Tamrac 5578 Expedition 8 SLR Photo Backpack (Black)

by Tamrac

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 23.7 x 14.6 x 13 inches ; 7.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009G5172
• Item model number: 5578 Black
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

The Expedition 8 is Tamrac's largest backpack for carrying the most extensive collection 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

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's big, January 19, 2007

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Bob (Casselberry, Fl United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tamrac 5578 Expedition 8 SLR Photo Backpack (Black) (Electronics)

This thing is great! I have dragged it from Florida to Hawaii and everywhere in between. It carries a lot of equipment/personal item and still fits in the overhead bin of any commercial aircraft. It's comfortable to carry too.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Backpack, May 9, 2008

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W. Adams - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tamrac 5578 Expedition 8 SLR Photo Backpack (Black) (Electronics)

I've used this backpack on two hikes since I got it. One was a 2.5 day event and it performed great. Very comfortable. I was kind of concerned about the length of it as I wasn't sure if the body with grip, 500mm lens and the 1.5X TC would fit when all attached; but it fits without a problem.

Contents included:
Canon Digital Rebel XT with grip
Canon f4 500mmL lens
Canon 100-400mmL lens
Kenko 1.5X TC
Canon f1.8 50mm
Kit lens
Canon 430EX Speedlight
Numerous memory cards and batteries

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tamrac Expedition 8, April 7, 2008

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W. J. Hahn (Winona, Minn. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tamrac 5578 Expedition 8 SLR Photo Backpack (Black) (Electronics)

Nice pack for the 2 Canon Cameras including lenses and all the other stuff.
It is very well constructed and the layout is good. Once the Laptop goes in, the pack it will be full. Good for travel, but not for just short point and shoot outings. Great product.