Tamrac Adventure Backpack Review

The Tamrac Adventure gear carrier is a lightweight, uniquely-designed backpack that combines a functional camera bag, comfortable daypack, and computer backpack in one easy-to-carry pack. It holds camera equipment, personal items, and laptops with up to 17" screens and, for security, does not look like a camera bag.

The main compartment is foam-padded to protect a pro D-SLR with a grip and most 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses attached, numerous additional lenses, a flash, and accessories. The completely adjustable foam-padded dividers provide a custom fit to equipment. A separate, completely foam-padded rear compartment provides quick access to 17” laptops, without disturbing photo gear. An extra large top compartment is ideal for lunch, a light jacket, or other personal items. Mesh pockets on the sides of the pack provide fast access to accessories and water bottles. In addition, there’s a foam-padded backpack harness and waist belt for carrying comfort.

I don't use this bag in-the-field really, I prefer to travel lighter. I purchased this bag for flying, and it is a dream for traveling with. I would never send my camera through with my checked baggage but with all the new restrictions on baggage, I was having problems coming up with a way to have a carry on, my laptop AND camera all with me at all times and be able to travel comfortably. This backpack was the perfect solution!

The Adventure 6, Adventure 7, Adventure 9 and Adventure 10 backpacks tend to be the most popular in the series.

Tamrac Adventure Product Description

The Adventure is a modern backpack designed for the SLR photographer with a pro digital or film SLR with a grip and 5" lens attached, several additional lenses, a flash, accessories and a laptop. The completely foam-padded lower compartment protects photo equipment, while the large top compartment holds a light jacket, lunch or other necessary items. Inside the top, a Pop-Off Pocket keeps AC adaptors and laptop cords organized. A separate, completely foam-padded compartment provides quick access to a laptop without disturbing photo gear.Double zipper pulls provide quick access to photo gear while a weather flap and quick-release buckle provide security and weather protection. Inside the main compartment, foam pillars support the camera with lens attached, ready for action, while adjustable, foam-padded dividers protect other equipment. Tamrac's Memory & Battery Management System uses red flags to identify available memory cards and batteries from ones that are used up. A Windowpane-Mesh pocket organizes filters, cables and other accessories.Two mesh side pockets provide quick access to accessories and water bottles. The comfortable, foam-padded backpack harness with sternum strap is contoured to distribute the weight of the camera gear across the shoulders. The harness also features Tamrac's Strap Accessory System attachment points for customizing this pack. Two lash tabs on the bottom allow a tripod to be carried (requires accessory straps).

The Tamrac Adventure series comes in a variety of sizes:

Adventure 2 Photo Backpack, Tamrac 5242
Adventure 6 Photo Backpack, Tamrac 5546
Adventure 7 Photo Backpack, Tamrac 5547
Adventure 9 Photo/Computer Backpack, Tamrac 5549
Adventure 10 Photo/Laptop Backpack, Tamrac 5550 Expedition
Adventure 74 Photo Backpack, Tamrac 5374
Adventure 75 Photo Backpack, Tamrac 5375
Adventure Messenger 1, Tamrac 5531
Adventure Messenger 3, Tamrac 5533
Adventure Messenger 4, Tamrac 5534
Adventure Messenger 5, Tamrac 5535 Expedition
Adventure Photo Hip Pack, Tamrac 5525
Adventure Video Bag 2, Tamrac 5522
Adventure Zoom 3, Tamrac 5513
Adventure Zoom 4, Tamrac 5514
Adventure Zoom 5, Tamrac 5515 Expedition