KenBlackwell Loc: Killeen, Texas

I am ready to pull the trigger in a 200-500. Also need a back pack or other recommendation to carry the 200-500, another lens or two and at least one body with some misc gear. Are there any recommendations or thoughts?

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Lowepro Flipside 500AW, will hold your lens with a body mounted along with 2 or 3 other lenses and any accessories you may need to pack along. And only $150

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

I love the flip-side. They are safe and comfortable when hiking. They also have a side pocket for water. There’s a trade off in accessibility vs safety and comfort—but it’s one I would take every time.

They also fit under the seats on airlines. Mine also fits in my bike bag which is totally waterproof.

https://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Flipside-500-AW-Photography/dp/B007A4JTDI

ToBoldlyGo Loc: London U.K.

I'd recommend looking at the Flipside 300 too. I easily fit my 200-500 on camera, a few other lenses and some other bits and pieces. It's not too expensive, and everything in the bag actually feels a lot lighter when it's packed in the bag. You can lift it with a couple of fingers in that handle, but take out that beast of a lens and it by itself feels much heavier.

mleuck

There is no trigger on a Nikon 200-500mm.

TJBNovember Loc: Long Island, New York

Thought this might work for you, I use it for my Minolta 9xi with a Tamron 200-400 mounted, similar in size to the Nikkor 200-500. It works well for the price.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I13BDDU/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

saintsrest44

You might want to look at several ThinkTank products as well. I use one to carry a 200-500 with a D7000 attached along with a 70-200 and a flash. Plenty of room, easy top access and great protection.

Largobob

B&H has that item for $119.95.

Michaelgmuth

I have Thinktank glass limo it holds my Nikon D500 with vertical grip and Tamron 150-600 G2 with the hood attached. Plus a little room for accessories.

John Howard Loc: SW Florida and Blue Ridge Mountains of NC.

Manfrotto makes a light weight backpack and the 200-500 fits nicely in horizontal position across the middle of the bag.

Largobob

I believe the Lowepro brand is one of Bogen/Manfrotto production items.

jmunny Loc: Buena Park, CA

Take a look at Gura Gear. Works very well for me with the 200-500, two bodies and multiple lenses.

SteveLew Loc: Sugar Land, TX

For me, the decision to purchase a backpack falls into two distinct decision points. Do you want a backpack to pack your gear for travel and at other times close shooting close to you car. The other kind of backpack is for day trips or longer and involves your camera gear, water bottle or camel pack and some clothing because layering is important on a day hike because often the weather changes when on a hike. Plus a small first aid kit, headlight, compass and other gear related to a day hike. I have two bags that fulfill different activities. I have a Lowpro Prorunner 350 AW II for those times that I venture a few 100 feet from my car. Then I have a F-Stop mountain series bag for my extended day hikes carrying all my gear in the ICU (internal camera unit) in my F Stop bag. My Lowpro Prorunner bag is very sturdy, carries considerable camera gear but is heavy empty. My F-Stop bag is very light carries everything and is built for long use.

Therefore, the decision as to what camera bag is the best depends to a great extent as to what you are going to use the backpack for most of time. This multiple uses is why most camera buffs have multiple camera bags.