Which Backpack

[davidjpope1]

I'm looking for a backpack for my photography gear. I have an Eos650D, Tamron 70-300 a 50mm prime and standard 18-55mm lenses. I would like a backpack that I can get all this lot in with the 70-300 attached and with room for some personal belongings too. Hoping to get a flash gun too before long so will need to have room to accomodate that in due course.

Any suggestions welcome!

 

[shaylou]

I have around 5 bags and the one that I always use is my lowepro backpack.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/280967342689?lpid=82
I can carry 5dmrkIII, 70-200mrkII, 24-70mrkII, flash, flash controller,(or 100mm macro), filters (4), extra batteries for flash (12), cable release, cleaners and everything else you can think of in that bag. I even took pads out of some of my other bags and made it super padded. I could through the bag on the ground with all that padding and not hurt anything. It comes with enough padding but I had the extra so I used it. But the thing I like most about this bag is how comfortable it is. It's narrow so it fits nicely on your back and is very easy to swing off and on. The only drawback I can think of is when it's hot out it does not breath as well as I wished it did to keep your back from sweating. But from all the other bags I have used that is a common problem that I think you will find in most all of them.

 

[Jesus Quintana]

I am a Lowepro user as well. I have the Flipside 400. I love it but it's full! Trouble is, I wouldn't want to carry much more!! This is what's in mine:

• D7000 with the grip and Black Rapid attached
• Nikon 70-200 2.8 attached to body with a HUGE custom hood
• Nikon 35mm
• Nikon 50mm
• Sigma 105mm
• Tamron 17-50 2.8
• Nikon V1 camera + lens
• Square filters
• 360 Flash
• plus junk like notepad, pens, lens cleaner, mini torch, spare battery tray for grip, memory cards, 8 spare AA batteries, cable release, etc. etc.

It's a tough bag. Has a built in rain cover as well. Had zero problems. Highly recommended.

 

[Darwinean_JohnUK]

My best pack by a long way is from the US-based "PhotoBackPacker" company - the RPT P3 model is light and ergonomically fitted with a leading suspension system. It is configurable and very well padded.

 

[bbg404]

Im after another one also......... Currently have 2 Lowepro bags, a Fastpack 250 and a Nova 160, but I really like the look of the Pro Runner 350.

The downside to the Fastpack is I cant carry a tripod safely but have more than enough room for everything else!! I may sell if your interested. Im going to have a think and a look at prices then may do an advert.

Thanks!