Thoughts on Backpack & Monopod choice?

[RinkRat]

This is what I have in two crappy wal-mart "camera" bags:
Canon 300d
Tamron 28-75 2.8
Sigma 105 2.8 EX Macro
Canon 18-55 <- to be replaced w/Sigma 12-24
Canon 50mm 1.8
Canon 420EX w/Omnibounce

Going to add a Canon 70-200 f4 this summer as well

I'm looking @ these...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=199785&is=REG

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=314122&is=REG

Opinions? Comments?

[lostdoggy]

It's not going to fit all your equipment. Check the Tamrac site if you want to know what fits in the bag. You also have to comsider growth. I suggest to get one for walk around bag and another for heavyduty hauling bag. If cost is an issue check Ritz camera they have some nice knockoff Lowepro bags.

[aam1234]

I have two of this monopod "Bogen / Manfrotto 3245 Automatic Monopod (Black) - Supports 17.60 lb (7.98 kg)".

The auto feature is very handy.

[crc_408]

I've got a Mini Trekker backpack and it hold all my stuff and more. And it allows for the Lowepro side attachments. I've replaced the 300D with a 20D and it still fits.

Here's a pic from a previous thread: Mini Trekker (http://gallery.cayetano.com/misc/bag_600.jpg)

[RinkRat]

Funny how fast you can double your cost. :rolleyes:

Went from $90 to $180 real fast.

I think I'm going to go with these

Monopod: Manfrotto 3245
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=5523&is=REG


Backpack: Tamrac 5375
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=370782&is=REG

Thanks for helping me lighten my wallet! :lol:

[aam1234]

You won't regret that monopod. The auto thing is very useful.

[NoLight]

Tamrac makes some really good bags and so does lowepro but they just scream "steal me I'm full of expensive camera equipment". That being said look into crumpler I have a schrinkle and it rocks tons of room, isnt overly bulky like most camera backpacks, and very comfortable. Just my .02 worth. :)

[nat869]

I got the the Tamrac Expedition 4 backpack. I figured it would be enough room for awhile. Boy was I wrong, filters, lenses, lightmeter, flash and the 70-200 made the backpack useless. Oh I forgot, the addition of a grip onto my 10D make the camera almost too big for the backpack's depth. I love the packs though, I have an expedition 7 on order that will get here next week. In terms of being a thief target, it lives on my back no matter where I am.....be pretty hard to take.

[EricKonieczny]

I have the Tamrac Expedition 5, and love it.

I have all the stuff in it below, plus chargers, extra batteries, backup Sony717 camera and Flash, plus the normal bunch of extras.

I have traveled with it, and it fits in the plane nicely, and I just used it at a music festival it was good.