Posted: 7/23/2009 10:18:43 AM EDT
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It needs to fit a full frame slr camera with an extra lens or two and not be massive.. Hoping someone had first hand experence on here, need one that can handle a long hike or bike ride.. Anyone? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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I had one of the smaller Tamrac Expedition ones and it looked weird because it was too small. There was a funny pic of a guy with one floating around the web. I seem to remember it was on the sidelines of an NFL game or something. At any rate, I have a Lowepro one now and have been happy with it. I think the Tamrac seemed more rugged, but I haven't had any problems with the Lowepro. I notice Tamrac has a line of Made in the USA products. If I knew that, I probably would have gone that route:
http://www.tamrac.com/usahome.htm |
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http://www.kata-bags.com/product.asp?p_Id=260&Version=Photo I especially like this sling model... http://www.kata-bags.com/product.asp?p_Id=475&Version=Photo I'm a dealer. Good stuff. Not too expensive. |
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I got this for about $50 about two weeks ago, it had moveable padded barriers for customizing it to your particular system. It holds my 40D (normally with a 24-70mm attached), a 70-300mm, 28-135mm, 24mm, 50mm, and various filters for all those lenses. It also has compats to hold about a dozen CF cards, pens/paper, and even my owners manual.
Promaster Slingback, they offer an actual backpact as opposed to a slingback too. ETA: 
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I have a Lowepro Mini-Trekker AW. It's nice and small, but it will hold a surprising amount of stuff. It also has the stowaway rain cover in case you get caught in a sudden downpour. And being a typical Lowepro product, it's made to last without being treated with kid gloves.
http://products.lowepro.com/product/Mini-Trekker%20AW,1965.htm |
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I have Tamrac 3375 and the Tamrac 3385. They don't scream camera gear and look like a normal book bag. They are very comfortable to wear around.
Tamrac 3375 
Tamrac 3385 
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I saw a camera bag insert for the maxpedition pack.. Anyone seen those or knows who makes them? ETA: After a extensive google search I found these pictures, but no brand  ETA: My googlefu is still strong a company called battle labs makes them.. http://www.diamondbacktactical.com/BattleLab-Optics-Bag-with-or-with-out-Computer-Sleeve-P2652C0.aspx Holy shit, it's over $200 just for the insert.. |
I am very happy with my Canon camera backpack ($36 at Amazon).
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Quoted: I use this for most of my stuff, when the tamrac velocity 6x isnt big enough.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoP4eE9LwGMThanks for posting. That will be by new pack. My lowe just can't carry enough gear in addtion to my camera equipment for day long hikes. |
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Quoted: I am very happy with my Canon camera backpack ($36 at Amazon). http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21Y2RJKZASL._SL500_AA150_.jpg Exact one I picked up for my trip to Disney. Works really well, is well built, and holds a lot of stuff. Camera items in bag: 30D body Rebel 350 body 2 wide angle lenses 1 medium zoom lens 1 zoom lens 1 420 EX flash a bunck of extras, ie: cards, cleaning supplies, etc. |