Tamrac 5577 Expedition 7 SLR Photo Backpack (Black)

by Tamrac

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 15.1 x 12.7 inches ; 6.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0008E0D0U
• Item model number: 5577 Black
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

The Expedition 7 is a large pack that accommodates a full complement of photographic equipment. Dual "wing" pockets with water-resistant zippers organize and provide quick access to important accessories without disturbing your other gear. These "wing" pockets feature Tamrac's Patented Memory & Battery Management System¿ that uses red flags to identify available memory cards and batteries. Tamrac's QuickClip¿ tripod attachment system holds a tripod centered and balanced, while the lower, plastic-reinforced Tripod Foot Pocket holds two tripod legs secure. The main compartment protects multiple pro-size digital or film SLRs, a full range of lenses, and flashes. Two Windowpane-Mesh pockets inside the front flap visibly organize filters, film and other accessories. A plastic, foam-padded platform in the bottom provides shock protection while a LockDown¿ Rain Flap protects the zipper from the elements. The state-of-the-art harness system features Dual-Density Comfort Pads to provide maximum carrying comfort while Air Flow Channels help keep you cool and dry. A BioCurve¿ dual-pivoting waist belt provides a wide range of adjustment. Compatible with Tamrac's Modular Accessory System¿ and Strap Accessory System¿ products.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Backpack - ALMOST Perfect!, January 20, 2006

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STCImaging "infinitemoments.us" (Seattleish) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tamrac 5577 Expedition 7 SLR Photo Backpack (Black) (Electronics)

BACKGROUND - I've been a photographer for over 20 years. I have been a Lowepro user for the last several years, this is my first Tamrac product.

THE GOOD - This backpack is very well built, excellent construction and materials quality. The straps are extremely comfortable and designed to place the load on your hips, which is a bonus (and the way a good hiking pack should be designed) if you carry a lot of gear. They are well padded and breathable, with compression straps and a full array of EASY to use adjustments, I will admit in this regard it outshines anything Lowepro has in my opinion. The padding is PHENOMINAL, I carry around about $10K in gear when I go hiking, some people carry more or less, but lets face it - pro, semi-pro, or beginner, camera gear is expensive, and this pack is the FIRST pack I've owned that I feel my gear is SAFE. My Lowepro bags and packs and my Domke backpack all did a great job, and I never had any problems, but this backpack has THICK padding, and lots of velcro - I love it. The battery and memory management system is great, simple yet ingeniously designed. The tripod holder is sufficient - I use a BIG Tiltall aluminum tripod and it fit securely, although adds quite a bit of weight and does throw the pack off balance so will not likely use that aspect of the pack, I'll probably bring a leg (monopod) if I need some stability for the long shots. ROOMY - This pack has tons of space! - Here's what I've got in there so far; Canon 20D with Grip, Canon Elan 7e with Grip, a 2x Tele-extender, 135 F2.8 Lens, two small zooms, a 50mm 1.8 lens, and a 400 F2.6 telephoto APO lens. I could probably fit two more big lenses or several more small lenses and a couple of flashes with ease. I am a pretty big guy, 6' 200+ lbs. and pretty fit, but don't think I'd want to fill this backpack up completely and trek to the top of a mountain. It's not overly big backpack, but it's not for the faint of heart, the pack itself is heavier than the other packs I've used, but by far more comfortable. It has lots of d-rings and places to add-on to this pack for things like water-bottles, film / memory management, or whatever you like to bring on a good hike.

THE NOT SO GOOD - This backpack leaves me with only ONE thing to desire. There is a front pocket on this backpack, behind the battery / memory management systems, and in front of the main compartment. It's sufficient for a light jacket, some snacks, maps, GPS, cables, chargers, etc. It would have been a great place for Tamrac to put a few things this backpack is missing, and all other packs I have used have had, a place for pens, hang your car keys, maybe some business cards, a place for your passports, notepads, you know cubbys for "stuff." This pack is GREAT - but would be perfect if it had a place for a few items that I think are a must for any pro or semi-pro. As in my case - I use this pack for hauling my gear to the top of mountains, as well as the local churches and parks for doing on-location shoots and weddings. Pens, business cards, and notepads are an integral part of the operation. In Tamracs defense you can buy an add-on that takes care of this problem, which I intend on ordering.

OVERALL - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - A+ Tamrac - you swayed my from the Lowepro - I will always have a softspot for thier products, but feel my gear is better protected now than ever, and certainly feel this pack is more comfortable and versatile than any I have used yet.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars tamrac5577, March 17, 2006

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Louis Krodel (Pacifica, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tamrac 5577 Expedition 7 SLR Photo Backpack (Black) (Electronics)

I used this backpack to take pictures in the Anartic, South Georgia and Falkland Islands. It was extremely comfortable (I had a Nixon with a telephoto lens plus three more lenses - tripod, etc. Equipment was accessible and the weight was nicely distributed for ease of carrying. This was more important for me as I am an above the knee amputee and walk with a prosthesis and walking sticks.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Backpack for small to medium size equipment., January 9, 2006

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Michael Baumann (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tamrac 5577 Expedition 7 SLR Photo Backpack (Black) (Electronics)

I just got this bag and loaded it up with what I got at the moment. Everything fits well and appears protected well.

Currently I have in there:

A Canon Rebel XT with Battery Grip attached

Canon 70-200mmf4L Lens attached

Canon 28-70mm Lens

Canon 50mm Lens

Canon 580EX Flash

Multiple Filter cases and Lens Hoods

there is still room for about 3 lenses or 1 larger (longer) zoom and a wide lense. Additionally there is more than enough space for more filters, batteries, Memory Cards etc.

On the outside I have a fairly large (cheap) Tripod attached and it also fits well.

The main Camera Compartment Zipper has a Water repellend cover so I would not go running if it start raining.

The waist band fits well and I ain't so skinny so I can say the backpack still fits well being tall and "cushioned".

There is nothing bad I can really say about this bag.