I'm heading to Costa Rica in November and I'm looking for a bag that will hold my 5D with the grip, 2-3 lenses, my 15" Macbook Pro, a tripod or monopod, and all the other paraphernalia that that equipment comes with as well as reading material for the plane and a change of clothes for that "just in case your luggage didn't make it onto the plane, it'll be here in 3 days". I've discovered a 16"-17" external length is what I'll need for the backpack. And of course, I'd ideally like to use it both for the plane ride, and tooteling around the country. Basically I want it all in a small backpack, kinda like a bottomless bag!
I've been reading the reviews both on amazon and here and am currently looking at the Lowepro Vertex 100 AW
http://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Verte...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1215886369&sr=1-1. My brother picked up the Fastpack 250, and I like that it fits my smaller frame just fine, but it won't hold a tripod.
The bags I've seen recommended here won't do everything that I'm looking for, with teh exception of Mr Bennett's post as I'm looking at the bag he already owns. Does anyone have a suggestion for my "need to do it all workhorse and day bag" bag?