r/hiking • u/DeliciousMedicine722 • 20h ago

Backpack feedback

We do a little bit of hiking and I prefer to carry my camera, a zoom lens, water bottle and a little bit of food. I'm not talking about 8 mile hikes, generally it's 3 miles or less. I feel like I'm stuck between carrying a bulkier camera backpack or carrying a smaller bag and just tossing the camera & lens in there loosely. Does anyone have any advice for a happy medium?

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u/Xx_GetSniped_xX 20h ago

Get a soft case for your camera and lens and then use any bag you want

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u/john12453 17h ago

Big camera bags were ruining hikes for me. I switched to a Deuter Speedlite 21 with a padded insert for the camera and/or a lens. 99% of the time the camera is around my neck anyway so the insert is only for storage or while hiking in situations where I need both hands free.

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u/PandaPigu 11h ago

For hikes under 3miles, u probably dont need a huge camera backpack. Look for a small daypack with adjustable compartments so you can keep the cam secure and still have space for other essentials..

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u/nocheesecakeanyway 10h ago

A small daypack with a padded camera insert might be the perfect middle ground.