Carlosu

I recently bought the LowePro Hatchback 150 AW BP, specifically for day hikes. It fits a camera body with good size Lense, plus one or two other small lenses. It has several pockets for batteries, etc. Two side pockets for water bottle, tripod, etc. The top compartment can accommodate your jacket, first aid kit, snacks, etc. It has a waist and a chest strap. The photo compartment can be accessed by flipping the pack to the front, with the waist strap holding it in front of you for easy camera access. The camera pouch can be removed and you have a reasonably large day pack for whatever activities you want to do. It is quite compact, which is why I bought it. There are a couple of larger version (250 and i think 350). Look it up. I saw several videos on how to pack it. By the Way, you’ll be surprised about how many camera back packs there are. I did a lot of research. I concluded that, Lowepro makes good quality packs and, for under $60, you can’t go wrong.

tomad Loc: North Carolina

Here's the perfect bag for you... Padded bottom section is for camera and lenses, top section is for all the other stuff you mentioned.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ET4FX2C/?coliid=IXBPV2MPOCL7L&colid=3ACIBVYHIWSJU&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

dsnoke Loc: North Georgia, USA

I second VTMatwood on the Lowepro Fastpack series. I use the 150 model rather than the larger 250 because it fits me better. I get a Nikon D7100 with one or two more lenses, batteries, filters, etc in the bottom camera part, my rain jacket rolled up under the outside flap, 2-3 liters of water and snack in the top compartment and a monopod on the side. Whistle, small flashlight, knife, phone and wallet in the top outside compartment. Plastic dropcloth, maps and notebook in the back computer pocket. Works for 4-6 hours of hiking, with the limiting factor being the amount of water weight I'm willing to carry.

I have hiked with folks using the F-stop packs. Those are quite large, and you choose the camera insert in the size you want. Those packs have many places to strap things like a tripod on the outside. Bigger than I want, but very nice.

Cheers,
Dick

SteveLew Loc: Sugar Land, TX

I to have an F-stop Anja bag. For a mirrorless camera, lenses, water bottles, food, first aid kit and additional layered clothing, night head light, etc. the F-stop bags with an ICU (internal camera unit) is the way to go. F-stop has a line of UL (ultra light( bags that go from 37 liter down to 30 liter bags. The ICU's come in a sizes. F-stop bags and ICU's are expensive, extremely durable, water resistant and you will not need an other bag ever. The bags from 40 liter and below are all airline compliant and the ICU are removable and fit easily under you seat on on an airplane.

Dave Sr Loc: Nazareth, Pennsylvania

I've not found any "photography" bag as comfortable as a true backpacking bag. I have a Deuter 40+10 that carries all you could want, and a Peak Design CapturePro clip that attaches my mirrorless to the backpack shoulder strap, very convenient. Osprey packs are also very comfortable for longer hikes.

daf40 Loc: Mesa, AZ

Thanks for all the suggestions. I have some research to do to review the many recommendations. My sherpa (wife) has announced that she is going on strike, so I have to get something before my next hike.

adamsg Loc: Chubbuck, ID

My Lowepro backpack will hold a body (Nikon D3100) two lenses, filters, batteries filters and lens shades in the main compartment. The inside of the lid holds SD cards and has too for small, relatively flat items. There is a compartment on the outside of the lid that can hold small snacks, keys, maps, a compass and, perhaps, a very light rain poncho. There is a strap for attaching a tripod and mesh pockets for a water bottle and small first aid kit. It also has its own, built-in rain poncho that is very effective. It is relatively small, but has been fool proof and a really essential tool for my outdoor photography. Go to lower.com or check in a good camera store near you. I don't remember the model number but think you ought to go where you can examine them thoroughly and make the best choice.

oregonfrank Loc: Astoria, Oregon

As several have said that they use a regular backpack, I will add here a source for components for packing bodies and lenses. I like Kenesis Photo Gear for individual padded bags for bodies, lenses, and accessories. My favorites include individual bags sized for camera bodies and different sizes of lenses up to 600mm prime. They also have their own backpack that is 1/2 and 1/2 camera gear and other stuff.

Dennis833 Loc: Australia

Tarmac 5789. Great for day walks. I fold and pack my Gore tex jacket in the laptop slot at the back.

raferrelljr Loc: CHARLOTTE, NC

Lowe pro Off road

Paladin48 Loc: Orlando

adamsg Loc: Chubbuck, ID

Lowepro packs are excellent. The one I have, to which I referred in an earlier post is the Pro Runner 200 AW. It holds a lot and, yet, is quite compact and comfortable. When I go out with my camera, it is always there. It has some a lot of miles with me and totally protected my body, lenses and accessories. Plus I can tote stuff I mentioned earlier. I highly recommend it.