Alternative bags, cases, rucksacks to Crumpler

yellowmunky

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8 Jan 2006 - 6:34 PM

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Hi Guys. I've been trawling the net for a few weeks now for an 'alternative' bag designed to house cameras. The only thing that seems a bit different is the 'Crumpler' brand, but to be honest, I'm not overly impressed with the aesthetics of the range..

Any ideas guys? Weblinks? ebay links?

Cheers,
Michael

TTT

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8 Jan 2006 - 9:56 PM

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I use a Mini Trekker AW, Nova 5 AW, Offroad 1 and a Slingshot 200 which I have just aquired, fantastic for holidays with a lightweight kit. Lowepro's the only way to go!!

Glamrox

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8 Jan 2006 - 11:40 PM

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I just took delivery of a Tamrac Expedition 7 backpack and am very happy with my choice. Plenty of room, a decent waterproof cover that goes over the zip, a really good harness system. Not walked too far with it yet but what I have done, it has proved to be very comfortable

Tooth (Critique Team)

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9 Jan 2006 - 12:26 AM

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I got a slingshot for Christmas too, and am blown away by the design, very comfortable on the back then sling it around the front and the side opening becomes the top. Forget about aesthetics, this is sleek and practical, brilliant design

redsnappa

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9 Jan 2006 - 4:33 AM

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I think I know what yellowmunky means is that most Camera bags look obviously like camera bags no manufacturer apart from crumpler wants to departs from the tried and tested design formula.

It would seem that Tamrac, Lowepro and Billigham have elderly design teams who cant learn new tricks.

justin c

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9 Jan 2006 - 6:47 AM

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Another recommendation for Lowepro.
I've always found their products and customer care absolutely first class.

Justin.

yellowmunky

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9 Jan 2006 - 8:50 AM

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Quote: For me: "waterproof", "durable", "protective" and "reliable" are far more important than "aesthetics". Doesn't your kit worth protection?

Ilia Kagan.

Not quite a 'people' person, are you

Cheers guys.

Whilst I want to 'protect my equipment, I happen to be in the city a lot, and am after a bag that doesn't shout STEAL ME!.. I also don't want to look like a rambler(rucksack) or a teenager(crumpler)

I highly rate Lowepro products, and will also be getting a Slingshot 200 for when I'm not in the city, but until then, the search continues for another week.

many thanks guys

Michael

pjc

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13 Jan 2006 - 3:34 AM

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Hi Michael

If you want to go truely understated then maybe a Netto's carrier bag is the solution

But alternatively you could put some padded inserts into a suitably sized highstreet bag you can get separate inserts from Billingham Bags or there is a pricey old fashioned looking hiking bag on their site too may be understated enough.

I can recommend the Lowepro slingshot AW200, along with everyone else, for ease of use and capacity, it's not perfect but it's as close as they come. I was using a Billingham press top before that and it was a pain in the b**t to get the camera out of the bag, but it is also very tough and protective, I guess you can't have everything.

I've also been using a lowepro Topload zoom 2 which you can get a chest harness for, it's not pretty but you can keep your kit in front of you at all times and it's cleverly put together so you can fit a good deal of gear in it.

Pete.