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Your camera case strap got tangled up in a wild rose bush when you leaned in to take a photo of a butterfly. Once you untangled it and bandaged your bleeding fingers, you decided to carry the camera around your neck like a tourist. Minutes later, you sadly gazed from your scratched lens to the rock you banged the camera on. Isn’t there a better solution for photographers on the go? Camera backpacks give you the protection of an old-fashioned camera case without it dangling in the way.

When you shop for a camera backpack, you should:

As you juggle your laptop bag, your attaché case, your purse and your keys, you wonder what you’ll do if you have to hold on to one more … Oh, no! The keys. As you make a grab for them, your laptop bag’s handle slips from your grasp. It seems like everything is happening in slow motion, but, all too soon, you hear the crash of the bag holding that expensive new laptop hitting the concrete. Somehow, the laptop stayed safe, but you don’t ever want this to happen again. Didn’t you hear something about laptop backpacks?

A laptop backpack is a great way to securely transport your computer from place to place. You don’t have to worry about losing your grip on a handle or having someone snatch the bag from your hand because it is securely attached to you by the pack’s shoulder straps.

To buy the right pack for your laptop, be sure that it will fit inside. Older laptops are much larger and thicker than the new slim line models. You should also be sure that there is extra room for any accessories you want to carry, such as your webcam, your mouse and your power cord.

The ultimate daypack is durable, comfortable to carry and stylish. It also has a design that lends itself to great organization. Gone is the backpack with the single small pocket on the front. Today’s daypacks boast a variety of styles and features that are perfectly suited to the modern adventurer.

The eBags Downloader Laptop Backpack is an ideal choice for students, commuters and business travelers. Named Best Overall & Best Value by the Wall Street Journal’s Catalog Critic, this bag features a large main compartment with a padded laptop sleeve and lots of room for extra cables and accessories. There is also an iPod/MP3 player pocket with a headphone exit port. Other elements of the pack include pen pockets, an ID pocket, and photo reflective sport cords for nighttime safety.

Photographers and videographers will appreciate the convenience and durability of the Tenba Xpress Photo Daypack. The Tenba Xpress Photo Daypack is specifically sized to fit the latest 35mm, D-SLR and video camera systems. Plenty of space is provided for flash accessories, additional lenses and other accessories. The top front storage section fits small items such as memory cards, cables and batteries. The bottom storage section has elastic loops to organize pens and AA batteries. The exterior of the daypack is weather resistant while the inside is cushioned, providing ultimate protection for the valuable cargo inside.

Whether your travel plans include hiking across Europe or camping in the Rocky Mountains, the Victorinox Trek Pack Plus 3.0 26″ Wheeled Backpack with Docking Daypack will fill all of your travel needs. The main pack is designed to accommodate your main travel needs while a smaller daypack detaches from the front of the main luggage for use during the day and then securely reattaches through buckles and zippers for secure travel. The main compartment of the daypack features a hydration and audio port, and the front pocket keeps travelers organized with a key fob, pen slots and mesh pocket. Side mesh pockets are designed to hold water bottles and other items that need to be quickly accessed. The back panel of the daypack is padded for comfort throughout the day. Once the daypack is attached to the main pack, both can easily be transported by rolling it or, on rougher terrain, a shoulder strap and belt can be attached for carrying on your back.

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If you have a nice camera and like to shoot outdoors, it can pay to think ahead of time as to the best way to bring your gear. Protecting your things is a priority when moving gear from one place to another, but so is having everything with you that you might need for capturing the scenery.

Think ahead as to what you will bring besides your camera. Will you be doing any close-in shots on flowers or butterflies? You’ll want to be sure you have a macro lens along for the trip. Those who own wide angle lenses should really consider packing them every time; you never know when the perfect shot will pop up outdoors. Other gear such as a tripod, remote control and reflectors may be things to bring along as well, depending on what you plan on shooting.

All this gear needs a safe place to go. Regular bags are often a danger zone for delicate camera equipment. Consider investing in a camera backpack to protect your things while hiking around for the perfect spot to set up. These bags have padded compartments for lenses and cameras, and some will even accommodate a laptop if you shoot digital and want to bring it along for the trip.

It’s that time again. Time for the school year to come to a close and, for high school grads, time to start getting ready for the move to college. Many parents are choosing to get their future college students laptops as graduation gifts, but with laptops comes the need to protect them and transport them safely from class to dorm to library to wherever. Enter the laptop backpack.

Laptop bags come in many styles, but the laptop backpack is different because not only can you carry along papers and books along with your backpack, but the load is balanced better than traditional shoulder bags. Just think - no more banging the laptop bag into doors, cars, and other people. And that translates into better protected laptops and accessories.

Plus, these packs come in many patterns and materials suitable for any style. Check out some of the selections below:

So if you’re looking to get your grad a laptop for graduation, consider also purchasing a laptop backpack along with it.

Just look around and you can see laptop bags everywhere in all sizes, shapes and colors. Ever notice that they swing around a bit? How about the fact that they are usually slung over one shoulder? Although there is nothing wrong with this, perhaps you may want to consider carrying a computer backpack instead.

Computer backpacks have many of the same features as their “bag” brothers, but also have the advantage of better weight distribution and stability. A properly fitted backpack will sit comfortably on the wearer’s body without swinging around like a bag sometimes does. In addition, the backpack might just be a little bit more secure than a loose bag. After all, it is worn, not carried.

The most crucial thing to be sure of if you go this route is size. You’ll want to be sure that your computer fits in the backpack and that the pack itself is comfortable when worn. If you need extra compartments for cords and things like that, be sure to check out the specs before you bring it home. There are some great choices out there that can make taking your computer with you a pleasure instead of a problem.