Backpack (Page 3): Thanks everyone for your great advice...

Zaydewise Loc: Nashville TN

Thanks everyone for your great advice

Ratwrf

I like the CLIK Elite bags. Well build, rain fly, fabric lining. The pro sport is a medium size backpack with room for lunch. It aslo has the features of a sling. Great bag.

http://clikelite.com/products/

cweisel Loc: Arizona

I have the same, Lowepro 250. It is great for travel, just the right size for airline carry-on second bag. You do have to take it off and lay it down to access the camera. No consideration for tripod carry but still a comfortable weight distribution

Spektra Loc: Arequipa Peru South America

Very, very nice. An option to consider if you can get away with something smaller or manage a smaller budget:
http://www.amazon.com/Case-Logic-SLRC-206-15-4-Inch-Backpack/dp/B002DW99H8/ref=pd_cp_p_3

parkhurst6 Loc: Spanaway, WA

jerryc41 wrote:

I have the Lowepro Fastpack 250. The lower compartment holds lots of camera gear, and the upper section can hold ... whatever. I just ordered a Lowepro Pro Runner 350. It's a bit larger, without the upper section for ... whatever.

http://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Fastpack-250-Camera-Backpack/dp/B000YIYQ30/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1371496521&sr=8-2&keywords=lowepro+fastpack+250+aw

wow...thanks....been discussing this with the hubby (husband wife team)both of us have bad backs...he is a previous back surgery veteran....I book marked that page and will be getting mine as well. Im excited that it has room to fit a laptop as well!! Thanks again!

markly86 Loc: Humboldt County CA

LPigott wrote:

Backpacks work for me ... even loaded up. Weight is distributed evenly so hiking long distances is comfortable. They offer peace of mind given they accommodate camera, lenses, spare batteries, hoods, etc. (I had a sling bag, but my equipment was too heavy on one shoulder.)

+1 Don't use a sling pack for hiking. It does not distribute weight well.

markly86 Loc: Humboldt County CA

For longer hikes - Go to you local REI or backpacking store and find a daypack that feels good. Then order one or two Mountainsmith Kitcubes. The Kitcubes hold cameras and lenses and slide right down into the larger daypacks. I bought a couple at B&H for $17.99 each.

darkmanCANADA Loc: Calgary, AB Canada

parkhurst6 wrote:

wow...thanks....been discussing this with the hubby (husband wife team)both of us have bad backs...he is a previous back surgery veteran....I book marked that page and will be getting mine as well. Im excited that it has room to fit a laptop as well!! Thanks again!

The one thing I did not like about the Fastpack is that the tripod carrier is on one side causing the weight to be lopsided. The Flipside (500) tripod carrier is centred on the back giving more even weight distribution.

If you are looking for a true hiking backpack look at the Deuter brand. I use one when I go into the backcountry. Also Trekpak makes inserts for the Deuter Freerider (http://trekpak.com/mens-freerider-pro-30).

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

Lowepro. I have four mini treckers. One for bodies one for lenses another for flash one for video. Yet to find a better backpack

parkhurst6 Loc: Spanaway, WA

darkmanCANADA wrote:

The one thing I did not like about the Fastpack is that the tripod carrier is on one side causing the weight to be lopsided. The Flipside (500) tripod carrier is centred on the back giving more even weight distribution.

If you are looking for a true hiking backpack look at the Deuter brand. I use one when I go into the backcountry. Also Trekpak makes inserts for the Deuter Freerider (http://trekpak.com/mens-freerider-pro-30).

aw...states page not found...that bites! :(

darkmanCANADA Loc: Calgary, AB Canada

parkhurst6 wrote:

aw...states page not found...that bites! :(

Ooops: http://trekpak.com

Then click on Alpine Pak

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Zaydewise wrote:

Thanks everyone for your great advice

Z, actually packs have been discussed on the Hog at length several times before. Use the SEARCH feature and you will probably find many more pages of recommendations and info. Possibly even in the " frequently asked questions", Nikonian does a very good job of putting reference material together. Good luck

parkhurst6 Loc: Spanaway, WA

thank you! ;) I appreciate it!!!

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

JR1 wrote:

Lowepro. I have four mini treckers. One for bodies one for lenses another for flash one for video. Yet to find a better backpack

Yes, but JR, wouldn't you have to be shaped a little bit like a mule to carry all that ? You know, one on each side and two on your back? Or at least own a mule?!! Or be married to Bertha?

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

SharpShooter wrote:

Yes, but JR, wouldn't you have to be shaped a little bit like a mule to carry all that ? You know, one on each side and two on your back? Or at least own a mule?!! Or be married to Bertha?

All in the car, take out what I need when on location