IM looking for a backpack...

[Photolistic]

I am looking for b backpack that I can have my 30D with 70-300 lens at easy access without taking the backpack all the way off. I am thinking at the top for the body and lens, I have seen one like that.

Can anyone hook me up with a link to someplace that will sell a few different brands?

Any other info would be great....

Thanks.

[Jon]

Do you know that's the first time I've ever seen "backpack" and "easy access" in the same sentence? Seriously, I think you'd better forget about a photo backpack for that and look at a conventional top-loading backpack with some aftermarket padded inserts to hold your camera/lens.

[Photolistic]

Well I am set on a backpack. One that loads the camera with lens on out of the top. Anyone??

[SoaringUSAEagle]

I dont think you are gonna find one or more of us would be answering to this... I have never heard of such a thing...

Cut the top of a regular backpack... I guess I dont know.

[Photolistic]

Im talking about ones like this

http://www.tylermerrick.com/images/photography/200eg/equipment_backpack.jpg

[dbett]

But that's not really easy access. You can probably get access to the top portion while kinda balancing the backpack in one hand. But for real access you will need to set it down.

There is the Lowepro Compurover (http://cambags.com/nikon/d70/backpacks/lowepro_compurover_aw_frames.htm) that has a lower compartment for the camera that kinda pivots out. That one might be easier for quick access.

[MazerRakhm]

7 or 8 Backpack reviews listed here:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=207946

[crn3371]

There's no backpack that I've ever seen that has top access, or that gives access without removing it and setting down. The Canon backpack you show is layed out like all the rest. You lay it on its back and unzip it. Wouldn't want to try it while on my back, or in an upright position as I'd be worried about the flap unzipping more than I wanted, and all of my gear tumbling out. Sounds like you need a slingbag such as the Tamrac velocity series, or Lowepro slingshot.

[DavidEB]

Tamrac velocity 9 isn't really a backpack but a one-shoulder sling. It is easy access though. might fill the bill.

[BradT0517]

techniquely there is the sling shot lowepro make but i would get tired having the weight on one shoulder

[SoaringUSAEagle]

I have that above backpack and do believe I will be going after a crumpler 7 here shortly... It will suit me better.

[yoyoboy]

you kindof can on the kata 102/103

[Screamer]

Tamrac and LowePro make an entire assortment of bags like the pictured above. You have to take it off though to get to your gear. I have the Tamrac CyberPack 8 and can guarantee this.

Why are you looking for this? The way they are designed, it seems that you would be asking for a "dumped gear" disaster.

[DavidW]

If it's quick access you want, something like a Lowepro Toploader would probably be more suitable than a backpack, or even a shoulder bag (such as the Lowepro Stealth Reporter range).

The Toploader has various carrying options - you can carry it on a shoulder strap and a basic chest harness is also included with some of the more expensive models. I have a Toploader 75AW, which I use as part of a fairly extensive modular carrying system based around a Lowepro Deluxe Waistbelt and Vest Harness.



David

[Photolistic]

What about this????

http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Sling_Bags/Designed_for_Digital/SlingShot_200_AW.aspx


looks easy access.

I have a backpack for my laptop and I can get my laptop out with ease without taking it all the way off. You just flip it around.

[dbett]

I have the Slingshot 200 and it is pretty easy to access while still wearing it. At least once you get used to the motion of swinging it around to your chest. The nice thing about it is that it has clips which (when closed) prevent the zipper from opening past the point where you can get access to the camera.

Works well. Although it's not as comfortable for long use as a regular backpack.