Customer Reviews

Tamrac 5546 Adventure 6 Photo Backpack (Red/Black)

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(7)
2 star:		(0)
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I've read a few bad reviews stating that this bag is too small, I disagree and I had to write a review myself. I was looking for a small, light backpack that fits my equipment snug and isn't loose and bulky. With a bigger bag, you're equipment shakes all around the back when you're walking. I don't need a student size backpack because I'm not going back to school and I'm not going to put textbooks in it!! This backpack has everything that I need.

Capacity:
I am able to fit my Nikon D50 w/ 28-200mm lens and neoprene strap attached, 18-55mm lens, and 50mm 1.8 lens in the main compartment. There is STILL room left for 2 medium size lenses or 1 lens and a flash. There is a zipper pocket in front of the bag for accesories. I am able to fit all of my accesories. There is also a large compartment above the camera bag for non camera stuff (Small shirt, sunglasses, water bottle) There are 2 more mesh pockets that stick out of the side of the bag and are not covered.

Comfort:
The backback is comfortable on one shoulder or two.Ot has thick non slip padding on the shoulder straps. It also has a horizontal strap to connect the 2 straps for a more secure fit. I don't use it.

Quick and Easy Access:
If you have it on one shoulder you can swing it around and get quick access to the camera compartment for that quick shot. Much like a sling style bag. I originally wanted a sling backpack like the Tamrac Velocity 7 or Lowepro Sling Shot 200, but the Adventure 6 is more comfortable like a regular backpack.

Now keep in mind that the Nikon D50 is one of the smaller DSLR's, and I don't have any 400mm or 500mm telephoto lenses.

Bottom line:
If you have a D50, D70, Rebel or anything camera of that size + 3 lenses and accesories and are looking for a lightweight backpack for about $50, then this is an excellent backpack. If you want you want a REGULAR "Student" size backpack, you might want to look at the Adventure 7 for $8 more. If you have a large size DSLR then buy the 7 series. If you want to carry around your arsenal of 10 lenses then buy one of those pro backpacks. You won't have quick access to the camera like this bag, though. I'm happy with the Tamrac Adventure 6 for now.

Tamrac claimed on their sight that the Adventure 6 (5546) can fit a 20D with lens attached. I reviewed this bag at a local camera shop and it looks like a kid's bag! 20D with a lens attached, Tamrac should specify maybe a 50mm. I agree with Michael's review about the size and unless you are looking for a very small bag, you'll be disappointed. The size of the Adventure 7 (5547) seems ok, it's about the size of a standard student backpack. These backpacks have compartments for memory cards and batteries and other small items that I really like. Even though the Adventure 7 satisfies my storage needs, I won't buy it because of the tripod placement. You have to buy separate accesories to attach the tripod and the attachment is at the bottom. This bottom attachment is really inconvenient because you'll always should remove the tripod before you set the bag down.

For a better alternative, I suggest the Lowepro Rover AW II.

I bought this bag from the advertised specifications. Tamrac states: "This ultra-sleek and compact backpack carries and protects a digital or film SLR (such as Canon's 20D or Nikon's D70s) with a lens attached, an additional lens, a small flash and accessories."

Bullhot!

I have a Nikon D50 with a 35-80 lens and it does not fit in this backpack worth a darn. I had to remove all of the separators and still have very little room for a SB20 flash. I do not see how a additional lens will fit. However, this bags fits my Panasonic digital camcorder just fine - no accessories [lens/flash] needed with the camcorder.

The quality of the pack is great, it just doesn't size up for digital SLR cameras. I would either look for something else or maybe the next size up in the Adventure 7 backpack.

I disagree with others who think this pack is too small, but also realize it may be too small if you have a ton of gear you want to take with you every time you want to shoot photos. I am an amateur photographer and I can fit my Canon S5, EX430 flash, a lens hood, adapter, Raynox wide-angle lense, battery charger and various filters in this bag - no problem. (The flash and charger go in the top portion of the bag with room to spare.) There is ample room to leave my lens attached and "T" slip it in the case. If you are going to be transferring your camera back and forth, you can leave the bottom portion unzipped and use the quick-release catch or you can just have your camera ready in the top portion. It is a very versitile piece of equipment.

Tamrac claimed on their sight that the Adventure 6 (5546) can fit a 20D with lens attached. I reviewed this bag at a local camera shop and it looks like a kid's bag! 20D with a lens attached, Tamrac should specify maybe a 50mm. I agree with Michael's review about the size and unless you are looking for a very small bag, you'll be disappointed. The size of the Adventure 7 (5547) seems ok, it's about the size of a standard student backpack. These backpacks have compartments for memory cards and batteries and other small items that I really like. Even though the Adventure 7 satisfies my storage needs, I won't buy it because of the tripod placement. You have to buy separate accesories to attach the tripod and the attachment is at the bottom. This bottom attachment is really inconvenient because you'll always should remove the tripod before you set the bag down.

For a better alternative, I suggest the Lowepro Rover AW II.

I bought this for my digital Rebel XT. I really loved the way the camera sits in the padded camera-bag portion at the bottom of the backpack, but it was a bit snug placing my XT in there with an 18-125 lens attached.

But the reason I returned it was that the non-camera compartment was too small to fit in my paperback book "Field Guide to the Rebel XT" (ie, manual). There was room enough for my mp3 player and cell phone, and a packed lunch, but not more. The dimensions didn't allow the book at all and so I returned it. That main compartment needs to be bigger to have more utility.

The bag is comfortable but it is MUCH smaller than I thought it would be. After much rearranging I fit my T1i, a 18-55 mm kit lens, 50 mm f/1.4, & 70-200 mm f/4L into the bottom part. I had to put my lens hood in the top of the bag where they say you can keep a "jacket" HA! Maybe if you're a 5 year old. It's a nice bag but don't be fooled by the size in the picture....

I love Tamrac products. This backpack is perfect for hiking and for carrying camera equipment plus other essentials. As a mom/photography enthusiast I don't ever get to leave the house with JUST my camera so, frankly, this pack has become my new purse/diaper bag! I love the compact size. Slightly smaller than your avergage student backpack, it doesn't look ostentatious when I carry it around town. I highly recommend this product.

I bought this bag because I prefer the comfort and support of a backpack as opposed to a shoulder bag. The bottom compartment is a perfect fit for my Olympus E-510 with a 14-42mm lens attached (with lens hood!) and the 40-150mm lens, along with the battery charger and power, usb, and videos cables. The outer pocket was able to hold the card reader, and extra memory card and battery. The E-510 body and lenses are smaller than most other DSLRs, so check the internal dimensions of the bag before purchasing. I was able to fit the camera manual and quick reference guide into the elastic webbing in the top compartment, leaving the rest of the top open for some food or a light jacket.

I really like the fact that this backpack doesn't look like a camera bag and thus may avoid attention from thieves. Also, you cannot take anything out of the bottom camera compartment while the backpack is being worn. Someone can still steal the things from the outside pocket, but at least your camera is secure.

The straps are very comfortable, and the backpack includes both a sternum strap and a waist strap, which seems a bit of overkill since you really can't carry to great of a load in this bag. Construction quality seems very high, and all the seams seem strong and secure. For the person who favors high mobility and does not carry too much equipment, this backpack is a great choice.

The other reviews saying this bag is a bit small are on the money. It is, and that includes mine. But I keep coming back to it whenever I want to go out for the day, and that has led me to realize that it's the perfect day/outing/single shoot pack.

Think about it. How often do you use EVERY single lens, flash, etc., that you have in a SINGLE outing? I do occasional pro work, and I never have. EVER. So let me ask a question -- under those circumstances, why bother dragging every bit of equipment you have out with you? Instead, it's better to pick out what you're most likely to use based on the specific plans, put it into this pack, and leave the rest safely at home.

The camera area in this pack is enough to carry a body with a lens attached, one additional lens, a flash, a few filters/add-ons, and memory cards/batteries in the front organizer pocket. The "personal item" space is about the size of a hip/fanny pack that you might use for hiking and has a similar capacity. What this bag does is put enough room for an outing's camera equipment together with an outing's worth of personal stuff, and then lets you carry it in a single bag.

For this kind of usage, the Adventure 6 is perfect -- and it's nice to not find yourself dragging around all that extra weight of the stuff you have and want properly stored, but may or may not actually end up using *this particular time*.