ULANZI Camera Backpack 22L

If you need room for camera gear and a laptop, rather than a simple day bag, the ULANZI Camera Backpack is built around that more organised setup. Its 22L capacity, removable dividers and side access make it easier to separate equipment while travelling, and it can be reconfigured as a regular backpack when you carry less. The trade-off is size: this is a dedicated gear bag, not a compact option for a light everyday load.

Technical details

The backpack has a 22L capacity and comes with seven camera compartments that can be arranged or removed to suit your equipment. The product description says it can hold at least two cameras with long lenses and four additional long lenses, actual fit will depend on the shape and size of your gear. There are also small mesh pockets, an inner bag, a front zip pocket for accessories and space for a laptop or tablet up to 15.6 inches.

A side zipper provides access to the camera compartment, while a bottom strap holds a tripod or monopod. The listed dimensions are 17.3 × 6.9 × 13.3 inches, and the stated weight is 3.8 lbs. The outer material is described as water-resistant and rainproof. That wording does not establish protection against prolonged heavy rain, so treat the weather protection as a useful precaution rather than a reason to leave gear exposed.

Getting the most from it

Arrange the dividers around the equipment you actually carry, leaving frequently used items near the side opening. For example, on a city walk, you could keep a camera accessible at the side, store extra lenses in the padded sections and slide a tablet or laptop into the dedicated space. When the camera compartments are removed, the bag can be used as a more straightforward backpack. That flexibility is handy, though it still takes up space when your load is small.

The ventilated back and adjustable shoulder straps are intended to help with comfort when the bag is fully loaded. A tripod attaches underneath rather than inside, keeping it separate from the camera sections. It suits you if you want one pack for organised camera transport and travel. It won't suit you if your priority is a very small bag for just a camera and one or two essentials.

Usage tips

Before packing for a trip, set the dividers around your largest camera and lens combination, then use the smaller mesh pockets for accessories that would otherwise move around. Keep items you may need quickly close to the side zipper, and use the front pocket for accessories you want separate from the camera compartment. Attach a tripod to the bottom strap only when its size and attachment sit securely, the listing gives no tripod dimensions or fastening limits.

For wet-weather outings, the water-resistant surface adds a layer of protection, but the description does not specify sealed zippers or a separate rain cover. For valuable equipment in sustained rain, a dedicated waterproof cover or a more protective carry setup may be the safer approach.

Three specific questions

Will it fit a 16-inch laptop? The product name mentions a 16-inch laptop, but the detailed description specifies a laptop or tablet up to 15.6 inches. Check your device dimensions against the bag before relying on the larger figure.

Can it carry a tripod? Yes. A strap underneath is designed to hold a tripod or monopod, no maximum size is provided.

Can it be used without camera dividers? Yes. The compartments are removable, and the bag can then be used as a regular backpack.

Before buying

Choose this ULANZI if adjustable camera storage, quick side access and a dedicated laptop space matter more than keeping your carry small. Its removable dividers also make it more adaptable than a fixed-layout camera bag when your load changes between trips. The listed 22L capacity and dimensions are worth weighing against your usual commute or travel setup, especially if you rarely carry several lenses. If your kit is minimal, a simpler and smaller backpack may take up less room, if you need established protection in heavy rain, the stated water-resistant finish alone may not meet that requirement.