What backpack to fit my gear?

[Azrielsc]

Dear all,

I just bought my 17-55mm F/2.8 lens today and I realised that it doesn't fit my Lowepro Fastpak 250!! Reason being that I had my 70-200mm F/2.8L IS USM inside with my Canon 40D. Can someone please help to suggest a backpack that can fit the following items:

1. 14.1" Laptop
2. Canon 40D
3. 17-55mm F/2.8 IS USM
4. 70-200mm F/2.8L IS USM
5. 430EX flash
6. 50mm F1.8II
7. Odds & ends like CF cards, charger, etc.

I am going to use this backpack as a travelling backpack. Thanks in advance for all the suggestions!

PS: I guess I'll be selling my mint condition Lowepro Fastpak 250 soon. (Only brought it out once.)

[calebk]

Is anti-theft a top priority, since you mentioned a travelling backpack.

I would recommend the Computrekker based on your needs, but if anti-theft is of any concern, that bag has its zippers quite readily accessed from behind, when the bag is on your back.

[night86mare]

try the kata digital rucksack - the one which can hold a laptop, cannot remember the model, but look it up on the kata website under digital rucksack series

if you get any more lenses though, it might be a problem.

[cp1238]

Hi bro,try crumpler ,zippers hind inside backpack.

[egnaro]

was about to recommend Flipside 400 but cant fit in your laptop... hmm... zipper at the back, comfy, and AW.

[Azrielsc]

Thanks guys for your suggestions! The Computrekker seems to be a nice option as well as the Kata.

Hmm... after looking at the Fastpak 250 pictures, I think it can fit both 17-55 and 70-200, just got to figure out how!!

[Azrielsc]

Just realised that by removing the lens hood of the 17-55, I'm able to pack everything into the Fastpack 250! But boy, is it heavy!!