Jderden777 From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 1747 posts, RR: 32 Posted (10 years 1 month 1 week 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 3635 times:
i'm looking into getting a new camera bag (preferably backpack, that will fit under an airline seat)
so far the Lowepro Stealth AW II has what I need....it has capacity for:
2 SLRs
lenses
laptop/notebook (mine should fit in the dedicated laptop case that it comes with)
room for film and CF cards
toiletries/change of clothes
and then cd player and cds and that sort of thing...
it's an expensive bag, but it has what i need...i'm just curious as to the other bags out there and if there should be any others that i should have a look at...i'll need to make my decision soon, so any help would be appreciated..
JFKTOWERFAN From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 1100 posts, RR: 17 Reply 1, posted (10 years 1 month 1 week 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 3562 times:
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Jonathan I carry a Tamrac bag. It is a fantastic bag. Take a look at their stuff, I highly recommend them, I have had it for about 9 months and it still looks brand new(I carry it in my truck every day) I had a Lowepro bag before this one and this one is much better. If your gonna carry around all this expensive stuff you may as well carry it in a good bag
Clickhappy From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 9459 posts, RR: 72 Reply 2, posted (10 years 1 month 1 week 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 3563 times:
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I have a Lowepro Microtrekker for travelling light, and a Lowepro Nature Trekker AW when I need the full monty.
Jderden777 From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 1747 posts, RR: 32 Reply 3, posted (10 years 1 month 1 week 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 3555 times:
I'll look into the tamrac bags, but the stealth AW II has exactly what i need, just wanted to see if there was anything else out there that would fit my needs as well as this one...
An-225 From United States of America, joined Sep 2000, 3950 posts, RR: 44 Reply 6, posted (10 years 1 month 1 week 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 3451 times:
While not exactly a bag, more of a case, I use this one. I call it "Sniper Case"
Jwenting From Netherlands, joined Apr 2001, 10213 posts, RR: 21 Reply 8, posted (10 years 1 month 1 week 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 3452 times:
I'm using a LowePro Nova5 AND a LowePro OffTrail2, usually together.
And of course my 170-500 has its own case, as does my tripod.
And then there's the custom bag for my Minolta gear, and the hard case for longterm storage of small items.
As to backpacks: everyone has easy access to your kit except you yourself...
Wietse From Netherlands, joined Oct 2001, 3809 posts, RR: 57 Reply 9, posted (10 years 1 month 1 week 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 3443 times:
Yeah, but you can go 65+ kmph down a mountain with them. (bike) Dont see you doing that with a sling bag.... For me its a must anyhow, I have to take a trip 45 mins long on a bike. Backpacks are a must for me...
KLAX From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 10, posted (10 years 1 month 1 week 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 3434 times:
I use the same backpack I use for school Its true too! I just throw my little camera bag in there. I always take:
-Extra batteries
-Extra media cards
-Water (1L)
-Munchies
-Scanner (when not broken )
-Binoculars
-log book
-sweater
-something to read if it gets boring
-my phone
The Red Baron From United Kingdom, joined Apr 2002, 90 posts, RR: 2 Reply 12, posted (10 years 1 month 1 week 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 3416 times:
I use a Lowepro Photo Trekker Classic.
D60 + 100-400IS, Tamron 28-200, binoculars, telescope, baseball cap, tape recorder, video camera, spare media....and even room for a log book !!!
Meets the overhead locker and under-seat size requirements too.
Rgds
Bill
Stratofish From Germany, joined Sep 2001, 1019 posts, RR: 6 Reply 13, posted (10 years 1 month 1 week 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 3411 times:
Although I don´t know if this answers Jonathan´s question, but anyone who likes the Lowepro bags/backpacks should try out the Tatonka ones. Tatonka is basically the same in terms of practical use and quality but at a slightly lower price.
JayDavis From United States of America, joined Jan 2001, 2000 posts, RR: 17 Reply 14, posted (10 years 1 month 1 week 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 3399 times:
I use the Lowepro MiniTrekker also and am extremely pleased with it.
I can put my Canon EOS 1VHS, a back-up Canon EOS 630, along with
my 70-200 f-2.8, 28-70 f-2.8, my 420EZ flash and my 1.4x and 2.x
converters in it, along with film.
It weighs a ton with all that stuff in it, but it is a great back-pack!
Wietse From Netherlands, joined Oct 2001, 3809 posts, RR: 57 Reply 16, posted (10 years 1 month 1 week 1 day 2 hours ago) and read 3382 times:
Never had the pleasure of testing it in rain yet... but ive read reports that it gets damp inside when left in the rain. Some suggest spraying it with water repellant, but that wont keep me comfortable...
If you need weatherproof bags, go with the AW line, more expensive, but resistant...
Clickhappy From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 9459 posts, RR: 72 Reply 17, posted (10 years 1 month 1 week 1 day 2 hours ago) and read 3378 times:
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The Nature Trekker will take a notebook computer, too.
Wietse From Netherlands, joined Oct 2001, 3809 posts, RR: 57 Reply 18, posted (10 years 1 month 1 week 1 day 2 hours ago) and read 3376 times:
DryZoneâ„¢ 200 is the first soft-sided camera backpack that's completely waterproof. The DryZone 200 holds a variety of systems and if it falls into the water (with the zipper closed, of course) this unique backpack floats -- even fully loaded.
capacity:
large 35mm or digital pro SLR; 4 - 5 lenses (up to a 300mm f/2.8, with hood reversed), flash and accessories; or compact medium format system (like the Mamiya® 645); or small field camera system; or professional video system
size (exterior):
14.5W x 11.5D x 19H in. (37 x 29 x 48.5 cm)
size (interior):
12W x 6D x 17H in. (30.5 x 15 x 43 cm)
outer fabric (waterproof drypod):
waterproof plastic-coated nylon
outer fabric (backpack):
water-resistant 600D TXPâ„¢ and 2000D ballistic nylon
Continental From United States of America, joined Jun 2000, 5476 posts, RR: 20 Reply 21, posted (10 years 1 month 1 week 1 day 1 hour ago) and read 3349 times:
I don't know what kind it is, but I use a Samsonite. I have space for lenses, camera, batteries, memory cards, lense cleaning stuff, paper for regs, and cell phone.
Jderden777 From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 1747 posts, RR: 32 Reply 22, posted (10 years 1 month 1 week 20 hours ago) and read 3326 times:
well, it looks like i'm gonna go for the Lowepro Stealth AW II...this bag seems to just about have it all...for both my short-term and long-term needs...so it will be accomodating the notebook (a rather large one) and many other items in my trip to europe coming up!
Garuda From Indonesia, joined Nov 2000, 584 posts, RR: 2 Reply 23, posted (10 years 1 month 1 week 20 hours ago) and read 3319 times:
I have 3 Lowepro bags (Mini Trekker, Photo Runner and D-Res 10AW), and I love all of them.
The AW line is indeed all-weather resistant. I accidentally dropped my D-Res AW to the sea water when I was in Gold Coast, not a single drop of water penetrated the protective layer.
I never test the Mini Trekker in the rain, but 2 weeks ago I was running under heavy downpour with my Photo Runner. It get soaked in the rain water, but the water did not seep throught the camera compartment, although the front pocket got a bit damp.
CcrlR From United States of America, joined Aug 2001, 2204 posts, RR: 1 Reply 24, posted (10 years 1 month 1 week 19 hours ago) and read 3314 times:
Good decision. I would like to get this one
I think this would suit me well as I may get more lenses and if I do travel I can be able to take it with me at the airport on a flight and mabye have some stuff too for me to look at and if I expand my camera equipment I can add more space or use the spots for other things. I know a camera store here in Chicago that offers it at the same price.
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25 Jwenting: Wietse, my notebook fits inside a pocket of my coat. It's the kind made of paper pages where you write on When I go biking I take my beltpack, works w
26 Wietse: Yeah I did some research on the Offtrail2 last night and it looks pretty useful. A question though. Do you think it will fit a D60 with Grip and a 70-
27 Jwenting: The Offtrail2 is designed to fit an F5 with 80-200 AF-S Nikkor (or Eos 1 with 70-200 f/2.8 Canon). It has no trouble with my F80+MB16 and 75-240 Nikko
28 Staffan: I've just been looking through a retailers website and found that there is a Minitrekker II AW, I can't find any pictures of it or any information on
29 Granite: Hi all For me, a Lowepro Mini Trekker with added chewing gum on the bottom (after ZRH) Cheers Gary Watt
30 Jwenting: AW means All Weather yes. It probably is a replacement for the Minitrekker with a raincover.
31 F27: I originally ordered the mini trekker but because i have the battery pack on all my cameras they are CANON i had to go for the photo classic as the mi
32 EGGD: Mine is very similar to this except I bought it at John Lewis under their own brand (Jonelle), it works for what I need.
33 N754pr: I also have the Lowepro Mini Trekker. Paid HK$ 980 (US$ 125)
34 BO__einG: Holy crap.. I only use my school backpack to carry my photogear. Half of it consists of textbooks and binders while the other half space is for my cam
35 Aer Lingus: Its very simple! I use a medium Nike bag and wrap the camera aith a large fleece jacket A packet of films on the inside pocket. I also stuff my motor
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For me its a must anyhow, I have to take a trip 45 mins long on a bike. Backpacks are a must for me...
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