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Raj
Looking for a good camera bag or backpack, has to be able to hold at least 3 lenses and two camera bodies as well as some other pockets for other camera goodies. Thanks!
Answer
Think tank and Gura Gear make the best camera bags.
Gura Gear is probably out of your price range, but you can by a Think Tank backpack such as a Streetwalker Pro for about the same price as most of the other backpacks. The Streetwalker Pro will hold the items you have:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001OOKFJM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001OOKFJM&linkCode=as2&tag=boatprojcom-20
And here is a review of the Streetwalker Pro:
http://www.althephoto.com/gear/streetwalker.php
Kata also makes some very good backpacks.
Tamrac, Lowepro, and similar in my view are not as good - they have a tendency to fall apart after a couple of years of heavy use.
Domke bags are old-school - made in the USA, and traditionally have been good bags - and for a bag, they have a very loyal following - which is surprising for a bag. But they are not the best in my view. Some models lack much protection for your gear (some have no padding). They are also made with old-school materials such as canvas that may not be the best materials these days.
Here is a rather tongue-and-cheek video about the ruggedness of 4 different brand camera bags. To be sure, the extreme tests these characters do on the camera bags won't be anything you will probably ever encounter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0wLqStdXNw
When you look for a camera bag, look for those brands that offer a lifetime warranty (Gura Gear, Think Tank, Kata, etc). They are no more expensive than some of the other brands that only offer a 5yr or less guarantee.
Think tank and Gura Gear make the best camera bags.
Gura Gear is probably out of your price range, but you can by a Think Tank backpack such as a Streetwalker Pro for about the same price as most of the other backpacks. The Streetwalker Pro will hold the items you have:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001OOKFJM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001OOKFJM&linkCode=as2&tag=boatprojcom-20
And here is a review of the Streetwalker Pro:
http://www.althephoto.com/gear/streetwalker.php
Kata also makes some very good backpacks.
Tamrac, Lowepro, and similar in my view are not as good - they have a tendency to fall apart after a couple of years of heavy use.
Domke bags are old-school - made in the USA, and traditionally have been good bags - and for a bag, they have a very loyal following - which is surprising for a bag. But they are not the best in my view. Some models lack much protection for your gear (some have no padding). They are also made with old-school materials such as canvas that may not be the best materials these days.
Here is a rather tongue-and-cheek video about the ruggedness of 4 different brand camera bags. To be sure, the extreme tests these characters do on the camera bags won't be anything you will probably ever encounter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0wLqStdXNw
When you look for a camera bag, look for those brands that offer a lifetime warranty (Gura Gear, Think Tank, Kata, etc). They are no more expensive than some of the other brands that only offer a 5yr or less guarantee.
What is the best sleeping bag to get for camping in the Rocky Mountains?
elizabeth
Should I get a cold weather sleeping bag, or warm weather if I am camping in the summer months? Are higher altitudes colder even in the summer?
Specifically the Colorado area, in a designated campsite in Rocky Mountain National Park. Nothing too wild here (I'm a beginner, lol)...I won't be hiking to the campsite. Thank you for the information, guys!
Answer
Here is my opinion. others will disagree, but I don't care. I have lots of experience and I'm an independent old fart. First, Down is warmer than any other insulation. It lasts longer and compresses better. In modern tents you will not have an issue keeping it dry. New fabrics are more water resistant than older shells. So don't believe those critics that say down isn't good because it looses it's insulaation value when wet. In well over 40 years of backpacking and climbing in Washington, Alaska and California I have managed to keep my down dry and am loving it. Next, get a bag that will work for at least three seasons. Next, a limit of 2.2 pounds (1000grams) is maximum you need or want to carry. If price is an issue you might check the REI down Kilo bag. I don't own one, but the reviews are quite good. If price isn't an issue check out Marmot and Western Mountaineering brands. Don't pay much attention to temp. ratings, as they vary by manufacturer. Customer reviews are a better way to evaluate bags. If you purchase quality it will last a long time and you will never regret it when you climb into your comfy bag on a cold night.
Here is my opinion. others will disagree, but I don't care. I have lots of experience and I'm an independent old fart. First, Down is warmer than any other insulation. It lasts longer and compresses better. In modern tents you will not have an issue keeping it dry. New fabrics are more water resistant than older shells. So don't believe those critics that say down isn't good because it looses it's insulaation value when wet. In well over 40 years of backpacking and climbing in Washington, Alaska and California I have managed to keep my down dry and am loving it. Next, get a bag that will work for at least three seasons. Next, a limit of 2.2 pounds (1000grams) is maximum you need or want to carry. If price is an issue you might check the REI down Kilo bag. I don't own one, but the reviews are quite good. If price isn't an issue check out Marmot and Western Mountaineering brands. Don't pay much attention to temp. ratings, as they vary by manufacturer. Customer reviews are a better way to evaluate bags. If you purchase quality it will last a long time and you will never regret it when you climb into your comfy bag on a cold night.
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