Ideal Backpack?

youknowwho

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone could suggest a suitable backpack for hiking and carrying a DSLR plus accessories (filters, tripod, spare lens)?

I've tried the lowepro fastpack but the compartment for personal items was too small, and I have no need for a laptop compartment.

flyingsnail

I have a lowepro Rover aw II. It has a nice padded section at the bottom that comfortably takes a full size dslr, 2 lenses, flash and some accessories. The top section of the bag is a single un-padded section where you can put your personal stuff. It also has a pull out rain cover for the bag. I am not sure how the size compares with the fastpack though.

brinty

If your looking for a budget option try an amazonbasics Camera Bag.....about €30...loads of room, compartments with moveable dividers, lots of pockets, has a waist and chest strap to help with hiking... Plus by not having the Lowepro tag on the bag its less likely to be targeted for being stolen if your using it at other times..

Snowie

Honestly you cant get any better then http://fstopgear.com/product/mountain/guru or any of there products tbh

chisel

If you're on a budget (and camera bags can be $$$) I would look at the king kong series from Fancier. You'll see them on amazon and maybe eBay, but I have found amazon usually has cheaper shipping.

I ended up buying 2 of their "40" size ones. I shoot canon eos both digital and film and I can easily fit both bodies, 24-105, 70-200, 50mm, 17-40mm, 10-20mm plus all the bits and pieces, batteries, cards, filters, charger. Tripod straps on the back. It opens from the back so I find when you put it on the ground, if it gets a bit dirty, when you put it back on your back you back doesn't get covered in dirt....

pete4130

The Rover II AW is fairly big and a bit awkward. The way the camera compartment zip is shaped is a bit crap. It has tight bends that helps to make the zip split, especially when under load. Saying that I've had mine 5+ years and its super comfortable, fits a ton of stuff in and I've brought it all over the world with ALL my camera kit (at the time), tools and clothes for a month at a time. It's got a laptop section too which is pretty good. It's also got a built in tripod holder which works pretty well.

I also have an old, old Lowe Pro Orion Trekker 1. It's probably seen close to 100,000 KM in travel over the last 10 years. It's not got a weather cover, too small for a laptop section but damn it's REALLY comfortable, light, practical and is deceptively spacious in the upper section for non camera goods. They have an Orion Trekker II out which is a remodel of the original bag (not much difference in them).

Both bags really distribute the weight well and are really comfortable to wear.

Farmlife

Got one of these in the states, super bag strong sturdy fits everything, but then you go to pick it up definitely going to get one of the smaller models of the same make next time, well worth a look

http://apecase.com/products/back-packs/pro-series-backpacks/acpro2000-digital-slr-and-laptop-backpack/#.USJbY6VYOMR

DaireQuinlan

Wrap your camera in a t-shirt and throw it into your normal hiking bag. Does the job perfectly well, and certainly dissuades you from carrying tons of extra crap that'll do nothing but slow you down, both in a walking and a photographic sense.

40040D

I've had mine for 6 years now and its still going strong.

It will easily hold: 2 DSLR's, 3 lenses, and your flash and charger - the front cover also zips down to reveal two large Velcro straps to hold your tripod.
Plus the weather-sealed zips:D

Bit on the pricey side though

Tenba