Glad to hear that Lowe is replacing your Fastback 350. I've got one and I think it is a fantastic bag.
But you asked for "the perfect camera bag" and so I'm replying even though your immediate problem is solved. I picked up a like new Urban Disguise 60 v2 from an eBay seller and I am SO impressed with it. The only bag that would be MORE perfect (and this is only if you have a 17" laptop) would be the Urban Disguise 70. While these appear to be Shoulder Bags (as opposed to backpacks), Urban Disguise sells shoulder straps for them so you can wear it like a backpack, if you prefer. These bags are so well made with so many nice options and so many pockets and slots that I can't describe them all. Just search YouTube for video reviews by owners, or read the rave reviews by owners on places like B&H. Here are the reviews for my (now discontinued) 60 v2. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=847332&is=REG&fromDisList=y B&H has a CRAZY sale on the 70 v2 right now... barely more than I paid for my 60 v2 USED: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=847333&gclid=CjwKEAjwyqOwBRDZuIO4p5SV8w0SJAAQoUSw4WMn7jmsL4H2OlaZ96-g0OCh_C4tp2Iud8UBmA_7CBoClnfw_wcB&is=REG&m=Y&A=details&Q= My 60 is big enough that in the middle compartment I can hold my Bigma with the K-01 attached as a rear lens cap. My Dell Latitude E6430 fits in another zippered compartment. I'm now using my Fastback for my shorter lenses and using the Urban Disguise for my long lenses, extra bodies, chargers, etc. I highly recommend that you consider the Urban Disguise models and particulary the big 60 and 70 if you are looking for something to hold a laptop in addition to a lot of gear: http://www.thinktankphoto.com/uploads/documents/UDV2_Series_Info.pdf On Mon, Sep 28, 2015 at 6:43 PM, Larry Colen <l...@red4est.com> wrote: > > > Igor PDML-StR wrote: >> >> >> 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. > > > Cool! Thanks for the recommendation. It turns out that Lowepro is sending > me a new replacement. Excellent service, they could have made a good > argument that it was simply wear and tear on the bag and not covered. > > They are sending me a slightly different model, we'll see how that works. I > may need to eventually upsize anyways. >> >> >> 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) >>> >> > > -- > Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- Life is too short to put up with bad bokeh. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
