Crumpler or Lowepro?
7/12/2006This is actually a post I made at Clubsnap
forum but i guess it’s good info for the few bags i have. Just to share.
i used both lowepro and recently gotten the Curmpler 7 million.
The lowepro (i think it’s the 140AW) was a bit of a tight fit but just nice if
it’s just flash, 350D and EITHER the sigma 10-20mm or sigma 18-200mm. can fit
both but it’s tight and looks damaging to the equipment. Of course, you can add
pouches from lowepro.

the Computertrekker of course for those trips to office before a shoot as i need
my laptop. it can actually fit 2 laptops depends how you pack them. i can fit my
VAIO V505MNP on top the camera in a laptop pouch and a HP NC 6320 in the laptop
compartment. Sometimes, i need both laptop for work/ leisure.

Now with the 7 million home, it’s good to be able to bring everything as you can
see below, the sigmas 18-200, 10-20mm, 50mm f/1.8, 550EX flash, 350D body, CF
cards etc. It’s stylish and won’t scream “i have a DSLR” in my bad when
overseas. Do note also, the 7 million is the only one with the shoulder strap
thing. it makes a lot of diff and it sure if more comfy.

K13 gave me and a friend a good price (>$150) for the 7 million, my friend
gotten the 6 million with a Gitzo monopod. Some argue that Crumpler’s camera
bags are simply over priced, yes it’s expensive but for the colors (unless you
want the more common and boring black from Lowepro), cushioning and looks, it’s
well worth it. Their bag’s system makes a lot of sense, bring your gear in
another bag, fit them into the crumpler and carry it yourself to have a feel if
it’s really needed.
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