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Backpack for photoequipment and hiking
RC:
Tenba might be worth checking out. I bought the 632-353 Shootout Daypack for all the reason you listed (ample gear, tripod, weather resistant, and storage for personal items. It has water repellant zippers and fabric plus a concealed weather cover
http://www.tenba.com/products/Shootout--Daypack.aspx
I see this specific model is not available so check out its brother the shootout series
http://www.tenba.com/Categories/Backpacks.aspx
Halfrack:
You're most likely not going to find the 'perfect bag'. You may want to go the traditional backpack route, and get protectors specific to the lenses you're taking. That way you can add and subtract without needing a new bag, AND you get a bag that was designed for hiking to begin with.
match.head:
I own a Lowepro Pro Trekker AW 400. It's the largest pack that is still allowed on as carry on luggage. It has more lens compartments than I think you might need, but that leaves lots of room for other things. It also has two huge side pockets for whatever, including a Camelbak, and a removable waistpack/lid.
I've loaded up mine with two bodies, six lenses, two tripods, monopod, steadycam, shotgun mic, gps, food, water, raingear, etc. and gone canyoneering to get to a remote location in Jemez, NM. The pack weighed about 35lbs, but was comfortable and stable all day. I even fell back-first into the river, and everything inside the pack stayed dry and undamaged.
I go hiking with this pack every weekend it seems. I love it. I'll be taking it to New Zealand for three weeks with about $15k worth of camera equipment inside.
xps:
:) Much thanks for your replies.
The F-stop Satori exp seems to be the most flexible backpack. But the most expensive one too. Its an good idea to make flexible inlays, so you can customize it if you need more space for hiking accessories. Thats an good idea
The lowepro AW400 is to much photographic orientated, so the space for the accessories for hiking e.g is a little bit to small (even if your family joins).
The Tenba would be ok, but its sold out. The others are to small for me.
xtaski:
The LowePro Slingshots are nice for hiking - very easy access without having to take the pack off.
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