Backpack for traveling? What do you recommend?

haring

What is your recommendation for a large backpack for traveling?

Currently I have the Medium Tenba rolling backpack: http://www.tenba.com/Products/Shooto...ium-Black.aspx
The problem is that it is not comfortable to have it on your back. It is more a rolling back. I would have something which I can carry on my back for an hour without killing me. I shoot a lot of destination weddings and the way I carry my gear is very important.

I want a backpack, which is:

- large
- fits into most airplanes bag compartment
- waterproof, and
- durable.

It doesn't have to have wheels.

Can you recommend me anything?

markmicallef

I too have the Tenba Medium (non-rolling) and find it very comfortable to ware, Although you may want to try the F-stop line

denisegoldberg

I've been very happy with my f-stop Loka. Thread on dgrin, backpack review::f-stop loka, more details on my blog at http://denisegoldberg.blogspot.com/2012/04/gear-review-f-stop-loka.html.

--- Denise

Gary752

I have this one by ApeCase: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/829130-REG/Ape_Case_ACPRO2000_ACPRO2000_Digital_SLR_and.html It holds camera with 70-200 attached and 4 -5 lenses with room for other stuff as well. Has lots of pockets, and also holds a 16" laptop. Also the camera section is removable, so the backpack can be used for other stuff as well. I have this one and love it. I thought it was a bit heavy at first, but now that I've used it for a while, I don't mind it as much. It sure is nice to be able to take everything with when you don't know what you're gonna need. ;-)

GaryB

Zerodog

I have an Fstop Loka and Satori EXP. I love both of them for different reasons. Last weekend the Satori carried 4 bodies, 2 with lenses mounted, 2 flashes, 3 pocket wizards, and tons of other little junk. It carries about like a backpacking pack. My Loka carries so nice that it has become my backcountry ski pack, even when I do not take camera gear. Even though the Satori is huge it still easily fits in an overhead on a plane and can also fit under a plane seat if you do not have it too packed. The other cool part with Fstop packs is they do not look like camera packs at all. They look like backcountry ski packs.

EphTwoEight

If you are in STG stop in to Clik Elite they have several bags in the store, and some really good deals.

paddler4

I think you will get answers that are all over the place unless you can make your question more specific, because there are so many different variations available. Some questions (not necessarily in order of importance):

--How much gear, and of what type, do you want to carry?
--Do you carry a laptop for tethered shooting?
--Do you carry a tripod and want an external tripod attachment?
--Do you want separate sections for camera equipment and other stuff (e.g., do you want your lunch in the same bag but in a separate section)?
--Do you want a way to carry one or more water bottles outside the case?

photodad1

I just bought the Think Tank Photo Airport Commuter Backpack and love it! The best $200 spent.

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/airport-commuter.aspx