Comments on: DIY Camera Insert for a Backpack

By: Xana

Xana — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:09:24 +0000

Good to know I’m a member of the ‘nerd’ team. I was thinking the same thing: I needed the backpack with the anti-theft features (going to Europe), but also needed to bring my DSLR. What a girl to do? I didn’t want to be carrying extra camera bag… This DIY camera-insert is perfect! I’m off to my garage to dig through the camping gear and see if I have one of those mats. Thanks, you saved me a headache!!!

By: Matt Voran

Matt Voran — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:33:03 +0000

Thanks Andrew – glad you found it helpful!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:16:57 +0000

Perfect!!!
I’ve been searching for inserts I could buy to through in my small dakine daypack but it has not been going well. I hadn’t considered building one myself until I came across this and saw it shouldn’t be too much trouble and I can personalize it as much as I need.
Thank you for posting!

By: Matt Voran

Matt Voran — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:54:23 +0000

Thanks James – I’ve been using this thing since I wrote the article and am loving it.

By: James

James — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:39:42 +0000

This is a fantastic tip and the exact thing I am looking for. I have a North Face Recon that I use for skiiing and carrying around a multitude of other things off season. This looks like an easy way to cut down on carrying an extra dedicated bag. Glad I found this before I head to Europe later this year!

By: mvoran

mvoran — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:55:40 +0000

Yeah, a towel ore sweater was my solution until this. I just like the extra security of knowing that its held in place by something solid! Not to mention that I often keep other clothes in there, and the thought of yanking my gym shorts out only to send my camera flying out on the floor just made me cringe.

Thanks for reading!

By: bri

bri — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:39:38 +0000

great idea!! I sometimes just use a towel or sweater too