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I'm after a backback style bag, as far as size goes I'd prefer bigger rather than smaller.

With plans on getting the pro lenses and a full frame in the future I'd like to eliminate having issues in the future.

My ideal setup as of right now would include a D800, 16-35mm 50mm 85mm and 105mm micro lens. And about 4 b+w filters, and a flash.

No budget per se but I'd like the premium to be justified. And if this can act as a travel bag even better. The fstop multipack or street pro caught my eye, but what's the weather proofing like? I'd like to be able to walk around in the rain without being worried to death about my camera kit. And as long as the padding is good enough that it'l survive a bump or two and wont make everything shatter when I set it on the ground all will be good in my eyes.

For reference I have a Lowepro 160AW now, and I don't much like that style of bag and its starting to feel rather small.
 
The Think Tank Streetwalker Pro is good. Versatile in that you can move the inner compartments around to suit your kit. Comfortable enough with good padding on the shoulder straps. Carries a tripod well. Several useful smaller pockets for maps and compass etc.The only criticism I have of it is that the waterproof cover doesn't fit very well when I put it on with my tripod in situ.
 
I came across one which has grabbed my eye, on Amazon, when someone asked about a bag on another forum.
Actually, there were two, but the second I've discounted now, and the more I read on the other has pretty much secured it in my mind.

Here they are:
https://uk.hama.com/00103744/hama-daytour-camera-backpack-230-black
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004JIWSMC/

Few others possibly?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0001MIIHO/
http://www.clikelite.com/products/#Backpacks
http://www.katabags.co.uk/photo-by-carrying-type-backpacks?n=0&va=t&o=length
 
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As always, my advice is to (if at all possible) visit a shop with decent stocks of a few different brands of bags with the kit it has to hold. I Reckon a LowePro MiniTrekker would hold what you've listed - here's mine with an older load.

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From memory, #1 is a D700 with a Nikkor 70-300 fitted, #2 is a Tamron 90mm Macro, #3 is a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AF, #4 = Sigma 8mm Fisheye, #5 = Sigma 12-24, #6 = Sigma 24-70 f/2.8. #7-10 are batteries, cards and other miscellaneous accessories. The outside pocket holds a selection of pop up reflectors, torch, lenspen/sensorklear etc. The bag fits the template for carry on baggage but the kit is overweight so a lens or 2 has to be rehomed for the weigh in! Pretty sure there's an AW version with a waterproof cover.

Currently it's holding D700+24-70, 8mm, 12-24, Nikkor 105mm Micro, 50mm and 70-300 VR + plenty of accessories. There are sliplok slots on the outside and a tripod attachment system. The only reason I've bought a bag since this one is to contain and transport a few compacts and a bridge, the MiniTrekker is still what holds and carries the SLR kit.

I have a feeling that Redsnapper do a rucksack type bag - my latest bag is one of theirs and I know at least one pro photographer who uses one (we've both got their shoulder bag, not their rucksack).
 
I've got a Tamrac Expedition 9x and that is very large. I can get 2 gripped bodies, 6 or 7 lenses (Canon 70-200 MkII or Sigma 150-500 OS + Sigma 24-70 f2.8 USM, Canon 24-105 f4L, Canon 100 f2.8L macro and a few small primes) and a couple of flashguns as well as. It's very well made, comfortable to carry is well padded inside.

I've also got another Tamrac shoulder bag that takes all of my gear in, including a netbook, and piggybacks to a wheeled trolley for ease of use. Great bags.
 
That LowePro MiniTrekker looks amazing!

Ill be adding that to my list haha
 
I'd definitely prefer just the one bag to hold my standard stuff, which would be camera gear, tablet some bottled water maybe a small lunch box.

If I can get one which holds a tripod that'd be great too, my redsnapper bag is great but I'd prefer to only have the one strap.
 
The Kata 3N1 series is worth a shot if you want a bag that can carry more than just you camera gear, and have an optional tripod holder also. The larger models also have room for a laptop.

http://www.kata-bags.com/Bag+Families/3N1+Family/3N1+Family/15524933

I use the 3N1 as my 'city bag' as it doesn't scream expensive camera bag when it's not got a tripod attached. There's room for a jacket and food in the top compartment as well a my camera gear in the lower section.
 
hi there i use a lowepro aw200 slingshot ...... its a great bag and good compartments that you can shift around to suit your gear . and the best part is you can get to all your gear without takeing then bag off because you unclip one of the clips and it slides around to your front and has a rain cover hiden at the base off it that pulls over when its raining ... 10/10 from me
 
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The 3N1 series look good, but so does the Bumblebee 210, my wallet is shrinking at all these prospects. Ah well christmas present for me? :D
 
For God sake man, get something bought. You're acting like a woman! :lol:
 
Ended up getting a Kata Minibee 110PL
 
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