Lowepro Rover or Rover Plus? Or alternatives

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

08/19/2006 07:02:04 PM · #1

I am looking into a backpack for my camera stuff...I used the Canon backpack the other day and I was so underwhelmed but its comfort level...that backpack does not fit me well at all.

I need something with a nice padded hip belt so the weight of my load is not pulling on my neck and shoulders all day.

I have done a lot of online research and have come up with the Lowepro Rover or the Lowepro Rover Plus...can't decide if the plus is too big.

Anyone have any experience with these or recommend another model... I like the idea of having a top compartment for extra stuff like food, jacket, glasses, etc.

LoveSpuds

Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i

08/19/2006 07:27:47 PM · #2

Buy the plus, and if its too big you can always buy some more gear to fill it up LOL.

Seriously, how much gear do you have? I would suggest you get a bag that has plenty of room for additions to your gear

Louis

Nikon D800

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

08/19/2006 08:08:05 PM · #3

Tons of threads about this topic, so a search would help you, but my best bag is Tamrac Adventure 9.

jrtodd

Nikon D850

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/19/2006 08:13:47 PM · #4

I have had both, for your size the Rover is plenty.

08/19/2006 08:30:45 PM · #5

Originally posted by Louis:

Tons of threads about this topic, so a search would help you, but my best bag is Tamrac Adventure 9.

I read all the threads that I could find but I wanted to hear about personal experiences with these bags since I am specifically looking for a bag with a nice hip belt... ;-)

Is the hip belt on that Tamrac really comfortable and take the load off the shoulders?

The Canon backpack I have has a lame hip belt but it really is more like a chest belt...it is worthless!

Message edited by author 2006-08-19 20:34:05.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/19/2006 08:31:37 PM · #6

Originally posted by jrtodd:

I have had both, for your size the Rover is plenty.

Do you mean my size as a woman? Or do you mean for the camera equipment I have? Is the size difference considerable between the 2?

Message edited by author 2006-08-19 20:39:45.

jrtodd

Nikon D850

08/19/2006 09:06:04 PM · #7

Well. I mean both, I think.....
I carry a D200, 200-70, 12-24, 18-70, 105, SB800 plus a bunch of other stuff, every where. The plus is to much, it hurts my back. I carry this thing like a man purse, a least that is what my wife calls it. The more room I have the more stuff I carry. My back hurts, plus you are much smaller than me.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/19/2006 09:21:10 PM · #8

Originally posted by jrtodd:

You must be a big guy ;-) I am 5'9" and that is not too small for a woman.

I just want to make sure that when I hike in the Eastern Sierras that I will have enough room for water, food, jacket and misc hiking needs.

I'd take my 350D + 2-3 lenses not much else.

jrtodd

Nikon D850

08/19/2006 09:54:51 PM · #9

See if you can find some place local that has the Rover and check it out, it should be plenty. I sold one of my friends, 6 something, not afraid of a big meal, on the Plus and when it arrived he wanted to trade for my Rover. I took the deal because it held my 70 -200.

Louis

Nikon D800

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

08/19/2006 09:57:20 PM · #10

Originally posted by slickchik:

s the hip belt on that Tamrac really comfortable and take the load off the shoulders?

It does.. it's not the size of the belt on, for example, the AW Trekker, but I carry a D200 plus grip, the large 17-55 lens, three other lenses, and other gear, and it's very comfortable. Best bag I've owned.