What backpacks/daypacks do you use

[adammreef]

I'm just looking into getting a backpack to carry my camera lenses and laptop. There are so many too choose from on B&H I cant decide, so what pack do you currently use or have used and what do you like or dislike about it?

[MrSandman]

What lenses and what size laptop? Also, is that all you want to carry? What about misc. items like a change of clothes, or lunch, or a tripod, or a bottle of water, or anything else? Is this for hiking? For snowboarding? For traveling/sightseeing? I've got about 5 different backpacks and each has its own purpose.

[90sShooter]

I just picked up the tamrac Aero Speed 85. I LOVE it! It has a quick access zipper flap on the side and plenty of room to store the camera WITH a 70-200 2.8 IS ATTACHED! :D Only downfalls I can see is the laptop storage space is a LITTLE tight. Although I WAS able to zip it up with my hp 17" notebook, I felt like I was forcing it to the point I was going to break it. Also, as far as I know there is nowhere to attach a tripod. There is a nice little spot for all the extras like a sack lunch or whatever up top. The best part is, it looks "cool" unlike a lot of the backpacks I see out there. :bum: *Not that that is important ;)

[adammreef]

What I would like to fit inside it would be 4 lenses the biggest being a 75-300, but I do plan on getting a 100-400 in the next two weeks so that would have to fit also, Canon t1i, my Dell 15" laptop, tripod, flash, maybe a lunch for the day. I also see that some packs can hold a bladder bag for water instead of carrying a water bottle that seems like a pretty cool extra to have. And this is basically just going to be used for day trips nothing overnight or too long.

[MrSandman]

You want to be able to carry both the 70-300 and the 100-400 at the same time?

[kilroy217]

I use the lowepro fastpack 350 - http://products.lowepro.com/product/Fastpack-350,2087,14.htm

it fits my camera, three lenses, filters, wires, batteries, my flash, my laptop, and still has an extra pouch for some extra stuff like lunch, a pen and notepad, etc. If you put the wires, filters, etc. in the extra pouch, you could probably fit five lenses in there.

[adammreef]

You want to be able to carry both the 70-300 and the 100-400 at the same time?

Sorry I wasn't clearer with that but the 100-400 is going to replace my 70-300. So I don't need to carry both unless there is a pack capable of doing so.

[Petie]

I have a Lowepro CompuDaypack, holds my 17" laptop, my D40, and 4 lenses including my 70-300. Also Has a nice little pouch for my mp3, nice organization inside with 2 waterproof zippered pouches. I have been able to put a change of clothes in mine also. It is super comfortable to wear even though fully loaded it's heavy. I've never had an aching back from it, I took it on a cruise with me and wore it for 6+ hours a day and was fine. And also easy to get through airline security, some friends had a different bag and had security issues,not being able to see through all the way, mine flew through no problem.

[swjim]

I've had a Lowepro Computrekker for around four years and it's held up great. In the camera compartment it has no problem carrying a 5D Mk II, 70-200 f/2.8L IS, 85 f/1.8, 24-70 f/2.8L, 580EX, 430EX and three Pocket Wizards plus miscellaneous memory cards, cables, cleaning supplies, extra batteries etc. It has a large pocket on the outside that I've used for all sorts of things - clamps, umbrellas (Westcott that fold down small), clothes, snacks, etc. The laptop compartment holds up to a 15" laptop.

I like it a lot, but it does get heavy if it's fully loaded.

One note, the water bottle holder is sold separately.

Here's the link at B&H. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/485414-REG/Lowepro__CompuTrekker_AW_Backpack.html *edit, I just noticed this is now discontinued. Sorry, but I'm sure they have something equivalent available.

[BlueCorn]

I'm a big fan of Kata bags, I've got several.

[Dino]

:D As if you don't have enough suggestions Thinktank (http://www.thinktankphoto.com/) is an awesome brand as well. I don't have one of their packs yet but I do have one of their belts.

[jmik26]

Lowepro Computrekker

+2 on that. It held a 50d with 100-400 attached, 10-22mm, 24-105mm, 40d, 1.4tc, 2.0tc and a ton of odds and ends... It was a great bag and VERY comfortable when hiking. Right now I use pelican cases for everything but need to get another bag. It would be interesting to see what you choose... Jeff