all my needs.

Comments about Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x Backpack (Black):

I knew it would have lots of room but I never expected to be so much. I crammed all my gear in it & still had room left over. Well made & thoughtfully designed. For those who complain it is heavy, it can only get as heavy as you load it so don't blame anyone but yourselves. You want to carry all your stuff? Well,that's the load on your back. The backpack is not going to magically make it lighter.So deal with it.

Comments about Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x Backpack (Black):

Exp. 8 is a very large backpack that is well put together. It is larger than I needed,but I won't have to worry about running out of room. I like the extra compartments and the flaps on front. The only drawback I see is for traveling. I like to carry a carry on bag when traveling, but the exp 8 is so large it will have to be my carry on now.

Comments about Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x Backpack (Black):

This is a really great bag and has everything you need to get you to point a to point b very comfortable design and layout, the front pockets are well designed zippers are nice and tight and water sealed but please do note (this bag is not down pore resistant at all you will need a rain cover for that) in the front notes it says the bag is water resistant but its not drizzles are fine but if your going to be in constant down pores or in a very wet condition do get the rain cover cause i have tested this bag with empty sd cards and plastics to see where water seeps through and it does get in the front the zippers are not where the watter will seep its the material dont know how come its said the material is water resistant but its not it actually absorbs water than repel it, thats the only gripe i got about this bag other than that its well made its strong and well organized, i have gotten me some special locks for the zippers during flight transit and it fits my 5D M2 with a 70-200mm just fine with a 100mm macro and a 17-40 super wide just fine. also holding a 15inch mac book pro flash, spare body filters, batter packs with cellphone chargers with ease also body rain overs.
I normally walk 4hrs+ and if a bag cant give me comfort in the first hr it goes back, fully loaded up im able to get around very nice, and i carry for so long periods that the bag doesnt come off cause im walking my way after a few hrs no it being there it gets little tight in the shoulders but this is all due to body not the bag.
im no fan of tamrac but this is a well done job compare to my national geographic bags and way more comfortable i have make this bag replace my large natgeo for global long trips, i just wish it had a rain cover that came with this bag and it would of gotten 5 stars from me.
But its still a super good bag. the more you add to this bag do understand it will get heavy with the amount of things you put inside but the bag itself is light.

Comments about Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x Backpack (Black):

Very professional level backpack. Best I've seen.

Comments about Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x Backpack (Black):

The perfect amount of space for multiple camera bodies, 5 lenses, a couple of flashes & a few other accessories! I travel a lot & this bag is the perfect size. I haven't flown with it yet but in comparison with my other carry on bag I see no reason why it wouldn't fit. It's very sturdy & I feel confident that it will keep my gear well protected!

Comments about Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x Backpack (Black):

I bought this to house my Canon XF 305 camcorder. It fits perfectly, with enough room for a long shotgun mike and windscreen. The backpack is well padded and the straps and hip pads fit perfectly. The pack and camera feel almost weightless on my back.

Comments about Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x Backpack (Black):

Great for my two Digital SLRs, four lenses, battery chargers, two flash units, laptop, DVD Burn-Away and more.
The padding and protection is great. The way the main flap opens to the gear is better than most.
A little bulky but better than the satchel bag over one shoulder with all my gear. The shoulder, chest strap and waiste strap are well done.

Comments about Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x Backpack (Black):

This backpack is extremely big but its perfect to carry both mine and my Wife's camera gear leaving her without the burden of carrying her own equipment.

Comments about Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x Backpack (Black):

This fit everything I need when I take my gear to shoot. It's big, but it's comfortable to wear.

Comments about Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x Backpack (Black):

This bag has room for pretty much everything you need on a shoot. I needed something recently that would 'hold it all' and still be carry-on friendly and this was perfect for both. It held: 3 camera bodies(2 with lenses attached); 6 assorted lenses total; 2 flash with diffusers); and a load of filters, batteries, media cards, cleaning supplies, busiess cards, couple pens, you get the idea and on top of all that, my 17in laptop. I read a comment before that said this bag is heavy...well its as heavy as you load it really and mine was close to 30lbs but the weight was very nicely distributed and fit snug so that I had no problem walking roughly 1 mile in one go while wearing it.