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I'm not sure if there is already a thread made. I'm looking into buying a camera backpack which could fit my laptop, d70, 17-35mm and an extra lens (possibly to fit a 70-200mm when needed). i have heard lots of good things from Lowepro and Crumpler. however i have a budget of $200-300. would love to hear your thoughts.

Cheers
Anthony

Lowepro Computrekker+ is within your budget and can be used for extra stuff and well handle all the gears in the near future.

I'm working on a post for the equipment review section about my newly acquired Crumpler Karachi Outpost - I'll see if I can get it finished off and posted up this weekend.

So far it is an impressive backpack, if a little on the more expensive side.

thanks for your imput guys.. birddog - i might have a look at the Lowepro Computrekker.. looks like its the good

I also have a Crumpler Karachi Outpost... holds everything I need it to, D70s, 18-70, 50 f1.8, 80-200 f2.8, sb-600, extra batteries, chargers, cf cards, cables, manuals, 14" G4 iBook. There's also plenty of room to fit another lens or two (upon typing this I am trying not to look at the credit cards).

It only opens from the rear, which means you need to take it off and lay it down to get access to your stuff. While this takes a few extra seconds, it also means that noone can possibly take things from your bag while you're wearing it in busy places. It also means you won't get your back dirty if you put you bag down on the ground to get things out of it.

For me it's a bit big if you're going to use it as your only bag... it's a bit of a pain to carry around in some places . I also have a crumpler 6 million dollar home when I don't want to carry all of my things.

agree with Birdy. Lowpro Computrekker is great and has a pullover waterproof cover. Will give you room to expand

Bob G

I'd also recommend the Lowpro Computrekker. It holds a lot of stuff.


Daniel

I dont have the compu trekker, but the mini-trekker.

It hold most of my 'outting' gears in one go and its quite good to have a carry of heavy bag on me for the whole day.

I had tried to fit a D70, 70-200/2.8 (not mine), 300/4, 50/1.8, 18-70, SB800 under one go, but obviously this is not my outfit for all days, its to heavy with just the first 2 lenses.

you'll need at least that size to handle the 70-200 Anthony

LostDingo wrote:you'll need at least that size to handle the 70-200 Anthony

paul. the 70-200 is on my wishilist hence i would like to get a bag which in future would be able to accomodate that

Don't forget the Desley packs. I have one and like it a lot, and the prices at G&V are pretty reasonable as a rule. I paid $200 for one that holds a 12-24, 24-70, 70-200, 85/1.8, flash, body and has a laptop compartment as well. It's also exactly on the size limit for carry-on luggage with airlines, which helps if you're flying at peak time. IMO one advantage of Desley is that they're not so commonly associated with cameras, so you might be less likely to get picked out. I'm really happy with my bag.