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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:

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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When traveling, you can be more vulnerable to theft. You tend to have more money on you, and more credit cards, and you are typically in an unfamiliar environment. In addition, you can often be preoccupied with scenery, directions or other “tourist” activities that may make you slightly less aware than you may normally are.

There are some measures you can take to prevent getting things stolen. Here are some time-tested tips that can help make sure you don’t get things taken from you while you are on vacation:

• Choose a waist pack or money belt that can fit underneath your sweater or shirt and stash cash there. It is less visible and close to your body where you will tend to be more aware of someone trying to get at it. Consider wearing loose clothing to help camouflage the pack.
• Split up your cash. Don’t keep everything in the same place or the same bag.
• Avoid pulling out large bills or wads of money. It can draw the kind of attention that you don’t want.
• Make sure to secure backpacks with straps and be cautious when setting bags down, even if it is just for a brief moment. Avoid putting money in carry on or other luggage.

Packing for just one night can be a little harder than it may seem at first. Most of us tend to bring more along than we really need, so thinking critically about what goes in the bag is a great way to start. This can be especially important if you are taking public transportation, walking, or flying and need to keep weight to a minimum. Here are some things to bring and some things to consider passing on for the night:

Bring: Toothbrush/paste, hairbrush, change of clothes, medications, identification, cell phone, directions and essential toiletries such as deodorant.

Pass on: Cell phone charger (make sure it is charged before you leave), books, extra clothes, extra shoes, pillow and alarm clock.

Consider carefully: Things such as shampoo, soap and lotion are items that you may be able to do without for the day. See if the place you will be staying has complimentary items for you to use or if you must bring them yourself. If so, use travel sizes. If you bring a camera just make sure you use it!

Select the right bag to stash all of your items in. A sling backpack can be just right for an overnight trip. These bags are often ergonomically designed and are the right size for the amount of things you will need to pack for one day.

Many travel backpacks have wheels for easy rolling through airports. These rolling bags are also sometimes called conversion packs because of their ability to quickly convert from rolling mode to backpack mode via hidden backpack straps. Some conversion backpacks even feature a removable daypack, for two bags in one.

The Hurley Flight Plan Wheeled Travel Backpack is the perfect example of a conversion pack. The wheeled bag has hideaway shoulder straps that transform it into a backpack at a moments notice. The bag also features a a clip off backpack which gives you use of two bags instead of just one.

Traveling with a backpack calls for a few extra safety measures, regardless of whether you are going on a long journey or just tooling around town on vacation. Here are some simple steps you can take to help protect yourself from theft and other unpleasant issues when using travel backpacks: