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Tom:
Hi Everyone,

Long time reader, first time poster here with a question.  I am looking for a backpack for traveling (airplanes).

My thoughts are for a backpack which can go under a normal economy seat (not the overhead).  This is not for hiking as I already have a Clik Obscura for that.  My equipment is not that extensive and I'm just a hobbyist with modest equipment.   

My equipment
* 7d w/battery grip
* EF-S 17-55 2.8 IS
* EF 70-200 2.8 II IS
* EF 50mm 1.4
* 2x Teleconverter
* A few ND filters, CL pol
* Lens cleaners, etc

No sarcasms please, I know I'm missing a portion of the focal range :)   Currently I'm using the Canon standard backpack and it's getting a bit tight...

Thanks,
Tom

bvukich:

--- Quote from: Tom on January 13, 2011, 08:27:17 PM ---No sarcasms please, I know I'm missing a portion of the focal range :)

--- End quote ---

I doubt anyone will say anything, because that happens to be an awesome kit you have going so far.

As far as a backpack goes, I don't have much to say though.  I'm also still using the Canon backpack, but I got a Pelican 1510 (carry-on size) for when I need to drag almost everything with, and I have a Pelican 1610 that I borrow from work when I really need space.

neuroanatomist:
The grip is an issue for a lot of backpacks, which aren't really designed for pro bodies or gripped bodies.  I really like my Lowepro Flipside 400AW, but that will hold more gear than you've (currently) got and needs to go in the overhead.  FWIW, the Flipside 400AW can hold a gripped body, two white zooms (70-200 II and 100-400) and ~3 standard black lenses, or body + one white zoom and ~5 black lenses).

I did try a subset of my gear in a Lowepro Flipside 300 and it fit well, and the set I tried was a 'small travel' quite similar to yours (gripped 5DII, 24-105mm, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, 16-35mm II, and a 430EX II).  Note that the 70-200 had to be mounted for it to fit (I usually prefer to keep the 24-105mm on the body for convenience).  The Flipside packs are convenient and comfortable.


--- Quote from: bvukich on January 13, 2011, 09:05:49 PM ---I got a Pelican 1510 (carry-on size) for when I need to drag almost everything with, and I have a Pelican 1610 that I borrow from work when I really need space.

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I have a Pelican Storm im2500 for carry on (easier latches).  Actually, I put the loaded Flipside 400AW inside the empty hard case, which is carry-on sized, for protection just in case I'm forced to check for some reason.  I love the security of Pelican and Storm cases...I have a Peli 1604 for the less frequently used items (7D, most lenses), a Storm im2075 for quick access to the 5DII+24-105mm and 430 EX II, and a Storm im2300 for the frequently used lenses.

Norkusa:
Tom, I have the *exact* same setup as you except I've got a Sigma 50mm and no teleconverter. I use a Lowepro Flipside 300 and everything fits inside nice & snug. It's tight fit, especially with my lens hoods, but everything is safe and secure. Has enough room for my 580EX II and your tele would fit inside easily too. The 7D with grip bulges out about 1/2 inch but it really isn't a problem since the bag still closes easily.

I really dig this bag because it's very petite. I shoot in a lot of tight places like clubs & bars, so I don't have to worry about people bumping into me when I've got it on. Plus, it opens from the back which is a nice little security feature.  Always gotta keep the 70-200 mounted inside though, which is the only thing I don't like.

I looked at a lot of backpacks before getting the 300. There were a few I really liked but they ALL had gigantic padded waist straps, which I absolutely hate. The 300 has a small one but it's really just a nylon strap and I always keep it tied up so it's not in the way.

leGreve:
I have a backpack myself for my setup... the Lowepro Runner 400something.
Link to bag:
http://www.dirtcheapcameras.com.au/Bags-And-Cases/Lowepro-Bags-Cases/Lowepro-Pro-Runner/Lowepro-Pro-Runner-450-Aw

It fits:
- 5dmkii with 70-200 2.8L II attached
- 100mm 2.8 L
- 24-70 2.8 L
- charger
- 3 kenko extension rings
- a video pan head or an external flash
- soon a 50mm 1.8
- 2 extra battery

And i could probably fit in a few more thingys.

It sells around 200$ in Denmark, but depending where youre from you can probably get it cheaper.

About the bag:
It has one main storage room that holds the above-mentioned. Apart from that it has one front room with several small pockets 2 pockets designed for CF cards and 2 rain tight rooms that can hold whatever.
Then it has one padded back room that fits a 15" computer, a wacom board or maybe a sun bounce.
You can buy a raincoat that fits the bag and is easy to slip on.

The two shoulder straps are padded for comfort and both these and the belly strap can be easily adjust as you wear it. You also have two fine tune sliders on the shoulder straps so you can adjust the weight distribution, again as you wear it.

If I had a car and medium format / sinar, I would def. get a pelicase, but this Lowepro is probably the best buy I have made for equipment.

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