Think Tank Streetwalker HardDrive vs Airport Essentials

Hi
Now it's time for a new backpack. After a few years with the heavy Lowepro bag that weighs 2.5 kg, it is now time for a new bag.

I'm looking to change brands even though I have been very pleased with Lowepro. I now directs me into think tanks.

There are two models I have interests me more of.
Streetwalker Hard Drive vs Airport Essentials.

Both bags have the same price in the local store.

My equipment (in writing):
Canon EOS 6D
Canon EF 17-40L
Canon EF 50 / 1.8
Canon EF 70-200 / 4L
Tamron 90 VC Macro
Tamron 150-600 VC

In the near future I will buy a camera body. 6D and 70D.
Which bag do you think would suit me best ?. I want it to cope with bad weather, have room for Macbook "13 and an iPad.

I have the Streetwalker HD (also looked at the Airport Essentials) and it will swallow up all your gear. The build quality is superb (as with all TT products) and it's very comfortable to wear. I think it's slightly taller than the Airport Essentials but not as wide. That will help with your 150-600. One thing I did like about the SW is that the tripod carry was on the front and not on the side. I like things balanced, especially when loaded up with gear.

Richgsr wrote in post #17492831
I have the Streetwalker HD (also looked at the Airport Essentials) and it will swallow up all your gear. The build quality is superb (as with all TT products) and it's very comfortable to wear. I think it's slightly taller than the Airport Essentials but not as wide. That will help with your 150-600. One thing I did like about the SW is that the tripod carry was on the front and not on the side. I like things balanced, especially when loaded up with gear.

Sounds good does it stand against bad weather?

I took it hiking in the Costa Rican rain forest and got caught in a rain storm. I was absolutely miserable, but the bag came through like a champ. The rain cover worked very well, but we also had umbrellas. Gear remained dry as a bone. Haven't taken it out in snow primarily because I live in Arizona, but I don't think it would have any issues.

Hope this helps.