Lowepro

[mknabster]

Does anyone have any experience with the Lowepro Nova 4 AW? This is the bag I want to get to hold my upcoming 30D, 18-55 mm kit lens, 70-300 mm IS lens, 430EX, and other accessories. Would this be a good one for the job, or would another one be better?

[murtaugh]

I currently have the nova 4 and really like it, however i would go with the nova 5. This is mainly because of the price differnce it defiantly worth the extra few bucks( 15-20 i think). if you don't use the extra space right away you will grow into it. unlike my self i have to go and buy another bag. and to give you an idea this is what i have in my nova 4

20d with 18-55 kit lens attached
50 1.8
70-300 4/5.6 IS
elan 7 with 28-105 3.5/4.5
memorty card reader with usb cable
flash light
battery charger for 20D
small point and shoot kodak digital
extra batteries for elan 7 and point and shoot

and that is mostly in the main part i have a few other goodies in the front pouch and back pouch. but i am now wishing i would have gotten the nova 5 instead.

[Wilt]

I suggest the Stealth Reporter series rather than the Nova series...about same dimensions, but the SR series has external attachment points for Lowepro lens cases and accessory cases, so that your system can exand (or so that some lenses can be left at home on some days and taken on others easily). Plus the SR series can attach to the Lowepro Field and Street padded belt and suspender system for hikes, distributing weight more optimally rather than sloping your spine to one shoulder droop.