Product details
Tarion tb-m camera backpack – lightweight DSLR daypack
If you’re after a practical, no-nonsense camera backpack for day trips, commuting or light travel, the Tarion TB-M is a tidy little performer. It’s compact yet surprisingly roomy, and made for photographers who want sensible organisation without faffing about with every clip and buckle. At roughly 0.9 kg it won’t weigh you down on a long walk.
What fits and how it helps
The main compartment uses eight padded, removable dividers so you can rejig the layout to suit your kit. There’s space for one to two DSLR bodies and around five to six lenses, plus room for a flash, chargers and spare batteries. A quick security strap inside keeps a camera snug, while the front pocket is ideal for memory cards, cables and those tiny bits that always seem to go walkabout. There’s also a separate sleeve that’ll take most 14-inch laptops or tablets — handy for editing on the go or keeping notes safe.
Built for the outdoors (but not indestructible)
Constructed from tough polyester with a water-resistant treatment, the backpack comes with a waterproof rain cover for proper downpours — a real boon in our changeable British weather. The base has two straps for a tripod or monopod, and two mesh side pockets will take a bottle of water or an umbrella. One sensible note: the water-resistant fabric plus the rain cover will handle drizzle and short squalls, but for prolonged heavy rain you’ll want the cover on and to avoid splashing through puddles.
- Comfortable padded shoulder straps and a breathable back panel for day-long use — eases shoulder strain when the bag’s loaded.
- Customisable padded dividers let you arrange cameras and lenses quickly — saves time when you’re switching kit.
- Included rain cover and water-resistant polyester shell protect kit from light showers and mist.
- Tripod straps and side pockets mean fewer things to carry in your hands, leaving both free for steep paths.
- Separate 14-inch laptop sleeve keeps a laptop or tablet secure and apart from camera gear.
Typical use cases
- City or countryside day trips where you want a compact, protective bag.
- Commuters who shoot on the way to work and need a laptop sleeve plus kit protection.
- Weekend travel when a smaller carry-on camera bag is preferable to a large rucksack.
Some buyers wonder if this bag will cope with bulkier professional setups — it really depends on the lenses and accessories. Very large telephotos or bulky audio rigs might be a squeeze, so check the internal layout or consider stepping up to a larger model. For most mirrorless and DSLR setups the TB-M is practical and fuss-free: no bells and whistles, just sensible protection and organisation for your kit, and the bonus of being light on the back and easy to live with day to day.
Technical highlights: outer dimensions approximately 45 x 15 x 30 cm; weight about 0.9 kg; removable 8-piece padded dividers; 14-inch laptop sleeve; polyester water-resistant material; included waterproof rain cover; tripod straps and two mesh side pockets. Colour: Black. Size shown: M.