New bag required

[The Chillinator]

Soon I intend to upgrade to a Canon EOS 7D with a 400mm f5.6 lens, however my current bag (a Lowepro Fastpack) is hardly big enough to hold both plus the usual accessories (two flashguns, memory cards, filters and two more lenses).

I have a maximum budget of £150, can anyone recommend something that's large enough and built to last?

 

[artyman]

I've been looking for a bag that can take my 7D with a Sigma 150-500 attached, and I came up with this list of possibles

Lowepro
phototrekker AWII
Flipside 300
flipside 400AW
pro trekker 300 AW
pro trekker 400 AW
Nature Trekker AWII
Photo Trekker AWII
Pro Trekker AWII
Super Trekker AWII
Vertex 200 AW
Vertex 300 AW

Tamrac
767
777
787
5258 plus laptop 17"
5586 expedition 6
5587 Expedition 7X
5588 Expedition 8X
5589 Expedition 9X

 

[Kerioak]

A shopping trolley - built to last, mobile, lots of room for growing kit and padding ?


You would need to give more information - sling or backpack, weatherproof or showerproof, there are so many permutations of bags

 

[The Chillinator]

I've considered the 400AW, does anyone know how effective the 'waterproof' cover is?

 

[The Chillinator]

You would need to give more information - sling or backpack, weatherproof or showerproof, there are so many permutations of bags

Good point!

I need something that is waterproof and capable of holding a 15" laptop plus the charging cable and power brick. A sling or backpack would do, so long as it's comfortable enough to carry around for extended periods.

 

[The Chillinator]

Just ordered a Flipside 400AW, let's hope it's big enough...

 

[Rusk]

I have the Nature Trekker AWII and it is a fantastic bag! Very waterproof but also has a pull out cover when it gets really bag. Has plenty of room and also comes with a little bag you can either use on its own or strap to the front of the bag to give extra space for you lunch

but not laptop section.