Designing and Building a Modular (Camera) Backpack

The Project was part of a one-year school project in 2015/2016, at age 17, I designed a modular (camera) backpack and sewed a functional prototype. The underlying modular concept is patented since 15.11.2016.

Patent for Modular Backpack

Why a modular backpack? I am an enthusiastic hobby photographer myself and like to travel in nature. Back in 2015, I found that there was no backpack on the market that was large enough to carry out outdoor tours, lasting several days and in which all my photo-gear could be transported safely and easily accessible at the same time.Furthermore, I was annoyed by the fact that the existing backpacks are tailored very closely to the individual application: Laptop backpack, day backpack, school backpack, photo backpack, outdoor backpack. This is inconvenient, space- and cost-intensive for the customer (me) as well as not sustainable for our planet. The solution solved the above-mentioned problems with a modular approach as follows:

Use of (four) different modules, which can be used individually or in combination. Two different carrying systems ensure consistent comfort, over all carry-styles and backpack sizes.

All four modules (on the side) and one possible combination in the middle

All four modules (on the side) and one possible combination in the middle

Day-Module as horizontal backpack

Day-Module as horizontal backpack

Day-Module as Sling-Bag.

Day-Module as Sling-Bag.

Photo Module as slingbag

Photo Module as slingbag

Photo module as backpack

Photo module as backpack

Laptop Module in different carrying styles

Laptop Module in different carrying styles

Day Backpack 40-50. (Consisting of Day, Camera and optionally Laptop Module)

Day Backpack 40-50. (Consisting of Day, Camera and optionally Laptop Module)

Day Backpack 40-50l.

Day Backpack 40-50l.

Hiking Backpack with 75l volume. (All Modules in one backpack).

Hiking Backpack with 75l volume. (All Modules in one backpack).