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    Default Backpack Help ASAP Please!

    Hey,
    im looking for a new backpack.
    i want something to carry my current equipment:
    D300S
    SB600
    300mm F4 AFS

    and the other lenses im looking to get this year (16-35, 70-200, 50mm, TC14EII).
    i have only 3 more days to buy it.
    im not sure if i want to carry my laptop with my, too many eggs in basket?
    i've been looking a have found some interesting models:
    -Lowepro Computrekker plus
    -Lowepro Flipside 400
    any other ideas?
    i would like to spend max. $150

    Thanks a lot,
    Alfredo

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    Alfredo,
    I have the computrekker plus AW and the computrekker AW. The plus model is quite large. I use it to carry a 300 f/2.8, 70-200 f/4, 2 bodies, and smaller lenses. When I take my 300 f/4, 70-200, etc, I use the computrekker AW. Sometimes I'll add a lens pouch on the side.

    The plus model will give plenty of room to grow, but is overkill for what you list above in my opinion. If you do carry a laptop, the plus model has room for a larger laptop. I tend to carry smaller laptops (14-inch screen is the max I use, and often 12-inch) to keep weight down..

    Roger

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    I'm very fond of my ThinkTank Airport Antidote. Big enough for what you list, comes with a laptop case. But at $200, above your price limit.

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    Check out the Kata backpacks also. I found that they were lighter than the Lowepro. I have the R103 and it easily fits 2 bodies (one with long lens attached) and at least 3 or 4 additional lenses, flash unit, and other accessories. It will also hold a laptop.

    Rachel

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    Default Flipside 400 AW

    If it helps, here's how I have my Flipside 400 loaded....

    7D + 100-400 (a 1D3 fits equally well, as does a 70-200/2.8 IS);
    5D2;
    24-70/2.8;
    16-35/2.8;
    Hoods + 1/4X TC + Rainsleeve;
    2 X 580EX with 8 spare batteries apiece and Stofens;
    Rear pouch has several filters, a Sekonic 758 and remote cable release;
    Side pockets have a flash extender (Better Beamer) and another rainsleeve.

    The two stretchy side pockets could take a flash each, or a TC, for example, maybe a 50mm. The rear pouch would possibly take a netbook, but nothing larger if you want to do it up fully. Certainly my 12" 1.85Kg lappy won't fit. It goes in OK, but cannot be zipped up at all.

    Last edited by Tim Dodd; 01-28-2011 at 05:22 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rachel Hollander View Post
    Check out the Kata backpacks also. I found that they were lighter than the Lowepro. I have the R103 and it easily fits 2 bodies (one with long lens attached) and at least 3 or 4 additional lenses, flash unit, and other accessories. It will also hold a laptop.

    Rachel
    +1 for Kata

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    I don't see why this is requires all caps and an added ASAP.
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    I just bought a ThinkTank Airport Ultralight an love it. It holds a D300, 300mm f/4 with Kirk tripod collar, SB700, plus Nikkor lenses 70-300, 105 micro, 16-85, TC14, all with room to spare, all for $169. It is very comfortable, well made, fits overhead compartments, inconspicuous, and easy to get gear in and out of. It also fits nicely in my safe.

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    I love my Think Tank Airport Ultralight as my "Big Lens Bag" and I carry my 1D4, 500/4, 1.4TC, 17-40/4, and other odds and ends with room to spare. I can't believe such a tiny bag holds so much! Good choice!

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    Tamrac 5587, 5588 and 5589.

    Tamrac 5587 is a large, light and comfortable backpack. 5588 is tailored for flight which can hold a 600mm f4 long lense, a body, a laptop and so on. I am now using it for holding my Sigma 800m f5.6, it is a bit too short for the 800mm but because I plan to use it for flights that's why I chose the 5585, or else I should have been using the larger 5589.

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    Default Click Elite Backpack

    I would say get the Click Elite cases, they are really back packs and real nice to carry even with a full load. I have had great luck with mine and they are really comforatble to carry.
    http://www.clikelite.com/
    Good luck and have fun.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris Ober View Post
    I don't see why this is requires all caps and an added ASAP.
    It doesn't, fixed.

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