Favourite travel bag\rucksack

aridan wrote in post #5892474
Crumpler Whickey & Cox hands down.

Ample space, super comfortable on your back, and most importantly for travelling abroad: It has rear access, which means you cannot be mugged in crowded places

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1. Canon 40D + Grip + E1 + Canon EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS w/ Hood Reversed
2. Canon EF 70-200 f2.8 IS L + Tripod Collar w/ Hood Reversed
3. Canon EF-S 10-22 f3.5-4.5
4. Canon x1.4II TeleX + Giotto Rocket Blower
5. Canon 580EX II Flash
6. Canon 10-22 Hood
7. Lens Wipes + Battery Charger
8. Assorted Crap (Spare Batteries, Phottix Wireless Remote, Canon Remote, Card Reader, Spare Cards, etc.)

** Not shown - Filters Holder in Outer Side Pocket

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Aridan,
mind if I ask some question about the bag. . .
Is that zippers on both side?

And on your number 8, is there any ways that I can removed that thing and put another body instead?

I'm really interested in crumpler backpack's line for travel.
But just not too sure if I should be getting this, the shrinckle or the keystone. . .

Azzure_7 wrote in post #5906882
Aridan,
mind if I ask some question about the bag. . .
Is that zippers on both side?

Yes, I accidentally left one open and one close when I shot it so it looks like it has only one zipper.

Sure can. Not only you can remove the accessory pouch, but you can remove the whole inner shell, leaving your with a regular day pack to carry whatever you want.

Bear in mind that these have a different configuration.

Man I want one of these so bad...

aridan wrote in post #5907668
Yes, I accidentally left one open and one close when I shot it so it looks like it has only one zipper.



Sure can. Not only you can remove the accessory pouch, but you can remove the whole inner shell, leaving your with a regular day pack to carry whatever you want.



Bear in mind that these have a different configuration.

I don't know why, for some reason, I want these thing sooo bad. As I think the Kata R 103 suits me well and priced lower.

Thanks for the info...

Yeah, I wanted one of those as well but there's just something about the Crumpler. I'm addicted.

I don't need to carry too much camera gear when traveling. I usually require 3 lenses(wide, normal, tele), 1 body, 1 backup non-slr digicam for my camera gear. But I need other extras like windbreaker, snacks, bottled water etc. I prefer backpacks over sling type bags since I tend to walk a lot when traveling. I also must be able to access camera & lenses easily. I also want rear access backpacks so I don't have to worry about somebody opening my bag in busy places.
So.. I eliminated all the shoulder bags, I also eliminated sling type bags since I tend to overload then and they tend to hurt my shoulders more than shoulder bags when overloaded since I can't switch shoulders. I eliminated most backpacks. While they are comfortable but they have hardly any room for other stuffs. Also I have to take it off and lay down to access my gear. I've considered Lowepro Fastpack which I liked a lot except there is no easy way to access lenses without taking it off completely. I bought and used Lowepro Flipside and Thinktank Rotation 360. I haven't touched TT Rotation in few years. It is too heavy for the size. I liked Flipside 300 but I have no room for any other stuff.
Then I bought Lowpro Primus. As long as I loose my grip, I can access camera while walking. It has plenty of room for other stuffs. It can carry 3 lenses and a body which is good for me since I tend to over pack. I can access lenses without laying down the bag and it is fairly comfortable for a camera backpack. It is nearly perfect bag for travel for me. Downsides, there's few. It can get heavy with a body and 3 lenses and other stuffs I need. It is pretty bulky. Not as comfortable as my NorthFace Solaris. But Primus is the backpack for me for travel out of 20 plus camera backpacks that I currently own.
Another bag that worked for me when traveling is TT Changeup. I use Changup with NorthFace Solaris. That was my go to travel combo before Primus.

Azzure_7 wrote in post #5911290
I don't know why, for some reason, I want these thing sooo bad. As I think the Kata R 103 suits me well and priced lower.

Thanks for the info...

I was in the same boat. I never heard of the name "Crumpler" until I started shopping for a camera bag (not too long ago). The workmanship of this company is absolutely top notch. FWIW, when I was looking to replace my Crumpler 7MDH with a backpack type bag, I was looking at the Katas as well. With regards to the latter, the inside build and protection the gear gets is superior to the Whickey & Cox (I must be honest here) - the padding is thicker; BUT!... it has front access which is a big no-no for me. I need the security when traveling abroad against muggers. If you ever stood in a crowded subway car, you'd know that there is no way for you to know if someone were to open your pack while on your back. Enter the Whickey & Cox... with rear access, there is simply no way for anyone to grab anything while the pack is on my back.

Besides cut it up open with any number of legal weapons.

_aravena wrote in post #5915534
Besides cut it up open with any number of legal weapons.

Better not try it, or that poor guy will end up hurt with one of his illegal weapons.