Heavy duty Camera backpacks

[CamDiver]

I can attest to the Lowepro Dryzones. My girlfriend got one recently for her 350D and loves it. She accompanies me out on the boats sometimes for Ocean photography so the bag really is a godsend.
I tend to keep my video equipment in Pelicans but they are prohibitively heavy which is especially a concern in this day and age of shrinking international luggage allowances (not to mention the exorbitant excess baggage charges). A couple of my friends have started taking regular travel cases, reinforcing their sides with cardboard and padding and then loading their gear into those. They look far less attractive than Pelicans, don't scream out "Hey, here's some pretty fancy camera gear" and lastly don't weigh half of your allowance when standing empty.

Cheers,
Mark.

[LUPUS]

Any one looking for a cheap purpose built bag might like the Delsey Gopix which can be picked up for as little as £19 at the moment.

[Interpreter]

Originally Posted by LUPUS

Any one looking for a cheap purpose built bag might like the Delsey Gopix which can be picked up for as little as £19 at the moment.

Thanks for the tip. I have ordered one. £19 + £2:50 postage. I hope that I can lift it when full!

[LUPUS]

Originally Posted by Interpreter

Thanks for the tip. I have ordered one. £19 + £2:50 postage. I hope that I can lift it when full!

I hope it is suitabe for your needs, I never carry more than I have to. I also live in Notts.

[Interpreter]

Originally Posted by LUPUS

I hope it is suitabe for your needs, I never carry more than I have to. I also live in Notts.

The backpack arrived a few minutes ago. It will take just about everything that I need. There is sufficient padding to keep my kit safe while I am carrying it. I just have to make sure that my wife is able to carry it for me.
I am at Carlton - the high country.

[Interpreter]

I have just looked at the paperwork which came with the back pack and it has a two year guarantee with it.