Ask Recommendation for Bag.

newmemberz · 30th August 2005

Hi all,
I'm thinking about getting a bag, but not sure which bag suits me best.
I believe that bag is a long investment so I would be very sad if it's either too small or too big.

My potential/future setting would likely to be:

1. Wide lens 17-40L or tamron 11-18mm
2. Zoom lens tamron 24-135mm or canon 28-135
3. Telephoto lens 70-200mm f/4L
4. Macro Lens tamron 90mm f/2.8
5. Prime lens 50 mm f/1.8
6. flash maybe 420/430
7. Camera 350D

Do I miss anything? maybe I would like to insert IBOOK G4 inside the bag also if possible.

So, my question is :
1. Mini trekker able to fit in 70-200mm attached with 350D?
2. Is Nature Trekker can fit the whole system inside the bag?
3. Is there any other good Bag do u recommend for this setting?

Please do help me by giving specific product and pls do state the approximate pricing of you know.

Regards.

dragos · 30th August 2005

go for nature trekker.

Goldenstars08 · 30th August 2005

What your $ like???
You prefer sling bag or back pack?
For sling bag a Lowepro Nova 5 AW is cheap about $80+
Can fit all your equitment.
For back pack a Lowepro Mini Trekker AW can do the job too.
Price about $80+.

Happy Buying...

Terence · 30th August 2005

The Mini Trekker would fit the whole setup though if you want to include the ibook, it would have to be stored in the unpadded compartment in front. Perhaps you could keep it in a padded neoprene sleeve. A 12" would fit nicely, not sure of the 14".

You can keep the 70-200 mounted on the camera, will fit the bag. The AW version of this bag will give a little more padded protection.

I personally think the Nature Trekker will be a little large for your setup.

taiwanapurasteve · 30th August 2005

Like goldenstars08 stated, sling/shoulder/backpack style and then think about budget. Lowepro seems to be the best value for the money. For example, you could get a great Tenba bag that is similar to a Lowepro, but you'd be spending a lot more money on it. Same goes with Domke (but they are beautiful

)

It's hard to find the perfect bag. Are you always going to be carrying all your gear? What I've done over the years is buy a few different bags for different occasions. For example: small bag with minimal gear, medium size bag for jobs that call for more of your equipment (flashes, extra lenses, laptop), and then a travel bag that hauls all your gear for long traveling/flying.

newmemberz · 30th August 2005

Thanx, for the your responses friends.
For myself, I prefer backpack.

But, Is nova 5 AW big enough to fit all the setting?
Terence: Nature Trekker would be too big?

How much does the new mini trekker would cost?

thanx.

majere2sg · 30th August 2005

Originally Posted by newmemberz

How much does the new mini trekker would cost?

thanx.

A new mini trekker aw should cost around $120+ at Cathay photos..
I can fit a 20D with battery grip + 300mm f4 IS or 70-200 f2.8 (So a 70-200 f4 shouldn't be a problem), still have room for a 180mm lens, a 580ex flash as well as a 50mm f1.8 lens, a few batteries, a teleconvertor and an extender.

simple_guyz · 30th August 2005

Originally Posted by majere2sg

A new mini trekker aw should cost around $120+ at Cathay photos..
I can fit a 20D with battery grip + 300mm f4 IS or 70-200 f2.8 (So a 70-200 f4 shouldn't be a problem), still have room for a 180mm lens, a 580ex flash as well as a 50mm f1.8 lens, a few batteries, a teleconvertor and an extender.

Does mini trekker has slot for notebook? i mean small notebook, like 12".

majere2sg · 30th August 2005

Originally Posted by simple_guyz

Does mini trekker has slot for notebook? i mean small notebook, like 12".

It does not have any slot specially for notebook but has a front compartment for accessories.. not sure if can slot in a 12" notebook coz i dun have one..

Zplus · 30th August 2005

A Lowepro Computrekker would fit all that including the iBook in a notebook slot.... fits up to 14" I think....

Terence · 30th August 2005

Originally Posted by newmemberz

Terence: Nature Trekker would be too big?

Way too big. This is what I can carry comfortably in my Mini Trekker...

1D
S2Pro
400mm DO w hood
17-35/2.8
35/1.4
550EX
Small water bottle
Extra batteries
Extra memory cards
Filter pouch

simple_guyz · 30th August 2005

Terence: so, how much do u bought your mini trekker?

Terence · 30th August 2005

They range from $70-$90, depending on the store. This is the non-AW version.

newmemberz · 30th August 2005

I guess I'll go for mini trekker then....
Thank you guyz! Way to search the bag.....

newmemberz · 30th August 2005

what's the difference between AW and non AW?

Terence · 30th August 2005

AW = All Weather

It's a stowable waterproof flap. The bags have slightly different pockets but are otherwise identical. For waterproofing, a 10 cent black garbage bag is carried in my bag at all times. Works great when you need a garbage bag for those extended nature shoots too.

Nic1302 · 30th August 2005

Originally Posted by Zplus

A Lowepro Computrekker would fit all that including the iBook in a notebook slot.... fits up to 14" I think....

Right. My Dell D610 fits just right in to the computrekker. If you are keen to take the notebook along, then this will be it.

30th August 2005	#1
newmemberz Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,574	Ask Recommendation for Bag. Hi all, I'm thinking about getting a bag, but not sure which bag suits me best. I believe that bag is a long investment so I would be very sad if it's either too small or too big. My potential/future setting would likely to be: 1. Wide lens 17-40L or tamron 11-18mm 2. Zoom lens tamron 24-135mm or canon 28-135 3. Telephoto lens 70-200mm f/4L 4. Macro Lens tamron 90mm f/2.8 5. Prime lens 50 mm f/1.8 6. flash maybe 420/430 7. Camera 350D Do I miss anything? maybe I would like to insert IBOOK G4 inside the bag also if possible. So, my question is : 1. Mini trekker able to fit in 70-200mm attached with 350D? 2. Is Nature Trekker can fit the whole system inside the bag? 3. Is there any other good Bag do u recommend for this setting? Please do help me by giving specific product and pls do state the approximate pricing of you know. Regards.

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dragos Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Apex Circle Posts: 1,360	Re: Ask Recommendation for Bag. go for nature trekker. __________________ http://www.apexcircle.com Paranormal @ http://hellgates.com/

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Goldenstars08 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,139	Re: Ask Recommendation for Bag. What your $ like??? You prefer sling bag or back pack? For sling bag a Lowepro Nova 5 AW is cheap about $80+ Can fit all your equitment. For back pack a Lowepro Mini Trekker AW can do the job too. Price about $80+. Happy Buying... __________________ Photography first, Food always.

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Terence Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: I'm a Llama! Posts: 4,716	Re: Ask Recommendation for Bag. The Mini Trekker would fit the whole setup though if you want to include the ibook, it would have to be stored in the unpadded compartment in front. Perhaps you could keep it in a padded neoprene sleeve. A 12" would fit nicely, not sure of the 14". You can keep the 70-200 mounted on the camera, will fit the bag. The AW version of this bag will give a little more padded protection. I personally think the Nature Trekker will be a little large for your setup. __________________ Visit my photo blog Email only please, NO PM!

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taiwanapurasteve Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Taipei Posts: 486	Re: Ask Recommendation for Bag. Like goldenstars08 stated, sling/shoulder/backpack style and then think about budget. Lowepro seems to be the best value for the money. For example, you could get a great Tenba bag that is similar to a Lowepro, but you'd be spending a lot more money on it. Same goes with Domke (but they are beautiful ) It's hard to find the perfect bag. Are you always going to be carrying all your gear? What I've done over the years is buy a few different bags for different occasions. For example: small bag with minimal gear, medium size bag for jobs that call for more of your equipment (flashes, extra lenses, laptop), and then a travel bag that hauls all your gear for long traveling/flying. Last edited by taiwanapurasteve; 30th August 2005 at 09:02 AM.

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newmemberz Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,574	Re: Ask Recommendation for Bag. Thanx, for the your responses friends. For myself, I prefer backpack. But, Is nova 5 AW big enough to fit all the setting? Terence: Nature Trekker would be too big? How much does the new mini trekker would cost? thanx.

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Zplus Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Some equitorial, tropical isla Posts: 2,357	Re: Ask Recommendation for Bag. A Lowepro Computrekker would fit all that including the iBook in a notebook slot.... fits up to 14" I think....

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simple_guyz Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 121	Re: Ask Recommendation for Bag. Terence: so, how much do u bought your mini trekker? Last edited by simple_guyz; 30th August 2005 at 03:38 PM.

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newmemberz Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,574	Re: Ask Recommendation for Bag. I guess I'll go for mini trekker then.... Thank you guyz! Way to search the bag.....

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Terence Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: I'm a Llama! Posts: 4,716	Re: Ask Recommendation for Bag. AW = All Weather It's a stowable waterproof flap. The bags have slightly different pockets but are otherwise identical. For waterproofing, a 10 cent black garbage bag is carried in my bag at all times. Works great when you need a garbage bag for those extended nature shoots too. __________________ Visit my photo blog Email only please, NO PM!