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Ruggard Thunderhead 75 DSLR & Laptop Backpack (Black)

BH #RUPBB275B • MFR #PBB-275B
121 reviews
Ruggard
Ruggard Thunderhead 75 DSLR & Laptop Backpack (Black)
Key Features
  • For DSLR with Grip, 9 Lenses, Flash
  • Dedicated Compartment for 17" Laptop
  • Three Front Zippered Pockets
  • Full-Front Access to Main Compartment
Ideal for traveling and hiking, this black, water-repellent Thunderhead 75 DSLR & Laptop Backpack from Ruggard holds a DSLR with a grip and an attached zoom telephoto lens up to 10", 8 more lenses, and a flash between padded touch-fastened dividers inside a spacious main compartment. This bag is packed with pockets of all sizes, and one of them is a dedicated compartment which will hold most 17" laptops. Additionally, there is a side attachment for securely storing your tripod.
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Ruggard Thunderhead 75 Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Construction
  • 3Small Zippered Pocket
  • 4Large Zippered Pocket
  • 5Main Gear Compartment
  • 6Exterior Pockets
  • 7Side Tripod Attachment
  • 8Carrying Comforts

Ideal for traveling and hiking, this black, water-repellent Thunderhead 75 DSLR & Laptop Backpack from Ruggard holds a DSLR with a grip and an attached zoom telephoto lens up to 10", 8 more lenses, and a flash between padded touch-fastened dividers inside a spacious main compartment. This bag is packed with pockets of all sizes, and one of them is a dedicated compartment which will hold most 17" laptops. Additionally, there is a side attachment for securely storing your tripod.

The front of the backpack features small, medium, and large pockets and the main zippered compartment, which unzips all the way down providing full front access to your gear. Each side of the backpack provides a mesh slip pocket with a drawstring closure and the base has a zippered pocket, which stores a removable rain cover.

At the back behind the laptop compartment, there is a contoured breathable mesh padded panel and shoulder harness. The harness features sternum and padded hide-away waist straps for additional support as well as a trolley sleeve for attaching the backpack to your luggage. For quickly grabbing the backpack, the top features a sturdy and comfortably padded grip handle.

Construction
600D Oxford nylon exterior with water-repellent coating and 1680D ballistic nylon front
150D polyester interior
Exterior YKK zippers with zipper pull tabs to assist in opening
Quick-release strap on each side secures the main compartment
Two D-rings at the front of each shoulder strap for attaching accessories
Exterior attachment loops for securing optional accessories
Dual compression straps on top of shoulder straps
Dual protective hard rubber feet at base
Small Zippered Pocket
Two interior mesh slip pockets on flap
Two interior fabric slip pockets at the back
Two pen slots
Key leash
Large Zippered Pocket
Large mesh slip pocket with snap-button closure on flap
Clear business card sleeve
One small zip pocket
Two laminated mesh slip pockets
Two fabric slip pockets
Large and small slip pockets
Main Gear Compartment
Three interior laminated mesh zip pockets on flap
Three memory card pockets with touch-fastened tabs on flap
Two elastic touch-fastened security straps protect camera gear
Nine small and two large padded touch-fastened dividers
Exterior Pockets
Rear padded zip side-entry compartment holds most 17" laptops
Front vertical zip pocket holds smartphone or passport
Mesh slip pocket with drawstring closure on each exterior side of backpack
Zippered base pocket stores removable rain cover
Side Tripod Attachment
Side mesh pocket functions as tripod cup
Three quick-release belts help secure top of tripod
Carrying Comforts
Breathable mesh padded shoulder straps and back panel
Padded waist belts with accessory attachment loops tuck away into back panel
Rear trolley strap for attaching to luggage
Sternum straps with attached security whistle
UPC: 847628564749

Ruggard Thunderhead 75 Specs

Carry/Transport OptionsBackpack Straps, Handle, Trolley Sleeve, Waist Belt
ColorBlack
Type of ClosureZipper
Laptop/Tablet CompartmentSingle Compartment: Fits 17" Laptop (19.2 x 11.8" / 48.9 x 29.8 cm)
Monopod/Tripod HolderYes
Environmental
Water ResistanceRain Cover
General
MaterialsExterior: Nylon
Interior: Polyester
DimensionsExterior
20.5 x 13 x 9.25" / 52.07 x 33.02 x 23.5 cm
Interior
19.5 x 12 x 6.5" / 49.53 x 30.48 x 16.51 cm
Weight5.5 lb / 2.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight5.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)20 x 13 x 10"

Ruggard Thunderhead 75 Reviews

Lots of storage

By George
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-11

Perfect for my situation.

It's gonna get heavy

By Matthew
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2022-06-04

Sturdy and well-designed, and the laptop sleeve is large enough for a 16-inch MacBook, but once you fill this with your kit, beware it'll get heavy and awkward. Flying with this bag is particularly uncomfortable.

Tons of Room

By Anthony
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-06-01

Holds 3 zoom lenses of varying distances

Spacious

By Paola
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-04-25

This backpack is huge! I was easily able to organize my gear and still have plenty of room for more.

A place for everything

By Ron
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-04-01

Very well made pack with lots of padding. I bought this model to have a place for everything related to photography as opposed to being a backpack I would use often. However, while I would not attempt Everest with this on my back, it is very comfortable considering the size. I wore it this morning in my garden which involved a lot of leaning over to pick produce and the pack stayed in place very well. I had a Sigma 150 - 600 lens, camera body, two others lenses and various gear in the pack and it weighed 14 pounds. The bowed shoulder straps work well and the heavily padded waist strap does a great job of keeping the pack in place and transferring weight to your hips. There are lots of dividers to configure about anything you would want. My only suggestion would be color coded pulls on the many zippers to easily locate the one you want to use.

More than I expected!

By Ignacio
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-28

At first glance I though was a regular backpack but once I got it the inner space is amazing. I can basically put all my gear, everything! and even attach my tripod easily. With plenty pockets to put your chargers, batteries, anything that you want and the best of everything is super comfortable to carry away. If you have a lot of equipment to carry to the sessions or even to do nature, this is the backpack to go. Worth every penny. Recommended

This is BIG

By Joshua
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-25

Definitely bigger than I thought. More than enough room and very customizable. It's BIG.

Fits 400mm F2.8

By Evan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-12

Fits my RF 400mm F2.8, R5 body, 2 teleconverters, and has room for more.

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Can you put more pictures up? It would be nice to see how the inside is configured. Is it TSA certified for airline travel? Thanks
Asked by: Anonymous
Unfortunately, we are only able to put up the images given to us by the manufacturer. The airline carry on restrictions set out by the FAA are 14 x 9 x 22 ( L x D x H ), and the Ruggard Thunderhead 75 measures 13.0 x 9.25 x 20.5 , making this bag appropriate for carry-on size.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2021-04-12

Are the interior dimensions listed in the Specs ...

Are the interior dimensions listed in the Specs referring to the space in the main compartment or does it also include the laptop space? It says the interior is 6.5" deep.
Asked by: Brian and Tisha
Ruggard Thunderhead 75 DSLR & Laptop Backpack internal dimensions of 19.5 x 12 x 6.5" are only for the main compartment. The dimensions for the laptop pocket is separate and does not affect the depth of the main compartment.
Answered by: llinelva
Date published: 2022-09-18

I just received this pack today. It is huge!!! I ...

I just received this pack today. It is huge!!! I need something to carry my Canon R6 (no grip) with Sigma 150-600 attached. Does anyone know of a pack that will hold the R6 and Sigma which is not this big? I don't care to carry a bunch of other lenses, just the R6/lens combo.
Asked by: Tammy
You can always go smaller, but if you travel, there's room for extras as carry on. The compartments are configurable, it holds my 17in laptop, chargers, and lenses with room to spare. What you don't carry today, you may carry tomorrow.
Answered by: DWIGHT
Date published: 2021-06-16

Would this accommodate a D500 attached to a ...

Would this accommodate a D500 attached to a 200-500, PLUS a D750 attached to either a 24-70, or 16-35 at same time?
Asked by: Brad
All will go in one bag, yes. D500 + 200-500 mounted but then will have to put D750 as body only and the two lenses separately.
Answered by: Farhan
Date published: 2020-12-09

Where can I buy just the trolly for this ...

Where can I buy just the trolly for this backpack?
Asked by: Allen
There are a number of carts you can use, click the link below to view; https://bhpho.to/35z3kuR
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-11-16

Would this be able to fit two GH5s with attached ...

Would this be able to fit two GH5s with attached lenses, and an Edelkrone slider V2?
Asked by: Dietrich
Yes it should fit, it's a large bag and a nice one too
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-11-06

question

This bag looks very familiar to the TT StreetWalker Pro. Has anyone compared the two?
Asked by: Michael
They are similar bags but the manufacturers have designed them differently. This Ruggard Thunderhead 75 DSLR & Laptop Backpack is a larger bag than the ThinkTank Photo StreetWalker Pro V1 Backpack, and more expensive too.
Answered by: Jacob C.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Can you list this product on Amazon please? I want to buy with Amazon credit. I see you have other products listed there.
Asked by: Anonymous
Unfortunately, the Ruggard Thunderhead 75 is only available through B&H through our website and in our New York SuperStore.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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