Computer / Camera backpack advice (4 choices)

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EBL - 29 Jan 2006 18:41 GMT

Hi--

On business trips, I've been carrying a backpack holding personal
items, my computer, and my cameras/lenses/etc in optitech cases wrapped
in sweatshirts for protection. At this point, I'd like to upgrade to a
real photo/computer backpack. I've researched the options available
and have found the following:

Tamrac Cyberpack 9 (11.5Wx6Dx14.5H) $180
Tamrac Cyberpack 6 (12Wx6Dx15H) $130
Tamrac Model 759 (12.5x6.5x14H) $250
Lowepro CompuTrekker AW (11Wx5Dx15H) $130
Dimensions are all internal.

I haven't seen any of these in person, and I haven't found alot of
posts from people who have evaluated these packs. They all seem
incredibly similar. Also, I don't understand why Tamrac would make 3
photo/computer bags that are nearly the same size. And why does the
Model 759 cost so much more than the others? The descriptions are very
similar among the three Tamracs.

Anyway, any and all advice about these backpacks would be much
appreciated. I need to make a decision very shortly, and don't have
any local retailer that carries these bags.

Thanks!

EBL

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Don - 30 Jan 2006 02:57 GMT

EBL

I have the lowepro and love the expandability of the overall system along
with the quality of production. I have some 15 pieces of lowepro gear
ranging from backpacks to lens and card cases and all are quality products
that certainly take the rough stuff. I am not au fait with the Tamrac gear
but can assure you if the computrekker meets your needs for carriage and
storage you will not be disappointed with it.

regards

Don from Down Under.

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Sheldon - 30 Jan 2006 04:59 GMT

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The problem you are up against is which one is more comfortable. I have a
mini trekker (Lowepro) and while it's very convenient and I love the way it
holds a tripod, when you fill it up it's not the most comfortable thing to
carry around on your back. I'm not sure, but it looks like they may have
added some lumbar support since I got mine.

Since you are in a rush here's what I would do. Order them all from a
company with a liberal return policy. Be honest and tell them you will keep
one, but you can't make up your mind without seeing them and trying them on.
Keep the one you want and return the others. If the credit card gods are on
your side the credits for the returns will come through before they send the
bill. That way you'll be sure you got what you wanted.

The problem with a backpack is that your hands are free, but you have to
take off the pack and put it down to get things out of it.

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Don - 31 Jan 2006 04:28 GMT

Of course you might wish to look at the Lowepro slingshot 200 aw for a
different approach that combines a back pack with a shoulder pack that
enables you to swing it around so you don't have to take it of your back to
access gear.

regards

Don

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Pete D - 30 Jan 2006 08:25 GMT

Also look at the Kata R-103.

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