Backpack recommendation

Sorry to ask about such stupid question. I have read through the bag review post but I still cannot find the good one.

The problem for me is BUDGET!!!. I am living in Canada, so all the free shipping in US store is not applicable for me.

I want to have a Backpack that fit my gear + some extra room to carry my wife stuff like small wallet, bottle of water, SD800IS or compact Camcorder.

I don't need any space for laptop because I don't want it too heavy to kill myself.

My budget will be 50$ around CAD. I know it is hard and crazy but if anyone can provide me some suggestion and link to buy, it is really appreciated.

The gears I currently have are:
Canon 450D (XSI)
Tamron 17-50 F2.8/55-200mm F4-5.6 IS both with hood on
50mm F1.4 USM
Flash 430EX II with sotfen diffuser on
18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS (optional, i can leave it home as I have Tamron)
4 SD memory card
1 Extra battery
1 remote control
2 filter
1 cleaning cloths

I used to have the Lowepro CompuDaypack, and was extremely happy with it. Very unassuming. Photo compartment on the bottom, normal backpack compartment on the top, and a laptop compartment closest to your back when wearing it.

I don't know about Canada, but I think these run about $50US at Best Buy, state-side.

Look at the Lowepro Flipside 200. It should run around $60 CAD. Keep your eyes opened for used backpacks on craigslist. I just scored a close to new Mini Trekker for $30 CAD. You can check out my other thread about it.

A backpack for under $50.00 Canadian, you might be able to find one used? I have the same problem with free shipping. I live in Hawaii, so it doesn't apply to us either. You can probably fit everything you have into a Lowepro Micro Trekker 200 Backpack. It cost $64.95. I'm sure you can find it where you live? http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …o_Trekker_200_B​lack_.html

Take Care,
Cheers, Patrick

I have the Tamrac expedition3 and it will hold all of that. They are $56 new from BH

Thank you all.

Man...it is still hard for me to choose as all of you mentioned different model.

I will try to search again... thanks

lvidmar wrote in post #8448823
I used to have the Lowepro CompuDaypack, and was extremely happy with it. Very unassuming. Photo compartment on the bottom, normal backpack compartment on the top, and a laptop compartment closest to your back when wearing it.

I don't know about Canada, but I think these run about $50US at Best Buy, state-side.

are you sure it is 50US? I checked it. It is like 220$ CAD

tonytsang wrote in post #8449306
are you sure it is 50US? I checked it. It is like 220$ CAD

I've seen it at amazon for $79.95. You might be able to find it for less. http://www.amazon.com …ref=noref?ie=UT​F8&s=photo

Take Care,
Cheers, Patrick

Saint728 wrote in post #8449369
I've seen it at amazon for $79.95. You might be able to find it for less. http://www.amazon.com …ref=noref?ie=UT​F8&s=photo

Take Care,
Cheers, Patrick

Thanks... will search it around :P

checked most of your recommendation
1- Lowepro CompuDaypack: 60$ US but no extra room to carry my wife stuff like small wallet, bottle of water, SD800IS or compact Camcorder.

2- Lowepro Flipside 200: I found it 60$ CAD with shipping. But no extra room to carry my wife stuff like small wallet, bottle of water, SD800IS or compact Camcorder.

3- Tamrac expedition3: o extra room to carry my wife stuff like small wallet, bottle of water, SD800IS or compact Camcorder.

on a other froum i have bought a lowepro slingshot 200 aw used for only 35 euro , the bag looks still like new .. so perhaps google backpack secondhand there are some guys and girls that buy new gear like i buy soda's and notice that it doesn't fit anymore in the current bag.

my lowepro doesn't fit my entire gear too but that is not a problem to me

also look on photocamel.com at the marketplace or here if there is a sell / buy section..

in the lowepro slingshot 200 AW fits this :

4 lenses
1 body (dslr) with a zoomlens ,strap, sunhood
in a top compartment fits a dslr body (like a nikon d70) (so it is big enough for a modern camcorder) .. your wife's wallet can fit in the lady's handbag or in the bop compartiment too, and then there still is room for a rocket blower and some small things like CF cards or sd cards so take a look at my review here in the accessoires section https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=736662

Thanks nkocanion...

I believe slingshot 200 aw is the best choice for me.

i think so too it is a nice good bag and new not too espensive considering the quality of the bag

show us the bag full with your gear when you got it ..

Make your own bag? Order Domke inserts and such..

Hi All,

I decided to buy the Tamrac Aero Speedpack 75. Thank you once again for all of your suggestion

Nikocanion, I visited the store to see the Slingshot 200aw. It is really good idea however the top compartment is a bit too small for me.

Tamrac Speedpack 75 has bigger room in top compartment which is fullfill all I require:
1- Easy to get my gear with side door
2- Top compartment to carry non camera stuff for my wife
3- Less than 100$ (I will pay only 85$ CAD with tax and shipping)
4- Look fine and unlike camera backpack
5- enough room for my gear

I will update once I got my backpack. It is currently out of order.