Backpack with tripod carrying ability?

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Can anyone recommend a good camera back pack that can also carry a tripod?

Looking for a bag with a seperate top section for non camera stuff.

Budget is up to £100.

Tripod is a Manfrotto 190 xpro3
 
Lowepro are bringing a new flipside range out, I think it's flipside trek or something similar. I caught my eye because of the ability to carry non photography items in the top.
 
Alternatively a standard hiking rucksack with a camera insert. My rucksack has a side zip to access the bag as well as he usual top opening so if I put the insert in sideways I can get the camera out quickly without having to take stuff out of the bag. Loads of straps and loops on the ouside for a tripod. I also have a Nest camera bag that has a tripod carrier but I don't like using it for the tripod because it puts the tripod a long way from my back and feels a bit unbalanced.
 
markyboy.1967 said:
I have a Kata 3N1-35 PL that im putting up for sale tomorrow. Very nice bags which has a top section for non camera stuff. Comfortable when wearing with plenty of camera protection. Mine will be well under your budget and is in superb condition.
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I'll keep an eye on classifieds

Emma10 said:
Lowepro are bringing a new flipside range out, I think it's flipside trek or something similar. I caught my eye because of the ability to carry non photography items in the top.
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Seen those but doesn't look like they'll carry a big tripod only something small like a gorilla pod.

sirch said:
Alternatively a standard hiking rucksack with a camera insert. My rucksack has a side zip to access the bag as well as he usual top opening so if I put the insert in sideways I can get the camera out quickly without having to take stuff out of the bag. Loads of straps and loops on the ouside for a tripod. I also have a Nest camera bag that has a tripod carrier but I don't like using it for the tripod because it puts the tripod a long way from my back and feels a bit unbalanced.
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Might pop to my local Cotswold outdoors and see what they have.
 
I have a Lowepro ROver AW II from ebay (probably, almost certianly fake as think its been discontined) - it has a fold down pouch thing so you put the feet of the tripod in the bottom bit and then use the cords to secure it. it also had a 'normal stuff' section at the top. Just used it in Iceland - It can be a bit fiddly and the tripod sometimes gets in the way, but it served a purpose.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lowepro-Rover-AW-II-Backpack/dp/B0001MIIHO
 
Carrying a decent size tripod on a backpack is usually awkward. They're tall and protrude quite a long way, catching on things; mounted on the back increases the leverage weight on your shoulders and the backpack will tend to sway left-right more; mounting a tripod on the side can unbalance the backback.

I prefer to carry a tripod separately, on a sling over the shoulder something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/OP-TECH-Tr...1474899042&sr=1-1&keywords=tripod+carry+strap Or in a tripod bag. Or another method is to hang it across your tummy, hooked up to the backpack harness.
 
I use one of these https://www.webtogs.com/en-UK/Lowe-...zKILCY8PHB9Y1h_xwpeNWLOqkuzGOpcCNJxoCWRfw_wcB

Tripod is a manfrotto 055, feet stuck in behind the webbing and i added an extra strap at the very top to hold it in close to the bag. The side opens at the bottom, i have a camera bag insert in there that holds a body and 2/3 lenses, lunch and clothes etc go on top and are accessed through the top opening.
Loads of extra pockets and sits nicely off your back to stop sweating, loads of adjustment to make it really comfortable and can be carried all day.
 
dan_yell said:
I have a Lowepro ROver AW II from ebay (probably, almost certianly fake as think its been discontined) - it has a fold down pouch thing so you put the feet of the tripod in the bottom bit and then use the cords to secure it. it also had a 'normal stuff' section at the top. Just used it in Iceland - It can be a bit fiddly and the tripod sometimes gets in the way, but it served a purpose.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lowepro-Rover-AW-II-Backpack/dp/B0001MIIHO
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Might have a look at that bag.

HoppyUK said:
Carrying a decent size tripod on a backpack is usually awkward. They're tall and protrude quite a long way, catching on things; mounted on the back increases the leverage weight on your shoulders and the backpack will tend to sway left-right more; mounting a tripod on the side can unbalance the backback.

I prefer to carry a tripod separately, on a sling over the shoulder something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/OP-TECH-Tr...1474899042&sr=1-1&keywords=tripod+carry+strap Or in a tripod bag. Or another method is to hang it across your tummy, hooked up to the backpack harness.
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I've got one of the Op-Tech straps and find carrying it over one shoulder with a back pack tricky sometimes other times it's ok.

phil_b said:
I use one of these https://www.webtogs.com/en-UK/Lowe-Alpine-AirZone-Pro-35:45-Backpack/38321wmp.htm?colour=Black&sku=299561&productid=85799&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping API&gclid=CjwKEAjwjqO_BRDribyJpc_mzHgSJABdnsFWvpyz9VjzKILCY8PHB9Y1h_xwpeNWLOqkuzGOpcCNJxoCWRfw_wcB

Tripod is a manfrotto 055, feet stuck in behind the webbing and i added an extra strap at the very top to hold it in close to the bag. The side opens at the bottom, i have a camera bag insert in there that holds a body and 2/3 lenses, lunch and clothes etc go on top and are accessed through the top opening.
Loads of extra pockets and sits nicely off your back to stop sweating, loads of adjustment to make it really comfortable and can be carried all day.
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Need to have a look at regular outdoor bags more I think.
 
If I may intrude, what type of protection things are available to allow packing in a normal ruck sack?
 
There are a few options here under a hundred quid: http://www.shotkit.com/best-camera-backpack/ but I'd also recommend going on Amazon and searching for backpacks and sorting by reviews - there are some gems on there between 50-100 that have great feedback and look very nice too!
 
I've tried a couple of dedicated camera packs and keep coming back to my regular hiking pack, with a padded insert full of camera gear on top of my hiking kit which lines the bottom of the pack. It's a bit of a faff to get anything out but is much more comfy for a days hiking.

The tripod straps to the side quite easily, the legs in the webbing pocket on the side and the top under one of the side straps. Go to an outdoorsy store and try a few on, they are very different in shape.
 
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