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hi , im trying to find a comfy daysac , for a few bits and bobs , canon 60d, 10-20mm sigma and 70-300 i did buy a tamrac Velocity but find it to tight really, id also like something i can get a bottle of water in, but it must be good for a days treck so need to sit on the back well , any ideas cos i cant find anything !
 
Depends on your budget as well.

I have had a Flipside 300. This carried my 450D with Tokina 11-16 and carried at 70-200 F4 L IS lens in the bag too with various accessories. Also carried a Redsnapper alloy tripod on the back of the bag . In hindsight, the bag is great. However, on long day walks it does tend to strain you as the harness isn't that good.

However, the Flipsde 400 looks better in terms of capacity and harness..

I used my 5D MK II and 24-70 with bit other gear this weekend hiking in Peak District. I can honestly say that using this heavier equipment in a heavier Lowepro Vertex 200 bag felt lighter to carry. Yes, could feel it is weighty, but due to the harness and weight distribution it wasn't a problem. I just need to find a way to attach a bottle to the side though there are many ways it can be done. Even room for some waterproof pants that I should of took with me and a few more lenses.
 
+1 for the Lowepro Vertex 200 very comfortable.

jpwild, I bought a tamrac bottle holder that will just go through one of the side slides.
 
Thanks for the replies, id like something were i can take the camear out without having to take all the pack apart so i dont miss something !

The Lowepro Versasack 200 does not seem suitable,

the Lowepro Vertex 200 looks quite large to wear for a days treck ? also not to worried about a laptop,
the Lowepro Primus AW looks very good and seems to have good reviews on amazon but seems quite heavy at 2.3Kg

id like a walking / camear bag im sure someone must have made one with a lightweight frame or something i just cant seem to find one :(
 
Have a look at the Tamrac Evolution 8. This carries my Canon 60D with 100-400mm lens mounted and several other lenses, with quick side or front access. There is an upper compartment for your daily needs and room for a laptop. Good hunting, Hugh
 
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thanks , ive currently got a tamrac velocity 7x and just find a sling not comfy enough for day use, will have to find a camear shop that stocks them to try them on !
 
The Lowepro Fastpack series would seem to fit the bill? Camera / lenses in the bottom part with easy access and other stuff in the top part. Also has water bottle holder. I have the 350 which also takes a laptop but the 200 or 250 would probably suit you.
 
it may do im just not sure how comfy the straps / back would be for a days walking ? i need to find a shop that sells both of them to try them !
 
The straps are well padded and they also have a waist strap. I certainly have had no discomfort issues.

I got mine in Jessops.
 
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You get camera bags and you get good walking equipment, the two do not coincide in one product, but you can fit a camera in a proper rucksack.

Osprey is my weapon of choice...
 
desantnik said:
You get camera bags and you get good walking equipment, the two do not coincide in one product, but you can fit a camera in a proper rucksack.

Osprey is my weapon of choice...
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ditto, though I use a Decathlon own brand one as it did what I needed it to do (50 litres, fully adjustable back system inc pivoting hip belt etc), and the price was right.
 
I was looking at the Lowepro Flipside 200 (on the internet). Does anyone have any experience using this one? I need it to carry my Canon 30D, plus two lenses and a tripod, then water bottle, waterproofs etc.

I can start a new thread with this if you'd prefer.

Thanks,

Dom
 
i had a flipside 300 and just wasnt enough .. huge back for lots of gear BUT crap as a walking bag as i couldnt fit a drink or food or a coat in it or anything

just bought a tamrac aerospeed 75 - camera in bottom half .. kit in top half - great bag slightly small .. i would reccomend thr tamrac aerospeed 85 as its a bigger version :)
 
If you want a camera bag that carries well look at the FStop Gear range, they're more aimed at the adventure sports market, but the qualities of a good day pack are the same for walking/mountaineering/skiing etc anyway.
 
I have a decent day pack for just walking, just looking to see if getting a dedicated camera bag would be safer / provide more protection for my gear. I have a case for my camera but nothing for my lenses.

Dom
 
Insightfull analysis there Neil.
 
Thanks for the comments , i think so far the Lowepro Primus AW looks best as it has a good security of not being to be opened easily and a good range of straps, need to find a stockist and try one on !
 
aylesbury bucks... only good camera shops i know are in reading but they are quite limited
 
tomkbucks said:
aylesbury bucks... only good camera shops i know are in reading but they are quite limited
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If you get stuck let me know, your welcome to pop over and have a look at mine.
 
I've got the Primus, it's a good bag but struggles to fit camera kit and the gear required for a serious day on the hills.
I can get a 450D, Tammy 17-50, Canon 70-300 and batteries, filters etc... in the camera section, leaving the top compartment free for walking kit. However, a good size packed lunch pretty much fills this, meaning extra layers have to be stored in the front pouch, open to the elements, which is less than ideal given the weather on a typical days walking in this country.
Normally I have to store extra stuff in my other halfs bag, which annoys her somewhat ;)

If you're looking for other options, someone on here reccomended a couple of Burton (Snowboarding co, not the mens outfitters) rucksacks which might be worth a look. If they're built to withstand the Canadian backcountry, they'll be fine for the "wilds" of England. No idea what capacity & comfort are like though.
 
The Burton bag is alright, a few of my mates have got it. DaKine have also got a few snowboard based camera bags, I've got the sequence, but there isn't all that much room for backcountry kit when you have the camera module in too.
 
tomkbucks said:
hi , im trying to find a comfy daysac , for a few bits and bobs , canon 60d, 10-20mm sigma and 70-300 i did buy a tamrac Velocity but find it to tight really, id also like something i can get a bottle of water in, but it must be good for a days treck so need to sit on the back well , any ideas cos i cant find anything !
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For me a daily backpack for my street hunting will be my flipside 200. Fits my d700, 50mm prime, and my ultra wide angle. And there's still plenty of room. Water bottle? No problem, there's a compartment on the side of the bag :D
 
There's always Chesham Cameras, or a bit further away Morris Photographic in Chipping Norton.

Another suggestion is the Kata range. I just sold a 3N1 20 on here, which is a fab bag, and can be worn as a backpack or slingpack and (as are all Kata bags) really well made. Side entry for accessing you gear too. Because it's quite square, it's amazing that you can fit in it but it still really comfy to wear.

http://www.kata-bags.com/kata.asp?Version=Photo
 
If you can, call in somewhere for a try before you buy and see if it meets what you really want to carry.

JOD.
 
Another vote for the Tamrac Aerospeed series. I have a 75 and find it most comfortable to wear. Having the top pocket for food etc is nice as well and I usually shove a bottle of drink in the side netting pocket.
 
well to put an end to this ive had to compromise , in the end i went for the fastpack 350

on the plus's its got a chest strap
water holder
waist belt
nice split of camera / stuf storage
value

on the downs
bit heavy and a little large - i did not 'really' need the laptop storage but will make use of it
quite square and not very squashy BUT means its well padded
does not sit as well on your back as a walking rucksack and gets hot against you..

its such a shame that the big names out there in walking gear dont make a specific camear bag ! i was very tempted to get a needled out and modify my freeflow 35 berghouse !
 
tomkbucks said:
does not sit as well on your back as a walking rucksack and gets hot against you..
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Well, I did tell you that...

Having a proper usable piece of gear is more important than pockets shaped for camera stuff....

Why didn't you just stuff the gear in your proper bag to start with??
 
ha yup :) ive made do stuffing everything in to a walking rucksack and its just a nightmare to get at and i cant get 3 lenses etc in safley plus getting things out is a nightmare ! for the money this was a compromise but im pleased so far ! out for the first proper long walk soon so we will see !
 
I missed this post (don't know how), but I would have suggested the Tamrac Adventurer range. (Linky)

I have the Adventurer 9, along with most of my camera kit you can use the top section for a bottle of water and some eats. I sometimes put a lightweight fleece or my lightweight anorak in the computer slot.

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Very comfortable on the back, I've hiked most of the way around Skomer Island with it, has chest and waist belts, and if you're clever, you can strap a tripod onto it too.

Mine cost me over £100 2 years ago, but you can pick them up for around £85 now.

Steve
 
tomkbucks said:
ha yup :) ive made do stuffing everything in to a walking rucksack and its just a nightmare to get at and i cant get 3 lenses etc in safley plus getting things out is a nightmare ! for the money this was a compromise but im pleased so far ! out for the first proper long walk soon so we will see !
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One of the bigger rucks with side pockets and a divided lower section would be the answer then probably.

Looking at your kit list, it would all fit perfectly into one of those bigger ones from Lowe Alpine or Osprey.

Having a single comparment and lacking the large side pockets will be whats hindering you.

Plus proper walking gear will be far more up to the job of being comfortable.

Also don't be too prissy with your camera gear - its far tougher than you might imagine. Sorry if that ruffles some feathers with the TP community, but its true.
 
desantnik said:
One of the bigger rucks with side pockets and a divided lower section would be the answer then probably.

Looking at your kit list, it would all fit perfectly into one of those bigger ones from Lowe Alpine or Osprey.

Having a single comparment and lacking the large side pockets will be whats hindering you.

Plus proper walking gear will be far more up to the job of being comfortable.

Also don't be too prissy with your camera gear - its far tougher than you might imagine. Sorry if that ruffles some feathers with the TP community, but its true.
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Completely agree...having tried a few "combo" camera rucksacks (Lowepro/Tamrac + others) I've given up on the idea - I now use an Osprey Atmos (brilliant rucksack!!) and fit the camera gear inside.

Back systems in "real" hiking rucksacks are miles ahead of anything camera related so you'll notice a big difference if you're carrying both the gear you need for mountain hiking together with your camera - I've never found anything that fits both in anyway.

Simon
 
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