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12-10-2011, 11:50 AM
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| | | Walking with a camera - bag needed
If I'm traveling light, camera wise, with say a dslr, 70-200/2.8, couple of wide angles, and a macro lens, and walking for the day so need space for food/water/clothes etc. What bag do I get 
I have a three Lowepros, two of which will take a 300/2.8 or 500/4.5, but neither has space for clothes & food.
The third one, Orion I think it's called, takes the camera in the bottom part, and other stuff in the top part. But is not big enough in either area.
Can anyone recommend a backpack/daypack that will hold fleece, food, waterproofs etc, and the above camera kit.
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12-10-2011, 12:05 PM
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| | | Re: Walking with a camera - bag needed
Whilst I have camera bags, when I go walking I just use a rucksack and put the lenses and other photographic bits in 'Exped Crush Drybags'. They offer good protection and come in various sizes. They're also quite cheap: Exped Crush Drybag - Quick Look - Product Reviews - OUTDOORSmagic
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12-10-2011, 08:14 PM
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| | | Re: Walking with a camera - bag needed
Which Lowenpro bags do you currently have?
I find the Mini Trekker suits all my needs although there is a larger version, which even has room for the proverbial kitchen sink. 
The same subject is being discussed on this camera site. Camera bag for my EOS 60D |
12-10-2011, 08:34 PM
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What more would you need?  |
12-10-2011, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Geoff F  What more would you need? | Love it |
12-10-2011, 10:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Geoff F What more would you need? | Going to work from the contents to the container. Inspirational!
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13-10-2011, 04:37 PM
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| | | Re: Walking with a camera - bag needed
Geoff - I currently have a Phototrekker Classic, a Phototrekker AW (bit bigger), and Orion (right idea but too small) and a toploader zoom case with chest harness.
Best for carrying clothes etc is the 'Classic' which at least has a descent depth outer compartment. The 'AW' is useless in this area as it only really takes flat things like maps.
Jim - your idea is interesting, may well get one of those bags to try.
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21-11-2011, 01:19 PM
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| | | Re: Walking with a camera - bag needed
Update on this one for anyone interested.
I now have a Lowepro Rover Plus AW.
I first seen this bag at Focus on Imaging show a few years back, but dismissed it on price. Seems a few other may have too as it's not longer available. However, it is available on ebay import, and for a more realistic price.
Mine arrived a couple of weeks ago, so it's now had two weekends trials.
Bottom 'camera' compartment typically has;
Camera body
70-200/2.8
Two smaller zooms
105 macro
Teleconvertor
Angle finder
Top 'rucksac' compartment typicaly has;
Sandwick box
Flask
Fleece shirt or jacket
Maps
Flash
Filters & reflectors
Water proofs
Theres a couple of small pockets for other bits. Water bottle is strapped on the outside.
The tripod carrier will take Manfrotto 144 / 055, though you may want to secure the top to the carrying handle to prevent it loading the zip.
The harness is fully adjustable and it's the most comfortable bag I've tried (and the phototekker AW is good). Loaded as above I've carried it all day and the weight is not a problem.
There is a Rover AW available through UK suppliers, but this has a much smaller top compartment.
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21-11-2011, 01:43 PM
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Don't rely on the 'AW' (All Weather) feature!
I had a Lowepro AW bag. After a day in the rain in the Cairngorms, my camera ended up sitting in an inch of water! Fortunately it was OK. That experience determined my decision to get a weather protected camera. The alternative was to get an 'Ortlieb' camera bag. I now carry my camera unprotected in rain, snow or shine.
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