New bag recommendations

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trapperj86

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Im looking a new bag. I have been using a MountainSmith Borealis, and it has been perfect. I recently got a Tamron 150-600mm. Right now i just have it in the top of the bag, in a Lenscoat travel coat. So my options are to get a new bag, or leave it in the top compartment. Will the lens be ok in the top compartment with just the lens coat? I was also looking at the Lowepro flipside 500 aw. I have a D750, Tamron 24-70mm 2.8, Tamron 70-200mm 2.8, Tamron 150-600mm, and Nikon 50mm 1.8. I also carry the normal stuff(Batteries, cleaning, memory cards, Etc..) Does anyone have a Lowepro flipside 500 with a similar kit? How does it fit?
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Bill16

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I don't own a lowpro, but I do have a Tamrac expedition 8x that would work for what your carrying I think! You can find them on eBay and even the Tamrac expedition 9x which would surely hold the longer glass very well!
I decided the 8 and 8x would work for my needs and still allow room to grow, though that is two large backpacks for storage instead of just one. But well it works foir my needs! Lol :)

As far as a shoulder bag goes the Tamrac pro 12 or 13 might be what you'd be interested in! Somebody else here I sure can help give you more info on lowpro bags though than I can. :)
 
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trapperj86

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Thanks for the recommendation. The 7x or 8x look perfect with room to grow. Have you traveled with this bag? It says carry on approved but looks big. I travel a lot and don't wanna check my camera kit.
 
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Chito

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I have a ThinkTank Streetwalker Pro. And I've travelled with it, with no issues. The only thing is it doesn't have space for a tablet, laptop, etc. Otherwise, it's solid and very comfortable to carry around. I carry a Nikon 10-24, Sigma 24-70 f2.8, Nikon 70-200 f2.8 and a Nikon 35mm f1.8 with it as well as the batteries, charger etc. I thought it is compact enough but has a lot or storage area.
 
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benjamin.ho.395017

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I like the lowepro flipside design when i was traveling in barcelona esp i had a shoulder camera bag and felt it suddenly get light on my shoulde then heard a snap a mn quickly walked by i stopped to look and the zipper tab had been snapped off mind you there was no way manually you could break that. Anyways a pickpocket would have a hard time lifting the gear if the slot is against your back


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trapperj86

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Just wanted to update this. I finally got a new bag. I will be going to japan and they are a little more strict on overseas flights. I traveled to Japan last year with my previous bag but didn't want to chance it. So after going to the camera store multiply times looking at many bags. I found the Tamrac Anvil Slim 15 on Tamracs website. It was not available at the time and even after it was available I couldn't find it. I took a chance and ordered it, and I couldn't be happier. I will do a full review after I travel with it for a little bit, but my initial impression is very good. Looks like it would even fit under the seat in an airplane. Here are some quick pictures. I just packed it for my trip tomorrow, still have to do some adjusting.
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The 3 compartments on the left 1. Spare phone, Int driver license, Passports 2. Batteries, CAC reader, Benadryl, Keychain with USB stick 3. Filter pouch

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Starting top left compartment. 1. Misc cables, shutter release 2. Flash diffuser, blower 3. Black Rapid strap 4. Bag of plug adapters, Hard drive 5. Battery charger 6. 70-200mm 2.8 7. D750, 24-70mm 2.8 8. Rain cover, SD card case 9. Lens cleaning kit 10. 50mm 1.8 11. Macbook pro charger 12. USB power pack, misc cell phone charger cables.


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Here is a feature I thought was nice. This flap on the 3 inside compartments cover the zippers to stop them from scratching things


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Here is the front my 13in Macbook pro is the there along with a galaxy tablet, and some misc stuff work phone, pens, ect.

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