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ChrisGorabPhotography
19th of August 2009 (Wed), 07:03
I have the Kata 3N1-30 backpack and love the way it fits my camera gear. Now I'm trying to find something that would fit all my camera gear, have a place to fit/attach a Camelbak Unbottle (either in a laptop compartment or attached to the outside), and also have room for non-camera stuff like a daypack would. Would love it to fit the following:

5D with grip
70-200
24-70
35
85
135
580EXII
Tripod attached somewhere
Camelbak Unbottle attached somewhere or in laptop space

I'd love to be able to fit the 70-200 (2.8 IS) mounted on the camera as well. Anything fit the bill? One of these days I have to head into the city to B&H, but never seem to have the time, especially since they're closed on Saturdays. I've considered the Mountainsmith Borealis with Camelbak Unbottle in the laptop compartment, as others have recommended, but I'm unsure about the camera gear all fitting in there. Thoughts?

ChrisGorabPhotography
19th of August 2009 (Wed), 12:24
Anyone with any experience with a Lowepro CompuRover think it will fit the bill?

robojack
19th of August 2009 (Wed), 14:00
Crumpler Kawachi Outpost, should be able to fit all those.

ChrisGorabPhotography
19th of August 2009 (Wed), 14:32
Thank you very much for the input, and I do love Crumpler, but I'm not sure it would leave room for much non-camera gear/supplies. Maybe what I'm looking for doesn't exist. Anyone else? Where are all the bag addicts when I need them?

dan j
19th of August 2009 (Wed), 14:57
Why don't you just attach a bottle holder to your Kata?

dan

ChrisGorabPhotography
19th of August 2009 (Wed), 15:17
Not really looking for a bottle holder, but rather someplace to attach or insert a Camelbak bladder. I guess maybe I could try to find a way to attach an Unbottle to the outside of my Kata 3N1-30, but I don't see too many places to accomplish that. Almost a little too streamlined.

bobcan
19th of August 2009 (Wed), 21:12
Crumpler Kawachi Outpost, should be able to fit all those.

I agree.. Best Backpack maker I've seen/used.. have a couple of Whickey&Cox bags.. built great!!

ChrisGorabPhotography
20th of August 2009 (Thu), 11:13
I definitely do not question the quality of Crumpler. I have a 7MDH and plan on getting the 8MDH. Also, I checked out the Whickey and Cox, and it too does not have much room for non-camera gear. Any other recommendations? I may be leaning towards Lowepro's Compurover... anyone think that might work out for me?