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Question looking to buy a Camera/Maaaaybe laptop backpack - 05-27-2008, 08:10 PM


I looking at buying a backpack, because it's more discreet than my camera bag. Also, my camera bag doesn't have adequate room.
here's all the facts that are all going into consideration.

At the moment I have:
1 Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
1 Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
1 Canon Powershot SD550 Digital Elph (Point N' Shooter)
1 Canon 28-80 3.5/5.6 AF Lens
1 Canon 18-55 3.5/5.6 AF IS Lens
1 Quantaray 70-300 4/5.6 AF Tele/Macro lens
1 Canon RC-1 Remote
1 Manfrotto Tripod
3 SD Memory Cards(with a card-reader)
4 CF Memory Cards(with a card-reader)
AND a 17-inch laptop

Okay, so here's my dilemma, I need something that can comfortably fit all this inside, preferably with additional space.(additional lenses) My Laptop is a school computer, so when I graduate next year, I won't have it anymore. However, I'm currently looking at getting a 15-inch Macbook Pro when I graduate.
So basically, I need a backpack that can comfortably fit all the stuff I mentioned above, along with a 15-inch laptop, provides relatively quick access to my camera(with lens attached), has additional room for extra stuff(Phone, iPod, maybe school books, etc.), and is affordable (think "High-Schooler without time for a job" affordable).

Any suggestions?

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05-27-2008, 10:17 PM


Think tank has a few that might meet your needs. I think the biggest problem you'll have is finding something that you can work 'quickly' out of. I have two backpacks and while each has it's strong points, neither really can be accessed quickly without taking them off.

I own a Kata (don't remember the brand off the top of my head) backpack and it's nice. The interior is divided and holds one body, maybe more if i tried, as well as three lenses and a flash. It also easily holds my computer (12 inch powerbook). The biggest problem i had with it was that it didn't allow for much additional stuff when i travel.

I recently went to a system using the Kelty Redwing internal frame pack. It's a lot bigger, like 3100 cubic inches, and has great weight distribution. It's a front loading frame pack, so i can open up the main compartment completely and have access to all parts of the pack. The other thing i really like is that i can put my domke shoulder bag inside the pack. This allows me to pull the domke out and work out of it when i want/need to. The pack has additional pockets for other things i need on the airplane, books, magazines, etc. It fits in the overhead on most jets and, if i don't have the things packed too full, it can fit in the overhead of a regional jet.

A friend uses the same pack with a pelican divider insert for his large format gear, as well.

Jack Gruber of USA Today wrote a great article on sportsshooter about his setup.

Plus, if you look around you can find a good deal on last year's style for around $70, which is a heck of a lot less than a lot of 'photo' packs.

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05-27-2008, 10:50 PM


I was looking at Kata, they seem to have solid products, but there is no way I'll be able to afford $350 for a backpack anytime soon.
Article did help, thanks.
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05-28-2008, 07:53 AM


I'll have my Nanue Pro with me tonight at Fuddrucker's, it was a good choice for me.

It holds the 15" notebook, and the camera section holds a 10d w/28-135IS attached, plus 20/1.8, 50/1.8, 100/2.8, 75-300, 580EXII, plus assorted batteries, cleaning stuff, etc.

It was ~$100 at Houston Camera Exchange.

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