AmazonBasics DSLR and Laptop Backpack Review
As my collection of camera equipment grew, I needed something to store and transfer it all. After browsing on Amazon, I went with the AmazonBasics DSLR and Laptop Backpack due to the rave reviews it had and I figured that for the price I wouldn’t be losing much if it was a bad buy.
Fortunately for me, the bag was more than just a good deal, it was a great overall purchase.
The bag itself is very unassuming with very little fanfare. There are two external pockets on the side of the bag which I use for a spare battery for my DJI Mavic Pro and a 10,000 mAH portable battery to charge small electronic devices like tablets and phones. On the side of the bag there are locking straps to attach a tripod. While this is a nifty idea, it’s rather clunky to carry around a tripod in that manner.
The front compartment of the bag has numerous pockets to house smaller items like chargers and other miscellaneous cables, pens or pencils, small notebooks for field notes, a cell phone, and much more.
Everyone is going to have different camera equipment with them depending on their needs, so often times a one-size-fits-all bag is not ideal for everyone. Fortunately, the main compartment of this backpack is not only extremely spacious but customizable to suit all needs.
The padded dividers can be moved around at will as they attach to the sides of the bag and to each other with velcro. This allows you to swap out gear as needed while keeping everything else snugly fit so as to keep them protected from rattling around too much. A couple of straps are also included to help add an extra layer of protection however it would be nice if they included a few more.
Below is a an example of my personal set up in the main compartment of this bag:
Nikon D5300 w/ 18mm-50mm lens
GoPro Hero 5 in super suit and GoPro chest mount
Behind the main compartment is a small zipper where you can fit a 17 inch laptop.
With so much equipment it’s important to be able to carry it around comfortably; this is not a problem with this backpack.
The bag features thick, wide, heavily padded shoulder straps to ensure that your shoulders don’t get sore no matter how long you have to wear it. Additionally two sets of straps, one across the chest and one across the waist, help to disperse the weight to relieve pressure from your lower back.
The pack also comes with a fitted waterproof cover that fits snugly over your bag to keep your valuable electronics dry in case of unexpected rain.
At the time of writing this post, this backpack is being sold on Amazon for $32 which is simply an incredible deal. Similar bags to this one range anywhere from $60 - $120 on the same website.
Despite it’s price the bag does not feel cheap at all and feels like it’s made of high quality materials. After a few months of use, the bag shows no sign of wear.
If you are interested in purchasing this backpack for yourself, click here to go to Amazon.com
