LowePro Off Road - your experience?

Hi,

 

I am looking for a shoulder bag for short trips (I use a back pack on long

trips) to take 20D, 17-85, 10-22, 70-200 f4, 50, 430ex, filters, batt.

 

The above seems to fit into the Off Road (using the external lens cases). It

also seems versatile as it can be worn as a shoulder bag as well as a a belt

pack.

 

Do you have experience of using it? How well does it work (for daytrips/short

walks)?

 

Can you recommend another shoulder bag? Why?

 

 

Denis

Consider the Crumpler bags - I am using the Crumpler Daily L which fits your equipment nicely. It's comfortable and is built very durable. They give lifetime warranty on the material and workmanship. Check their webpage: http://www.crumpler.com.au

I have the Off Road and have been fairly happy with it. It's nice having the belt to take weight off your shoulder. Inside you could fit the 20D with 17-85 attached and then either another lens or your flash in the compartment next to the camera. The only concern I would have is whether the 70-200 would fit in the external cases that come with the Off Road; however, you can buy other cases from Lowepro and they all attach the same way to the main bag. The front pocket of the bag has enough room for filters, battery. All in all, I suspect you could fit all but one of your listed items in the bag plus two side cases; it's possible you could fit it all but it would be a stretch. Hope this helps. If you have a store nearby that carries the bag, just bring your gear in and try it out first.

Thanks< Philip.

I did check - 70-200 f4 does fit into the tetachable lens case.

What I do not know how it will work in real life with all the stuff.

Denis