I need a camera bag recommendation.

[anhtimmy]

I have a Lowerpro Slingshot 100, but I have outgrown it quite a bit.

I need a bag that can fit:
-5D Mark II gripped
-70-200 2.8L IS
-2 avg sized lenses ~ the size of a 17-40L
-2 small lenses ( 50 1.4 & 85 1.8 )
-580 EXII

I won't be carrying around a laptop, but I will be traveling quite a bit so I need it to be airport friendly.

I'm looking into the Lowerpro Flipside series.

Does anyone else have a recommendation? I have read multiple threads, but am still pretty confused.

[jemurphy99]

Well, I've been looking for "the perfect bag" to meet my own requirements. I don't require it to be tank tough because I'm not hard on my stuff. Anyway just got a Joe Farace bag from Adorama and I think it is going to be a nice addition to by collection of bags. It has in it right now.... 16" laptop, 7D with a mini TT1. There's a 100-400mm zoom on that. Also in the bag are a 50mm f1.4, 85mm f1.8, 28-300 Tamron with VC, a 28-75 Tamron f2.8, 18-55 kit lens, two pocket wizard Plus IIs, a Gary Fong light sphere, 580EX II, sekonic light meter, and a bunch of compact flash cards, batteries, filters, manuals, etc, etc. It holds it all with ease and is reported to "carry on" friendly. I previously used a Tamrac Turbo Cyber Pro (which is a nice bag too).

[themadman]

I'm a big fan of Lowepro gear, just take a loot at their site and see what looks good to you!

Looks like you got some stuff there... maybe a backpack or something might be good?

[CxThree]

Check out the lowepro flipside 400. You can look at pics of many bads at www.cambags.com.

[Mastamarek]

I'm a big fan of Lowepro gear, just take a loot at their site and see what looks good to you!

Looks like you got some stuff there... maybe a backpack or something might be good?
agreed, you really can't go wrong with lowepro. Bit pricey but their stuff is amazing. I would basically do the same, just go to their website and find anything that suits you and you won't go wrong.

[jemurphy99]

Here's two pics of the loaded Joe Farace bag just for kicks.

[ceegee]

The Flipsides are great bags, comfortable to carry, convenient to use, and they'll easily fit your gear. I love my 300 model when I have to carry all my gear, and have just bought the 200 for outings where I only need a couple of lenses.