What is the best DSLR camera bag that also fits a laptop and extra gear?

Asked by marve jons at 1:56 PM on June 26, 2009

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Posted by Ben Wise at 8:53 AM on June 27, 2009

I've always been extremely happy with Crumpler bags. They have both messenger bag and backpack varieties.

The Whickey and Cox will hold a 15" laptop, a DSLR with lens, 2 external lenses, a flash unit, extra batteries, and a bunch of other stuff.

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Dave Franek | June 26, 2009 4:24 PM

Lowepro makes a good one.

Lowepro Fastpack 350 → Lowepro Fastpack 350

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Ben Wise | June 27, 2009 8:53 AM

I've always been extremely happy with Crumpler bags. They have both messenger bag and backpack varieties.

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Whickey and Cox

The Whickey and Cox will hold a 15" laptop, a DSLR with lens, 2 external lenses, a flash unit, extra batteries, and a bunch of other stuff.

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Michael | June 27, 2009 8:53 AM

Kata makes a good daypack for less than $100.

Kata DR-467

I've had mine for 2 months now and i don't regret the purchase. It's comfortable enough for long hikes and it doesn't scream "expensive camera inside"

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Jesse P | July 1, 2009 12:21 PM

I have had the best luck with the Burton Zoom Pack.
great comfy shoulder straps holds laptop and the internal compartment completely comes out if you want to haul something other than your camera gear. plenty of spaces to fit 2 bodies plus lenses/gadgets. Also fits my 15in Mac with a neoprene sleeve.

http://www.evogear.com/backpacks/burton-zoom-pack-28l-2.aspx?utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=googlebase&CMP=KAC-Froogle

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Scott Bram | February 25, 2010 1:47 PM

I know this is an old post but for anyone who comes across (like I did via Google) in their own quest for the same answer, here's an awesome solution:

1. Build a kick@ss customized Timbuk2 laptop messenger bag:
http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/bagbuilder/custom-laptop-messenger

2. Get a Tenba "Removable Photo Insert" for messenger bags:
http://www.tenba.com/products/Messenger--Removable-Photo-Insert.aspx

Done!

Notes:
- You could theoretically use any messenger bag, but will it have any personality, let alone yours?
- There are other inserts, but they're sh1t. Trust me.
- Ok, Tenba makes a pretty nicely-featured photo/laptop bag, but it's VERY techie which has appeals to some people, but especially photogs/geeks.
- That is all.

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