I am looking for a new bag since I now have the D300 and plan on purchasing the 70-200 VR in the near future. I am currently considering 2 bags- the Crumpler Karachi or the Lowepro Vertex 200. Below is a list of equip I hope to fit in it. I've seen both at the store, but only briefly, so I am not sure what would fit in either. Lowepro's site seems to be having problems and the Crumpler's did not seem detailed enough.
Equipment I have is:
D300
D70s
18-200VR
10-20 Sigma
105mm Macro Sigma
70-300VR
50mm prime
18-70 (primarily attached to D70s with Infrared Filter)
70-200VR (near future purchase)
SB600 Speedlight
3021B PRO Tripod (Manfrotto)
15" laptop
I primarily chose the two bags because they're large and they hold laptops. Now thinking maybe I don't necessarily need it to carry a laptop- I could just use a seperate case- but though it would be convenient.
Asethically I preferred the crumpler, but I am not sure if it would hold all the equipment (possibly might have too much for one bag to begin with). The Vertex seemed a little bulky and large. Would also be using this for hiking (when traveliing- for about 3-4hrs tops- not fully loaded of course). I liked the belt strap of the Vertex, but again I felt like I had a luggage bag on my back, rather than something for a hike.
Also not sure if the crumpler would hold my tripod, as their site only lists "compact tripod" so I am not sure what that means.
If anyone has experience with either and could recommend one or the either, or even another bag I am not considering, I would really appreciate it.
Again, I plan on using this for trips/travel, where I will also be hiking. For daily use I am using the Slingshot 200- nice bag but for extended period a strain on the shoulder.
Thanks!
