Hama | "Trekkingtour" 160 Camera Backpack | Black

It's surprising after deciding you need a new bag just how hard it is to find one that fits all your requirements! Amazon have literally hundreds and it took hours to whittle them down to half a dozen. I eventually went for the Hama Daytour 230 as it seemed to be a nice quality good looking bag and it's getting on for being a third of the price of the big Lowepros etc. which of course are great bags.This bag arrived via DPD delivery which was a great service and included an email and text to give me a one hour window for the delivery time (which was spot on). Very good delivery!The bag is a beauty, the dividers inside are far better than I am used to, it looks good, is far better made than any bag I have ever owned and sits on my back very comfortably when fully loaded. There are lots of little places to store items such as batteries, memory cards etc and there's even a good quality lens cleaning cloth included free of charge in one pocket marked specifically for cloths. I thought that was a nice freebie...The bag is tough and I expect it to last for a lot of years.There is one thing to consider before you buy (and this probably applies to most other bags too) and that's the dimensions quoted on the listing. There's nothing wrong with them but they suggest the bag is quite deep and I assumed large bulky items could be stood on end to save space rather than lying them flat. I even sat with a bit of paper and knowing the dimensions of my gear came up with a layout that would allow me to use the main top compartment soley for equipment and the bottom compartment for a plastic rainproof coat or food etc. When the bag arrived I quickly realised the top of the bag is curved and it's only the maximum depth right bang in the centre of the compartment and as you move towards the edges of it, it becomes more and more shallow. I knew as soon as I looked at it that I would not be able to fit in my gear as I originally hoped. Since I want to carry a Canon 5D II and a Sony A7RII, I need my glass to fit in well too but since it's all bulky stuff (Canon 70-200 f2.8, Canon 24-70 f2.8, Canon 85 f1.2 and a Sony Zeiss 55 f1.8) it wouldn't fit regardless of the number of times I tried rearranging it. That means the bottom compartment that I wanted free for other things is now occupied with a camera body and a lens attached and I have therefore run out of space. It is true that if I only carry one body at one time I can get the whole lot into the top compartment but not with both cameras AND my main lenses. I suggest you bear that in mind when trying to assess if the bag is big enough for your needs. As I said, I suspect many other bags will suffer the same problem, being curved rather than "square", reducing the total storage area available.I do believe, however, that it will suffice providing I don't try to carry everything including the kitchen sink, it is a beautiful bag and sits very comfortably on my back. Now that I have it, if I had to reconsiderit's purchase, I would still buy it as it's a cracking bag and it's so cheap compared to other competitors' products.All in all a great bag and excellent value.

but this camera bag takes a bit of getting used to. It's nice to have lots of pockets to store things in but can be quite frustrating as well, the first thing you have to do is to take it off and turn it over and spread the shoulder straps before you can get to your equipment. This might not be a problem if your going out on a hike for the day, but if your just having a wander to take some pics you might find it's on and off your back getting dirty in the mud more often that you would like.The bottom zipper bag part is pretty much useless really as you can't get a lot in it, I keep all my cables and charger in it, but I wouldn't keep lenses or a second camera there as it tends to get a bit crushed by the weight in the to part of the bag.Overall not bad, lots of space for your gear, but quite hard to get stuff out of when your in a hurry.

I was looking for a backpack which would comfortably accommodate all my camera gear and still leave sufficient space for food, water, overtrousers, GPS etc for a full day out in the hills. This backpack fits the bill perfectly, and has the added advantage that it can also be used as a conventional medium sized rucksack if the internal dividers are removed. It is thoughtfully designed, with plenty of adjustable dividers in both top and bottom compartments for items of camera equipment, along with pockets for batteries filters etc and two large external side pockets. All areas are easily accessed by zips. The backpack is just under 2Kg in weight, but is very comfortable to wear and has well padded shoulder straps and a good waist strap. It appears to be very well made, has a quality feel, and represents very good value when compared with other backpacks of a similar size.

Arrived before the specified date which was good as it was a birthday present. New owner says the interior design is well thought out, can get in all the bits and bobs required, even the tripod slot works. Best feature is the easy & quick access to your camera from the top of the bag. Sturdy construction and easy to carry. Only criticism is that it is a little heavy when full but as he is not in the first flush of youth and has a bad back anyway I take that as par for the course when carrying any bag but that is why it gets four stars not five.

I thought as it was made by Hama it would have been a lot better than it was. It's large and it's spacious. The water bottle pouches on the side are rubbish and of no use unless you have a tiny water bottle. The padded compartment for the camera is thick and well padded, the rest of the bag though is paper thin. On my first trip out the top handle tore. I only had 1 DSLR, 2 lenses and a waterproof jacket, not exactly a heavy load. Unfortunately it's being sent back for a refund. I wouldn't recommend it, even for a quarter of the price.