Most of the time, it's hard to get excited about a bag. That's because bags are mostly like air: they exist. They're just there. But finding a good bag for 360 content creators is a little more difficult.
If there's someone that knows what kind of gear you need to bring on a 360 shoot, it's going to be Ben Claremont, who shoots so much 360 video that a good backpack is a must.
One of the big differences I notice when I'm packing for a 360 shoot versus a regular photo shoot is the number of selfie-sticks/360 camera supports I have to carry with me. 360 cameras generally can't do much without some kind of support or mount, and usually, most 360 tripods are designed less like tripods and more like fancy light stands, which make placing them in backpacks designed for standard tripods and camera gear a pain.
While "normal" photo backpacks prioritize the space inside for bulky camera bodies and lenses, 360 cameras, by comparison, don't take up much space. For instance, the latest 360 camera I reviewed, the Kandao QooCam 3, fits in the palm of my hand with some room to spare. That's smaller than the spaces in bags designed for most lenses.
The first backpack that Claremont recommends is the Think Tank Photo StreetWalker HardDrive V2.0 Backpack. At $260, that's most of the way to a good number of 360 cameras, but the big advantage, Claremont explains, is the tall height of the bag that allows for easy storage of tripods/selfie sticks right in the bag.
A cheaper option he talks about that's purpose-built for 360 cameras is the aptly named Best360 camera backpack. Aside from the pockets that are convenient for 360 cameras and a similar deep main pocket for selfie sticks, the bag has a built-in 360 selfie-stick holder on the side that goes beyond the usual straps for a tripod. Shooters can place the selfie stick on the side, mount the camera on top and get easy walking/simulated drone shots easily without the look of carrying the camera in a disembodied hand as most invisible selfie-sticks appear when handheld.
