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Hi there im going to the Himalayas trekking in February. What i am looking for is a backpack that is going to hold all of my gear (nikon d300 with battery pack, 17-55 f2.8, 55-200, 50 f.2.8marcro, 50 f1.8, sb900, and the usual charger batteries filters etc etc..)

I have been looking online for a bag big enough to fit all my equipment and also enough personal equipment to keep me trekking for a few weeks. Does anyone have any suggestions or an ingenious idea of how to keep my equipment protected?

Thanks very much in advance

TT
 
http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/

For your bag...

Then look into either seperate cases for lenses (lowerpro have a good range) or if you don't want the added bulk then just wrap lenses up in clothing and stick them at the top of your bag (what I do).

The only possible bags I've seen that may fit your needs are made by a company called f-stop, however they are probably too small and cost a fortune before you start shipping them from the US. Otherwise this one http://www.clikelite.com/shop/new/large-hiker/ is another potential.

Unfortunately proper walking photo bags are long and far between, most made for short day hikes with just a raincoat and your camera kit (such as the above trekker).:( No one seems to do a nice 50/60L bag with a 20L camera section and 30-40L clothing/equipment section...
 
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Where you going? Did the Annapurna circuit in Nepal back in 2001, 17 days roughly, one of the best things I've ever done. Reason I ask is, if you are not hiring a porter (I didn't but plenty of people do) it's a fair bit of weight to carry around. I just had a compact, I'm not suggesting you do that, but do keep the weight in mind, esp at the higher elevations.

For a lot of trekking, ad for this, I went to Cotswolds and got some advice (excellent it was) from them. Most camera bags I've seen are not great for backpacking so I'd recommend getting a proper backpack and then getting a bag that would fit inside if you want to take everything.

And get some good shoes!

Have a great time, I'm sure you'll love it.
 
Thanks for the supper quick replies. I have lots of experience trekking and out on the hills as im a mountain leader so thanks for the bag tips i have lots of mountaineering bags but nothing camera specific. Would of been great if i could of got something built for the camera and trekking. Like AMP said it would be fantastic to have a 60L bag built with a camera in mind.

AKR Im trekking up to the base camp of Everest. I will have a sherpa with me. I know it is going to be a fair bit of weight but im in charge of media/photography. As its a once in a life time opportunity i would like to be taking all my gear as i will be spending around a month out there.
 
How about using the internal compartment of a crumpler new delhi and put it in a normal rucksack that you use to store your other kit?

I have a new delhi shoulder bag but occasionally need to carry a rucksack or backpack so I pull the inner out and put it in the back pack and it works perfectly.

The new delhi 610 holds my gripped 500D mounted to the 24-70 2.8L, 70-200 2.8IS, 580EXII flash in its case, 50mm 1.8 and a 10-22mm. There is also plenty of space for batteries, rear cap and body cap, wired shutter release, wireless triggers in the gaps that are created under the body mounted to the lens I make sure the lens doesn't move with dividers.
 
ttcorsa said:
Hi there im going to the Himalayas trekking in February. What i am looking for is a backpack that is going to hold all of my gear (nikon d300 with battery pack, 17-55 f2.8, 55-200, 50 f.2.8marcro, 50 f1.8, sb900, and the usual charger batteries filters etc etc..)

I have been looking online for a bag big enough to fit all my equipment and also enough personal equipment to keep me trekking for a few weeks. Does anyone have any suggestions or an ingenious idea of how to keep my equipment protected?

Thanks very much in advance

TT
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How much personal equipment, what size bag are we talking about?

Perhaps a standard rucksack and some sort of photographic pouch that fits inside the rucksack or a Lowepro Topload Pro AW with you gear in attached to the backpack or as a chest bag.

Most trekking camera bags at best are for a days trek like the 1 below suggested by redmonkee, very limited storage for personal equipment. Amp34 2nd suggestion the large hiker looks promising, but a doubt you could get it in the UK to have a proper look at to see if its suitable.

I assume you just want the one bag to carry and that will be with you all the time. I think this might be a tough find but check out some suggestions on this link where some asked a similar question. http://photo.net/travel-photography-forum/0066Lr
 
Thanks very much for the replies again.

Pete i think you have just given me the idea i was looking for by using a waist belt. I never thought of that. I can cut down on lenses if need be and means i can fit essentials in my hiking pack. Im liking some of the other ideas as well.

Thanks very much for everyones ideas its things i would not of thought about myself.
 
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