Not your normal backpack question

[BLBJBranch]

Hey all,
I've been researching backpacks for a couple of days, but I can't seem to find what I've been looking for, so maybe someone here knows where I can find one.

I'm searching for a backpack, or maybe a slingpack which has:

1. Room for DSLR, 5 or so lenses, flash and accessories.
2. Compartment for jacket, snacks, etc.
3. Camera section that detaches from rest of bag (so if you go to a museum that won't allow backpacks, you can just detach the camera portion and leave the rest at the bag check).

Any ideas?

Thanks.

[OsmosisStudios]

Doesnt exist. Any bag that has a detachable section wont be big enough to hold what you need (unless theyre all VERY small lenses). Any bag that holds that gear also wont have much of a section for personal items (especially a jacket).

[BLBJBranch]

I figured as much.

Bag makers should make a bag like that. I bet they'd sell.

Thanks.

[BLBJBranch]

I found the bag design challenge on the Kata website, so I submitted a design today. I don't really expect to win (though it would be nice), but at least it gets the idea out there, so maybe someone will think about designing it.

Someone already had a similiar design, so I'm glad to know I'm not the only one thinking about it.

[OsmosisStudios]

The problem with that kind of design are as I outlined already: size. You either end up with a MASSIVE bag, or you end up with sections that are too small.

It could work for something like a Leica rangefinder, where the camera body and 5-6 lenses can fit in my pants pockets. On a dSLR, everything is just bigger.

[BLBJBranch]

Osmosis,
I don't think it needs to be as big as you think it does.

On a recent trip to Paris, I walked around with a small backpack. Inside were:

4 bottles of water, snacks, gloves, wool cap, jacket liner, light jacket and my camera holster that held my D90, 18-105mm lens, 50mm lens, and accessories.

Granted, it wouldn't be small, but I don't think it has to be massive, either. I'm not talking about a hiking bag, just something to take around a city with you.

[dakwegmo]

Check out the Lowepro Orion AW. It's definitely big enough to hold a dSLR with a lens attached, and four flashes or lenses. It converts from a Backpack to either a waistpack/shoulder bag, fairly quickly. My biggest complaint about it is that the backpack section is fairly small, so a bulky jacket leaves little room for anything else.

[BLBJBranch]

Dakwegmo,
Thanks, I'll check it out.

[inkista]

Originally Posted by BLBJBranch

3. Camera section that detaches from rest of bag (so if you go to a museum that won't allow backpacks, you can just detach the camera portion and leave the rest at the bag check).

ThinkTank Rotation 360°. Maybe.

[BLBJBranch]

I wish I'd seen these before I bothered doing the design on Kata-Bags. They both look really good. I think the Rotation 360 is a lot better, but it's pretty pricey. I imagine it's worth it though.

I saw a design on the Kata contest that effectively does what the Rotation Bag does. It's a shame, too. The guy did a good job designing it.