Backpack Help!

[DCMoney]

Wife got me a Lowepro Fastpack 300 and it seems to small for me, here is what I'm trying to stuff in to a backpack and hopefully some one can recommend me a better backpack.

Canon 7D Gripped
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II w/hood
Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L w/hood
Canon 50mm f/1.8
Canon 430ex II Flash
Giottos rocket air
memory cards, other small things...

I did notice that the pictures I have seen usually don't show the hoods on the lenses inside the backpack but I like to keep them on the lens. A laptop spot isn't a huge deciding factor. Trying to keep the price under $200.

Thanks!

 

[cgipson1]

Wife got me a Lowepro Fastpack 300 and it seems to small for me, here is what I'm trying to stuff in to a backpack and hopefully some one can recommend me a better backpack.

Canon 7D Gripped
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II w/hood
Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L w/hood
Canon 50mm f/1.8
Canon 430ex II Flash
Giottos rocket air
memory cards, other small things...

I did notice that the pictures I have seen usually don't show the hoods on the lenses inside the backpack but I like to keep them on the lens. A laptop spot isn't a huge deciding factor. Trying to keep the price under $200.

Thanks!

If I am going heavy on the lenses... I hang the hoods outside of the pack via some extra straps or velcro. I am able to get what you listed (Nikon versions) in in a Lowepro Flipside 300.... although I eventually picked up the Flipside 400 so I could carry two or three flashes, wizards, and macro gear also.

 

[Overread19 7]

Remember most lens hood are designed to fit on backwards so that they will store against the body of the lens for ease of packing/storage. Also is this for light travel or longer distance travelling? I personally find that if I'm travelling its backpacks with a proper harness all the way. Slower to get into, but the harness and support makes it much easier to carry a larger, heavier load without sapping strength.

 

[Canuk]

I have one of these Tamrac - Model 5789 Evolution 9. Fits everything you mentioned plus the top has plenty of room for what ever else you need.

 

[mwcfarms]

I saw a katta bumblebee pack a while ago I really liked that had room for that and had the extra support I'll have to see of I can find the link for you.

 

[cgipson1]

Remember most lens hood are designed to fit on backwards so that they will store against the body of the lens for ease of packing/storage. Also is this for light travel or longer distance travelling? I personally find that if I'm travelling its backpacks with a proper harness all the way. Slower to get into, but the harness and support makes it much easier to carry a larger, heavier load without sapping strength.

That is another reason I like the 400.. it has a full belt / hip support system! Makes it sweet when carrying a lot of gear all day long!

 

[DCMoney]

Wife got me a Lowepro Fastpack 300 and it seems to small for me, here is what I'm trying to stuff in to a backpack and hopefully some one can recommend me a better backpack.

Canon 7D Gripped
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II w/hood
Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L w/hood
Canon 50mm f/1.8
Canon 430ex II Flash
Giottos rocket air
memory cards, other small things...

I did notice that the pictures I have seen usually don't show the hoods on the lenses inside the backpack but I like to keep them on the lens. A laptop spot isn't a huge deciding factor. Trying to keep the price under $200.

Thanks!

If I am going heavy on the lenses... I hang the hoods outside of the pack via some extra straps or velcro. I am able to get what you listed (Nikon versions) in in a Lowepro Flipside 300.... although I eventually picked up the Flipside 400 so I could carry two or three flashes, wizards, and macro gear also.

I want to be able to ride my motorcycle (sport bike) to locations, don't care for the idea of having hoods flap around at highway speeds (or faster...)

Looked at the Flipside 400 and like its size saw this image and it looks to have very similar equipment to what I want to put in it, plus it has the hoods on.

Remember most lens hood are designed to fit on backwards so that they will store against the body of the lens for ease of packing/storage. Also is this for light travel or longer distance travelling? I personally find that if I'm travelling its backpacks with a proper harness all the way. Slower to get into, but the harness and support makes it much easier to carry a larger, heavier load without sapping strength.

Yep hoods are on backwards for storing.

The backpack will be used for all traveling short and long, I'm a rather have and not need than need and not have kind of guy, I don't pack light...

Like the harnesses better as well, especially on a motorcycle.

Thanks for all the input!

 

[DCMoney]

I have one of these Tamrac - Model 5789 Evolution 9. Fits everything you mentioned plus the top has plenty of room for what ever else you need.

I really like that, it looks very similar to the Lowepro Fastpack 350 my brother just got.

There's a local camera shop that carries some bags going to go there Tuesday, I know I've seen smaller bags for P&S cameras but cant remember if they had any larger bags.

 

[cgipson1]

The 400 is a great pack.. I really like mine. I usually park my CF tripod on it also, and it handles it nicely.

 

[Overread19 7]

Just two suggestions, but what about the Lowepro Trekker series:
Lowepro | Pro Trekker™ AW Series
good harnesses and strong bags, though very much aimed at holding large amounts of camera gear. The 600 is massive whilst the 300 would probably be enough to fit the gear you've listed and more.

and their dryzone series:
Lowepro - DryZone 200
These are fully waterproof (to the point where they can be submersed and still remain water tight) and might be worth considering if you're biking around a lot and the weather changes. Whilst pretty much all the bags will have the waterproof pullout cover, these ones can stay on your back and remain watertight even in heavy rain.

 

[DCMoney]

Just two suggestions, but what about the Lowepro Trekker series:
Lowepro | Pro Trekker™ AW Series
good harnesses and strong bags, though very much aimed at holding large amounts of camera gear. The 600 is massive whilst the 300 would probably be enough to fit the gear you've listed and more.

and their dryzone series:
Lowepro - DryZone 200
These are fully waterproof (to the point where they can be submersed and still remain water tight) and might be worth considering if you're biking around a lot and the weather changes. Whilst pretty much all the bags will have the waterproof pullout cover, these ones can stay on your back and remain watertight even in heavy rain.

That's some nice gear! Really like that the dryzone's water proof, I've ridden through a few flash floods before, where a wet suit would have been the preferred outfit that day...

Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[Flyer]

I too have been looking for a new backpack. I really like the look of the Tenba Shootout line. I think I'm going to try and save my pennies up for the medium bag. It's a little pricey, but ....