I am very picky when it comes to camera bags. As a newspaper reporter for a weekly paper, I am expected to both report and do photography, which can be challenging.
I am constantly looking for a bag that will accomodate not only carrying my camera gear, but also be useful to hold papers, reports, reporter notebooks, my net book and phone.
Over the past 15 years I have had varying degrees of success with different bags, and thought I would share what I have been using for the three years or so. Yes, this is my first post, and before I jump in I wanted to say thanks to everyone who has written a review, as they have been very, very helpful! Thanks! 
Currently I am using the Lowepro D300 AW Stealth Reporter, although I most likely will change at some point due to some issues I have with the bag.
Build Quality 5 out of 5 stars
I am tough on clothes, cars, cameras and camera bags. What I have found with this bag is that after three years of use, it still looks new. All the zippers still work, the clips are still in great shape and there has been no fading. I have this bag crammed full of gear and it could pass for brand new. I am very impressed with the build quality of this bag, that isn't the issue I have.
Features 4 out of 5 starts
I live and work in Oregon, and needless to say it rains pretty good here. I used to be a hardcore Domke guy, but in the October through May rainy season they just wouldn't keep my gear dry. I love the Domke bags (I have used the J-3 and F-804 Super Satchel), but they just don't keep my gear dry enough in hard rain.
The Stealth Reporter has a plastic/gortex cover that you can take out and cover your bag. Very nice. The only problem is that then it's a pain to get your gear out of it, so you pretty much need to set up what you are going to use in your Storm Jacket under cover, then you are stuck unless you can find another dry location to unpack and change out lenses.
Another feature I really like is on top of the case is a zipper that will allow you easy access to grab your camera or lenses. This is covered up if you have the weather guard on -- but for those times you are in the car or at an assignment and need your camera handy, but need two hands for notes, it's a great feature.
There is also a pouch system you can buy to give you some extra room. It's great in theory, but I bought a large pouch for my F2.8 70-200 L and it would hang down too far from the bottom of the bag and constantly tipped it over. I have a smaller pouch for a Storm Jacket, and it is great and still on the bag.
I also like the single latch in the front. Very nice to get in and out of. In addition there is a small memory wallet included with a lanyard that connects it to the bag. Perfect. The pockets in front are covered by the top, so notebooks are too tall to fit in there, which is unfortunate.
Design 3 out of 5 stars
OK, I realize that I am probably using this bag for something that it wasn't designed to do. But you stuff a netbook out of the back pocket, fill it with my Canon 40D with battery grip, 17-55 F 2.8, 580EX II flash, the telephoto lens and my 50mm, and this bag is stuffed to the gills.
My biggest problem with this bag is the overall shape. It's shaped like a bowling ball -- and in the car, it acts like a bowling ball. Unless you strap it down or have a specific box made for it, this thing will roll around seats, floors, and trunks like crazy. It just isn't long enough. Now that I have my netbook, it is a little too small.
Overall it's a great bag if you keep in mind that it will roll around on you.
Final Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
I will post pictures of it when I figure out how to do that. 
Thanks, hope this helps anyone interested in purchasing a bag like this one.
