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What backpacks does /p/ use? I've had this photo bag that would only fit a dslr with a mediocre sized zoom and a prime, which I carried inside a regular backpack. However as my lens collection grew I've ran out of space in the backpack and this bag inside occupies most of the space anyway, with other lenses in bags they came with piled on top. My newer wide angle won't fit the inner bag at all.
Anyway, I'm looking for a camera backpack below $200 that can fit a dslr without portrait grip, a medium sized telephoto lens, a wide angle zoom, go-to zoom, 50mm prime and a lightish tripod, as well as some minor stuff such as cpl filter, remote etc. I plan to use it mostly for daytrips.
Personally, I'm leaning towards some of the National Geographic backpacks. Frankly, mostly due to the looks, as most of the camera backpacks look outright depressing and communistic, probably to look inconspicuous but Manfrotto or other company's logo always gives it away anyway. I also like having a roomy compartment to put non-photo related stuff in, books or food, the amount of pockets to store trinkets in. I do worry about the build quality though, seeing how it's made by a company not exatly well-known for its bags, and that's enough to cause suspicion.
Another interesting speciment is the Lowepro Flipside 400. A complete opposite, it's for camera equipment only, is weather sealed and ugly, but putting a zipper on the back combined with a stomach strap seems like a great idea. It honestly seems like a way more practical backpack however it appears that it has too much room for lenses and no room for other stuff I wouldn't want to see in the same compartment as optics.
Does anyone have other suggestions? Willing to share some words of experience and wisdom maybe? Recommend a model they like?
