I need a new bag...

corkandproud · 02-12-2007 3:44pm #1

I fancy a new bag for Christmas, I'm thinking a backpack. Any recommendations?

stcstc · 02-12-2007 3:56pm

i have a vertex 200 (lowepro)

it is a great backpack. Not the biggest one but holds loads, also holds my macbook pro too

its all weather too

oshead · 02-12-2007 4:07pm

Depends how much and what type of gear you need to carry. I've got the Lowepro Slingshot AW 200 and the bigger version AW 300 (which i like best). Both are excellent bags but are designed to carry camera gear only. Lowepro also do a great range of backpacks.

Hope this helps.

Dave OS

templeathea · 02-12-2007 4:46pm

I recommend the Crumpler range as well. Pixels have them.

Hold a reasonable amount of kit but look like ordinary rucksacks which is good for security. Much better build quality than most of the alternatives as well.

challengemaster · 02-12-2007 5:22pm

stcstc wrote: »

i have a vertex 200 (lowepro)

it is a great backpack. Not the biggest one but holds loads, also holds my macbook pro too

its all weather too

+1

quilmore · 02-12-2007 6:04pm

templeathea wrote: »

I recommend the Crumpler range as well. Pixels have them.

Hold a reasonable amount of kit but look like ordinary rucksacks which is good for security. Much better build quality than most of the alternatives as well.

same here
I have the pyjama pride
very safe (zip is on the "inside" of the straps) and it doesn't look like a camera bag

not very roomy inside, i strugle to get camera with grip and even a small lens attached and a couple of biggies and flash, not much more left

Fajitas! · 02-12-2007 6:36pm

Crumpler Daily series are quite good if you fancy a shoulder slung bag.

I have the second largest one. Can fit a 17in widescreen laptop and cables, 1D mkIII with 70-200 2.8L IS, 5D with grip and 24-70 2.8L, 580ex, Canon 50 1.4, and all the other generic goodies, inc. 2 60in reflectors.

Is pretty much rainproof, very comfortable to boot.

Fajitas! · 02-12-2007 6:43pm

Oh, and bought in Conn's Cameras for 149 quid - Needed it in a rush.

corkandproud · 02-12-2007 7:26pm

Thanks, so many choices. All I need to carry are a body and std lens, I have two other std lens, a sigma 100-400 (with mpod) and flash. No need for laptop space.

What the smallest bag I should look at for that amount of gear? I've got our of the habit of using a bag but I need to start again, always looking for batteries, extra media, wipes etc.

Fajitas! · 02-12-2007 7:36pm

Well, what makes you think backpack over shoulder slung?

Backpacks are great when carrying a lot of camera gear, but shoulder bags are great when just bringing a camera, lens, and a few other bits and pieces. No need to stop to take the camera out/change lenses. A backpack is a bit more hassle.

Check out the Lowepro Stealth series too.

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