In need of the ultimate bag

Something that I can carry a school book or 2, laptop or iPad, and a camera body/lens. If I could attach a tripod, that would be bonus points. Any suggestions?

burton zoom 28L

ape case 1800 for a 14 inch notebook, or 2000 for larger

either bag would leave room for more equipment also

Did you want a shoulder bag or a backpack?

I'm checking out the above suggestions now.

SuzyView wrote in post #11609850
Did you want a shoulder bag or a backpack?

I'm on the fence. I guess it just comes down to the design and look. I think I'd prefer a shoulder bag.

If I were you, I'd consider something like the UD series, but they are expensive. You can carry books and gear and a laptop, but you're talking heavy. What I like to do is decide what is more important. And the laptop always ends up at home, so I don't take my UD out unless I have to have the laptop.

Tom I'm a bagaholic, so I've got too many bags.
Sometimes I think I haven't learned enough yet.
Consider buying more bag than you need, so the next small purchase doesn't make it obsolete.
The reviews here are good; really appreciate it when the person whodid the review comes back a few months later and says whether they still like the bag.

Your description of "a couple of books" makes me wonder how well a shoulder bag will do.

A surprising bag for me is the Tenba Messenger bag. I have one--a large--and it served me well until I put a grip on my camera. (See?) For a smaller camera it would work fine. In fact I carry my G11 around in it as a compromise.

I don't have a laptop so I can't tell you what would fit.

Think Tank bags will last a lot longer than my Tenba.

Hope this helps.

Talk to this guy
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.p​hp?u=67467

I think you actually want a sherpa.

Fureinku wrote in post #11609052
ape case 1800 for a 14 inch notebook, or 2000 for larger

either bag would leave room for more equipment also

Love the Ape Case brand. Very affordable, well made, and nice looking.

You could check out the mountainsmith borealis at.

naneupro urbangear u220

Check out the Vanguard Up-Rise series of bags.. I bought the Up-Rise 33 a few weeks back and couldn't be happier..

Heaps of room, expandable and a slot for your laptop..

http://www.vanguardwor​ld.com …cts/detail-1-1-4-432.html

SuzyView wrote in post #11612983
If I were you, I'd consider something like the UD series, but they are expensive. You can carry books and gear and a laptop, but you're talking heavy. What I like to do is decide what is more important. And the laptop always ends up at home, so I don't take my UD out unless I have to have the laptop.

Well, more important isn't really an option, and I know it's heavy, I do it every week with 2 bags now. I'm a photo student in SF (which means lots of walking) and I'm tired of carrying 2 bags and a tripod. I feel like I'm going on vacation every day I have class!

2mnycars wrote in post #11613753
Tom I'm a bagaholic, so I've got too many bags.
Sometimes I think I haven't learned enough yet.
Consider buying more bag than you need, so the next small purchase doesn't make it obsolete.
The reviews here are good; really appreciate it when the person whodid the review comes back a few months later and says whether they still like the bag.

Your description of "a couple of books" makes me wonder how well a shoulder bag will do.

A surprising bag for me is the Tenba Messenger bag. I have one--a large--and it served me well until I put a grip on my camera. (See?) For a smaller camera it would work fine. In fact I carry my G11 around in it as a compromise.

I don't have a laptop so I can't tell you what would fit.

Think Tank bags will last a lot longer than my Tenba.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the tips. I'll make sure to check these bags out. I don't think there would ever be an increase in gear to the bag, just because it would be used for school, and I don't ever need more than a walk around lens, a tripod, and maybe a strobe.

Todd Lambert wrote in post #11614073
I think you actually want a sherpa.

Maybe that's the solution or perhaps just a llama?

And thank you to the rest of you! I have much research to do today!