Evolution 8
Photo/Laptop Sling Backpack
Model 5788
The Evolution 8 offers unprecedented versatility for quick access to photo gear.
The Evolution 8 is perfect for a DSLR with up to an 8″ lens attached, several additional lenses, and a flash, as well as a 15.6″ screen laptop. It offers unprecedented versatility for quick access to photo gear. With its unique harness system, the Evolution 8 can be carried three different ways – as a backpack or as a sling pack worn over the right shoulder or the left shoulder. With Tamrac’s Triple Access System™, there are also three way to access photo equipment – through the front door and through two side doors.
Find a DealerThe Evolution 8 is perfect for a DSLR with up to an 8″ lens attached, several additional lenses, and a flash. A foam-padded pocket in the back holds most 15.6″ screen laptops (up to 15″ x 10¼” x 1½” in size).
Three Ways to Access Gear ViewPhoto gear can be accessed three different ways – through either side door when the pack is still worn over one shoulder or through the front door panel when the pack is removed.
Three Ways to Carry ViewWith their unique harness system, the Evolution backpacks can be carried three different ways – as a backpack or as a sling pack using a single strap worn over the right or left shoulder.
Convert From Backpack to a Sling PackTo convert to a sling pack, simply cross-connect a single shoulder strap (red to red for carrying on the right shoulder or blue to blue for carrying on the left shoulder). The other shoulder strap is easily tucked away in Tamrac’s Tuck-A-Way™ harness system.
Foam-Padded Top Compartment ViewA foam-padded top compartment provides storage for a light jacket, lunch, or other photo accessories. A mesh pocket in the back keeps small accessories separate and secure, while a Windowpane-Mesh™ pocket on the inside door panel holds additional small items.
QuickClip™ Tripod Attachment System ViewA tripod is cradled (centered and balanced) securely with Tamrac’s QuickClip™ tripod attachment system while the lower Tripod Foot Pocket holds two tripod legs secure.
Side Pockets and Rain Cover ViewEach side has a zipper-closing pocket for accessories like a phone or iPod. The right pocket contains a removable rain cover, which can be slipped over the pack during extreme weather.


10 W x 5¾ D x 7½ H
(25 x 15 x 19cm)
11 W x 6 D x 9¾ H
(28 x 15 x 25cm)
12½ W x 8¾ D x 19 H
(32 x 22 x 48cm)
4 lbs. 12 oz. (2165g)





































