Calling out all Lowepro Compurover AW owners

[aridan]

Hi guys and gals,

I'm getting conflicting information with regards to the gear capacity of this bag. Will you kindly enough post a list of gear you are able to fit into this pack? Also, will a Dell Inspiron 9400 fit in it?

TIA :)

[dave kadolph]

This may be of help to you.

Or a PM to Blonde would be in order.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=211096

[aridan]

This may be of help to you.

Or a PM to Blonde would be in order.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=211096

I am interested in the Compurover not Computrekker, but thanks. :)

[medicdude]

Lets take this to the top, as I am also interested in it. I have an e1705 (same as 9400), and the gear list in my sig, wondering if it will all fit. and maybe my ext hard drive as well.

[Eagle]

Did you guys go through THIS (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=36952) thread yet? Don't know if it's in here but it's a good place to check.

[medicdude]

yeah actually i did some more research and i found out it should easily carry the e1705/9400, and everything I have. If all the orig poster has is whats in his sig, it should be NO problem. If I go on an air trip anytime soon ill definitely pick this up. to keep my laptop and computer with me. instead of in the belly, probably under a bunch of other stuff. lol

[aridan]

If all the orig poster has is whats in his sig, it should be NO problem.

True, true.... :) But only temporarily.... ;)

Next on my list:

40D grip
17-55 f2.8 IS
10-22 f3.5
70-200 f2.8 IS or 100-400 IS

I'd like to avoid buying multiple bags as much as possible. A single bag that can do it all for me would be great.

The Compurover is nice but just screams I contains thousands of dollars worth of equipment.

The Dakine Sequence is nice, I'm just not sure about its overall structure as it seems to lose its shape when not fully loaded - also, the back access is a plus from a security standpoint, but may also be a PITA to get to your stuff.

Finally, the Crumpler Karachi Outpost, seems to be a very good bag. But extremely pricey given the competition. Plus it is very roomy for camera gear but has almost no space for anything else (maybe a map or something flat of that sort).

I'm really lost here. I have three bags to choose from but just can't make up my mind. :(

[medicdude]

even with that stuff, should be no problem. the hardest part will be parting with the 150 bucks! lol

[aridan]

even with that stuff, should be no problem. the hardest part will be parting with the 150 bucks! lol

Yeah, the Compurover will definitely hold the above equipment with no problem. I'm just not sure if I want that "official camera bag" look I'll get with that Lowepro badge on it.... :confused:

[medicdude]

How about the official camera bag look I have, with CANON on the front. LOL.

[aridan]

How about the official camera bag look I have, with CANON on the front. LOL.

Humm no thanks. ;)

[medicdude]

LOL. it works great for now. but if i ever air travel, ill be getting the computrekker.

[Eagle]

I'm just not sure if I want that "official camera bag" look I'll get with that Lowepro badge on it.... :confused:
Isn't this really a stupid way to think? I mean if you think the only name or insignia a thief would know is Lowepro your kinda naive. And how many thieves really know what's in the bag their stealing? They take them because it's a bag and may have something in it they can sell, they don't just go looking for a bag that says Lowepro on it. Most probably don't even know the name of any bag.

[medicdude]

The only real way of keeping your thousands worth of equipment on you, is to look after it closely.

[aridan]

Isn't this really a stupid way to think? I mean if you think the only name or insignia a thief would know is Lowepro your kinda naive. ...


You're calling me naive and then come up with this statement:


And how many thieves really know what's in the bag their stealing?

That's one naive statement. :rolleyes:

Tell me, have you seen how many members on this forum are looking for bags/packs that don't look like a typical camera bag? Do you know their reasoning? You are greatly underestimating the average thief's intelligence. You would be surprised to know how many "Lowepro" bags can be found in heavily toured areas. Those places are infested with tourists, of which many carry typical bags with the classic "shoulder" camera bag look.

The average thief may not necessarily look for a "Lowepro" badge bearing bag, but rest assure he knows what he is looking for.

[aridan]

The only real way of keeping your thousands worth of equipment on you, is to look after it closely.

LOL... good luck looking after it closely in a crowded place like the NY subway during rush hour. When you are in a subway car packed with another 100 people like sardines in a can, it's easier said than done.

[SunTsu]

True, true.... :) But only temporarily.... ;)

Next on my list:

40D grip
17-55 f2.8 IS
10-22 f3.5
70-200 f2.8 IS or 100-400 IS

I'd like to avoid buying multiple bags as much as possible. A single bag that can do it all for me would be great.

The Compurover is nice but just screams I contains thousands of dollars worth of equipment.

The Dakine Sequence is nice, I'm just not sure about its overall structure as it seems to lose its shape when not fully loaded - also, the back access is a plus from a security standpoint, but may also be a PITA to get to your stuff.

Finally, the Crumpler Karachi Outpost, seems to be a very good bag. But extremely pricey given the competition. Plus it is very roomy for camera gear but has almost no space for anything else (maybe a map or something flat of that sort).

I'm really lost here. I have three bags to choose from but just can't make up my mind. :(

I just got the Karachi and have only used it once (to get my gear on a plane). For the size of the bag, I'm really surprised it doesn't hold more gear. I think the challenge is in the dimensions of the bag since the sides are very angular making the useable space decrease. If you have a lot of large diameter lenses, forget this bag. If, however, you want a bag that really does not look like a computer bag and is very difficult to steal from when on your back, then this is your bag.

I don't have any pics of my gear inside, but will take some if you're interested.