Customer Reviews

Tamrac 5574 Expedition 4 SLR Photo Backpack (Black)

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
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Main compartment (top to bottom)is snug for an EOS 20d with an attached 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM (as shown on Tamrac website). Personally I feel it's too snug. Snug fit with battery grip attached, room for 2-3 more (under 300mm non L series) lens and flash. No laptop compartment, but the ones that do (as of writing of this review) are not that great, see my other reviews. For an EOS 20d, battery grip, 70-200 IS USM f/2.8L, I'd look at the next size larger, the Tamrac 5575 Expedition 5. If you have a smaller lens, or no lens, this is a good bag. Looks slightly awkward when worn, as it's a "mini" backpack. See my other camera bag reviews if you have this setup or similar.

This pack is great in my opinion! Perfect for someone just starting off in the DSLR or SLR world, or for anyone who needs a small pack to take with them on vacation. Super sturdy build with tons of protection, and is very comfortable to wear even with a tripod strapped on. Great buy if you're looking for a camera back pack.

I'm hooked!
Yes, I LOVE THIS BACKPACK!!!
Recently bought the Tamrac Expedition 5 and returned it after a day of walking through some trails. A bit too heavy and big.
This one is perfect!
Not too small and not too big. Very easy to carry around on long hikes.
I have a Canon G7, Canon 220EX Flash, Canon Micro Ring Light, Tele and wide lens, 12 filters, two macro lens, waterproof camera case, 2 back up batteries, 8 AA back-up batteries for flash units and a lens cleaning kit stuffed in this backpack perfectly.
Construction is rock solid and I feel very confident that all my equipment are safe and sound at all times.
Highly recommend this photo backpack!

My Expedition 4 and I lug a D-SLR, 2 lenses, flash unit, tripod, and an extra battery through the back woods of Vermont. There is room for more in the pack, but not on my back. The chest and waist straps balance the weight very nicely. Even in the snow and the fog, my equipment has remained dry due to the covered zippers. I am very pleased with my backpack, and all the hiking is keeping the heart pumping and weight down. DrKAA

The backpack is great for one camera and a few lenses. I appriciate that it is easily rearrainged so that I can use the 70-300 on the camera or a smaller and it fits either way.

I researched the heck out of back packs, after reading rave reviews for the Tamrac 5574 I had to have it. It was right in my price range and all of my gear fits in it nice and snug.

I was very impressed with how durable, water resistant, and roomy this back pack is.

A great buy.

In my bag I fit a:

Nikon D40x with battery grip and 55-200 nikkor lens
70-300 nikkor lens
18-55 nikkor lens
Nikon SB-600 speed flash
box of lens filters
all of my chargers and cables
all of my lens cleaning kits
four sd memory cards in the front pouch mem card holders. Which kept me from having to purchase a separate mem card holder.
my monopod on one side
and my tripod on the other side.

This bag is great for my camara and all the accesories. The two front small pockets are small, barely can fit my AA batteries in them. Otherwise love it!

This backpack has ample capacity for my gear, plus extra pockets for accessories and other widgets.

It handled pretty easily on multiple flights,and was handy for carry-on gear.

Strong and weatherproof materials including zippers. Great bag! I wish I bought a size bigger. This backpack doesn't hug your back that good. Feels a little odd. Great quality! Will last forever! Also you can buy lots of attachment (MAS system) from Tamrac for it. I think the weight distribution will be better if you add something at the bottom (like a mat or a sleeping bag)! But who wants to carry a sleeping bag for a short hike! Despite some flaws I love this backpack.

Nice starter pack, easy to use, larger than I thought. IT has plenty of room for extra batteries, film/memory, and when its loaded up its quite comfortable.