Backpack recommendation

lefei · 18th April 2006

I need some advise from current users of backpacks. I have an S1 IS with a few filters, wide angle lens, and maybe getting a macro one and a slave bracket+flash soon. What I have in mind is that the backup should have a compartment for storing my cam and its accessories, able to hold a tripod, and able to hold my personal stuff (e.g. water bottle, clothes, shoes (if possible)). Would also like to have a laptop compartment, but it is just an option for me, not a requirement.

Any idea which range of Lowepro (or any other brands) bags do I have to look at? budget wise, probably less than $120.

TIA.

zac08 · 18th April 2006

Originally Posted by lefei

I need some advise from current users of backpacks. I have an S1 IS with a few filters, wide angle lens, and maybe getting a macro one and a slave bracket+flash soon. What I have in mind is that the backup should have a compartment for storing my cam and its accessories, able to hold a tripod, and able to hold my personal stuff (e.g. water bottle, clothes, shoes (if possible)). Would also like to have a laptop compartment, but it is just an option for me, not a requirement.

Any idea which range of Lowepro (or any other brands) bags do I have to look at? budget wise, probably less than $120.

TIA.

Go for the Trekker series.. I think some of them are going for approx $100 in the buy and sell. As for which models, it all depends on what you wanna fit in there....

smtan24 · 18th April 2006

I'm using a Lowepro Rover AW II. But it cost about SGD140.

wrx_sti_22b · 19th April 2006

Originally Posted by lefei

I need some advise from current users of backpacks. I have an S1 IS with a few filters, wide angle lens, and maybe getting a macro one and a slave bracket+flash soon. What I have in mind is that the backup should have a compartment for storing my cam and its accessories, able to hold a tripod, and able to hold my personal stuff (e.g. water bottle, clothes, shoes (if possible)). Would also like to have a laptop compartment, but it is just an option for me, not a requirement.

Any idea which range of Lowepro (or any other brands) bags do I have to look at? budget wise, probably less than $120.

TIA.

Micro trekker? Orion Trekker? Mini Trekker a bit too big for these things only (exclude wanting to put lap top)

lefei · 19th April 2006

Orion Trekker looks promising from the the Lowepro webby. Able to strap on my tripod on this bag?

wrx_sti_22b · 20th April 2006

Originally Posted by zac08

Go for the Trekker series.. I think some of them are going for approx $100 in the buy and sell. As for which models, it all depends on what you wanna fit in there....

Mini Trekker Classic is $100 from Cathay Photo. The tripod is strapped below at the base of the bag. Mini Trekker AW (all weather) is $140. The tripod is strapped onto the bag.

wrx_sti_22b · 20th April 2006

Originally Posted by lefei

Orion Trekker looks promising from the the Lowepro webby. Able to strap on my tripod on this bag?

Orion Trekker the btm part put camera only, so small. You go to Cathay Photo Peninsula Plaza to have a look loh.

lefei · 20th April 2006

Mine is just a prosumer with a WA Lens and Macro Lens.

dRebelXT · 20th April 2006

For this setting, you can get a small Lowepro bag then stuff the Lowepro into a
normal backpack.

lefei · 20th April 2006

I'm actually more interested in getting something which can strap on my tripod, instead of me carrying around a tripod bag plus my backpack.

zaxh81 · 20th April 2006

Originally Posted by lefei

I'm actually more interested in getting something which can strap on my tripod, instead of me carrying around a tripod bag plus my backpack.

I used the mini trekker AW before,it's able to strap the tripod.

lefei · 20th April 2006

Can Orion Trekker strap a tripod? Doesn't seem to be able to from the Lowepro website. The Mini Trekker AW seems like a very good bag, though big. Has a rain cover, and able to strap on a tripod.

jeffreyk · 21st April 2006

Originally Posted by lefei

Can Orion Trekker strap a tripod? Doesn't seem to be able to from the Lowepro website. The Mini Trekker AW seems like a very good bag, though big. Has a rain cover, and able to strap on a tripod.

IIRC Mini Trekker AW costs abt $125 from CP/TK, but need to check with them on availablity.

zaxh81 · 21st April 2006

Originally Posted by lefei

Can Orion Trekker strap a tripod? Doesn't seem to be able to from the Lowepro website. The Mini Trekker AW seems like a very good bag, though big. Has a rain cover, and able to strap on a tripod.

the Orion trekker cannot strap a tripod

wrx_sti_22b · 24th April 2006

Originally Posted by jeffreyk

IIRC Mini Trekker AW costs abt $125 from CP/TK, but need to check with them on availablity.

Cathay Photo has stock...

18th April 2006	#1
lefei Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West Side of SG Posts: 675	Backpack recommendation I need some advise from current users of backpacks. I have an S1 IS with a few filters, wide angle lens, and maybe getting a macro one and a slave bracket+flash soon. What I have in mind is that the backup should have a compartment for storing my cam and its accessories, able to hold a tripod, and able to hold my personal stuff (e.g. water bottle, clothes, shoes (if possible)). Would also like to have a laptop compartment, but it is just an option for me, not a requirement. Any idea which range of Lowepro (or any other brands) bags do I have to look at? budget wise, probably less than $120. TIA. Last edited by lefei; 18th April 2006 at 05:06 PM.

18th April 2006	#3
smtan24 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampines Posts: 1,482	Re: Backpack recommendation I'm using a Lowepro Rover AW II. But it cost about SGD140.

19th April 2006	#5
lefei Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West Side of SG Posts: 675	Re: Backpack recommendation Orion Trekker looks promising from the the Lowepro webby. Able to strap on my tripod on this bag?

20th April 2006	#8
lefei Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West Side of SG Posts: 675	Re: Backpack recommendation Mine is just a prosumer with a WA Lens and Macro Lens.

20th April 2006	#9
dRebelXT Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,563	Re: Backpack recommendation For this setting, you can get a small Lowepro bag then stuff the Lowepro into a normal backpack. __________________ My photog website! :) I am AF - A Fool..

20th April 2006	#10
lefei Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West Side of SG Posts: 675	Re: Backpack recommendation I'm actually more interested in getting something which can strap on my tripod, instead of me carrying around a tripod bag plus my backpack.

20th April 2006	#12
lefei Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West Side of SG Posts: 675	Re: Backpack recommendation Can Orion Trekker strap a tripod? Doesn't seem to be able to from the Lowepro website. The Mini Trekker AW seems like a very good bag, though big. Has a rain cover, and able to strap on a tripod.