New backpack

Viking

I need a more comfy backpack to have my camera gear in. At the moment I have a great bag, the Lowepro Computrekker. But I think it is not comfy wearing long distances. And having the tripod attached to the Computrekker makes it feel very unstable. So I want a bag that is comfy wearing long distances and weatherproof, more weatherproof then the Computrekker. If there are any. I dont need it to be waterproof, does bag are a hell to get into! I also want it to be slightly larger then the computrekker. I will have this in my bag:

[FONT=Geneva, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Nikon D200
Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR
Nikon 18-70 DX (kit lens)
Nikon 50mm 1.8
Tokina 12-24mm f4
Nikon SB800

[/FONT][FONT=Geneva, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] I will add a Nikon 105mm 2.8 VR and a second SB600/800 and maybe some other lens in the future. I also want place to have my food box, waterbottle, tools and other stuff in. I want it to be comfy even without the use of waistbelt. I dont want it right into my back, it hurts.

So, what bag should I get? :-)


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gpphotos

I use this bag...the Tamrac cyberpack 6

http://www.tamrac.com/5256.htm

very roomy bag. my only mode of transportation is by motorcycle and i take this bag with me, rain or shine. even raining cats and dogs, the bag repelled the water at 45-60mph. when i opened it, the very bottom compartment had a tiny bit of water...but only because the bag isnt designed to be taken on a motorcycle at 60mph in a torrential downpour. the bag is very easy to get into despite that it is waterproof. I have a lightweight tripod that i carry on occasion, and i cant even tell it's attached when it's on.

if you'd like a little more room, go with the cyberpack 9:

http://www.tamrac.com/5259.htm

i'd also recommend getting some of the SAS/MAS accessories. i have the filter holder, the drink holder (mounted on the sides of the pack) and the PDA/pen holder (mounted on the left shoulder strap)

the bag is very comfortable, i carry all the gear you see in my sig plus an SB-600, a very large laptop, power adaptor, extra camera batteries, lumiquest softbox, and misc. other stuff. ive also packed clothes in it. all of the compartments velcro in so they can be made to fit any gear assortment that you'd want to put in there.

DavidTO

Without a doubt, the most comfortable bags are Crumpler. Because of that, they don't pack quite as logically, to my mind, as the LowePro and others, but the difference there is minimal. The difference in comfort is major.



I recommend the Karachi Outpost. There are many, many Crumpler lovers on dgrin. Do a search.

rpphoto

Dakine- Sequence pack

ChatKat

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I have several bags. They are all good depending on what I am bringing and where I am going.

The Computreker - my whole kit on wheels for travel; a Tamron small back pack, Holds my 5D and a spare lens and a few purse items. a Kata sling H-14 - One camera nd one lense and a Lowepro Sling AW200 Camera and three lenses or flash.

I like all of them. The sling is newest, and I can swing the bag around me to access the other gear in the bag. It's my favorite so far.

shockey

Problems on European Planes?

DavidTO wrote:

Without a doubt, the most comfortable bags are Crumpler. Because of that, they don't pack quite as logically, to my mind, as the LowePro and others, but the difference there is minimal. The difference in comfort is major.



I recommend the Karachi Outpost. There are many, many Crumpler lovers on dgrin. Do a search.

Have you ever brought the bag on a European trip? I looked up Air France regulations and the bag is a bit larger than their size recommendations.