Larry,
I encourage you to take a look at Vanguard products.
Since I've first seen Vanguard Up-Rise II line of bags (ironically, in
Tokyo), I've been pleasantly surprised how thoughtsful design is (for me):
http://www.vanguardworld.us/photo_video_us/products/camera-bags.html .
I hope you'd be able to take a look at some of those models in one of the
still remaining stores in the Bay Area.
(Houston stores, err. actually more like the only remaining Houston photo
stor doesn't carry these bags at this time.)
I have Up-rise 33 (messenger style), and it travelled around the world
with me, carrying my camera, lenses and laptop.
Here is what I wrote about this line earlier here:
http://pdml.net/pipermail/pdml_pdml.net/2014-July/381524.html
B&H, Amazon, and Adorama carry Vanguard bags.
HTH,
Igor
On Sep 28, 2015, at 1:19 PM, Larry Colen wrote:
If I cannot get my fastpack 350 replaced under warranty, I'll be needing a
new backpack style camera bag. I tend to always have mine with me, and so I
use it as my daily use backpack as well, carrying my cellphone, wallet, keys
and other little bits in it as well.
My requirements are:
Outside pockets that work for carrying my wallet, keys and other things I
might need for using it as a daily use backpack.
A fairly large computer pocket. Even if I don't carry a computer I like to
carry a softbox for my speedlight, monopod and other fairly large flat
objects.
Things that I like:
An easy to get to pocket for the camera, without having to open the whole
pack. I like the way the fastpack does this without needing to take off both
shoulder straps.
A good way to strap a tripod to the backpack. (the fastpack lacks this)
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