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I need a walking backpack to go out for the day with , needs good adjustable straps and to carry camera and 3 lenses / flash and tripod oh and lunch ! i just cant seem to find a good walking backpack out there... i had decided on a Lowepro Primus AW but its just to heavy...i was also tempted with the Lowepro Flipside 400 AW but not sure its going to be that easy to get the camera out
 
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I use a LowePro minitrekker for the camera kit and load pockets with lunch (I don't like the idea of crumbs or condensation near my kit, so keep sarnies and cans out opf the bag.) Plenty of room in the bag for most of my kit and there's provision for attaching a tripod to the outside as well.
 
The Fastpack 200 (or 250 if you want to carry a laptop) is pretty good. Comfort is very subjective so it might be good to try one out if you can before purchasing.
 
tomkbucks said:
I need a walking backpack to go out for the day with , needs good adjustable straps and to carry camera and 3 lenses / flash and tripod oh and lunch ! i just cant seem to find a good walking backpack out there... i had decided on a Lowepro Primus AW but its just to heavy...i was also tempted with the Lowepro Flipside 400 AW but not sure its going to be that easy to get the camera out
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Maybe not exactly what you are after but this is cheap just now: http://www.thehobbywarehouse.co.uk/product/lowepro-compudaypack/011155/

Other than that, I'd recommend the Lowepro Sling 200/300.
 
f-stop loka (see reviews section). quite possibly the most comfortable bag ive ever owned (and the most expensive).

had a sling and found it uncomfortable loaded over long distance pulling on one shoulder and side of neck.
 
I would second the fStop Loka/Tilopa BC for walking that involves carrying heavy kit for several miles ascending a few hundred metres or more.

I have just ordered the Tilopa BC with three ICU's to hopefully cover most scenarios on the hills.

If you do not do a lot of serious hiking or do not ascend much one of the Lowepro backpacks would probably suffice.

I do not think there is one bag for all jobs, it is really horses for courses. The Think Tank bags are well thought out but not for walking any distance.
 
Lowepro Rover AW II, has camera section in the bottom, daysack bit at the top, tripod mount and is very comfy to wear all day. Has all weather cover as well
 
Recently bought a BlackRapid strap. The camera is now always out (did a 7 mile walk on Saturday with a gripped 5D2/24-105 attached without any issues) and then I carry everything else in a (now lighter) flipside 400AW
 
good idea on the shoulder strap , i think the flipside 400aw may be the one... need to go to jessops and try one on ! f-stop loka also looks great but cant find anywere that sells it in the uk ?
 
I use the Lowpro Rover AW II pretty much has space for everything and more. Great for days out or trekking.
 
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good idea on the shoulder strap , i think the flipside 400aw may be the one... need to go to jessops and try one on ! f-stop loka also looks great but cant find anywere that sells it in the uk ?
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They are only available from their web site in the US, so postal charges and customs charges apply, not a cheap option but a good one.

The next batch are due in in April and I see they have a warehouse in Holland now where they say they will ship to Europe from. I have just emailed them an enquiry regarding the delivery and custom charges from Holland, it will be quicker, not sure if cheaper.
 
Another vote for the Lowepro Rover AW II. Room in the top for flask and sarnies as well as a few other bits and bobs, room in the bottom for a body and lens plus a few extra lenses and it also has a tripod sling on the back. Very comfortable to wear over distance too.
 
I use a Think Tank Streetwalker Pro Harddrive and it does a nice job. Much lighter than my old Tamrac Expedition 8. :)
 
I know you discounted the Primus, but it's my go-to bag for just this kind of load out. Just enough room for decent amount of kit and space up top for clothes/food etc.
 
Not sure if it would be large enough depending on what lenses you have but I use a Tamrac Aero Speed 75 which meets all of your requirements.
 
I have a Crumpler Farmers Double, and while it's not huge, you could squeeze a camera and 3 lenses in there if they weren't huge lenses. :)
 
I recently had a play with the Lowepro Slingshot, it seemed a very nice bag with plenty of space and a good layout. I dont know how it would feel on one shoulder for substantial walks though.
 
Day to day I use an FStop Bard, if I'm snowboarding/biking or walking any significant distance I use a Da Kine sequence, but do not recommend it as it is a camera back with straps added on, no though went into it as a rucksack, will be replaced soon.
 
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..i was also tempted with the Lowepro Flipside 400 AW but not sure its going to be that easy to get the camera out
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I had the 200 version and found exactly that, when you pu the bag down and open it the flap wants to spring back into its normal closed position so you keep on hand on the lid to keep it open.

I sold it and got a Lowepro Vertex 200, amazing bag, carries 5d Mkii gripped w/24-105, 5D, 70-200 2.8, 85, 50, 2x 580 EX II's, camera chargers, 15" macbook pro, macbook charger, cleaning products, cards, filters, wireless triggers, shed loads of batteries etc etc.

Awesome
 
I've got a Samsonite bag. Fulfills all your criteria, easily carries camera+3-5 lenses, depending on their size, flash, accessories etc. + a small tripod and there is still a lot of room-
but as far as I know, it's not being sold as a camera bag for some reason.
I don't actually know what it's called, but I love mine - it's brilliant and I've had it for ages.
So maybe looking for bags that are not categorised as "camera bags" might be worth a try as well?
 
I've got the Flipside 400 AW, and with a bit of jiggling around have got it to fit all my gear (including the Canon 70-200 and 100-400) perfectly. It does take a bit of time to get your camera out, but that's the only downside for me. Only paid just over £50 for it, so excellent value.
 
I have the Kata 3n1-20 and it fits my canon 30D, 28-105, 50mm 1.4 and 70-200 F4, it has space for all of these plus nice wee pocket in the top for your lunch. Its also useful because it can be a sling for either side or a backpack with a support belt.
 
Have you looked at the Tamrac Adventurer range ? They have a second compartment above the main camera/lenses section which will take a bottle of water and a bit of food, plus flash gun and filters.

I've got the Adventurer 9. It's very comfortable and although it doesn't have a specialised tripod carrier, I just strap mine to the side with 1 leg in the pocket and it works fine.

http://www.tamrac.com/Cat_09_AdventureBackpacks.pdf


Steve
 
I have a Crumpler Italian Connection back pack. Was bought as a gift, it's not the best bag in the world as the equipment departments aren't a decent size, either too big or too small.

I'm looking towards the LowePro's as a replcement.
 
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I have the Kata 3n1-20 and it fits my canon 30D, 28-105, 50mm 1.4 and 70-200 F4, it has space for all of these plus nice wee pocket in the top for your lunch. Its also useful because it can be a sling for either side or a backpack with a support belt.
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I have the 3N1-22 that differs from the 3N1-20 by having a pocket for a netbook that I use for an Ezybox Speed-lite mini softbox, papers etc. This was my choice after using the 3N1-33 and liking it, but finding it encouraged me to carry too much kit/weight!
 
Have you had a look at the updated Slingshot range?
I use a Slingshot 302AW, these updated versions allow you to attach a tripod onto the right hand side and there is plenty of room for my gripped 50D, 100-400L, 24-105L and 10-22mm all with hoods. The pocket on the back and compartment at the top will take any additonal accessories including a flash.
Depending on my plan for the day, I also carry sandwiches in the top compartment and as I have a spare clip stap, I hang a thermos from the bag as well.
Some people find the slingshot uncomfortable but as they have done away with the additopnal strap that clips onto the sling strap and replaced it with a proper waist strap, I find it quite comfortable.
And of course, accessing the camera is easy without having to remove the bag.
 
Or perhaps convert a well-specced, 'normal' backpack into a camera pack by using lens cases, padding, etc.?
 
I'm looking at this too. Having looked around at what options are provided for walking, I dont think many of the camera bags are that technical. I think I'd be better served with buying a bag with a separate bottom compartment and then buying a padded liner bag which could contain my camera and lenses I wanted to carry.

Has anyone tried a hip pouch when hiking? Do they tend to fall down a lot?
 
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Another vote for the Lowepro mini trekker. You can even stick your lunch in the camera compartment if you can't fill it with lenses! Water bottles and other bits in the outer pocket.

Has tripod clips and clips for your jacket and waterproof trousers etc
 
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