Hiking Bag

bogleric · 4th of October 2005 (Tue)

I am currently looking to replace my old camera bag with one that will hold more of my gear. I spend a siginificant amount of time hiking to photo locations, etc and am considering a backpack style preferably under $200.

Does anyone have any must have's or don't buys they could share? I want to make sure I get high quality along with value while considering all the needs.

Thanks!

mediamanrit · 4th of October 2005 (Tue)

I LOVE my Tamrac Expedition 7. Very well made, and holds lots of stuff. I've got everything in my signature in it, and then some. I'm glad I got it, and I'm not looking back.

I also got a few of their accessory pouches that strap on to the bag...one for CF cards, one for AA batteries, and one for my CompactDrive. And, the bag is airplane friendly (always a plus). It's very confortable to wear, even though it will probably get heavy from all the glass you will be putting in it. All the zippers have a water-resistance mechanism built into them, to protect against splashes and light rain fall. I haven't put a tri-pod on it yet, but the support for it looks good.

Hope this helps!

bogleric · 4th of October 2005 (Tue)

Thanks for the input... I will have to check that one out.

cfcRebel · 4th of October 2005 (Tue)

I just bought this Canon 200EG. I am surprised how spacious it is. I can put two Bigma's in it and still have extra space. Well, not that i need two Bigma's.

No tax and free shipping for me too.

bogleric · 4th of October 2005 (Tue)

How does the quality of the bag compare to some of the other big names such as LowePro etc?

Unfortunately there are no good photography stores near me that have this equipment. No stores for that matter.

J Rabin · 5th of October 2005 (Wed)

After this picture review,
http://www.shuttertalk.com/articles/katar102/index.php
and speaking to a few happy Kata owners with both 20D and 1-D series bodies, I bought the Kata 103 and have been more than amazed at solidity, strength to weight, protection, design and execution.
It does not have a hip belt, but I've carried up to 20 lbs. of gear and have not missed it.
Jack

cfcRebel · 5th of October 2005 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bogleric

How does the quality of the bag compare to some of the other big names such as LowePro etc?

Unfortunately there are no good photography stores near me that have this equipment. No stores for that matter.

Unfortunately i don't have any LowePro, Trekker, Tamrac to compare with. But if compare to my Nike, Jansport regular backpack, 200EG seems just as good/durable if not better. And it's cheaper than my Nike and Jansport backpacks for sure.

You can order it online at Amazon.com.

volleybrad · 5th of October 2005 (Wed)

I have the Tamrac Expedition 5 and love it. It's very strong/durable. I'd recommend it.
I also have a Lowepro Nova 3 shoulder bag that is a bit smaller, and the quality is the same if not better.

bogleric · 5th of October 2005 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Rabin

After this picture review,
http://www.shuttertalk.com/articles/katar102/index.php
and speaking to a few happy Kata owners with both 20D and 1-D series bodies, I bought the Kata 103 and have been more than amazed at solidity, strength to weight, protection, design and execution.
It does not have a hip belt, but I've carried up to 20 lbs. of gear and have not missed it.
Jack

How much gear can you fit in the 103?

bogleric · 5th of October 2005 (Wed)

The two that i am looking at now are the Tamrac Expedition 5 and the Kata 103. I don't need a bag that will hold a laptop as my screen is too big to fit anyway. Both of these bags appear to have an excellent value / quality aspect. To be honest I think I might lean towards the Tamrac becuase it appears to have extra compartments for accessiores.

Any good sites that offer reviews for quality?

bogleric · 5th of October 2005 (Wed)

One item worth mentioning is how the bags differ in holding the camera. The Kata has the lens up in the air with the SLR body on the bottom. All other have the SLR body at the top with the lens hanging down. Is one better than the other. At first thought I would think the Kata design would be better.

rklepper · 5th of October 2005 (Wed)

I have the Lowepro Offtrail 2. Hoever, I think I am going to get the Kata after seeing the one my friend just bought. Wow, what a bag.

bogleric · 5th of October 2005 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rklepper

I have the Lowepro Offtrail 2. Hoever, I think I am going to get the Kata after seeing the one my friend just bought. Wow, what a bag.

Which Kata bag did your friend purchase? I am still quite torn between the Tamrac Expedition 5 and the kata R-103.

DebbieB54 · 6th of October 2005 (Thu)

www.shuttertalk.com/articles/katar102/index.php
This shows how much will fit in a 102. The 103 also holds a laptop.
Deb

4th of October 2005 (Tue)	#1
bogleric Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 148	Hiking Bag I am currently looking to replace my old camera bag with one that will hold more of my gear. I spend a siginificant amount of time hiking to photo locations, etc and am considering a backpack style preferably under $200. Does anyone have any must have's or don't buys they could share? I want to make sure I get high quality along with value while considering all the needs. Thanks! __________________ ....photography, the art of seeing something with a new set of eyes.....capturing the ordinary in an extraordinary way!

4th of October 2005 (Tue)	#2
mediamanrit Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ocean County, NJ Posts: 98	Re: Hiking Bag I LOVE my Tamrac Expedition 7. Very well made, and holds lots of stuff. I've got everything in my signature in it, and then some. I'm glad I got it, and I'm not looking back. I also got a few of their accessory pouches that strap on to the bag...one for CF cards, one for AA batteries, and one for my CompactDrive. And, the bag is airplane friendly (always a plus). It's very confortable to wear, even though it will probably get heavy from all the glass you will be putting in it. All the zippers have a water-resistance mechanism built into them, to protect against splashes and light rain fall. I haven't put a tri-pod on it yet, but the support for it looks good. Hope this helps! __________________ Digital Rebel XT (350D), w/ Sigma EF 500 DG Super EF 70-200 f/2.8 IS USM L, 50mm f/1.8 II Sigma 50-500 f/4-6.3 EX DG/HSM, 24-70 EX DG Macro, 10-20 EX DC HSM

4th of October 2005 (Tue)	#3
bogleric Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 148	Re: Hiking Bag Thanks for the input... I will have to check that one out. __________________ ....photography, the art of seeing something with a new set of eyes.....capturing the ordinary in an extraordinary way!

4th of October 2005 (Tue)	#4
cfcRebel Cream of the Crop Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 10,249	Re: Hiking Bag I just bought this Canon 200EG. I am surprised how spacious it is. I can put two Bigma's in it and still have extra space. Well, not that i need two Bigma's. No tax and free shipping for me too. __________________ Fee Canon \| SIGMA \| TAMRON \| Kenko \| Amvona

4th of October 2005 (Tue)	#5
bogleric Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 148	Re: Hiking Bag How does the quality of the bag compare to some of the other big names such as LowePro etc? Unfortunately there are no good photography stores near me that have this equipment. No stores for that matter. __________________ ....photography, the art of seeing something with a new set of eyes.....capturing the ordinary in an extraordinary way! Last edited by bogleric : 4th of October 2005 (Tue) at 20:16.

5th of October 2005 (Wed)	#6
J Rabin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,496 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Hiking Bag After this picture review, http://www.shuttertalk.com/articles/katar102/index.php and speaking to a few happy Kata owners with both 20D and 1-D series bodies, I bought the Kata 103 and have been more than amazed at solidity, strength to weight, protection, design and execution. It does not have a hip belt, but I've carried up to 20 lbs. of gear and have not missed it. Jack

5th of October 2005 (Wed)	#8
volleybrad Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 595 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Hiking Bag I have the Tamrac Expedition 5 and love it. It's very strong/durable. I'd recommend it. I also have a Lowepro Nova 3 shoulder bag that is a bit smaller, and the quality is the same if not better. __________________ Brad

5th of October 2005 (Wed)	#10
bogleric Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 148	Re: Hiking Bag The two that i am looking at now are the Tamrac Expedition 5 and the Kata 103. I don't need a bag that will hold a laptop as my screen is too big to fit anyway. Both of these bags appear to have an excellent value / quality aspect. To be honest I think I might lean towards the Tamrac becuase it appears to have extra compartments for accessiores. Any good sites that offer reviews for quality? __________________ ....photography, the art of seeing something with a new set of eyes.....capturing the ordinary in an extraordinary way!

5th of October 2005 (Wed)	#11
bogleric Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 148	Re: Hiking Bag One item worth mentioning is how the bags differ in holding the camera. The Kata has the lens up in the air with the SLR body on the bottom. All other have the SLR body at the top with the lens hanging down. Is one better than the other. At first thought I would think the Kata design would be better. __________________ ....photography, the art of seeing something with a new set of eyes.....capturing the ordinary in an extraordinary way!

5th of October 2005 (Wed)	#12
rklepper Dignity-Esteem-Compassion Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: No longer living at the center of the known universe, moved just slightly to the right. Iowa, USA. Posts: 8,946 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Hiking Bag I have the Lowepro Offtrail 2. Hoever, I think I am going to get the Kata after seeing the one my friend just bought. Wow, what a bag. __________________ Doc Klepper in the USA I am a photorealist, I like my photos with a touch of what was actually there. Polite C&C always welcome, Thanks. Gear List

6th of October 2005 (Thu)	#14
DebbieB54 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Okinawa Posts: 20	Re: Hiking Bag www.shuttertalk.com/articles/katar102/index.php This shows how much will fit in a 102. The 103 also holds a laptop. Deb

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