Rucksack suggestions needed..

[stevewestern]

So, my shoulder bag is not really large enough and my new strap (a BR rs7) means I need to look at a rucksack type bag.
I don't carry a laptop, but will want to carry a gripped 5d2 with 24-70 or 24-105 fitted, and another body with a 70-200 fitted - currently the smaller f4 but maybe a f2.8 at some stage. I also have a 17-40 and a 580 flash, plus the usual spare memory cards and battery space is needed.
I prefer to keep the lenses mounted as much as possible as dust on the sensor is a pet hate, plus I can be ready with less faffing about.
Any thoughts or ideas about what may do the job ?

 

[*Babs]

I don't know what your budget is, but I just got an Amazon Basics camera backpack and it's great! Good padded straps, completely flexible internal depending on your camera and lenses, extra straps to keep things secure ... all for £25!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasic...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1295445375&sr=8-1


(PS - "Frustration free packaging" actually means "No packaging" )

 

[mipevo6]

Flipside 400 AW ? surprisingly compact for its huge carrying capacity...

 

[tomqh]

I've reviewed my bag here - you have similar gear to me


Dakine Sequence Camera Bag (1 of 3) - Interior by TomQH, on Flickr

 

[Herethere]

I have a Fastpack 200 and I love it!

 

[stevewestern]

Thanks for the replies - I'll take a look into the suggestions !
As for budget - I want a bag that will hold my gear, be comfy and last.
I've bought too many small and cheap bags so to some extent will spend whatever it takes.
Tomqh - can your dividers be moved to allow for both bodies to have lenses fitted in some way ? Looks like a good bag if it does....

 

[tomqh]

Thanks for the replies - I'll take a look into the suggestions !
As for budget - I want a bag that will hold my gear, be comfy and last.
I've bought too many small and cheap bags so to some extent will spend whatever it takes.
Tomqh - can your dividers be moved to allow for both bodies to have lenses fitted in some way ? Looks like a good bag if it does....

Yes, if your 2nd body is a smaller size i.e. my 500d width is shorter than the depth of the bag, so you can fit it and a lens fitted (but should put a divider underneath the lens to support it).

Otherwise, you'll only be able to fit 2 shorter (i.e not 70-200 or 100-400 with hoods!) lenses mounted on 2 larger bodies. You can see the dividers and rearrange them as necessary. They aren't as flexible as crumpler dividers (which can go anywhere there is felt) though, as you are limted to where the velcro strips are for adjusting.

 

[arad85]

Flipside 400 AW ? surprisingly compact for its huge carrying capacity...

Having one delivered today as my equipment is pretty similar. Not sure what it will carry but we'll see (£54 inc next day from Jessops if you don't mind green).