Back Pack?

[Chris G]

I was looking for a back pack that I can take on vacation with me. I saw this one.

http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/classic/Orion_Trekker_II.aspx

What I liked about it is I have room for my camera gear as well as other stuff like a sweatshirt, food...etc.

Anybody have that or have another idea?

Thanks

ps....I know, what do I do when I get my 70-200 2.8L IS...get a bigger bag;)

[Leorooster]

I saw this one in person and didn't like it because it doesn't have much room for the gear. You probably could fit in your 20D with a short range lens mounted and a couple of other small lenses. It doesn't have room for you 70-200mm. Of course you can always put your 70-200mm into a lens case and put it into the upper level.

[Miranda1]

Hi Chris

You would be amazed at what you can fit into some of these bags ! Icurrently have a microtrekker 200 and I am able to fit a Mark2 with 24-70L,17-40L,135L,50 1.4 and 35L, Mark2 charger (huge) two batteries, card reader, digital storage device and an assortment of cables filters and documentation. Some of the larger bags like the orion will let you store significantly more equipment and personal articles but if you do alot of flying you have to be really careful with the carryon weight limits.

[mkh]

One advantage it has - it doesn't look like a camera bag. So not as likely to get stolen.

[KenE]

Have a look at the Mountainsmith Paragon. I think it's quite a bit bigger than the Orion and built by a backpack company. First rate quality and rugged. About $20 more than the Orion. It's similar to the Lumen for body/lens/gear room but it adds a big pocket for clothes, etc.

I have a smaller Lumen and there's enough room for a sweatshirt, rain jacket, book, and outside pocket for a water bottle. All the other pockets are used by accessories- cables, chargers, blowers and cleaning items, manuals, storage tank, batteries, flash, and then the gear. I can fit a 70-200 f/4L with hood on (laziness) hooked to a 20D body w/grip along with a 17-40L down the center padded pocket if that gives you an idea of the smaller bag.

They look just like a normal well-built packs, and with the gear access on the inside of the pack you get extra security against pickpockets.

[mudanoman]

I just ordered a Burton Zoom Bag from Ebags.com . $103.99 plus shipping. http://www.aperturehead.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=155

Cheers,

Ivan

[ScottE]

If you are going to carry much photo equipment it gets quite heavy. I prefer a pack with a padded hip belt so that the weight rests on my hips, not my shoulders. It also has to be long enough that the shoulder straps fit properly with the pack slung on your hips.

I have a LowePro PhotoTrekker AW II. I can comfortably carry my 20D with Sigma 50-500 and lens hood attached, as well as a selection of macro, wide angle and middle distance lenses. The pack comes with an accessory pack that buckles on and can be used to carry a jacket and extra sweater. The tripod is fastened to the outside of the pack with the supplied tripod mount. I got an extra side pocket to carry water and lunch.

http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/allWeather/Photo_Trekker_AW_II.aspx

I would not consider a pack that just has a removable waist belt because most of the weight would rest on my shoulders and I would be very sore and tired by the end of a long day of hiking.

Scott

[kram]

I agree with LeeRooster. I tried this bag and didnt find the space for storing camera equipment big enough. Esp with my 70-200 plans in a few months time.

Picked up the Micro trekker 200 and its worked fine so far. I'm amazed athow much Miranda1 has managed to get into it though!!

[nat869]

If you are going to carry much photo equipment it gets quite heavy. I prefer a pack with a padded hip belt so that the weight rests on my hips, not my shoulders. It also has to be long enough that the shoulder straps fit properly with the pack slung on your hips.

I have a LowePro PhotoTrekker AW II. I can comfortably carry my 20D with Sigma 50-500 and lens hood attached, as well as a selection of macro, wide angle and middle distance lenses. The pack comes with an accessory pack that buckles on and can be used to carry a jacket and extra sweater. The tripod is fastened to the outside of the pack with the supplied tripod mount. I got an extra side pocket to carry water and lunch.

http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/allWeather/Photo_Trekker_AW_II.aspx

I would not consider a pack that just has a removable waist belt because most of the weight would rest on my shoulders and I would be very sore and tired by the end of a long day of hiking.

Scott


I defnitely agree with this, a padded hip belt is great . I ordered the Tamrac Expedition 7. I will be able to carry the 70-200 IS mounted if I like.

[EOSAddict]

I have the Orion II and it suits me perfectly as both an unobtrusive camera bag and an all round rucksack. It fits all my kit below but I clearly don't have as much glass as you. I also looked at the Tamrac Expedition Range when considering what to buy...

[mudanoman]

I just ordered a Burton Zoom Bag from Ebags.com . $103.99 plus shipping. http://www.aperturehead.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=155

Cheers,

Ivan

6-month update with photos and short review: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1067037#post1067037

Best,

Ivan