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TriggerHappy
22-05-2009, 15:14
Sorry, I know there have been a few of these threads recently but none have really matched my situation.

I'm looking for a new bag to house the following gear:
Nikon D200
Nikon F5
Nikon 300mm f/4
Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR
Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8
Nikon 1.7x teleconverter
And the usual extras like filters, film (old school :D), memory cards plus an ipod.
I'm also looking to add a Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4 and possibly a wider prime too.

I currently own the Orion Trekker II - link (http://products.lowepro.com/product/Orion-Trekker-II,1989,14.htm) - but it's fairly small and only holds about half my gear.

I've got my eye on the Crumpler Pyjama Pride - link (http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1024289) - which seems a good deal for £70. I'm not so keen on the colour and do want something that looks good but the other colours are £50 more.

Are there any other alternatives for a discreet camera backpack that can take quite a lot of gear?

£70 is about my limit I think.
PsiFox
22-05-2009, 15:21
Depends what you mean by discreet. I have the Tamrac Expedition 8 and it holds everything in my sig plus loads of ancilliaries. Extremely comfortable to wear for extended periods 8 hours plus. Not cheap though
TriggerHappy
22-05-2009, 15:23
I forgot to say, ideally I don't want to spend much beyond £70 so the Expedition 8 is a little expensive.
mastertrinity
22-05-2009, 15:24
lowepro have 3 nice bags that hold all you gear to a major extent. the compact aw, the commercial aw, the magnum aw.
TriggerHappy
22-05-2009, 15:32
lowepro have 3 nice bags that hold all you gear to a major extent. the compact aw, the commercial aw, the magnum aw.

Thanks, I'm having a look now.
Blue Moon 7
22-05-2009, 17:24
I have a Magnum AW going spare if you want it. £70.00 + postage. I also have the harness that turns it into a backpack that is very comfortable. £15.00. Mint condition. Not being used as I have outgrown it and use a Lowepro Naturetreker.

Chris :)
TriggerHappy
22-05-2009, 17:30
I have a Magnum AW going spare if you want it. £70.00 + postage. I also have the harness that turns it into a backpack that is very comfortable. £15.00. Mint condition. Not being used as I have outgrown it and use a Lowepro Naturetreker.

Chris :)

Chris, thanks for the offer but I'll turn it down as im leaning more towards the crumpler at the moment.

Jamie :)
kenles
22-05-2009, 18:06
I have a Lowepro primus for a round £53 from Fotosense its a nice good bag
Blue Moon 7
22-05-2009, 18:23
I have a Lowepro primus for a round £53 from Fotosense its a nice good bag

The Primus won't fit the gear that triggerhappy has listed. The girlfriend has one and just about gets a D50 with a couple of small lenses in. Decent bag though :thumbs:

Chris :)
woollyback
22-05-2009, 18:26
We have just got a Tamrac expedition 7 S/H from T4 cameras for £30. I have packed it ready for a trip to Northumberland next week but it's really comfy and deep.

Would defo fit all your gear - don't know how much they are new?.

HTH

Rob
redhed17
22-05-2009, 18:35
This thread (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=135629) may be of some use. Not exactly descreet, but it is cheap and will hold all your gear. ;) :D