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Lowepro
CompuDaypack: ideal for a small camera outfit: an SLR and 2-3
lenses, flash and accessories, and up to a 17" notebook computer. The
CompuDaypack is good for urban work requiring transport of a small
photography kit and a laptop.
My Experience
I tried loading the CompuDaypack with my normal kit: Canon EOS 30D,
17-85IS and 75-300IS lenses, but couldn't get my equipment in the
camera compartment in any sort of reasonable way. The camera
compartment isn't deep enough to store the 75-300 vertically or
horizontally front-to-back. If you look at the dimensions of an EOS
30D body (5.7W x 4.2H, 2.9D in) you'll see it's a bit of a tight
fit. Put a lens on the camera, even a fairly small lens, and space
becomes tight. For example, the standard 18-55 kit lens is 2.7" long,
and mounted on the 30D increases the total length to 5.6". It will
fit, the best position being "nose down", but there's no room to
spare. Add a larger zoom, such as a 17-85IS, and you're in trouble if
you want to store the camera with the lens attached.
The CompuDaypack is ideal for transporting a small DSLR kit: (Canon
EOS 20D, Canon Rebel XTi, Nikon D40x, any Pentax model, or Sony A100)
with a small zoom mounted, 2-3 prime or short zoom lenses, and a
flash; a laptop along with various supplies; writing tablets; and a rain
jacket.
As a backpack, it's reasonably comfortable and the shoulder straps are
well-padded, although it lacks a waist belt. In my experience, it would be
better suited as an urban or campus backpack than for long photography
hikes. For carrying a larger, more complete SLR outfit and a laptop, I
prefer the Lowepro
CompuTrekker AW. Like all the Lowepro products I've owned and
used, the CompuDaypack looks very well-built with high-quality
materials and construction. I've been using a Lowepro Trekker backpack
for about 20 years and it's still going strong.
Specifications
Capacity: Digital or 35mm SLR, 2-3 lenses (up to a 105mm f/2.8),
flash and digital accessories, up to a 17" notebook computer.
Overall size: 13.8 x 8.5 x 17.5 in. / 35 x 21.5 x 44.5 cm (W x D x H)
Camera compartment: 11.4 x 5.3 x 5.5 in. / 29 x 13.5 x 14 cm
Fabric: water-resistant 840D and 600D ripstop
Special Features
padded camera compartment with adjustable, padded dividers
triple-compartment design to separate and organize an SLR camera and
lenses, laptop, and accessories
