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02/04/2008 10:00:09 AM · #1 |
| My parents offered to get me a camera backpack for my birthday and told me to pick one out. I'd like one that would fit all of my camera equipment, which I don't have a lot of (yet), plus I'd like to be able to strap my tripod to it. Any suggestions? |
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02/04/2008 10:09:27 AM · #2 |
| I got one of these //www.tamrac.com/ and I LOVE it!! I really like the single sling, works great for me :-) |
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02/04/2008 10:16:17 AM · #3 |
i got one of these and am impressed with it (took it to Peru and it was invaluable), might be a bit much for your requirements - do you have a laptop/need it in the field? How much "stuff" do you have/are planing on having?
Tamrac Adventure 9
I can fit a 30D with 10-20mm on it, my 70-200 down the side as is shown in the pic. A small flash infront of the lens on the cam. A 50mm 1.8 with a 2x tele in one lens compartment, my 17-85 in another and my 105mm macro in another - basically taking up the same space as the pictured 70-200mm - the picture lies basically or that is one big MK1 they have in there... All of it is compartmentalised and padded (apart from the 50mm and the 2x TC sharing a space). Then in the top you can put your packed lunch, wets, toothbrush etc - although i put my external HD in the pop-off pouch for a bit of extra security from if it poured with rain.
Would very much recommned, and the bottom has a place to strap your tripod/monopod to - although you will have to buy the straps separately or just use some straps nicked off any hiking bags you might have around (which is what i have done). |
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02/04/2008 10:25:09 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by cgino:
I got one of these //www.tamrac.com/ and I LOVE it!! I really like the single sling, works great for me :-) |
Those are nice. Where do you attach a tripod?
I got one of these ==> Lowepro CompuTrekker Plus AW Backpack for Christmas. It holds a lot of gear and may be too large for many. One thing I do like about it is my Monfrotto 3021 tripod fits on it well and there's enough backpack to keep the tripod from wacking you on the head! :-D
I use the laptop compartment for holding a lightweight jacket or sweater (this bag does not have a knapsack section).
Good luck in your search! There's a ton of bags out there. A friend of mine swears by his Kata backpack. Check out the manuafacturer websites (Tamrac, Lowepro, Kata, etc...).
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02/04/2008 10:35:59 AM · #5 |
The Tamrac Expedition line is very nice as well. I have the 7, but if you don't have a lot of stuff, the 5 might be better suited for you. The Expeditions are a VERY comfortable backpack, even when loaded down with a tripod and everything else. Here's a pic of mine:
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I also have the optional large side pockets on there to hold flash stuff. I don't think the large pockets will fit on the 5, but there's a medium size available. I would go into a camera store and try them on for size and see how they feel. I went in for a Lowepro, but walked out with the Tamrac after trying it on. |
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02/04/2008 10:42:58 AM · #6 |
I have the Crumpler The Customary Barge which I love awesome bag.... just has no space to carry my tripod. I also have the Crumpler Talle which is not a backpack but also a very nice bag.
Look here for bags //www.cambags.com they have awesome reviews by users with their pics
Message edited by author 2008-02-04 10:43:13.
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02/04/2008 11:07:37 AM · #7 |
I got a lowepro mini trekker classic (but I had to pay for it myself)
It's held up very well with a lot of use and holds a lot of gear - the tripod oc course, and a body, a 70-200 2.8 and flash and 3 or 4 more lenses, as well as a 5 in 1 reflector and filters, batteries, and the like.
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02/04/2008 11:23:51 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:
I got a lowepro mini trekker classic (but I had to pay for it myself)
It's held up very well with a lot of use and holds a lot of gear - the tripod oc course, and a body, a 70-200 2.8 and flash and 3 or 4 more lenses, as well as a 5 in 1 reflector and filters, batteries, and the like. |
Same here:
Had it for a number of years and have been very happy with it. I wouldn't want to carry anything larger, or more gear around. I have to switch out a lens occasionally depending on what I'm up to, but it's definitely not worth it to me to get a bigger bag. Also, I keep my tripod separate to my pack with a tripod strap and sling it around my body. Fast access too.
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02/04/2008 11:28:09 AM · #9 |
Dakine Sequence. Better fit than most camera bags, and since its made by dakine, it doesnt look like a camera bag.
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02/04/2008 11:57:26 AM · #10 |
check ebay for a seller with the screen name "amvona" or look on thier website (www.amvona.com ) I have a very large backpack of thiers and its a very nice durable bag. I got it extreamly cheap (less than 1/2 of the price of tamrac) they have all of the tamrac equvlent (sp? too lazy to check it today)
amvona on ebay
got this backpack from them on ebay for $20+ shipping cost
Message edited by author 2008-02-04 12:05:18.
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