Tamrac or Lowepro Bags?

[ilovemuffin]

Hi guys, please help me out...which brand of Bag should i be getting: Lowepro or Tamrac?
I've heard that Tamrac's bag quality is better than Lowepro? Anyone have any alternative views?

[monokydni]

I'm using both. Can't actually pinpoint which is better. I like both.

[maxim]

if quality is equal then price is your next consideration
then fashion/ style

I definitely go for lowepro,
i hate the logo sewing done for TAMRAC
looks very cina

[Canew]

LOWEPRO for me! Using my third one already...

[JediForce4ever]

Originally Posted by Canew LOWEPRO for me! Using my third one already...

sama sama

[monokydni]

Originally Posted by maxim if quality is equal then price is your next consideration then fashion/ style I definitely go for lowepro, i hate the logo sewing done for TAMRAC looks very cina

That I agree. If Lowepro comes up with something as useful to me as the Velocity 9, I'll be willing to pay a little premium for a better badge. Love my Lowepro Rolling Computrekker AW! Solid build and looks good, too.

[donkuok]

Lowepro is highly recommended

[Francis247]

I prefer Lowepro Bags but for Filter Pouches or casing, I prefer Tamrac.

[rokieto]

I had 2 lowpro....nova 3 & topload zoomAW....I liked the design & functionality.

My aged nova 3 had dandruff...the water proofing coating peel off / disintegrating & contaminating my equipment.

My Topload had lining, so not problem except for insufficient space.

I hesitated on Rover AW, as part of the flaps are not lined, afraid it will peel. Crumpler very stylish & good design, snob appeal, etc but too expensive....

I chanced upon Sports Connection's own brand "Urban Equip", haversack, with bottom camera compartment laptop compartment, zip under straps, similar to Crumpler haversack, not very huge though (compact & stylish).....full lining surfaces inside, no exposed coating....can put DSLR mounted w 70-300 APO, plus 2 or 3 lenses, just keep the flash in the accessory zip pocket. only disadvantage is no accessory expension & no mesh pocket for lense cap, etc.

best part is the price, I only paid $34/- (promo)The saving can be put into equipment instead, e.g. 50mm or batt grip or extra batt, or top up on lense upgrade, etc.

For the price, the functional utitlity & reasonable quality is enough to serve the purpose....until my equipment & usage need changes.

[ronang]

Originally Posted by rokieto I had 2 lowpro....nova 3 & topload zoomAW....I liked the design & functionality. My aged nova 3 had dandruff...the water proofing coating peel off / disintegrating & contaminating my equipment. My Topload had lining, so not problem except for insufficient space. I hesitated on Rover AW, as part of the flaps are not lined, afraid it will peel. Crumpler very stylish & good design, snob appeal, etc but too expensive.... I chanced upon Sports Connection's own brand "Urban Equip", haversack, with bottom camera compartment laptop compartment, zip under straps, similar to Crumpler haversack, not very huge though (compact & stylish).....full lining surfaces inside, no exposed coating....can put DSLR mounted w 70-300 APO, plus 2 or 3 lenses, just keep the flash in the accessory zip pocket. only disadvantage is no accessory expension & no mesh pocket for lense cap, etc. best part is the price, I only paid $34/- (promo)The saving can be put into equipment instead, e.g. 50mm or batt grip or extra batt, or top up on lense upgrade, etc. For the price, the functional utitlity & reasonable quality is enough to serve the purpose....until my equipment & usage need changes.

I went to Sport Station just now they said don't have this bag leh. Any model no?

[bowwow]

between the two, i'd choose lowepro although i've been leaning towards tenba these days.

[hazta]

Originally Posted by ronang I went to Sport Station just now they said don't have this bag leh. Any model no?

Eh... he said Sports Connection n not Sports Station...

Anyways... I'm all for Tamrac Pro 12...

[simdavid]

Originally Posted by rokieto I had 2 lowpro....nova 3 & topload zoomAW....I liked the design & functionality. My aged nova 3 had dandruff...the water proofing coating peel off / disintegrating & contaminating my equipment. My Topload had lining, so not problem except for insufficient space. I hesitated on Rover AW, as part of the flaps are not lined, afraid it will peel. Crumpler very stylish & good design, snob appeal, etc but too expensive.... I chanced upon Sports Connection's own brand "Urban Equip", haversack, with bottom camera compartment laptop compartment, zip under straps, similar to Crumpler haversack, not very huge though (compact & stylish).....full lining surfaces inside, no exposed coating....can put DSLR mounted w 70-300 APO, plus 2 or 3 lenses, just keep the flash in the accessory zip pocket. only disadvantage is no accessory expension & no mesh pocket for lense cap, etc. best part is the price, I only paid $34/- (promo)The saving can be put into equipment instead, e.g. 50mm or batt grip or extra batt, or top up on lense upgrade, etc. For the price, the functional utitlity & reasonable quality is enough to serve the purpose....until my equipment & usage need changes.

Hi Rokieto,

How does the Urban Equip compared with Lowepro Orion Trekker II? Would like to try out some others brand do. Share with us how you think about your bag. Thanks!

[hazta]

Originally Posted by simdavid Hi Rokieto, How does the Urban Equip compared with Lowepro Orion Trekker II? Would like to try out some others brand do. Share with us how you think about your bag. Thanks!

IIRC e itz design is exactly e same as Crumpler's Farmers Double. E only diff is mayb material...

[midicity]

Originally Posted by hazta IIRC e itz design is exactly e same as Crumpler's Farmers Double. E only diff is mayb material...

So far, i've been to a few Sports Connection shops, all have sold out of the Urban Equipment camera backpack

[Vulpix0r]

I think Tamrac better. The Tamrac Velocity is my favourite series.

[kyeoh]

Where to get Tamrac bags at good discounted prices?

[hazta]

Originally Posted by kyeoh Where to get Tamrac bags at good discounted prices?

T K Photo...

[sehsuan]

Try this.

www.thinktankphoto.com

The key item to their product line is the Pro Modulus system - it's the one and only modular belt system that can allow me to move my items all around, and change my lenses fast.

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_Mo...od_Configs.php

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_ProMod_Others.php

There is no local agent, but the best part is the service via email. I'm bowled over by them.

[uncle_catz]

i'm all for Tamrac for its memory and battery management system and waterproof zipper!

have a Expedition 5 and a Superlight 2 Digital series... aiming the Adventure 7 next!

cheers