Vanguard

Alta Sky camera backpacks

From £200/$230 www.vanguardworld.com Vanguard’s new Alta Sky range comprises five backpacks ranging from the 31x23x49.5cm Sky 45D, to the massive 29x29x62cm Sky 66, designed for an FX Nikon body and supertelephoto lens. Most models feature a 1/3 to 2/3 internal storage split, so you choose how much space to dedicate to camera kit versus daily essentials.

But with high capacity comes comfort concerns. Vanguard has addressed these by incorporating contoured and breathable back padding and straps – along with an ergonomic waist belt – into the bags. First impressions_ It’s hard not to be impressed by how much these backpacks offer for the money.