yet another bag thread

[mipevo6]

I am sure this has been done to death, but I am struggling due to the overwhelming number of bags out there.

I am flying to SA in March for a wedding and will be obviously taking the photo stuff (will fit in a quick safari, coast, penguins etc..). I normally use a Crumpler 7500 Muffin top which snuggly takes my gear, but has no room for anything else.

Given the current issues with cabin luggage, I obviously need to be able to carry everything + a book etc.. in 1 bag for the flight, then need to be able to carry the thing around on a daily basis without looking too much like a tog with a mug me sign over my head or carrying something that weights a ton.

Need to be able to fit

Canon 450 (no grip)
Canon 15-85
Canon 70-300 IS USM
ex 430 II speedlight
12" netbook
space for flight junk... (book, ipod etc..)

I am wondering about taking a tripod but I guess that could travel in the suitcase.

Anybody recommend anything that fits the above requirement?

Thanks in advance

MIP

[alexkidd]

honestly the tenba messenger, i've had a fair few bags and it only really falls down with if you're hiking because it's a one strap messenger bag

apart from that it should carry everything you need and is designed exceptionally well

i carry a d300 with 17-55, 50mm, 80-200, 105 macro, 10-20 and speedlight with room in the front/back pockets for laptops/memory cards books etc and i've only got the small messenger :)

[scottthehat]

heres a great bag at an awsoe price,
http://www.rubooks.co.uk/detail.php?productid=ST04694&catdesc=Lowepro Vertex 100 Premium Backpack
use it with quidco to get 8% back and use this code for 10% off , L21110

[mipevo6]

heres a great bag at an awsoe price,
http://www.rubooks.co.uk/detail.php?productid=ST04694&catdesc=Lowepro Vertex 100 Premium Backpack
use it with quidco to get 8% back and use this code for 10% off , L21110

I took a quick look at this in Jessops, it weights a ton before you put anything in it...

The Tenbo looks interesting, anybody selling them in the UK ?

Any other suggestions?

Cheers

Mip

[mipevo6]

I found this link.

laptop and photo bag comparison (http://goeurope.about.com/od/travelphotography/tp/photo_packs.htm)

Interesting reading...

Tamrac 3385 looks good, anybody got one of these?
Tenba Messenger looks smaller and only weighs 1kg
Lowepro 100 is very heavy

Anything else to check?

[mipevo6]

(added as reply as I didn't realise edit doesn't bump)
I found this link.

laptop and photo bag comparison (http://goeurope.about.com/od/travelphotography/tp/photo_packs.htm)

Interesting reading...

a little out of date maybe

Tamrac 3385 looks good, anybody got one of these?
Tenba Messenger looks smaller and only weighs 1kg
Lowepro 100 is very heavy

Anything else to check?

[inaneredstripe]

i have a Kata rucksack.
went succesfully to New York with the mrs last year as hand luggage..
5D ,24-105L . 100-400L.85 Macro, batteries, chargers, epson viewer and laods of stuff .
eneded up a little heavy, but did the job.
even has room for a laptop in the back, and well padded.
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-kata-r-103-gdc-rucksack/p1008673

[mipevo6]

i have a Kata rucksack.
went succesfully to New York with the mrs last year as hand luggage..
5D ,24-105L . 100-400L.85 Macro, batteries, chargers, epson viewer and laods of stuff .
eneded up a little heavy, but did the job.
even has room for a laptop in the back, and well padded.
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-kata-r-103-gdc-rucksack/p1008673

That looks nice...

How heavy is it to start with ?

Trying to find something light if i can

[mipevo6]

Now these look interesting...

Kata 3n1 new laptop versions (http://reviews.photographyreview.com/blog/kata-3n1-11-3n1-22-and-3n1-33-sling-backpacks/2/)

:thumbs:

Don't look too heavy either....

MIP

[lawrie29]

WHy not a bag to get your stuff to SA, and then a different one when you get there? OK means taking an empty bag, but may give your more flexibility?

[mipevo6]

WHy not a bag to get your stuff to SA, and then a different one when you get there? OK means taking an empty bag, but may give your more flexibility?

Good suggestion I was thinking the same...

I wonder if I could get a standard rucksack and put my muffintop in it....

Worth a look I guess...

Might be cheaper as well....

hmmm

Thought provoking...

[alexkidd]

teamwork sell tenba in the uk :) check out the larger messenger if you're worried about size

seriously, wouldn't touch anything else now unless i had shedloads of kit then it'd be a billingham/tamrac of some variety

[mipevo6]

teamwork sell tenba in the uk :) check out the larger messenger if you're worried about size

seriously, wouldn't touch anything else now unless i had shedloads of kit then it'd be a billingham/tamrac of some variety

My Tenba Messenger in Chocolate (really like the colour) and in large size arrived this morning.. (postman rang the bell at 07:42 gross).

I ordered from Teamwork yesterday at around 11 so well done them for getting it out the door so nicely packaged the same day.

Bag appears to be really nicely designed and made, it looks like it will give me enough space for my stuff (going to try in a mo) so thanks all for all the advice :thumbs:

Now have to wait for my 15-85 and hope that all fits as well :)

Thanks

MIP