Bag Recommendation

[Ming]

I know this topic has been kind of beat to death. I have reviewed previous threads, but am still having a hard time finding something that suits my needs. I am looking for backpack to hold a Z8, Z 100-400, Z 600 6.3, and Z 24-120. I want something as small and light as possible but still comfortably fit this equipment. Hoods reversed is ok. Any thoughts would be appreciated

 

[David Berry]

Ming …

I think that kit would fit very nicely inside my GuraGear Kiboko. I use the 22 litre version but there is also a 30 litre which I regard as enormous — it would tempt me to pack too much!

The 'beauty' of the Kiboko bags is the split between left and right compartments. I stow my camera with big lens attached in the right compartment which can be opened without risk of exposing the 'other stuff' (in the left compartment) to the elements, or my own clumsiness.

… David

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[DsD]

If talking a "real" backpack for carry then I would seriously consider the Atlas packs. I have the larger one and carry the 800 pf attached to the Z9 plus have the 400 4.5 or 100-400 stowed plus a couple primes. They ain't cheap nor particularly light but very well made and a treat to wear and distribute the load as a proper backpack does.

 

[ButlerKid]

Try the Think Tank Commuter. I love mine. And I have similar lenses. The waist belt is great for getting the weight off your back and onto your hips/legs. The shoulder straps are very comfortable. Excellent quality, also.

 

[MatthewK]

Easy recommendation: ThinkTank/MindShift Backlight 26L. Holds all of those lenses comfortably.

 

[Mark_Laidlaw]

Ming …

I think that kit would fit very nicely inside my GuraGear Kiboko. I use the 22 litre version but there is also a 30 litre which I regard as enormous — it would tempt me to pack too much!

The 'beauty' of the Kiboko bags is the split between left and right compartments. I stow my camera with big lens attached in the right compartment which can be opened without risk of exposing the 'other stuff' (in the left compartment) to the elements, or my own clumsiness.

… David

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I use this back because it's one of the only backpacks that can fit an 800PF, 400/4.5, two bodies, and a midrange zoom, but it might be a bit big for a 600 6.3 and 100-400 with just one body.

 

[SugarDude]

Mindshift Backlight 18L Very well made, comfortable and holds a lot for its size. Here it is loaded with your equipment

 

[TomRC]

I own Mindshift 26L & 36L packs as well as a Gura Gear Kiboku 30L pack. If I had to choose one the Gura Gear would be the easy choice. IMO a better design, easier access, and maximizes the space it has better than my Mindshifts.