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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
08-03-2017, 05:23 AM
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That's a bad thing?
If you want a purely urban look, maybe consider the Peak Design Everyday Backpack? Doesn't get more urban than that.Or maybe the Think Tank Perception Pro, that one's a bit different but very interesting and functional. The Manfrotto also comes in more subdued colors (like gray or blue).
For the record, I don't see your Osprey as less sporty than any other.
For a number of years, I used a 28 liters McKinley Lynx backpack with an insert I purchased (Cubeze). It worked well because the backpack had a bottom compartment where the insert went, and a top compartment for everything else. The problems were that the insert had no "top" (or front, since it was on the side) padding, and that larger lenses couldn't fit very well (think 60-250).
Having two separate compartments is necessary for me since that way you can segregate photo gear from the rest and you don't have to remove everything before accessing what's at the bottom.
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
08-01-2017, 05:57 AM
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If you get a backpack with a bottom compartment, putting an insert there works well, I've done that for a few years. The Ape Case Cubeze seem to have the right size for most of these 25-28 liters backpacks.
However, since I've begun testing dedicated camera backpacks, I've found that they have come a long way in recent years. I prefer the Mindshift Gear Horizon for quick access (with the rotation feature) and the Manfrotto Off Road Hiker for the mesh back and relatively easy access. A blend of both would be magical.
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
07-24-2017, 05:17 AM
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Congratulations!
I don't know if you've seen this:
Manfrotto Off Road Hiker 30L backpack Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews
I'm currently in the process of reviewing several camera backpacks, and can offer some hints.
The Manfrotto I reviewed above would be a very good choice, depending on the size of your lenses of course. I'd look into it. And with a baby you'll want to be able to carry some extra items. I would absolutely not go with a typical, grid camera backpack not meant to carry anything else.
I liked the Lowepro Photosport but its camera compartment is too small for your needs.
One model more expensive than the others but which I really, really like is the Mindshift Gear Horizon. It's a tad large maybe, but they do have smaller (and larger) models. It's so well designed it's not fair.
If strong support and ventilation is not paramount for you, Think Tank make the Perception Pro, which has an excellent storage system.
You could look at the Peak Design Everyday Backpack, although for sports it's probably not the best choice.
I was an advocate of finding a good "regular" backpack and then fitting an insert in it, but in recent years companies have started creating true sports backpacks.
I can help further if you have more questions.
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