I know, I know.. I'm sorry.

[unmanedpilot]

But this is another backpack thread. :rolleyes:

I've been looking at backpacks for a little while now and was wondering if you could recommend something for me. I need a backpack for travel and to hold a small amount of gear. I'm going to Haiti over spring break and would like to pack as much in as little as I can. As far as gear I'm only bringing an XTi with the kit 18-55, Tamron 75-300, and a few accessories like batteries and CF cards. No laptop and probably no tripod. It will also need to be able to bring clothes etc for about 9 or 10 days of travel.

I've looked at the F-Stop Tilopa Backpack and one other similar to it and liked them. Unfortunately unless my family wants to make a donation so that I can spend $300 on a bag I'm looking for something a bit cheaper. I'd like something around $150, but I realize that may be impossible. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas? The other solution may be spending $100 on something like the Teton Sports Explorer (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001947FG8/ref=asc_df_B001947FG81031259?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=googlecom09c9-20&linkCode=asn&creative=380341&creativeASIN=B001947FG8) then just buy a small shoulder bag for my bit of gear.

Again, sorry for yet another bag thread, but so far none of the other threads have really answered my question.

[Jonathan Taylor]

So more or less, you're looking for a travel backpack with camera storage, rather than a camera bag with clothing storage. You'll probably love this:
http://products.lowepro.com/product/Versapack-200-AW,2171,14.htm

available at B&H for under 100 bucks:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/652794-REG/Lowepro_LP36111_PEU_Versapack_200_AW_Backpack.html

If you're looking for something a bit smaller, with a little less room for clothing and such:
http://products.lowepro.com/product/Fastpack-200,2085,14.htm

B&H for 60 bucks:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/531358-REG/Lowepro_LP35191_PEU_Fastpack_200_Backpack_Black_.h tml

Good luck!

[Jethro790]

I have no specific suggestions, but I will say that I sure wish I learned the virtues of the company "Think Tank" long before I bought 6 or 7 LowePros. I can't see myself ever buying anything else as long as they have an option for what I am looking for.

[Jonathan Taylor]

Think Tank is a wonderful company, and I feel that their products are equally as well made and versatile as Lowepro's, but have a slightly higher price tag as they are slightly more specialized, but they dont have any product remotely close to what the OP is requesting.

[Josh_30]

I've got a Tamrac Aero 80 that's similar to the lowepro mentioned above. Its priced reasonably as well.

[unmanedpilot]

You're right, I do like that first bag. I nearly got something similar awhile ago and may get this and just use it as my carry-on for the flight.

I've almost literally looked at every backpack in the review thread and haven't been able to find something that will really work. Which I somewhat expected.

Right now I'm probably just going to get a dedicated travel backpack and if I dont get the something like versapack or Fastpack I may go with something like the Lowepro Classified 160 AW, or the Think tank Change up. Not totally sure just yet. Also I need to figure how much I will have have in total to spend on all this.

Thanks for the suggestions!

[Austin.Manny]

Canon 200EG.

[unmanedpilot]

Canon 200EG.

Have it. Love it. However, doesn't do what I will need it to for this trip.

It's bigger then I want for a carry on (I brought it to Europe and would like something smaller for this trip.) and Isn't big enough for even 1 days worth of clothes let alone 9.