Best Bags

I got a Lowepro Nova 170 AW today. It fits a K20D and two lenses very nicely. I have no experience with any other bags, this was just recommended by the guy in Park Cameras so I had no reason to argue!

I use a Lowepro CompuTrekker AW for flights.

I'd recommend the Dakine Mission Photo, easy fits my K200d with grip and 55-300, 3 more lenses plus all the little odds and sods, and I can even get a monopod inside. There is a front pocket which you could just about get a slim laptop in, although maybe the Sequence Photo might be a better bet as its bigger.

Its seriosuly comfy to carry as a backpack, as the straps are miles better than those on most photo bags Ive seen. Also it doesnt look remotley like a photobag. Like some other bags the main cameras compartment is onyl accessible from the back of the bag (so you ahve to take it off to get it open), but also the camera block is removable so you can use it as normal rucksack as well.

Not waterproof but does have a fold-out rain cover.You can stick a snowboard on it if you want as well (although most people will probabley use that for a tripod instead)

Picked mine up for £60 from Nevisport.

I did a lot of research into bags before I bought.
I wanted a bag with plenty of good compartments for camera and lenses plus somewhere for waterproofs, food and other accessories. Also a tripod holder.
I didnt want a slingshot type bag as I did not consider them comfortable for long hill walks. I wanted a decent comfortable shoulder straps and importantly a good quality waist strap (where many bags fall down imo)

After much browsing on t'internet and visits to camera shops I settled on the Lowepro Rover AW II http://products.lowepro.com/product/Rover-AW%20II,2024.htm

The Rover AW II is certainly comfortable with wide padded straps all round with plenty of adjustment and a padded back. The lower part of the bag has 6 padded compartments with room for a SLR body with 50-135 lens mounted plus 5 other lenses or other acessories.
In the top half there is room for quite a bit of gear and make a great day bag. There are some side zip pockets for accesories etc and an internal pocket where i keep my filter kit etc.
The tripod holder was essential for me and seems to work well.
It also has an integral waterproof cover.
The one thing it is lacking is a laptop compartment if you need one but i bought this bag for day walks so it was not needed for me. I have caried it as hand luggage on flights for which it is ideal.

I did hesitate at the prce of lowepro, but this bag has proved well worth the money.

I recently purchased one of these and I can thoroughly recommend it, very comfortable for long walks / hikes and easily carries all my gear.

The slingshot is the best for me. Comfortable and easy to access your gear in a second when you need it.

Yes I also have a Lowepro SlingShot 200 AW and find it very handy, only for longer walks I do find that the single strap does begin to make my shoulder a bit uncomfortable. Hence the reason I added the CompuTrekker AW to my collection

For really minimalist kit carrying I use Lowepro Nova Mini AW. It takes the K20D or K-7 with the 16-50 or a smaller lens fitted and minus the grip.

I use a Kata DR-465, plenty of room, comfortable, well made and not overly expensive
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Got mine brand new from an online shop in Herefordshire via Ebay for 29 quid including postage.
Also an option to extend the warranty for free if you register online, can't be bad

Cheers
Rich

I have recently switched bags from the Lowepro Slingshot AW 100, which was a great bag and had plenty of room for my day kit (simular to your day kit). However, it lacked versitility for me which the replacement has - the Kata 3n1 - 20. This is bigger then Lowepro but still very compact. It has the sling option and backpack option - both I find very comfortable. My most often carried kit is my K10D, Metx 48 flash, 16-50 on camera, 50-135 and 1.5 tele converter. Heavy but not too bad to carry all day. I can even stow the camera with the 50-135 attached - not possible with the Lowepro.