Camera backpack with water bladder?

socalrailfan · 2nd of April 2011 (Sat)

I'm looking for a good lightweight backpack that also has a water bladder. I have two camera, 4-5 lenses not on the camera and the your typical filters, remotes and accesories.

Any recommendations?

tgamron · 2nd of April 2011 (Sat)

I use a F-stop Loka for day hiking trips. It has a location for a water bladder.

Link

plasticmotif · 2nd of April 2011 (Sat)

Get a bladder in a neoprene padded case and put it on the OUTSIDE of whatever camera backpack you like.

socalrailfan · 2nd of April 2011 (Sat)

It just seems strange that there is not a good daypack that encompasses carrying your camera and water.

Jon · 2nd of April 2011 (Sat)

Well, water and cameras don't generally mix too well. So either keep them well separate or put one or the other in a protective casing. I think that one of LowePro's DryZone models has space for a hydration bladder.

Csae · 2nd of April 2011 (Sat)

My bad is usually filled with camera gear, no real place for a water bladder...

So i'll just hang a bottle off my belt.

lannes · 2nd of April 2011 (Sat)

You could try looking at a camera backpack with a computer sleeve on the back, then carry a bladder instead of a computer. Something like the Lowepro Computrekker AW or the Think Tank Street Walker HD or Shapeshifter.

argyle · 2nd of April 2011 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by socalrailfan

It just seems strange that there is not a good daypack that encompasses carrying your camera and water.

Lowepro Dryzone Rover...two separate sections. Bottom section is a completely waterproof pod to hold your camera gear, upper section to hold the integral bladder and drinking tube (kinda small, but could be replaced with a larger one), all your essentials, and filters, etc.

Great pack, especially if you do shooting in and around water.

hammer418 · 2nd of April 2011 (Sat)

I can't believe nobody's mentioned the Lowepro Primus.
It's been on-sale at Adorama lately for $75, which is a 'steal', IMHO.

hammer418 · 2nd of April 2011 (Sat)

Since this is a photo forum, I'll show a couple pics of my Primus.

sinjans · 2nd of April 2011 (Sat)

pro trekker 300

kuma1212 · 2nd of April 2011 (Sat)

take a look at clik elite compact sport backpack (or other clik elite models) as well

StealthFighter · 3rd of April 2011 (Sun)

if you already have a backpack with a place to fit a bladder. just go to REI and pick up the platypus bladder and put it inside the bag.

http://www.rei.com/product/767110

SuzyView · 3rd of April 2011 (Sun)

THanks, SF, for that recommendation. Going there this week to use my dividends.

argyle · 3rd of April 2011 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by StealthFighter

if you already have a backpack with a place to fit a bladder. just go to REI and pick up the platypus bladder and put it inside the bag.

http://www.rei.com/product/767110

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuzyView

THanks, SF, for that recommendation. Going there this week to use my dividends.

I'd be concerned about the bladder sweating and dripping condensation, or worse, developing a leak (either due to a defect or user error) if its not isolated from the gear. The Lowepro Dryzone Rover separates the gear compartment from the storage compartment and, with the gear compartment being completely waterproof, there's no chance of any water coming into contact with the gear.

Lowepro Dryzone Rover

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socalrailfan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 1,294 IMAGE EDITING OK	Camera backpack with water bladder? I'm looking for a good lightweight backpack that also has a water bladder. I have two camera, 4-5 lenses not on the camera and the your typical filters, remotes and accesories. Any recommendations? __________________ Dave - Riverside, CA PhotographersNature.com Canon 60D & 40D My photos on Flickr, My Webshots Gallery, my Google Earth/Panoramio photos

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tgamron Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Shanandoah Valley Posts: 301	Re: Camera backpack with water bladder? I use a F-stop Loka for day hiking trips. It has a location for a water bladder. Link __________________ Canon G11 click or click

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socalrailfan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 1,294 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Camera backpack with water bladder? It just seems strange that there is not a good daypack that encompasses carrying your camera and water. __________________ Dave - Riverside, CA PhotographersNature.com Canon 60D & 40D My photos on Flickr, My Webshots Gallery, my Google Earth/Panoramio photos

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lannes Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 4,374	Re: Camera backpack with water bladder? You could try looking at a camera backpack with a computer sleeve on the back, then carry a bladder instead of a computer. Something like the Lowepro Computrekker AW or the Think Tank Street Walker HD or Shapeshifter. __________________ 1Dx, 1DM4, 5DM2, 7D, EOS-M, 8-15L, 17-40L, 24 TSE II, 24-105L, 50L, 85L II, 100L, 135L, 200L f/2.8, 300L f/4, 70-200L II, 70-300L, 400Lf/5.6 Last edited by lannes : 2nd of April 2011 (Sat) at 20:24.

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hammer418 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN USA Posts: 1,138 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Camera backpack with water bladder? I can't believe nobody's mentioned the Lowepro Primus. It's been on-sale at Adorama lately for $75, which is a 'steal', IMHO. __________________ Mike

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StealthFighter Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 83	Re: Camera backpack with water bladder? if you already have a backpack with a place to fit a bladder. just go to REI and pick up the platypus bladder and put it inside the bag. http://www.rei.com/product/767110

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SuzyView Ms Moderator and Grandma Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 31,487 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Camera backpack with water bladder? THanks, SF, for that recommendation. Going there this week to use my dividends. __________________ Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese! *5D2* *7D & G12, the new iPad, iPhone 5 , 5 L's & 2 Primes* 23 bags - 4 Domke, 3 Lowepro, 1 Crumpler, 2 Tamrac, 5 Kata, 3 Thinktanks, 1 Pelican, 1 Tenba bag, 1 Epiphanie Paris & 2 Coach Handbag! And no excuses. My children are the reason, but it's the passion that drives me to get the perfect image of everything. My Gear and Wishes

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