Product Description

The Expedition 3 offers expedition-level performance in a compact photo backpack. This full-featured pack is perfect for holding most SLRs with a lens attached up to 7" long, 3-4 additional lenses and accessories. For maximum protection, the pack is fully padded with thick, closed-cell foam. A cinch strap keeps the camera in place while a large rain flap protects the main compartment zippers. Features include: QuickClip tripod attachment system with vinyl reinforced mesh pocket, front accessory pocket with Tamrac's Memory & Battery Management System (patent pending), EasyGrip handle, inner Windowpane-Mesh accessory pockets, and padded backpack harness. Add Tamrac accessories to the Strap Accessory System (S.A.S) and Modular Accessory System (M.A.S.) attachment slots to customize this pack.

Product Details

• Color: Black
• Brand: Tamrac
• Model: 5273
• Dimensions: 14.50" h x 8.00" w x 9.50" l, 1.37 pounds

Features

• Cinch straps hold everything in place
• Giant rain flap for weather protection
• Foam pillars support camera with lens attached
• Rigid, foam-padded platform in bottom
• Internal dimensions: 8 by 4.625 by 11 inches

From the Manufacturer

The Expedition 3 offers expedition-level performance in a compact photo backpack.  This full-featured pack is perfect for holding most SLRs with a lens attached up to 7 inches long, 3 to 4 additional lenses and accessories.  For maximum protection, the pack is fully padded with thick, closed-cell foam.  A cinch strap keeps the camera in place while a large rain flap protects the main compartment zippers.  Features include: QuickClip tripod attachment system with vinyl reinforced mesh pocket, front accessory pocket with Tamrac's U.S. patented memory and battery management system that uses red flags to identify which memory cards and batteries are available and which ones are used up, EasyGrip handle, inner windowpane-mesh accessory pockets, and padded backpack harness. Add Tamrac accessories to the strap accessory system (S.A.S) and modular accessory system (M.A.S.) attachment slots to customize this pack. Amazon.com Product Description Tamrac Expedition 3 photo backpack is filled with foam padding to create a web of protection for an assortment of camera equipment. Capable of holding an SLR body with up to a 7-inch lens attached, as well as four to five additional lenses and equipment, the Expedition 3 is roomy enough to fit the needs of most photographers. Featuring a rigid platform on the bottom of the backpack to ensure stability, the Expedition 3 also features cinch straps inside the main compartment to hold a camera, lenses, or other items in place. The main entry flap has a mesh pocket on the inside for filters, film, or other loose items. Padded shoulder straps create a stable carrying surface, and a large rain flap protects against inclement weather.

Expedition 3 SLR Photo Backpack

Features Explained A Modular Accessory System attachment slots. Accessories sold separately. B Lash tabs on both sides and bottom to tie on expedition equipment or extra clothing. C Adjustable, foam-padded dividers for custom fit of equipment. D Windowpane-mesh pockets for filters and other accessories. H Giant rain flap for weather protection. G Lens cinch straps helps to holds everything in place. F Foam pillars support camera with long lens attached E Fully padded with thick, closed-cell foam. Rigid, foam-padded platform in bottom.

Customer Reviews

Safely pack a lot of your equipment in a compact space
I was finding that many of my activities were going unphotographed because I didn't have a way to safely carry my equipment. Activities such as bike riding, cross country skiing or canoeing have not been a part of my photohistory--until I got the Tamrac Expedition 3 backpack.

The "Expedition" holds my SLR with a 300mm lens, my standard lens, my off camera flash, extra film, standard filters and cleaning supplies, with room left over for my keys and money. Everything is well padded and secure, and the pack is quite small and sits squarely on my back. A sturdy top handle allows it to be carried in hand, and its small size makes this possible without dragging it along the ground as I do so. The materials used are very sturdy; the pack can stand on its own and does not "collapse."

The only down side, and this is true of any camera backpack, is the need to take it off and zip it open to get at your gear. If this would be a concern, you may want to check out the top-loading hip packs, which I passed on since they always feel awkward to me. Years of hauling backpacks make the "Expedition" seem like second nature to me. No longer will my photohistory suggest couch potato-dom; now I can shoot my exploits on trail or river, thanks to the "Expedition!"

Tamrac Expedition 3 Photo Backpack
This pack worked great for about a week. It handles my STsi along with a 75-300mm lens, a 28-80mm lens, a 2x tele-converter, a hot shoe flash, 8 filters, and assorted other trinkets. The one main complaint is there isn't much room for film. Also there isn't any room to grow with the pack. The pack is very small. If you are the "just bring this and thats it" type then this is YOUR pack. I on the other have bought 2 more lens (35-135 & a 1000) and another body. Not a chance of fitting this into the pack. another complaint is that since it is so small lashing a tripod to the pack is just notfeasable. All in all GREAT pack! Although I have a few complaints it is great to just keep your camera with you and your hands free. And I did order a much larger pack. So enough of my whinning!

Tight squeeze
This is a nice, well-made, durable backpack.
It just arrived today and I immediately stuffed it with my Nikon D50 SLR, with an 18-55mm lens attached and 2 additional lenses. It was a VERY tight squeeze getting this little bit of gear into the backpack. The bag is bulging at the sides making it a bit of a pain to zip up. If I had it to do over, I would probably opt for something larger than this backpack but for what it is, and the price, it'll do. The good thing about it is that the space constraints can be somewhat alleviated by purchasing attachable lens cases such as the MX5378 and MX5375.