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Which backpack doe you recommend?

I want to carry my K200D with the 55-300 on camera and the 18-55 in the bag and room for some batteries and hoods, filters and caps.
I am price sensitive but I want a product that is well constructed and designed.

Thanks

pfs896
 
I use Tamrac Velocity 9x it's a slingpack toploader, nice sleek design but quite spacy. it is relative deep so you have to plan carefully which items you want to put in the floors down under. also works great on bike.
pfs896 said:
Which backpack doe you recommend?

I want to carry my K200D with the 55-300 on camera and the 18-55 in the bag and room for some batteries and hoods, filters and caps.
I am price sensitive but I want a product that is well constructed and designed.

Thanks

pfs896
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I OWN THE LOWEPRO FASTPACK 200, AND ALSO HAVE A K200D, A 55-300, 18-55, PENTAX FLASH 360 AND A BATTERY HOLDER ATTACHMENT AND STILL HAVE MORE ROOM IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT FOR ADDITIONAL BATTERIES ETC.
A VERY GOOD QUALITY BACKPACK AND ALSO VERY FAST CONVENIENT ACCESS TO CAMERA.
 
It is not just the best camera bag I have ever owned, it is one of the best made bags of any type.

Lots of space, easy access and great flexibility. When I am shooting around town, I use the laptop area for reflectors. The main compartment can hold 6 lenses or 4 + a body (for me a K200 + battery pack), or 2 lenses and one camera with lens. The side has a tripod/soda holder (great for a Gorillpod SLR) and you can easily strap a full size tripod to the other side. It is comfortable with nice venting on the back.

Best of all for me, it doesnt LOOK like a camera bag. It looks like a student backpack. I have no desire to advertise that taking my bag is good for quick score.

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I'm using the LowePro Flipside series. I guess the Flipside 200 or 300 might be enough for your needs. I'm using the 400 now, and am very happy. Good thing is that they open fro the back side, so no one can steel something out when it's on your back.

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I have an original Trekker AW which fits in size between the Micro Trekker AW and the Nature Trekker AW. Carries up to a 400mm lens w/camera plus has 6 more compartments. It is more solidly shaped than the current ones but similar enough to see the progression. I have taken it all over the place and on planes a few times in the 90's.
Kent Gittings
 
I can recommend the Lowepro Slingshot AW100 which is what I use when I travel light, going on a tour through a town or for a hike - it holds my K7 with 18-250 Tamron attached, a Sigma 10-20 and my Sigma EF530 Super flash plus extra batteries, cables & cards. It has a waterproof cover, plus a microfibre cloth so the lcd doesn't get scratched, it is a sling pack with super fast access to your camera without having to remove the pack from your back, you just swing it from your back to your front - it works superbly!

For longer trips I have a Tamrac Expedition 5 which holds all my equipment with extra pouches & attachments, great but bulky.
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Hi,

I think the Kata 3N1-10 would suit your needs perfectly. It's a backpack which you also can use as a sling. I have myself the bigger size, the 3N1-20. I've been very happy with mine when traveling/trekking and it has been great for general walk around.

The 3N1-10 holds one DSLR with a mid-range zoom, 1-2 additional lenses, a flash and personal gear.

Link to Kata site with their different solutions of photo carrying equipment:
http://www.kata-bags.com/kata.asp?Version=Photo

Good luck!
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Anna
 
Hi PFS,

I can only agree with Anna.

While it is not sturdy enought for serious hiking/Mountainering outings, as it is not rigid enough to be loaded with ropes and climping gear along with photogear and food.

Then I do use the big 3n1-30 regularly as Airline Carry on bag when I travel with a medium sized D3 kit.

Pretty well suited as a walk around bag and light hiking bag and as such it comes highly recommended.

The 10 seems about the right size for the gear mentioned and the
Nin70 said:
Hi,

I think the Kata 3N1-10 would suit your needs perfectly. It's a backpack which you also can use as a sling. I have myself the bigger size, the 3N1-20. I've been very happy with mine when traveling/trekking and it has been great for general walk around.

The 3N1-10 holds one DSLR with a mid-range zoom, 1-2 additional lenses, a flash and personal gear.

Link to Kata site with their different solutions of photo carrying equipment:
http://www.kata-bags.com/kata.asp?Version=Photo

Good luck!
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Anna
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Thomas

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Hi Thomas,

Which of the 3n1 bags would be big enough for the DA* 60-250, a camera (K20D), flash and few pancakes? I'd like a new bag (but not an unnecessarily big one); and - as you heavily used those bags - your opinion will be greatly appreciated (including suggestions for other similar bags).

Thanks,
Alex S.
 
I tried a number of backpacks and found this worked best for me. The Canon 200 RG holds everything I need. I just had to remove the logo (hehe).



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I highly recommend the Lowepro slingshot AW 200. It has room for about 4 or 5 extra lenses, filters, batteries, etc. It has a built in weatherproof cover that tucks away in a little bottom flap. The feature I like best is that you can quickly slide it around to the front for access to your camera without taking it off. If you've ever used a regular backpack in inclement weather or you want to take a quick shot, you will appreciate that feature very much. It is also very well built and thought out.--

Paul - My PPG- http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/paulfischlin
 
I happened to have written a summary on this matter. In short, for what I'm carrying, I like the Crumpler Keystone a lot, and if you attempt to carry just this 2 lenses combo, a cheapish sling bag will do the trick nicely at around $30.

Here's the full article if you care about my experience with camera bags:
http://brainroast.net/post/camerabags
pfs896 said:
Which backpack doe you recommend?

I want to carry my K200D with the 55-300 on camera and the 18-55 in the bag and room for some batteries and hoods, filters and caps.
I am price sensitive but I want a product that is well constructed and designed.

Thanks

pfs896
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