LowePro FreeLine BP 350 AW: LowePro’s bag has a compact size that makes it ideal for short day trips or photo walks around the city. It holds a 15-inch laptop and your camera is easily accessible through the side pockets.

Manfrotto Advanced BeFree Backpack III: This Manfrotto backpack is a solid choice for an affordable backpack that can house a camera body along with a pair of lenses. It’s not particularly comfortable, but for short trips, it can do the job well.

MindShift BackLight 26L: MindShift’s BackLight is a great overall backpack for hiking in the hills with your camera gear. It is comfortable, well made and the back of it opens completely to reveal a large interior that can easily contain a camera and additional lenses and accessories.

Toxic Valkyrie: Made by respected tripod manufacturer Three Legged Thing, the Toxic Valkyrie bag is roomy, fully modular and has a section-off pocket for storing wet items while keeping camera gear dry.

LowePro Photosport 55L: Looks like a regular mountaineering rucksack, LowePro’s PhotoSport 55L is well aimed at photographers who want to hike deep into the mountains with their camera. It is generous in its size, providing room for your camera, tent, sleeping bag and anything else you need for your outdoor adventure.

F-Stop Kashmir: The F-Stop Kashmir is an extremely lightweight photography backpack that uses different sized camera inserts to allow you to customize the layout according to the amount of photography gear you need to take. Its light weight makes it comfortable to wear on all-day hikes.

Thule Covert 32L: Thule’s Covert backpack has a small size space for a small mirrorless camera and an additional lens, with an expandable top section that provides more room for pushing a jacket. It is a comfortable and quite stylish option for city photographers.

Nomatic Pete McKinnon Pack: The Nomatic Pete McKinnon Photography pack is durable, comfortable to wear and big enough to hold a lot of photography gear for on-location shoots. This is a great option if you need to take multiple lenses on a rough-and-ready trip.

Nomatic Pete McKinnon Backpack: The smaller version of the Nomatic Pete McKinnon Pack, the backpack is made from the same highly durable, rubberized materials and has a generous, customizable interior space. This is a great option if you don’t need to carry a lot of gear.

Hawkesmill St James Messenger: With custom hardware, genuine Scottish-made leather and canvas, the Hawkesmill messenger bag is a beautiful combination of luxury and practicality.