Waterproof Camera Bag?

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Looking for some help, I've been using a Berghaus rucksack with an insert for my camera gear when I go hiking but its not waterproof - its also despite the insert not as padded as a dedicated camera bag would be.
Looking for suggestions for something that will hold my D800, and a few prime lenses, also with a tripod mount or strap would be useful!
 
I've a Lowepro Mini Trekker which has a waterproof full cover (the bag itself isn't waterproof though) and is well padded.

I think the new version is the Pro runner and they do it in a few different sizes.

Hope it's of some help...
 
You could always use one of THESE for the pack you have.
 
kata do nice bags, also ones we got come with the rain cover, fairly sure the bag is pretty rainproof by itself too
 
Rucksack raincover should cost you £10-15. Berghaus do there own I think. I've got a Deuter cover for my Lowepro Mini trekker:
http://www.deutergb.co.uk/accessories/

Another option would be a dry bag for your camera kit- but probably too much faff unless you need something 100% vwaterproof. Alpkit sell these (and rucksack covers) at decent prices:
https://www.alpkit.com/explore/luggage


I do like the Lowepro AW bags if you've got the cash though.
 
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I use dry bags for peace of mind. They aren't any hassle at all but it does depend on the aim of your hike- while I can navigate in a whiteout or thick mist, the camera can't see anything so I tend not to go out or at least not bother taking a camera- otherwise I'd never get out lol. When I do go out with the camera I usually have a good idea of the photos I want so I am not stopping every 5mins to get the camera out which would be time consuming. If it's good weather and looks like there are some promising scenes around I sometimes keep the camera out for a bit and get some handheld shots, reserving the tripod for when I really need it as that does take a bit of time.
If the weather turns then the kit goes in the dry bag- weather in the Scottish mountains can be pretty hardcore and I would not trust any bag or AW cover to keep water out after a few hrs of torrential rain.
 
They do look a bit better but there is a bit of a premium I agree- when I first looked there was nothing out there that came remotely close to meeting my needs. For me they are still not that practical for all occasions but then I have ice axes/ crampons/ poles and other kit which is where these bags start to fall down. If your non-phootgraphy kit was minimal then they may well be an ideal solution.
How much padding do you need- are you flinging your bag over deer fences or something?:p I don't have an insert as such- just lens cases and an old small bag so I do have a fair amount of flexibility on how I can pack etc.
 
Well I spent £25 on a couple of dry bags and I think this will be a good solution for my camera kit - dug out an old Regatta Rucksack thats probably a bit big really but its got good strapping for my Tripod and with my camera bag insert in is now padded and waterproof in a drybag so I think this should do for now as a cheaper solution than a new bag!
 
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Just need some cloud free hills for decent views...
 
A good weekend to test- Sunday had some interesting conditions, especially above 3000ft :D
 
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