Backpack choice for my P3P

jtannerhughes · May 17, 2016

Hello, today I was looking online at what backpack to get for my phantom 3 professional. I hike quite a bit and will use it sometimes for traveling. What do you think would be best? I was considering getting the DJI backpack (not the hardship one) but then I realized a good amount of people have the hard shell. Let me know.

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msinger · May 17, 2016

There are a lot of great backpacks available. I have a list of commonly used backpacks here.

jtannerhughes · May 17, 2016

Can the hard shell fit my mini iPad?

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msinger · May 17, 2016

Yes.

DroneDestination · May 17, 2016

If you get a hardshell, just be sure to fasten the strap UNDER the antennae on the RC (lift both antennae, then strap, then fold antennae!).

If you don't want to spend $100+ dollars on the DJI backpack, get one of these:
DJI Phantom 3 Backpack Hardshell Case Bag Turtle Shell Waterproof
Only $39 US Direct and identical, except the outside looks a bit different. I have one and it's great.

jtannerhughes · May 17, 2016

Can the Hershel fit the charger and strap???

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druss2001 · May 17, 2016

Microcenter may still the DJI back pack for $29.99, if there is a location near you. I picked one up yesterday. Couldn't pass up on the price.

jtannerhughes · May 17, 2016

Does the hard shell fit accessories???

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msinger · May 17, 2016

jtannerhughes said:
Does the hard shell fit accessories?

See my photo above.

Fat Daddy · May 17, 2016

I'm looking at the Go Professional backpack. It's housed in a 511 backpack with a H2O bladder. I have a similar 511 pack and love it for hiking. Very comfortable and useful. I'm hoping it stays that way with the Phantom in it. I don't have it yet but it's worth a look.

BrandAL · May 17, 2016

This is my choice:

Fits my DSRL and I like the shoulder straps.

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Peter Unini Llacuna · May 17, 2016

Nothing beats a $5 carry on hardcase... and it doubles as a grocery bin

DroneDestination · May 17, 2016

Peter Unini Llacuna said:
Nothing beats a $5 carry on hardcase... and it doubles as a grocery bin

Actually, pretty much everything does.

I would never trust even a battery in something like that.

Peter Unini Llacuna · May 17, 2016

DroneDestination said:
Actually, pretty much everything does.

I would never trust even a battery in something like that.

I bought it as a grocery bin from my local market, but ended up using it as a drone hardcase

li2099 · May 17, 2016

There are 2 good backpacks I can think of:

Lowepro DroneGuard BP450

Manfrotto D1

li2099 · May 17, 2016

I went cheaper and got the Multistar aluminum case from HobbyKing:
It fits even with the PolarPro landing legs attached. Along with 3 batteries, props, DJI should strap, controller, iPad Pro.

Quadcopterpilot · May 17, 2016

I like the DJI Hard case, holds everything including accessories, safe and sound.
Has a carry handle or use as backpack, very comfortable.

Rypper1 · May 19, 2016

I got this one on ebay. Should arrive tomorrow. Two reasons I got it were, I didn't want a hardshell and the foam in this one isn't the hard foam.
Backpack Bag Carrying Shoulder Case for DJI Phantom 3 Professional Advanced New

CCDD · May 19, 2016

I just purchased the Ultimaxx backpack on eBay for only $89. This is the exact same one marketed by DJI for over $300. The only difference is simply the logo, all materials, size and colors are exact. Although I own a Microraptor Hard Case, this backpack is small enough to carry anywhere and won't be an issue with travel restrictions on airlines due to size. Many of the Phantom advertised backpacks resemble suitcases with shoulder straps. This is much smaller than the Procraft which is surprisingly large for a soft sided bag.