As a parent of young children I like to be prepared for all eventualities and Hubby always jokes that I like to take ‘everything but the kitchen sink’.
This often means I am carrying a backpack filled with raincoats, drinks, snacks, a first aid kit and of course my beloved camera.
I have tried numerous bags over the years, but all have been a basic style of rucksack and my camera and lenses have been ruined where they have been packed in with everything else.
I was invited to put the Inateck Dual Layer Camera Backpack to the test and it was the perfect solution to take on our walking holiday to the Yorkshire Dales.
This versatile camera backpack is divided into two layers. The upper layer is large enough to carry a laptop and files for business trips, or everything you need for a day out.
Velcro in the lower layer can adjust the compartments so you can organise your camera and lenses in it. What’s more, the lenses are secured from hitting each other with a soft yet thick flannelette pads.
Our first outing with the backpack was on our visit to a theme park and it comfortably held my camera equipment, as well as a picnic lunch for the family.
On the right hand side of the backpack is a handy net pocket where you can store a drink and a handy adjustable loop for hooking on any other accessories you need and on the left hand side is an access zip to the camera equipment, which can also be reached from the back too.
On our visit to Yorkshire, the backpack comfortably held five raincoats and waterproof trousers, plus a first aid kit in the main space at the top. I used the side loop to hold the kids hats when they were not wearing them and the camera area held a DSLR, my Sony compact camera, two lenses and the Go Pro camera with chest straps.
There is also a zippered pocket on the top designed to hold an iPad and accessories, although I used this for my sunglasses and suncream so they were easily accessible.
As you can see in the last picture, the bag did get quite dirty on a travels, but it is made of a stain-resistant material, which wipes clean easily, plus the backpack also comes with a waterproof cover in case it rains and is back to looking as good as new.
The Inatek Dual Layer Camera Backpack has an RRP of £47.99 and is a great option for people who don’t want to compromise on style or function on their days out!!
That looks so pro! Reckon I’d need one of these when I have more lenses!
I have a separate camera bag, but I rarely end up using it. I need something built in like this for a day out.
I’m impressed with how dirty you got it, talk about a good review and putting it through its paces. JJ and I both got Inateck bags recently and we are finding them wonderful. Mich x
I need a backpack like that. I too have ruined many lenses. Sounds fab. x
I don’t do a lot of photography these days. Mainly after destroying yet another camera because it was shoved in my rucksack with everything else I couldn’t bring myself to invest in another. This bag looks ideal for parents with cameras 🙂
The backpacks sounds like it is very durable. I should get one of these rather than the shoulder camera bag I have. The back pack would be easier to use as my bag keeps sliding off my shoulder.
This is such a versatile camera bag especially since its got lots of compartments and your post comes in such good timing too as mine just recently tore and I need a new one.
That’s such a lovely looking backpack and a great price too. I could definitely do with one of these!
The backpack looks great and I like the shape very much. I used to have a 2 in 1 laptop camera bag but it was very bulky and heavy. Now I changed to a mirorless so I need less space for my camera.
Woweee! That’s some capacity, we could sure do with a new rucksack to incorporate our Canon and lenses. Love the compartments – plus it looks really stylish!
I’m not sure that I have a camera big enough for this kind of bag, but i love the style of it. It looks juts like a normal trendy backpack 🙂
What a fab backpack. I do love all the seperate compartments to keep organised x
Oh this bag looks perfect especially for those carrying a lot of photographic equipment around and want something that is practical but also looks good – might have to pick one up for myself
This is a really nice looking camera bag, I have some similar but it doesn’t look as hard wearing as this one x
Looks a great size, comfortable to carry and has lots of compartments !
I love the whole look of this camera backpack and it looks perfect for the travelers. I will definitely check this out.
I like the waterproof cover ! what a great idea. good place to pop your phone too!
lovely prize x
great very handy for the hubby
I’m always like a pack horse whenever we go out for the day so I feel your pain! This looks like a great solution.
So practical and spacious. Looks great.
That looks a really stylist backpack, and I love the different partitions!
Seems like a great backpack
This looks like just what my husband needs to carry all his photography kit in
Considering how much it carries it still looks quite fashionable and compact, I like it!
What a fantastic backpack – we take our cameras and phones everywhere and I hate packing them with everything else so I may have to invest in one of these!
This looks like a fab backpack – I do love that you got it so dirty but mentioned that it easily wipes clean. As we all know, bags and backpacks do get dirty so it is good to know it can be cleaned up quickly and simply.
I haven’t yet managed to find the perfect bag to carry all of our things – it always seems to be good for the kids, or good for the camera etc but never good for all! This seems to hit the spot – so I’m definitely going to check it out.
I’ve been looking for a new camera bag. This one looks great!
I could actually do with a backpack like that. On holiday I always seem to be juggling a handbag and a beachbag plus numerous plastic carrier bags. I feel like a packhorse!
This is interesting to me to read as personally i haven’t found a camera backpack i’ve been happy with to use either its to small or to big i just can’t find the right one to make me happy.
Love the dual layer which means camera equipment is protected
Great review.
This looks great, I love how much you fit into it
Like that you can also put other stuff in there too, while still protecting your camera etc
I must show this to my husband. He needs a new camera bag to carry his equipment and this looks perfect x
Wow! Love the idea and this one seems like high quality!
SO GOOD LOVE IT
This looks like a great quality bag
I love all the separate compartments. How useful!
looks like lots of room and compartments to pack in a lot
Side loops and net pocket all very useful, Love it…..
ideal for the serious photographer
It looks a really good quality too,plenty of room to keep those bits and pieces you need
That looks great and even better that it doesn’t look like a camera bag so less likely to get stolen.
Wow, that looks massive!! Much better than what I usually use and cant find anything in
It looks roomy, durable and easy on the back. You could put anything in it really 🙂
It looks roomy, durable and easy on the back. You could put anything in it really 🙂
great review, where do I get one?? lol
looks great
Tons of space in there, perfect
Great review, The backpack looks a serious bit of kit
This backpack looks great! So important to have the correct protection and storage for your equipment.
That is one substantial backpack! Perfect with lots of compartments as well.
Looks really handy and waterproof too!
Great review
looks fab could really do with one of these! x
Looks like a great bit of kit
this looks great
Oh wow, I have to agree with you about camera lens, this backpack looks amazing for cameras and plenty of room for other essentials as well, everything in a secure place
This looks like a great bag, so stylish and lots of space!
Looks awesome – all those pockets mean you can find what you’re looking for in a second!xx
Nice
This looks really good! Really good quality
This looks so sturdy & I’ll feel reassured that my camera was safe!
I bet this would be a good option for carrying around field recording equipment.
This looks perfect for when I take my camera equipment on walks
This backpack looks fantastic. It looks very professional x
looks great for all the adventures with a camera!
THis looks n excellent piece of kit
Looks like the perfect bag for a camera , looks very well made
This looks a really well designed camera backpack. I love all the different sections
Very handy bag, loads of great storage, good stuff.
This looks great for a DSLR!
looks very useful with plenty of space for the odd chocolate biscuit too
The backpack looks great, although I’m amazed you didn’t have the camera out all the time in the Dales! Such stunning scenery, it’s one of my favourite places in the whole world!
Fab review very helpful! It looks great
Looks great. Thanks for the review. I always find that carrying heavy items incorrectly spoils a day out so I welcome reviews of good products.
Be very handy for me, my camera and my sandwiches.
Fab review
thats a great bag
It looks a great bag, room for everything.
I love how roomy this is! So useful.
This looks perfect for the job, I need a good roomy bag for all my camera bots and pieces. I like that its rucksack format too
This looks good, and easier than carrying your camera round your neck when you are not using it.
Sounds like a really useful and practical bit of kit!
This looks so versatile. Hubby has a camera bag but it’s only big enough for the camera & lenses so we always end up carrying multiple bags. Plus it looks like a camera bag so it quite conspicuous whereas this looks just like a regular backpack with the added benefit of keeping your camera gear safe.
The backpack looks great and really useful. Also it would fit nicely in the boot.
looks great, plenty of space and looks like great quality
What a great idea, we hardly ever take our DSLR anywhere mainly because we’ve got enough to carry already and worry about it getting damaged if we throw it in with everything else.
What a great backpack, I would love something like this for next time I go on holiday.
What a great piece x
I always end up carrying everything for everyone, this would be a great help
this looks great
Looks like it is great for a day out, plenty of room for more than just the camera.
Looks like a handy bag – great for holding everything in
This looks fab even for an amateur like me
What a brilliant idea! I have the same problem as you of needing/wanting to carry everything bar the kitchen sink 🙂 and this would solve so many problems!
fab idea, I am always struggling to carry everything that I need to take with me
What a great idea and a very reasonable price
This sounds great, very spacious and durable backpack
Great review! This looks like a fab product x
Great and compact item.
This looks great, I could do with something like this.
Looks very handy and plenty of room.
I would love this, my hubby has one as he really likes photography … but I’m not allowed to use his!
Looks like a great bit of gear. Plenty of space, robust and super handy.
Looks Great 🙂
Love all the compartments, so handy
I don’t have lots of lenses and camera equipment to tote around, but if I did, this would definitely be a contender as a bag, because it’s so stylish! Looks great! 🙂
Oh wow, this looks great! I love that it’s big enough to fit loads in, but not too big that it looks massive when carrying it!
I like to be prepared when I go on outings so always pack alot. This bag would be perfect for me especially with all its compartments to help keep everything organised and easy to find. Thanks for the review x
I really like that you can adjust the compartments.
Glad to see that it held everything you needed and didn’t compromise on space for your other essentials, being waterproof is very handy also!
I need something like this for work let alone going hiking
fab insightful review looks like a great backpack to store your camera love how it has two compartments
This has just gone onto my list of Christmas gifts for a couple of relatives, it’s a great idea
Looks great, I think I need one of these to show off!
Thanks for the review and the photos. Even I could be organised with this
Looks a great design for this backpack – functional and practical
Great for keeping camera equipment safe, protected, and accessible for when out and about seeking the next theme for your photo takes. Landscapes, theme parks, events, etc could all be considered for photo takes.
This looks like a good idea. I have a regular padded camera bag with shoulder strap which is not really practical for long walks, so a camera rucksack would be great.
This looks like a comfortable backpack – I’m sick of wearing backpacks that hurt my shoulders! Plus it looks like it would fit a lot of stuff for my travels 🙂