I have already tried a search so I want to ask fellow D90 owners

I am looking to purchase a backpack to carry my gear in. I currently have an Oakley backpack, which I love, but it really isn't suitable for the camera because it does not have padded compartments. I am looking to purchase something that can carry what I currently have but still have room for when I further expand my gear. Any help and or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

What are you looking for exactly, a backpack, sling type? What do you have for gear and what do you think you would get? Do you want to carry a laptop, tripod also? I have a Tamrac Expedition 7x and think it's great. I like the several compartments it has for things like memory cards, batteries, filters, etc... I right now have a D90, 18-55, 55-200 SB800 in the man compartment and still have plenty of room for at least 5 other lenses including a large telephoto. It can hold up to a 15" laptop, (the one negative to me since I have a 17" laptop). The other thing t6o keep in mind is sdo you think you will/would be out in rain/snow? Some backpacks have rain zippers as well as a flap or cover for extra protection.
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Bill C.
Nikon D90
18-55
55-200VR
SB-800
Olympus Stylus 1010, (Wife)
Olympus FE-370, (Daughter)

As Bill said, it matters what you plan to carry. This site has owner reviews of just about every bag known to man, by Nikon. Canon and other shooters.

http://www.cambags.com/

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'A man will occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of the time he will pick himself up and continue on.'
Winston Churchill

You said you did a search, but have you tried "shopping" at a site like B & H to see what kind of camera bags are offered? It doesn't seem like you even know what style you might want, so I suggest you do some shopping and pick out some possible bags you might like, then ask opinions on those specific bags if needed. You can use cambags.com to see photos of the inside and how much a particular bag will hold. There are loads of them, but you can narrow your choices considerably by how much you are willing to spend, and the capacity of the bag...
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Lora

I've been on Dpreview since June 2006. Unfortunately, some posting history has been lost along the way...

Well I want a backpack type bag. I don't like the ones with the one strap. I wanted to pick everyone's brains on here first. Sometimes people are helpful, sometimes people are not. I currently have a D90, 18-55 and 55-200vr lens. Soon will be purchasing an sb600 and one or two other lenses. Will also be carrying a 15 inch mackbook pro.

Basaed on that criteria, I would say look at Tamrac, Lowepro, Kata, even think tank. Do you have a budget in mind for the bag? They can get up there fast and easily.
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Bill C.
Nikon D90
18-55
55-200VR
SB-800
Olympus Stylus 1010, (Wife)
Olympus FE-370, (Daughter)

Kata DR467 is great if you want a backpack that will hold a laptop and quite a bit of camera gear and also have room in the top compartment for other things. Quality and look are excellent in my opinion. They also have a slingpack series that a lot of people seem to like, the backpack style better suits my use. I use the Tamrac Velocity 7x when I need quick access.

I also forgot to mention I will be having a battery grip and lens hoods for the lenses. How do you like Kata DR-467? I had looked at that one originally and the KTD-3N1-20.

I'll second the recommendation for that 467. The cons are that the actual gear section in the bottom is snug. I have my D90 with battery grip and 18-105vr attached, 70-300vr, and 50/1.8, leaving just enough room in one little corner for my charger and rocket blower. In a pinch, I can just BARELY leave the 70-300 attached and still zip it closed, but it feels too tight for my liking.

On the plus side, the bag is incredibly well thought out. Everything is very accessible, and there are some little details that make it different than your typical off-the-shelf backpack. For example, the external zippers are hooded so that they stay in place and don't swing/rattle when you walk. And it comes with a rain cover for bad weather. Just little things like that. The straps are very comfortable, and it has a chest and hip strap too, if you're really trekking with it. The laptop compartment is plenty big for your lappy (holds my 15.4" with travel battery). The front compartment is big enough for a light change of clothes or a bunch of accessories, pens, notebooks, etc., and it's laced with three flat-ish pockets in the front. I have only had mine a few months, but it's wearing like a tank so far; seems very durable.

Really love this bag. From what I see out of other bags, Kata could easily charge twice what they do. I paid almost the same amount for my first backpack, the Nikon one, and there is no comparison in terms of quality.
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Eric