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Looking for a Camera Bag

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On the hunt for a camera bag to hold a DSLR, a lens or two, and a bunch of other stuff.  The ability to tote a laptop is probably a good idea in the long run since at least you have the option rather than carrying a second bag.

Nothing too fancy or expensive either.  The two contenders are the Lowepro Fastpack 250 and the Kata KT DR-467.  The Kata looks way cooler and has well thought out additions to the bag, but it looks like the DR line is going through a line up change with “i” revisions.  But finding the new 467i model ain’t easy, especially in Hawaii.  Amazon doesn’t yet offer the i models and in general, the Kata bags are sold through 3rd party vendors without the free super saver shipping, increasing the cost by around $20-30.

So it looks like it’ll be the Lowepro which has excellent reviews and an interesting side access panel to easily pull out your DSLR. Both bags are bigger and bulkier than I had wanted, but it’s the obvious trade off of wanting to carry more or less in the packs.

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5 Comments

  1. Eugene
    January 20, 2010 @ 6:38 pm

    Greg:

    I went with a LowePro CompuDayPack and am very pleased. 6-slot padded base compartment (adjustable) holds lenses & cables and lensbrush and the like very well – including, juuuuust barely, my Canon ES 70-300mm IS USM. The 50mm prime fits with its lens hood on, but I have to remove the lens hood for the 70-300.

    Comfortable padded straps, easily adjustable, fairly spacious "other" compartment up top.

    • geewhy
      January 20, 2010 @ 6:55 pm

      Thanks. I don't have (and hope not to have) all that gear. Went with the Fastpack 250 that's available on Amazon with free shipping.

  2. Eugene
    January 20, 2010 @ 6:39 pm

    (FWIW, I got it at Kaimuki Camera when I was last in Hawaii, for…. $89 IIRC)