Allround photobackpack

Belzebub

Belzebub

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Seeing as there are many photographers and of course skiiers here, i figure this is the right place to ask for advice.

I need a backpack that is suited for touring, urban life, and travelling. I just throw my camerabag in a 70L backpack for multiday trips, but i dont have a photo-daypack. IT NEEDS TO HAVE FAST ACCESS TO THE CAMERA AS I AM FUCKING TIRED OF MISSING SHOTS.

It needs to fit:

-Canon 60d

-Tamron 17-50

-Tokina 11-16

-Canon 28-200(will be replaced)

-Extra prime

-Batteries, cards ect

-Jacket

-Snacks/food

-Mittens

-Water

-Fleece

-Skins

Can carry a helmet and a tripod. Fit airplane restrictions.

I have looked at: ClikElite Obscura and Contrejour(expensive), Fstop Loka(expensive, doesnt have fast access), Dakine Quest, Lowepro photosport 30L.
 
I have a Lowepro 400 AW, and although it may not be exactly what you're looking for it does a great job of protecting gear, the bag itself is light weight and its construction is top notch, so I can definitely recommend the brand. I've taken it on an overnight backcountry trip and it fit a Nikon D7000, 3 primes, skins, mitts, food, shovel, probe and first aid kit. I find the tripod loop a bit awkward, but my tripod is kind of big and heavy.Burton also makes some good camera bags.
 
Well I finally said fuck it and bought one this fall and it was probably one of the best things I could have done for my photography. Nice to be able to ski like I normally would without having to worry about my gear. I have two small pro icu's which is equivalent to a single large but I can break it in half. In one I have my 5d gripped, 17-40, 24, 50, 70-200, and a rocket blower; basically my every day kit. I can then have room for things like food, extra layers, ski touring and avi gear. For skate missions I can also add the second ICU which has my 3 speedlights, f1/50mm, eos film body, flash triggers, and other nicknacks that I might need.

I think the money is well spent, you get an extremely high quality product with great customer service and a reputable warranty program. Access is pretty fast, you just swing it around your hips with the belt on and you can use it like a table, if your that worried just keep your body and a lens out if you think your going to need it.
 
Double post, but you have 3 different tripod carry options (either side or front carry if that's your thing), as well the shell complies with international carry on standards so you shouldn't have an issue regardless of airline, i've flown twice with mine and it was a breeze.
 
I have a F-Stop Tilopa BC with the XL insert

-Canon 6D

-6x LP-e6 Batteries

-Canon 24-105 L

-70-200 2.8 L

- Rokinon 14 T 3.1

-1.4x Extender

-Intervalometer

-Leica R- Cine Prime Set

-Epic

-3 Red Bricks

-2x Canon Chargers

-1x Red Brick Charger

-Touchscreen/EVF

-Laptop and Card reader

-Random other stuff like ND and other filters/mounts....

Bottom line you can fit a lot in those things.

Problem i've found is that the quality on the outside of bag isn't super durable. I've had mine 4 months and its wearing down pretty well. Tears in multiple places, and I treat it like a baby. The best part is it always fits overhead even on regional planes.

Not sure on the water proofing but it seems to get pretty wet on the outside of it when it snows. Hasn't seemed to cause any dampness on the inner parts of the bag but it is a weakness I've found. Can take time to dry in crazy environments.
 
Mt f-stop Loka is the greatest investment i've put towards my camer setup. (other than the body and lenses). It is unbelievably durable and is so comfortable.
 
Got an f stop bag the other day and as everyone says it really is awesome, although maybe I'm just easily impressed, given that before I was using a dakine mission with another pack stuffed inside that barely fit, taking me minutes to get my camera out anytime I needed it.

Now I simply open the back of the pack and I've got my camera, can do that in about 10 seconds.

Tripod carry really is excellent, having the pockets to put it in is really nice. I've got the tilopa, and it's awesome, more than big enough for most things I'm gonna be doing. The question is, is it worth the price? That's only something you can decide, if you need it, then you'll consider it a bargain for what you get, but only you can decide.

So many little pockets everywhere, the waist strap has a little pocket that fits some batteries in perfectly, so you can get them instantly If you need them.
 
i'd check out the tamrac expedition series, theyre all pretty goodi got the 8x and it is fully waterproof, room enough for 3 ff bodys and lenses and flashes and everything

you probably would be best off with the 7x which is a dope one
 
the 7x is a dope pack from when i saw another photog with one. The problem for me is that it lacks any real storage outside of the camera brick. so its good for your cam, but not for carrying anything misc. and extra like a jacket, food, etc. Didn't see if OP needed that space, just thought i'd point it out either way.
 
^Holy shit this is awesome.

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