Camera backpack with totally separate compartment?

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Hi all - I want a camera backpack which will fit a pro-DSLR with a lens fitted that also has a separate compartment for drinks / waterproof etc.

My problem is that in every one I find the section I'd put drinks etc in is not totally separate to camera section, so any spills would wet my photo gear!

Anyone know of a bag where the section for water is isolated?

Thanks
 
The LowePro FastBack bags have separate compartments for camera kit and other stuff BUT the other stuff goes in the top... However, there's a mesh pocket on mine that will hold a small bottle of water away from the kit. Their PhotoSport 200 is probably a bit small for a pro DSLR. Plenty of water bottles/carriers have clips attached so can be clipped to a handy loop or belt.
 
Perhaps look at the Tamrac adventure series. I have the Tamrac 5547 Adventure 7 Photo Backpack and it has separate top section for personal items, a bottom section for camera gear, two mesh pockets for odds and sods and is light and comfortable..
 
Crumpler bags are usually split into two if you buy the half packs. The lowepro photo hatchback has a separate compartment too but technically, you can undo it with velcro, underneath the Velcro is a self contained camera unit though, I don't know if that makes a difference to you.
 
I've got the Lowepro Fastpack 350, plenty of room for camera kit & other stuff :)
 
What about an FStop backpack with their separate(although not waterproof ICUs)? They do make a waterproof cover for a camelback type drinking system to ensure any leaking water is contained and kept away from the ICU.
 
I have the Lowepro Fastpack 350 and I think it's excellent. The bottom compartment will hold a DSLR with a lens such as a 70-200/2.8 or a 100-400 attached, plus another 3 or 4 bits and pieces (lenses, flash etc) depending on how big they are. It has a clever side opening zip so you can easily pull out the camera without having to open up the whole compartment. Then there is a separate top compartment where you can put other hardware, packed lunch, waterproof jacket, or whatever depending on circumstances. And there's a laptop compartment at the back which will take a 17" laptop. The overall size is airline friendly and I find it's absolutely perfect for carry-on baggage; all the camera gear I'm likely to want to take on a trip plus phone, iPod, Kindle, laptop, guide books, food, jacket, etc.
 
I would doubt any bag with a separate compartment would be 100% waterproof if spills did occur. Any spills inside a bag could soak through into the camera compartment. I've always liked carrying the water bottle in a mesh pocket outside of the bag. I've got a lowepro pro trekker bag that has a side pocket that fits a bottle in it with the waterproof bag to ensure no leaks get into the bag.

I've not used it but what about a Lowepro Pro Rover? Looks like it has plenty of space and pockets, plus you can increase or decrease the extra space inside the bag depending on what you want to carry.

atrendall said:
What about an FStop backpack with their separate(although not waterproof ICUs)? They do make a waterproof cover for a camelback type drinking system to ensure any leaking water is contained and kept away from the ICU.
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I've recently purchased a F-Stop Tilopa bag due to the flexibility the ICUs give. Depending on the ICU used there is plenty of places to store food and clothes. I'm not sure about putting the water carrier inside the laptop sleeve next to the ICU. I know they do a waterproof bag but it's still a worry having water so close. On the Tilopa there is a small drainage hole in larger front pocket so I'm thinking of using storing a collapsible water pouch inside the waterproof bag in there. At least there is a drainage hole for the water to escape from.
 
Many thanks for the suggestions - I'll look into the f-stop one and the crumpler too. The Tamrac and Lowepro ones I had before had separate sections but we're not sealed so and leaks would have trickled down tithe equipment. I guess putting bottles in side pockets is an option.
 
Are you taking much gear, as some bags have the Other Items compartment on top and you can use that for the camera and the bottom with the compartments for the bottles so if gravity works well you won't get anything on your camera
 
Stewart, I use my 350 as a carry on for some holidays but it was too big for the Iceland flight with EasyJet. Luckily, I bought it for the usual Crete holidays so it still gets used plenty! The old MiniTrekker was perfect for the Iceland trip but isn't a dual compartment bag, although it does have sliplock points for external bottle holders.
 
Nod said:
I use my 350 as a carry on for some holidays but it was too big for the Iceland flight with EasyJet.
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It shouldn't have been. EasyJet allow 56x45x25 cm, which is the maximum any airline allows.
 
StewartR said:
It shouldn't have been. EasyJet allow 56x45x25 cm, which is the maximum any airline allows.
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When mine's full, it measures 26cm deep and I wasn't going to risk it being stuck in the hold! I know it's only 1cm but it could make a massive difference. On the usual flights, we're weight restricted and that's harder to overcome, although I usually just stick a few lenses in jacket pockets when the weigh the bag and replace them post weigh-in. (Or used to before I got a lighter system.)
 
rob-nikon said:
I would doubt any bag with a separate compartment would be 100% waterproof if spills did occur. Any spills inside a bag could soak through into the camera compartment. I've always liked carrying the water bottle in a mesh pocket outside of the bag. I've got a lowepro pro trekker bag that has a side pocket that fits a bottle in it with the waterproof bag to ensure no leaks get into the bag.

I've not used it but what about a Lowepro Pro Rover? Looks like it has plenty of space and pockets, plus you can increase or decrease the extra space inside the bag depending on what you want to carry.



I've recently purchased a F-Stop Tilopa bag due to the flexibility the ICUs give. Depending on the ICU used there is plenty of places to store food and clothes. I'm not sure about putting the water carrier inside the laptop sleeve next to the ICU. I know they do a waterproof bag but it's still a worry having water so close. On the Tilopa there is a small drainage hole in larger front pocket so I'm thinking of using storing a collapsible water pouch inside the waterproof bag in there. At least there is a drainage hole for the water to escape from.
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I think perhaps the side pocket option is the safest by the sounds of things!
 
We use a couple of bottles from the top line HERE and clip them to the outside of our rucksacks. Never had one leak but even if it did, it's outside and usually dangling below the kit bag.
 
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