Best camera bag and backpack of 2025

LowePro FreeLine BP 350 AW: The LowePro FreeLine BP 350 AW has a compact size that makes it great for short day trips or photo excursions around town. It will hold a 15-inch laptop and your camera is easily accessible via the side pockets.

Manfrotto Advanced BeFree Backpack III: This Manfrotto Backpack is a solid option for an affordable backpack that can accommodate a camera body along with two lenses. It’s not particularly comfortable, but it will do the job well on short trips.

MindShift BackLight 26L: MindShift’s BackLight is a great all-around backpack for hiking in the hills with your camera gear. It’s comfortable, well made, and the back opens completely to reveal a large interior space that will easily hold a camera, lenses, and additional accessories.

Toxic Valkyrie: Made by respected tripod manufacturer Three Legged Thing, the Toxic Valkyrie bag is spacious, fully modular, and has a separate pocket for storing wet items while keeping your camera gear dry.

LowePro Photosport 55L: Looking like a regular mountaineering backpack, the LowePro PhotoSport 55L is perfectly aimed at photographers who want to hike deep into the mountain with their camera. It’s generously sized, providing room for your camera, tent, sleeping bag, and anything else you need for your outdoor adventure.

F-Stop Kashmir: The F-Stop Kashmir is a special lightweight photo backpack that uses different sized camera inserts to allow you to customize the design depending on the amount of photo gear you need to take. Its light weight makes it comfortable to wear while out and about all day long.

Thule Covert 32L: Thule’s Covert backpack features a modestly sized compartment for a small mirrorless camera and an additional lens, with an expandable top section that provides plenty of room to tuck a jacket inside. It is a very comfortable and stylish option for urban photographers.

Nomatic Pete McKinnon Pack: The Nomatic Pete McKinnon Photography Pack is sturdy, comfortable to wear, and large enough to hold a large amount of photo equipment for on-location shooting. It’s a great option if you need to take a lot of lenses on a trip hard and ready.

Nomatic Pete McKinnon Backpack: The smaller version of the Nomatic Pete McKinnon Pack, the backpack is made from the same highly durable rubber material and has a spacious, customizable interior. It’s a great option if you don’t need to carry as much gear.

Hawkesmill St James Messenger: With its custom hardware, real leather and Scottish-made canvas, Hawkesmill’s messenger bag is a beautiful blend of luxury and functionality.