Traveling next month and want to take my gear with me...
I have a Kata 3N1 20



Which is fine if I am not taking the 70-200, but I plan to take it plus my 5Dmk2, 50, 17-40, 24-105, flash, 15"Laptop, grip, iPod, iPhone, chargers, travel documents and maybe my tripod...
I am happy with Kata, so should I just go for the 3N1 33?



Or should I go with something like the Crumpler Brazillion Dollar?



I have alway had a backpack style camera bag... how does the messenger type work?

Thoughts?

 

I got a Tamrac Expedition 7X back in November I think. It's super comfy, doesn't move around at all and has plenty of room for all sorts of stuff. If it's bigger than you think you need, just buy more camera gear to fill it up!

Actually, the 5X & 6X are great options too. The LowePro computrekker or something like that might fit the bill too.

 

Thanx Alex...
Is it not too big? do you have a pic with it on?

 

I don't have any pics with the backpack on me yet but I can try to get one in the next day or two for you.

 

Thanx bro...

any other thoughts anyone?

 

Alright Hani, here are those pics you wanted:

Outside:


Inside (Nikon D700 (gripped) & D200 (gripped), Nikon SB600 flash, 80-200 f/2.8, Sigma 10-20, Tamron 28-75 f/2.8, 50 f/1.4, 35 f/1.8) :


More storage for filters, cleaning cloths, etc:


And here's one of me wearing it (for reference, I'm 5'11"):



Stuff I didn't take pics of were the laptop compartment, and the two outer pockets that hold memory cards/batteries.

 

I've got a large Kata backpack which is nice but much prefer my Thinktank Urban Disguise for travel. Urban Disguise? 60 - Shoulder Bag - Think Tank

 

Thanx guys...
Alex that does not look bad at all... are you something like 180cm?

 

Yeah, something like that. It's a pretty comfy pack, and even with all my gear in there now, I've still got room for another lens or two if I get creative. I'm pretty sure it'll fit in overhead bins on most planes too.

 

I'll cast my vote for a Tamrac bag as well. I have a Tamrac, the CyberPack 6 to be exact, and it's great. My gear is very limited at the moment, but prior to having my equipment stolen, it held a D300 with Grip, D3x, a 70-200mm 2.8 VR II, 2 SB-900's and various other lenses and accessories I had with a lot of room to spare.

I have a few pictures of it that I'll post later.

-Tyler