Which backpack for the SL?

[MRJohn]

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What are you using for the SL with a mounted 90-280 plus some extra lenses/gear?

[jrp]

Crumpler Proper Roady

[Arai]

I use Peak everyday backpack 20L, it fits my SL, 24-90, 3 M lenses a Q, lots of accessories and charger plus an ipad and MBP 13", I didnt recommend bring an ipad with MBP though, its cramped with loaded gears above.

 

I don't have 90-280 but it should fit, if not buy the 30L. I've been through lots and lots of bags, this one closest to my expectation.

[blacksinner]

backpacks is really a personal choice. personally, i like peak design product. really well thought

[Jeff S]

For similarly sized systems, I've enjoyed the Gura Gear Bataflae 26L....before they merged with Tamrac. The original bags are still available, typically at a discount.

 

Jeff

[ramarren]

I saw this in the shop and thought, "If I ever want a backpack for the SL, that's the one."

 

Think Tank Photo Trifecta 10 DSLR Backpack

[Fang]

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Check out the Billingham RuckSack 25.

 

https://www.billingham.co.uk/rucksack25.html

 

It was also discussed in this Forum.

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/252169-which-bag-for-the-sl/page-19

Edited February 23, 2017 by Fang

[stuartt]

I've got the Lowepro Whistler which I used on a recent ski trip. I carried the SL plus 24-90 and 90-28 on a couple of days but it was heavy. With one lens it was fine. It's fairly big and a bit awkward to manoeuvre on small chair lifts. It kept the snow out and the camera and lenses safe despite a couple of falls. There's plenty of space for accessories too. I recommend it.

[Leicaiste]

For similarly sized systems, I've enjoyed the Gura Gear Bataflae 26L....before they merged with Tamrac. The original bags are still available, typically at a discount.

 

Jeff

Another vote for the Gura Gear Bataflae 26L.

[Echo63]

I am a huge fan of  ThinktankPhoto and MindShiftGear - they are sister companies, with a slightly different focus.

Think tank make overbuilt bags and rollers that will survive years of professional use/abuse

From their range i would look at the Trifecta, Shapeshifter or Streetwalker 

 

Mind shift makes lightweight outdoor bags, with the same build quality and attention to detail.

I would pick the Firstlight or Backlight bags for an SL kit.

the trail16L ultralight is perfect for an M or SL and a few M lenses, a light jacket, water and snacks for a day out.

[jrp]

Main issue with most backpacks is that they are too deep for M lenses, which rattle around.

[Echo63]

Main issue with most backpacks is that they are too deep for M lenses, which rattle around.

 

I keep my M lenses in little microfibre bags (actually Oakley bags for their glasses)

but the Trail 16L is designed for mirrorless, so its space is much smaller than bags designed for huge pro SLR bodies

[ramarren]

Main issue with most backpacks is that they are too deep for M lenses, which rattle around.

The only time I use a backpack for an M system is when I have the M system in a small shoulder bag and throw the whole thing into a backpack to get through an airport, train, or bus station.

 

Backpacks are most useful to carry large, bulky, heavy gear when a roller case is awkward or a shoulder bag is too heavy. I don't own one at present because I haven't needed one for a while. The SL with both zooms and my Super-Elmar-R 15 mm would be a perfect candidate for a backpack for a long field walk, however, due to its size and weight.

 

The biggest beef with backpacks is that they're awkward to get equipment in and out of since you basically have to take them off and put them back on every time you want to get inside. Something like the Trifecta is nice because your buddy can get to a specific piece of equipment for you without having to unzip the whole bag each time.

[dancook]

Peak everyday backpack 30L looks quite useful.

 

Need space for Leica SL 90-280, 50mm and Leica Q as well as clothes for trips abroad.

[MT0227]

I'd look at the Think Tank 'Street Walker' series.   Great bag for DSLRs.

 

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/847282-REG/Think_Tank_477_StreetWalker_Pro_Backpack_Black_Silver_Blue.html

[MRJohn]

I saw this in the shop and thought, "If I ever want a backpack for the SL, that's the one."

 

Think Tank Photo Trifecta 10 DSLR Backpack

 

Thanks, this looks great! The only downside I see is that if you start with the 90-280 attached, that is fine. But if you have two other lenses and you switch and continue with a smaller lens, then there might be no place to put the 90-280. If there was an empty middle compartment that would be fantastic. So with the current setup one could use for sure 1 extra lens in the main compartment, a second would need to go to the top (space permitting).

[Likaleica]

Think Tank Street Walker Pro.  Camera, both lenses, accessories - perfect fit and ergonomic.  Comfortable.

[tom0511]

I use and like this one. Works good for SL+90-280 and 24-90 in the camera area, and you can carry more stuff and also lenses in the upper part.

http://www.evocsports.com/de/produkte/rucksaecke/cp-18l

[Joshua Lowe]

I have a ThinkTank Urban Approach 15 that can hold my SL, 24-90, three M lenses, M6, Xpan, charger, and a spare battery.  It can also hold a 15" laptop.  That's a heavy load for just walking around with but I normally don't take the whole kit with me.

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[Jeff S]

Think Tank Street Walker Pro. Camera, both lenses, accessories - perfect fit and ergonomic. Comfortable.

Have you used it in rain or snow, without cover?

 

How does it fit with waist belt removed?

 

Also curious if the shoulder harness stows away.

 

Thanks for feedback.

 

Jeff