Camera Backpacks & Accessories

Camera backpacks & accessories so your camera doesn’t just come along, but really makes an impact

You’re standing somewhere between sunrise and a rain front, the mood is perfect, but your gear is buried deep down in an impractical backpack. That’s exactly what we want to avoid here. In the Camera backpacks & accessories category you’ll find well thought-out solutions that keep your camera gear not only safe, but also quickly accessible, whether you’re on the edge of town or scrambling around in the middle of nowhere in the mountains.

Camera backpacks

Camera backpacks for pros, enthusiasts, and everyone in between

If you’re on the road a lot, you’ll notice pretty quickly: a regular daypack is nice, but it’s not a camera backpack. Our range goes from compact models for street photography all the way to massive backpacks for large telephoto lenses with attached camera, where you don’t have to remove your 400mm or 600mm every single time. Just unzip, grab the camera, done. No fiddling, no “hang on, I need to reconfigure first.”

Especially interesting for outdoor and travel photographers: modular systems with matching inserts (ICU) that you can flexibly adapt to your gear. Wildlife with a telephoto today, reportage with two primes tomorrow? Just swap the ICU and your setup fits again. As simple as it sounds, and that’s exactly why it’s so practical.

Shimoda, f-stop & co., well-designed systems for long days

In particular, Shimoda backpacks have become established among many photographers who have to carry a lot but don’t feel like dealing with back pain. Ergonomic carrying systems, adjustable straps, weatherproof materials – this isn’t made for the display cabinet, it’s made for real tours. The f-stop backpacks are similarly consistent: robust frames, clever rear or side access, and of course the famous inserts (ICU) that structure your interior instead of just holding it.

If you hike a lot, travel, or get caught in the rain now and then (happens faster than you think), you’ll appreciate these details: padded hip belts, load distribution, attachment options for tripod, drone, sleeping bag – the whole package. You don’t need all of that all the time, of course, but when you do, you’ll be glad it’s there.

“Bereitschaftsrucksack Manni & Pumba”, when things have to move fast

For everyone who prefers “camera out and go” instead of “repack first”, the Bereitschaftsrucksack Manni & Pumba is a pretty charming solution. It’s designed so that your camera is practically at the ready, waiting for you. You just open one flap and bam – camera in hand. No scavenger hunt, no layers of jackets, cables, and snacks in between.

Waterproof backpacks from Mr.JanGear Hippo & Ronconi, for when the weather just does what it wants

Checked the rain radar, everything looked fine, and then it pours down anyway. It happens. That’s exactly what the waterproof backpacks from Mr.JanGear Hippo & Ronconi are made for. These models are not just “somewhat water-repellent”, they’re consistently designed for wet, muddy, windy conditions.

Whether at the sea, in high alpine terrain, or during hours of waiting at the lakeshore for that one bird that just won’t show up: your gear stays dry, clean, and ready for use. And honestly, that’s a huge relief when you’re carrying five-figure sums on your back.

Backpacks for large telephoto lenses with attached camera, special solutions for wildlife & sports

If you’re out and about with long focal lengths, you know the dilemma: the telephoto is huge, the camera is attached, and somehow it never really fits into a normal backpack. That’s why you’ll also find backpacks for large telephoto lenses with attached camera here, specifically designed for these setups.

You can transport your telephoto with the body mounted without putting strain on the mount every time or having to assemble everything under time pressure in the field. Ideal for wildlife, sports, motorsports, or bird photography when you need to react quickly and don’t want to kneel in the dirt to put your setup together.

Accessories & modular expansions

Molle systems & modular expansions, when you like to build on

Molle systems & modular expansions, when you like to build on

If you come from the outdoor, bushcraft, or tactical world, you probably already know it: Molle. This loop system that lets you attach pouches and accessories to the outside of your backpack. You’ll find exactly that on many of our camera backpacks and bags.

This way you can attach additional lens pouches, tools, a water bottle, or even a small first-aid kit on the outside without everything inside getting mixed up. And the nice thing is: you build your backpack the way you need it instead of putting up with a rigid standard solution.

Matching inserts (ICU) & accessories, order instead of cable clutter

A good backpack is only half the battle. It’s only with the right accessories that it becomes a system that truly suits you. Matching inserts (ICU) help you organize camera, lenses, drone, filters, and small items so that you don’t have to unpack everything every time just to find a battery.

On top of that, there are small items like straps, hip pouches, rain covers, padded dividers, lens quivers, or Molle-compatible pouches that let you optimize your backpack step by step. Maybe you start small – one backpack, one insert – and then after a few trips you realize what you’re really missing. That’s exactly what this category is for.

Find your camera backpack, not just any backpack

In the end, it’s a bit like good hiking boots: the best camera backpack is the one you actually enjoy wearing and that fits your everyday life. Maybe it’s a flexible system from Shimoda or f-stop with interchangeable inserts (ICU). Maybe it’s a dedicated Bereitschaftsrucksack Manni & Pumba for quick assignments. Or a no-compromise waterproof backpack from Mr.JanGear Hippo & Ronconi because you’re constantly out in the elements anyway.

Take your time looking around, compare carrying systems, volume, access options, and of course the small details – those are often what make the difference in everyday use. And when your next photo trip starts with a backpack that feels like it was built just for you, you’ll quickly realize: that wasn’t a gimmick, it was a sensible investment in more relaxed photography.