A camera bag has to fit your kit first, so the right bag depends on what you carry. This page compares seven camera bags on Amazon Australia: two everyday backpacks, two K&F Concept slings, a 20 litre backpack, a Lowepro and a rolling case. Every size and feature below comes from the listing, and each pick shows its rating with the number of ratings behind it.
Start with the kit. One body and a lens or two suits a sling. Two bodies and several lenses suit a backpack. A heavy kit that goes through airports suits the rolling case. If your camera is an action camera, our action camera guide is the better start.
Best camera bag overall: Amazon Basics Backpack for SLR Cameras
Best camera bag overall: the Amazon Basics Backpack for SLR Cameras and Accessories, because it holds two smaller SLR or DSLR bodies, three to four lenses and small accessories, and no other bag here has anywhere near its ratings.
The listing describes a backpack that holds and protects 2 smaller SLR or DSLR camera bodies, 3 to 4 lenses and additional small accessories, with a durable black polyester and nylon exterior and ample interior storage. The listed exterior measures about 29.9 by 22.2 by 36.8 cm. It has 4.5 stars from more than 23,600 ratings, the most of any bag on this page.
It suits someone starting out, or anyone who wants a proper camera backpack without paying for a premium brand. The honest catch: it is a plain, basic backpack, so the padding and finish are not on par with the dearer camera bag brands, and the listing makes no waterproof claim.
Best step up: TARION Camera Backpack
Best step up: the TARION Camera Backpack, because it adds a padded insert, a laptop compartment and a waterproof build for DSLR and SLR gear.
The listing title names large capacity, a padded insert, a laptop compartment for laptops of about 38 cm and a professional waterproof camera bag for DSLR and SLR cameras, naming Canon, Nikon, Fuji and Sony. The listed product dimensions are 15 by 30 by 43 cm. It has 4.6 stars from more than 8,500 ratings.
It suits someone who carries a camera and a laptop together and wants a padded insert for the camera. The honest catch: the rating looks shared across variants of this backpack, and it costs more than the Amazon Basics.
Best sling: K&F Concept Camera Sling Bag
Best sling: the K&F Concept Camera Sling Bag, because it carries a DSLR or SLR body in a small crossbody bag rated 4.7 stars from more than 1,900 ratings, at the lowest price here.
The listing describes a small crossbody camera case for DSLR and SLR cameras and a compact shoulder photography bag for photographers. The listed dimensions are 23.5 by 21 by 14 cm. It has 4.7 stars from 1,925 ratings, level with the Lowepro as the highest rating here.
It suits a walk, a day out or a second bag for quick shots with one body. The honest catch: it is a small bag, so one body and a lens or two, not a full kit, and the rating may be shared across variants.
Best 2 in 1 sling and daypack: K&F Concept 2 in 1 Sling Bag 10L
Best 2 in 1 sling and daypack: the K&F Concept 2 in 1 Sling Bag 10L, because it works as an everyday shoulder bag and as a camera crossbody or backpack, with more than 3,000 ratings at 4.6 stars.
The listing title describes a 10L sling bag, an everyday shoulder bag and a multifunction photography crossbody camera DSLR backpack that is portable. It has 4.6 stars from 3,007 ratings.
It suits someone who wants one bag for the street, work and the camera days. The honest catch: at 10 litres it is not built for a larger kit, and the rating may be shared across variants.
Best large capacity backpack: K&F Concept Camera Backpack 20L
Best large capacity backpack: the K&F Concept Camera Backpack 20L, because it is a 20 litre camera backpack for photographers with room for four lenses, a tripod and a laptop.
The listing gives 30 by 17 by 44 cm, about 20 L. The main compartment has space for 1 camera, 4 lenses, a tripod and other photo accessories, or a DJI Mavic drone, and a separate laptop compartment takes a laptop up to about 36 by 26 by 2.5 cm. It describes side access and a fully open back, durable and waterproof nylon, strongly reinforced seams and anti theft zips, plus a padded shoulder strap, a padded back panel and an adjustable chest strap. It has 4.6 stars from 2,382 ratings.
It suits a photographer who carries a full kit, a tripod and a laptop. The honest catch: it is the dearest backpack here bar the rolling case, and the rating may be shared across variants.
Best from a camera bag brand: Lowepro Tahoe 150 Backpack
Best from a camera bag brand: the Lowepro Tahoe 150 Backpack for Camera, because it is a camera backpack from the camera bag maker Lowepro rated 4.7 stars from more than 4,000 ratings.
The listing is titled Lowepro Tahoe 150 Backpack for Camera and comes from the Lowepro store. Our check found no feature list on it, only the title and the rating. It has 4.7 stars from 4,031 ratings, level with the K&F Concept sling as the highest rating here.
It suits someone who wants a camera bag brand's name on their backpack. The honest catch: the listing gave us little detail, so check its size and padding before you buy, and it costs more than the Amazon Basics backpack.
Best rolling camera backpack: Neewer Convertible Rolling Camera Backpack
Best rolling camera backpack: the Neewer Convertible Rolling Camera Backpack, because it converts between a backpack and a rolling case for heavy SLR and DSLR kits.
The listing describes a 2 in 1 rolling camera backpack that measures 55 by 35 by 26 cm and fits most airline overhead bins. Inside are 11 adjustable dividers for DSLR cameras, mirrorless cameras, a camcorder, lenses, hoods and flash strobes, plus 4 tiny pockets and 4 mesh pockets. The front pocket fits a laptop and a front strap fastens a tripod. It has foam padded shoulder straps, a telescopic handle, smooth wheels, a water resistant nylon exterior and an included rain cover. It has 4.6 stars from 1,550 ratings.
It suits a photographer who moves a heavy kit through airports or between jobs. The honest catch: it is the most expensive bag here and a rolling case rather than a bag for everyday carry.
How to choose a camera bag
Start with the kit you carry
List the body, lenses and extras you take out most days, then compare the listed capacity. The Amazon Basics backpack holds two smaller bodies and three to four lenses, the K&F Concept 20L lists one camera, four lenses and a tripod, and the Neewer lists 11 adjustable dividers. A sling suits one body and a lens or two.
Sling, backpack or rolling case
A sling like the K&F Concept crossbody is for one body and quick shots. A backpack spreads a bigger kit over two shoulders, and the K&F Concept 20L lists a padded shoulder strap, a padded back panel and an adjustable chest strap. A rolling case such as the Neewer suits heavy kits, and its listing also gives two backpack handles. For flights, our carry on luggage guide covers cabin cases.
Waterproof, water resistant and rain covers
Listings use different words, so read them closely. The TARION title says waterproof, the K&F Concept 20L describes durable and waterproof nylon, and the Neewer says water resistant and includes a rain cover. The Amazon Basics listing makes no such claim.
Padded inserts and dividers
Padding is where the dearer bags earn their price. The TARION lists a padded insert and the Neewer lists 11 adjustable dividers, so you can set the layout around your lenses. The Amazon Basics listing names no padded insert or dividers.
Laptop compartment
If the bag doubles as a work bag, the TARION lists a laptop compartment, the K&F Concept 20L lists an independent laptop compartment and the Neewer lists a front pocket that fits a laptop. For a bag built around the laptop first, see our laptop backpack guide.
DSLR, SLR and mirrorless bodies
Most listings on this page are written for SLR and DSLR cameras. The Neewer lists dividers for mirrorless cameras and the TARION title names Fuji and Sony alongside Canon and Nikon. Whatever you shoot, compare the listed dimensions with your body and lens together.
Ratings, brand and shared reviews
The Amazon Basics backpack has by far the most ratings, 23,602, and the Lowepro and K&F Concept sling share the top rating at 4.7. The TARION and several K&F Concept bags may share one rating across variants, so a score can cover more than one colour or size. None of the seven listings says the bag is Australian made.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best camera bag in Australia?
For most people it is the Amazon Basics Backpack for SLR Cameras and Accessories. The listing says it holds two smaller SLR or DSLR bodies, three to four lenses and small accessories, and it has 4.5 stars from more than 23,000 ratings. For a padded insert and laptop compartment choose the TARION backpack.
What is the best camera sling or crossbody bag?
The K&F Concept Camera Sling Bag is our pick: the listing describes a small crossbody camera case for DSLR and SLR cameras, with listed dimensions of 23.5 by 21 by 14 cm, and it has 4.7 stars from 1,925 ratings. If you want a daypack too, the K&F Concept 2 in 1 10L is the alternative.
What is the best camera backpack in Australia?
The Amazon Basics backpack is the best camera backpack for most people, rated 4.5 from more than 23,000 ratings. The TARION adds a padded insert and a laptop compartment, and the K&F Concept 20L gives side access and a fully open back with room for a tripod, per the listings. Pick by how much kit you carry.
Is there a waterproof camera bag?
Three picks make a water claim in their listings. The TARION title says waterproof, the K&F Concept 20L describes durable and waterproof nylon with reinforced seams, and the Neewer rolling backpack has a water resistant nylon exterior with an included rain cover. The Amazon Basics backpack makes no waterproof claim in its listing.
What is the best large camera bag?
For the biggest kit, the Neewer Convertible Rolling Camera Backpack: the listing gives 11 adjustable dividers, a telescopic handle and wheels, and a front strap for a tripod. For a backpack, the K&F Concept 20L is about 20 litres, with room for one camera, four lenses and a tripod per the listing.
What is the best camera bag for travel?
For flights the Neewer rolling backpack is the one that says so: its listing says it measures 55 by 35 by 26 cm and fits most airline overhead bins. For a smaller kit, the K&F Concept 2 in 1 10L works as a shoulder bag and a camera crossbody, per its title. Check your airline's cabin limits.
Is Lowepro a good camera bag brand?
Lowepro is a camera bag maker, and the Lowepro Tahoe 150 Backpack for Camera has 4.7 stars from more than 4,000 ratings, level with the highest rating here. Our check of that listing found only the title and rating, so check its size and padding against your kit before you choose it over the cheaper Amazon Basics.
Is there an Australian made camera bag?
None of the seven listings we checked says the bag is Australian made, so we cannot name one here, and we will not guess. What the listings do give is sizes, capacity and features, so compare those. The Amazon Basics backpack has the most ratings of the seven.
Which camera bag fits a Fujifilm or mirrorless camera?
The TARION listing title names Canon, Nikon, Fuji and Sony cameras, and the Neewer listing says its 11 adjustable dividers secure DSLR cameras and mirrorless cameras. Measure your body with the lens attached against the listed dimensions of the bag before you buy, since most of the listings above are written for SLR and DSLR gear.
