Tamrac Expedition Backpack Review

The Expedition Series is a medium-size pack for a generous amount of photo equipment. It will hold two D-SLRs (both with lenses attached), 5-6 additional lenses, a flash, accessories, and up to a 14.1” screen laptop. Lightweight (at 5 lbs) yet rugged, the main compartment is foam padded to protect photo gear.

A new, completely foam-padded front pocket provides quick access to most 14.1” laptops, without disturbing photo gear. A new Dual Hinge Divider System adjusts to accommodate a second D-SLR with lens attached plus there are two “wing” accessory pockets that provide quick access to important accessories and feature Tamrac’s patented Memory & Battery Management System for identifying available memory cards and batteries. A QuickClip Tripod Attachment System holds a tripod centered and balanced and there’s a state-of-the-art harness system that provides maximum carrying comfort for extended use.

This is a great backpack for all of my camera equipment. I previously has a smaller tamrac bag but when I began to add additional lens and a 2nd camera I quickly out grew it. This backpack is comfortable and hold more than I thought it would. Because of it's size I would not recommend this as a everyday bag but it is great for travel.

Bear in mind, it's a large backpack (I'm 6'3") but fits me perfectly, and is very comfortable for all day wear ability. It is light on its own, but with all the gear becomes loaded down. Still not a problem for a large person, but possibly a hindrance to smaller backs.

Tamrac Expedition Product Description

This medium size pack offers foam-padded protection and quick access to multiple SLRs, lenses, flash and accessories. The main compartment is completely foam padded with numerous adjustable, foam-padded dividers to protect digital or film SLRs, 5-6 lenses, and a flash. The camera with a long zoom lens attached is suspended on two vertical, foam-padded dividers that are internally reinforced with rigid plastic. A restraint strap holds the lens firmly in place. Two Windowpane-Mesh(TM) pockets inside the front flap visibly organize filters, film and other accessories. A plastic, foam-padded platform in the bottom provides shock protection while a LockDown(TM) rain flap protects the zipper from the elements.

The Tamrac Expedition series comes in a variety of sizes:

Expedition 3, Tamrac 5273
Expedition 4x, Tamrac 5584 Expedition 4
Expedition 5x, Tamrac 5585 Expedition 5
Expedition 6x, Tamrac 5586 Expedition 6
Expedition 7x, Tamrac 5587 Expedition 7
Expedition 8x, Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8