Help on Lowepro Backpacks.

[Izhar]

I am keen on getting a LowePro BackPack to carry all the camera stuffs that i have as i dun want any of them to be left behind.

Stuffs that are with me.

1) F80
2) Yashica fx-3 with attached 50mm prime lens
3) Sony F505v
4) 50mm f1.8
5) Sigma 15-30
6) Film
7) Flash (soon)
8) Books
9) Filters
10) CLeaning equipment
11) ...
12) ...
will add on.

I am narrowing my choices down to a few backpacks.

1) Nature Trekker
2) Photo Trekker Classic
3) Mini Trekker
4) Stealth AW
5) S&F rover.

I know that some of these bags might be overkill for me but i am thinking that i want a bag that can grow with me. Most likely ill get a few more lenses down the road.

Also i am quite a tall person. I hope to get a back that can rest on my whole back and not just my shoulder blades.

Would need some help and maybe expertise or experience from those who have these bags or used to have them. I would certainly be glad if i was able to see how the bags look when fully loaded. Up to date i have seen the mini trekker (from lowerpro website), nature trekker(from posts of szennyboy. i hope you dun mind me qouting.) and the stealth AW(also from lowepro website.)

I have sent a qoute to CP for the prices of these bags too but if there is anybody who has a rough gauge of the prices, your input is most welcome.

If any others has other suggestions please feel free to voice them.

Thanks for reading.

 

[mpenza]

consider the lowepro rover light that Knighthunter is selling for a good price?
http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24349&highlight=rover+light

Minitrekker costs around $120+, while the rest costs more.

 

[cyrilng]

I always prefer backpacks except that they don't allow for fast access. I even have a backpack harness for my shoulder (camera) bag as I find carrying a heavy camera bag on one shoulder all the time not very good for the posture. At least a backpack distributes the weight better if you have to carry it for prolonged periods.
I haven't tried any of the LowePro backpacks except for the Omni-Trekker which is not quite the usual backpack design. Most of the models you have in mind look good. Best is to test them out at Cathay Photo.
I currently carry an old Tenba backpack with just my D100 & a medium zoom lens when I 'm not working just in case there's something interesting to shoot. It can hold an SLR body with up to 80-200mm f2.8 attached, flash, 2-3 short or zoom lens as well. Check out http://www.tenba.com/
Good luck in your search for the right bag!
Check out this new one one too - a waterproof backpack that floats! http://207.188.74.151/pages/series/dryzone/dzone.htm

 

[Rockshox]

Hi,

Which Camera shop sells Tenba Bags?


Thanks.
Ruel

 

[Izhar]

Originally posted by mpenza
consider the lowepro rover light that Knighthunter is selling for a good price?
http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24349&highlight=rover+light

Minitrekker costs around $120+, while the rest costs more.

Yeah i have looked at it and i do not thing that i can fit all the stuff that i have in mind in it. Maybe ill give knighthunter a pm see how the bag is ....

Originally posted by cyrilng
...

Thanks for the advice Cyril. Looks like i really have to bring everything down tmrw to cathay photo and have a look.


And yeah which shops sells Tenba bags. They are quite costly too.

 

[cyrilng]

Originally posted by Rockshox
Hi,

Which Camera shop sells Tenba Bags?


Thanks.
Ruel

Fotoguide at Peninsula Plaza used to, not sure if they still do. There doesn't seem to be a local distributor.

 

[mpenza]

some specs here: http://207.188.74.151/pages/series/street/rovlight.htm

not very specific though but it could fit a large pro SLR with 80 - 200mm f/2.8 lens attached, additional lenses and accessories.

WOuld be useful if you need a separate compartment for other stuff.

 

[Izhar]

Originally posted by mpenza
some specs here: http://207.188.74.151/pages/series/street/rovlight.htm

not very specific though but it could fit a large pro SLR with 80 - 200mm f/2.8 lens attached, additional lenses and accessories.

WOuld be useful if you need a separate compartment for other stuff.

Thanks for the link. yeah it is very useful if i do need to bring some clothes or some food. I have contacted him as i want to have a look how it basically looks inside the bag. Thanks again mpenza.

 

[mpenza]

Originally posted by Izhar
Thanks for the link. yeah it is very useful if i do need to bring some clothes or some food. I have contacted him as i want to have a look how it basically looks inside the bag. Thanks again mpenza.

You're welcome Get it fast! Else I get itchy again and look for him ;p

 

[Izhar]

Originally posted by mpenza


You're welcome Get it fast! Else I get itchy again and look for him ;p

I got a slight feeling that it might not be big enuff for me. You can start itching already.

 

[mpenza]

Originally posted by Izhar


I got a slight feeling that it might not be big enuff for me. You can start itching already.

;p do note that if you carry one of the trekker bags listed, they won't have proper compartments for your other stuff and you may need to carry an additional bag.....

 

[Izhar]

Originally posted by mpenza


;p do note that if you carry one of the trekker bags listed, they won't have proper compartments for your other stuff and you may need to carry an additional bag.....

Yes i do know that. Thanks for the reminder.