Osprey Stratos still the go to camera backpack / bag?

[Donnie]

As above, when i used to go a walking I never found a camera bag that was good enough for hiking and photography, ended up with the stratos 36 and byob insert and it was great, thats a good few years ago and all sold. Now ive rejoined the micro 4/3rds with a new OM1 Mk2 with 12-40mm Im looking at getting out into the landscape again and wondering if people have any good suggestions that have come along in the last few years?

 

[taxboy]

I think so as a vfm option. I'm using a Stratos with a Tenba insert and really like the comfort of the mesh back. If you are looking at a more photography focussed option with carrying comfort then I believe f Stop and Shimoda are rated quite highly but aren't that cheap

 

[Donnie]

Yeah I think i prefer the proper back pack with inserts option to be honest

 

[LeeRatters]

I use an Osprey Kamber with an insert. Rear opening too

 

[Donnie]

I use an Osprey Kamber with an insert. Rear opening too

Interesting, never seen the kamber i have to admit, the only thing that still sways me to the stratos is the net "keep off your back" system what ever that is called.

 

[LeeRatters]

Interesting, never seen the kamber i have to admit, the only thing that still sways me to the stratos is the net "keep off your back" system what ever that is called.

Yeah, the Kamber is curved and textured rather than flat but there is no mesh.

 

[Donnie]

Update, found a new damaged stratos 36 from outdoor leisure on ebay, broken buckle. £93 delivered and bought a Sea to Summit "in the field" replacement buckle for a tenner. £70 quid saved

 

[Woolsocks]

lowepro is a good backpack.