DSLR Backpack with room for diapers?

I'm looking for a backpack that will take my DSLR and a couple of lenses, but I also need to be able to hold a couple bottles, diapers, wipes, and snacks for the little one. I'm looking for something that would be comfortable for several hours, like a day long trip at the zoo for example. Any thoughts where I should start my search?

I've had too many bottles leak on me to ever want to do that.

But if you absolutely have to go that route, I think a proper diaper bag would be a better place to start, as they have all the proper compartments you need for bottles, wipes, diapers, etc etc, which will help prevent spills and what not.

Get a couple of these for your camera and lens:

http://www.tenba.com …r-wrap-16-inch-black.aspx

I'd like for them to be in different compartments, but as far as bottles leaking, we always put the bottles in a gallon zip lock, which stops the leaking problem.

The Lowepro Fastpack has a separate top and bottom compartment:

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davesrose wrote in post #17653909
The Lowepro Fastpack has a separate top and bottom compartment:

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That's actually quite nice and kinda what I was thinking. Do you know if it has a waist belt? Can't tell from the pics.

It looks like it does have a waist belt: looks like it's designed to have a swing action so you can access the DSLR compartment while still hanging off a shoulder. Amazon has a good overview video (and better price!):

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I ordered a Lowepro Flipside 500 from Amazon a little while ago: Lowepro seems to be making well designed bags that are a great deal from Amazon

I agree, I would never trust a water bottle in any kind of container next to my camera gear. Many camera backpacks allow for accessories to be connected to the outside of the pack. I know that my Tamrac does, and sells an external pouch specifically for water bottle. I just use a Lowepro padded lens case attached to my pack, with added benefit of keeping water cooler longer due to insulation.

Take a look at the F-stop mountain series backpacks. Separate, interchangeable, removable padded camera inserts, with many sizes available. They are very well made and very versatile.

I love the new Manfrotto Off-road Hiker 30L backpack. Lots of padded space in the bottom section (with a side opening for access) for your camera gear and roomy top section for the baby stuff. Also a front pocket for essentials and a large webbed side pocket for a bottle.

I still use my old Kata DR-465 bag as my everyday backpack. It had a lot of room in the top section for me to put all my stuff including a lunch, a jacket, and some supplies (I used it for hiking at times). I actually fit my 70-200, flash, and batteries/extra cards in there whenever I use it just for photography. Manfrotto bought them out and have put out a number of replicants of Kata's designs. I would check out the Advanced line (Active is smaller and more "everyday" looking while the Travel can carry everything you want but in a fairly large "cube" on your back).

vengence wrote in post #17653402
I'm looking for a backpack that will take my DSLR and a couple of lenses, but I also need to be able to hold a couple bottles, diapers, wipes, and snacks for the little one. I'm looking for something that would be comfortable for several hours, like a day long trip at the zoo for example. Any thoughts where I should start my search?

My exact criteria. I purchased the LowePro Photo Hatchback 22L AW: http://store.lowepro.c​om …ks/photo-hatchback-22l-aw

I have an almost 3 year old and I usually take that bag out with her. Her supplies in the top section, my camera stuff in the camera section, drink pockets on either side. With a full size DSLR (5d3), I'm really limited to the body and two small/medium lenses...or body w/ lens, 2nd lens and speedlite.

It has sternum and waist straps. I got mine for ~$70 at B&H. It's probably my most used bag right now.

BeerWolf wrote in post #17665021
My exact criteria. I purchased the LowePro Photo Hatchback 22L AW: http://store.lowepro.c​om …ks/photo-hatchback-22l-aw

I have an almost 3 year old and I usually take that bag out with her. Her supplies in the top section, my camera stuff in the camera section, drink pockets on either side. With a full size DSLR (5d3), I'm really limited to the body and two small/medium lenses...or body w/ lens, 2nd lens and speedlite.

It has sternum and waist straps. I got mine for ~$70 at B&H. It's probably my most used bag right now.

That looks like a solid contender, thanks!

have you considered separate bags? If you're carrying liquid as opposed to powder, you'de want an insulated bag. Powder can be brought in a dslr bag, however ziplocked bag is a bad idea. Backpack honestly doesnt make much sense for zoo type trips, you want a topload bag for quick access of gear IMO. Let your stroller do the work of carrying your gear, why in heavens would you want to carry what your stroller can?

Charlie wrote in post #17665539
have you considered separate bags? If you're carrying liquid as opposed to powder, you'de want an insulated bag. Powder can be brought in a dslr bag, however ziplocked bag is a bad idea. Backpack honestly doesnt make much sense for zoo type trips, you want a topload bag for quick access of gear IMO. Let your stroller do the work of carrying your gear, why in heavens would you want to carry what your stroller can?

Because my kids don't use a stroller. I'm serious. When they learn to walk they walk. It makes me so sad to see 4 and 5 year old kids at the zoo in a stroller. How on earth is that helping to anyone but a lazy parent? Yes, it absolutely takes more time to go through the zoo when they're young. Yes, it absolutely limits how far we can walk, but it is beyond **** worth it. /rant.

vengence wrote in post #17665621
Because my kids don't use a stroller. I'm serious. When they learn to walk they walk. It makes me so sad to see 4 and 5 year old kids at the zoo in a stroller. How on earth is that helping to anyone but a lazy parent? Yes, it absolutely takes more time to go through the zoo when they're young. Yes, it absolutely limits how far we can walk, but it is beyond **** worth it. /rant.

my kids outgrew strollers a long time ago, I want them back /lazy parent! If your kids are still on the bottle, you should probably bring the stroller anyhow, backup scenario. They'll tire out, even my big kids cant do a full day at the zoo, too hot, too much walking.

My youngest has asthma, and it's risky to leave the stroller home, but she's 5, WAYYY too old for a stroller. If she has trouble breathing, I can carry her with my belt setup. You should embrace the stroller, you've only got 2-4 years depending on kid. I have a membership to the zoo, and typically go big when I'm there, so would love to have a stroller, but my stroller days are over.