Best backpack for my expensive camera whilst on bike? - SV650.org

18-01-12, 11:23 PM

After a good hard case backpack for my camera, if I ever came off I would like to think my camera would have a fighting chance, I really want to get out and take shots whilst out but afraid too :S.

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MisterTommyH · 18-01-12, 11:29 PM

Box inside a tank bag?

Think if I came off I'd be more concerned about a hard backpack doing damage to my spine than I would be about the camera.

18-01-12, 11:38 PM

Boblbee backpack. I have 2 and they're ace

JamesMio · 19-01-12, 12:43 AM

Would you not be better off sticking it in a tank bag / tail pack?

Bluepete · 19-01-12, 04:40 AM

I used to use a tank bag with peli foam inserts . never bothered my Nixon.On a safety note, I wouldn't use a backpack on my bike due the risk kf injury. I know of a lad who is paralysed for just that reason.

Givi do a good bag. T440n model number

Pete

keith_d · 19-01-12, 06:52 AM

Another vote for avoiding solid metal lumps in a backpack. I wouldn't want a camera between me and the tarmac in an accident.

The ultimate solution is a foam filled Peli case cut to fit your camera. But you could get pretty close with a foam lined topbox and a regular camera bag.

TheRamJam · 19-01-12, 08:33 AM

put your camera in a camera specific hard case then put it in a top box or tail pack.

19-01-12, 09:01 AM

I bung my canon into a case and then a kriega tail pack.
I'm not a fan of ruck sacks on bikes either due to risk of injury.

Geodude · 19-01-12, 10:35 AM

Couple of ideas on converting tankbags hth

http://www.stromtrooper.com/maintena...heap-easy.html

http://www.eos-images.com/tips-techn...hotography-bag

or there is always the pricey tourtech bags

http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/P...g-Large-camera

yorkie_chris · 19-01-12, 10:54 AM

Maplin do some peli-alike cases, you could bolt one to a spare pillion seat...

18-01-12, 11:23 PM	#1
bikeramy Guest Posts: n/a	Best backpack for my expensive camera whilst on bike? After a good hard case backpack for my camera, if I ever came off I would like to think my camera would have a fighting chance, I really want to get out and take shots whilst out but afraid too :S. X

18-01-12, 11:29 PM	#2
MisterTommyH Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Mids Posts: 854	Re: Best backpack for my expensive camera whilst on bike Box inside a tank bag? Think if I came off I'd be more concerned about a hard backpack doing damage to my spine than I would be about the camera.

18-01-12, 11:38 PM	#3
joe_f59 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best backpack for my expensive camera whilst on bike Boblbee backpack. I have 2 and they're ace

19-01-12, 12:43 AM	#4
JamesMio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Scotland's Deep South Posts: 1,461	Re: Best backpack for my expensive camera whilst on bike Would you not be better off sticking it in a tank bag / tail pack? __________________ "That **** on the push-bike." Creatomatic

19-01-12, 04:40 AM	#5
Bluepete Member Mega Poster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ex motorcyclist Posts: 1,961	Re: Best backpack for my expensive camera whilst on bike I used to use a tank bag with peli foam inserts . never bothered my Nixon.On a safety note, I wouldn't use a backpack on my bike due the risk kf injury. I know of a lad who is paralysed for just that reason. Givi do a good bag. T440n model number Pete Last edited by Bluepete; 19-01-12 at 04:43 AM.

19-01-12, 06:52 AM	#6
keith_d Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ruislip Posts: 1,131	Re: Best backpack for my expensive camera whilst on bike Another vote for avoiding solid metal lumps in a backpack. I wouldn't want a camera between me and the tarmac in an accident. The ultimate solution is a foam filled Peli case cut to fit your camera. But you could get pretty close with a foam lined topbox and a regular camera bag.

19-01-12, 08:33 AM	#7
TheRamJam Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North East Glasgow, UK Posts: 1,137	Re: Best backpack for my expensive camera whilst on bike put your camera in a camera specific hard case then put it in a top box or tail pack. __________________ Previous: Suzuki SV650S K9 - Sold Suzuki GSXR1000 K8 - Wrote Aff Honda Fireblade RR-9 - Sold Yamaha MT 10 - Sold Current Bike: Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory

19-01-12, 09:01 AM	#8
speedplay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best backpack for my expensive camera whilst on bike I bung my canon into a case and then a kriega tail pack. I'm not a fan of ruck sacks on bikes either due to risk of injury.

19-01-12, 10:35 AM	#9
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,669	Re: Best backpack for my expensive camera whilst on bike Couple of ideas on converting tankbags hth http://www.stromtrooper.com/maintena...heap-easy.html http://www.eos-images.com/tips-techn...hotography-bag or there is always the pricey tourtech bags http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/P...g-Large-camera __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

19-01-12, 10:54 AM	#10
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Best backpack for my expensive camera whilst on bike Maplin do some peli-alike cases, you could bolt one to a spare pillion seat... __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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