Lowepro Flipside200 (alternative?)

[Bletch]

Hi guys
I'm wanting a bag along the same lines as a Flipside 200, I've been but off that one due to awful 'back compartment entry'. What I did like about the Flipside200 was it's shape - taller than wider, tripod holder in the middle of the back and even a drinks holder (all must haves). I've been through the Lowepro website and not found any other pack that I thought was suitable. Has anyone got any other suggestions from other makes?

Equipment to store:
dslr + zoom lens
1 extra lens
tripod
few small bits..
NO laptop space needed

 

[CanonEOS]

Hi guys
I'm wanting a bag along the same lines as a Flipside 200, I've been but off that one due to awful 'back compartment entry'. What I did like about the Flipside200 was it's shape - taller than wider, tripod holder in the middle of the back and even a drinks holder (all must haves). I've been through the Lowepro website and not found any other pack that I thought was suitable. Has anyone got any other suggestions from other makes?

Equipment to store:
dslr + zoom lens
1 extra lens
tripod
few small bits..
NO laptop space needed

Not to pick on your writing but i didn't understand this part : I've been but off that one due to awful

With your gear you don't need a big camera bag just buy a lowepro aw 190 or 200 IMO.

 

[Mahone]

He obviously meant "put" not "but". If you couldn't see that, your failure is greater than his!

I like the Lowepro 200, have you tried one out in shop, you might find that it is not as bad as you think?

 

[gad-westy]

The Lowepro 200 is decent though you won't fit a tripod in there. To be honest unless you have a very small tripod I don't think there are many bags that will. You can probably fit a tripod to the outside of most though using utility straps etc.

FWIW, I went for the Tamrac Adventure 6 over the LW200 for a couple of reasons. Firstly I wanted something that didn't didn't look like a camera bag (for when I'm around town). And secondly it has a compartment in the top that can take bits and bobs, a waterproof, filters kit etc...

 

[Bletch]

Sorry about the spelling Michael I was rushing

John, I guess I could check them out next time I'm in Jacobs, they even have a few tripods that looked fairly compact when closed. Maybe even combine the two to see if they look ok.

Graham, I was hoping to strap the tripod to the back of the backpack, I'm sure the Lowepro allows this, but I'll take a look at the Tamrac Adventure that you mention.

Thanks guys