National Geographic and Manfrotto have collaborated on a brand new range of camera bags, demonstrating the two brand’s love of the craft

The National Geographic Australia Collection is inspired by the ochre-pigmented sands and soils of The Australian Outback, and the blue seas that fringe the continent’s beautiful coasts and the interior fabric of the bags features a eucalyptus-leaf print, evocative of Australia’s forest canopies, with internal compartment design features from the celebrated Manfrotto Protection System.

The new range includes a bag for almost any user. They comprise of:

NG Australia camera and laptop backpack for DSLR/Compact System Cameras

A rear access backpack which can hold a DSLR camera with an attached 70/200-millimetre, f2.8 lens, as well as up to five additional lenses and a selection of accessories. It can also fit a CSC with additional lenses.

A side access slot gives access to quickly grab a camera and the internal camera compartment can also be completely removed to create a traditional backpack. Other features include a 15-inch laptop compartment, an external tripod holder, and additional internal and external pockets.

NG Australia 3 way camera backpack for DSLR

This new backpack is a first. An all in one, top handle shoulder bag and backpack, which can be converted from a shoulder bag into a backpack by removing the shoulder strap and unzipping the back to access the shoulder straps. The internal padded compartment perfectly fits a mid-sized DSLR camera with an attached 70/200 millimetre lens, as well as up to three additional lenses. Thanks to the flexibility of the dividers found in the pack, this product can accommodate a variety of sets of equipment. Additional features include a compartment for a compartment for a 13-inch laptop, a dedicated tripod holder, and three exterior

Additional features include a compartment for a compartment for a 13-inch laptop, a dedicated tripod holder, and three exterior zip pockets to hold additional kit.

NG Australia camera and laptop backpack for DSLR/compact system cameras

NG Australia camera messenger for Compact System Cameras

Available in Small and Medium sizes, this is a bag for almost all occasions. The medium version is capable of holding a mid-sized DSLR with two mounted 24/70 millimetre and 20/70 millimetre lenses, as well as one or two additional lenses. It has a compartment for an 11-inch laptop. The small version if perfect for carrying a CSC with 20/70 millimetre mounted lens as well as two additional lenses. It also features a padded compartment for an iPad.

NG Australia Camera Holster for CSCs

Worn as a traditional holster or a belly pouch, this can happily carry a CSC, kits lens and additional standard zoom lens. It can be worn either as a traditional holster or as a belly pouch which can be achieved by detaching the shoulder strap and re-attaching it to the rings on the back of the bag. A front zip pocket provides a handy space for more kit.

The National Geographic Australia range is available now from £59.90 exclusively fromwww.manfrotto.co.uk