Camera/Notebook bag Recomendations

[bbailey]

I need some recommendations for a good camera / notebook bag. It can be either a backpack or shoulder bag, but it has to be able to be carry-on size for when I fly.

Should be able to fit:
20D w/ kit lens attached
50mm 1.8
Sigma 70-300
580ex flash
3 Memory cards and a small reader
battery charger.

and a 12 or 14.1 inch laptop.

I've looked at the Computrekker AW, but wanted to see if there was anything else out there that is recommended. Shoulder bag recommendations would be very useful.

[eurotrash]

i have the Lowepro Phototrekker Classic on order, should be here friday...ill let you know how it is.

[Entrelac]

Heh, um, I have NO idea what to suggest. Especially as I'm already planning on knitting, felting, and lining a bag for my camera. That way I know for sure it has a perfect-sized pocket for absolutely everything I want to carry. ;)

[Milin]

how are crumpler bags? they seem to be pretty cool looking and have interesting designs.

[speedydave]

Just a suggestion: You might want to get a bag slightly larger than what you need right now. With that nice 20D of yours you'll soon catch L fever (or at least New Lens fever) and will run out of space in your expensive new bag. Hell, I planned ahead like that and my bag is already full. :shock:

[saroy]

I have a Crumpler bag -- http://www.crumplerbags.com/cartInde...g&catId=22 -- and am out of room already. It fits my 10D, 75-300mm, 28-135mm, and 50mm, but *barely*, as in, it's a good thing the bag has a large velcro tab and an extendable strap.

Next lens I buy, I'm going to have to get a new bag. I wish I'd planned ahead, I just wasn't thinking. But the bag itself is great. Looks cool (red, with blue lining, doesn't look immediately like a photo bag, which I like) and is very sturdy. I'll probably buy another Crumpler -- just a bigger one! ;)

[Manny]

Saroy, which crumpler do you have? the one with padded sections or without?
I have the one with out. I fit two cameras with 5 lenses and two packs of batteries and a flash and some accessories. But since there is no padding......you have to be very very careful. which I am.

[nikonninja]

I'm in the same boat.. my laptop is the size of a damn Buick, and weighs about the same.. need something like the regular cam backpacks, with something for a 12lbs computer towards the rear (aka closest to your back).. I tried one with the computer sleeve at the front, and it was extremely uncomfortable with that much weight pulling back at your shoulders

[LoungeLizard]

Originally Posted by bbailey

I need some recommendations for a good camera / notebook bag.

I've got the Crumpler Bryan's Hot Tub on order at Photo Co-Op. It's a good sized bag with all the features I wanted. Photo Co-Op's price (believe it or not) was cheaper than internet (B&H, Adorama, etc.) My philosophy (and I told them) is that if they're within 10% of web price, I'll buy from them as I want to keep the local stores around.