Crumpler style back packs (for holiday)

[bass_junkie83]

I have a couple of camera bags, but am looking for a back pack type as i think it will be most useful.

First off, i'll list off my main kit.

1D mkII
5d gripped
70-200 L f2.8 IS
17-40L
50mm
Flash
Various assortment of accessories.

The bags i currently own are...

Lowepro slingshot 100 - Too small to be of much use for my current kit so gets no use.

Lowepro stealth reporter - I can't remember which size i have off hand, but I use this for taking my stuff to and from single places. But it's not particularly comfortable for long wanders and can be a struggle to fit everything in.


So i am thinking a decent crumpler style back pack will be in order as i think it will be the most comfortable to to carry around for extended times, can take a lot of kit and keeps it easily accessible.
I have found this one that i particularly like, i especially like the monopod and tripod carriers attached.

http://www.calumetphoto.co.uk/eng/product/calumet_bp1500_large_backpack/rm2184

But as with most things, i like to see what else is available rather than buying the first thing that i see. But i haven't seen much else similar, maybe i am searching the wrong terms?

The other think i want to consider is i am going on holiday in the summer to Valencia, which will be my first holiday in quite a few years and with the great mix of architecture and entertainment out there i am quite keen to take a camera. Now weight is not a concern for me as far as what i can actually carry. But i know it is for the airlines and hand luggage but i don't know what those restrictions are.

So what do you use or do you have any recommendations?

 

[CrashEd]

I use a Lowepro Flipside 400AW for travelling. It's not huge, but I can get a 7D, 17-40L, 24-105L, 70-200L, TC and probably a flash as well. I reckon you could also fit a 2nd body in at the bottom. You can swivel it around your waist and open it up from the rear making it easy to get at everything. Also, with the zip being at the back, it makes it a little safer whilst being out and about.

It may be a bit on the small side though. Not sure if they do a bigger one?

 

[bass_junkie83]

Thanks, i will take a look at them.

Just looked up the luggage restrictions. Seems the calumet one is fine, just 5mm too long, i'm sure it will squash.

Not sure on weight though, i can see most stuff being wrapped in towels and put in my suitcase to keep hand luggage weight down.

 

[arad85]

+1 on the flipside 400 AW.

 

[TJ80]

I use lowepro fastpack 350 and it is very comfortable. It fits quite a decent amount of things too.