Tested: Thule Perspectiv camera bags

A great travelling photographer needs a great camera bag and these options from Thule are well thought out and beautifully designed.

I got the chance to use two camera bags from the Thule Perspektiv range and when it comes to technicality, there’s no compromise.

Cloudburst Technology offers protection from the elements through welded and taped critical seams and Durable Water Resistant (DWR) treated fabric keeps the splashes out. Like most other camera bags, they also have a sneaky raincover so heading outdoors with your precious kit won’t be so daunting, despite the weather.

DSLR daypack

The Perspektiv Daypack is a wonderful travel companion. Comfortable and well-fitted, it has all the right compartments, zips and pockets that an outdoor photographer needs. It has a tripod back strap, a side pocket for your water bottle and enough space for a DSLR body with an attached lens and customisable storage for another two lenses.

What makes this camera bag unique is the removable pod system. You can pack your camera into the pod, which is housed in the camera bag and you can whip it out if you want to just use the backpack as is.

Adventurer’s camera companion

The Thule Perspektiv GoPro case is a seriously useful accessory for your camera and accessories.

Although it’s a designated GoPro case, it fits most action cameras (like the Drift and iON WiFi) thanks to its customizable dividers and has all the same technical features as the daypack.

It’s quite small, but the size of the bag can increase because it has a roll-down top for extra goodies and a flip down top to hold extra SD cards.

It’s only got a small carry handle and isn’t suitable for larger cameras or an excessive amount of accessories, but it can slot easily into your backpack and the crushproof padded camera compartment will keep your investment well protected.