What are the pros/cons of using a camera bag or a camera backpack? In conjuction with tripod case?

I have a sling-over-the-back tripod case for when I go on photographic expeditions. But now that I have additional lenses I need to get a bag or case or something for the camera and the lenses. My concern is lugging all that around. With a tripod case a camera backpack seems out of the question.





What kinds of cases do you guys like and what are the pros/cons or things I should be aware of before buying? Any comfort issues?What are the pros/cons of using a camera bag or a camera backpack? In conjuction with tripod case?
kata do some great camera backpacks





theyve got individual sections, and there's enough room for a camera, extra battery, wide angle lense, super zoom lense, and a laptop. and other compartments for other bits and pieces. (well that's what ive got in mine)


they've also got straps to take the weight off your shoulders, so if your carrying it around for long periods of time you don't become achy.


they've also got a really handy way of getting your camera out of the bag quickly so you can catch the shot it time. there's also a strap so you can slide in your tripod.


they're really good, but i'd advise to get the bigger one, even if you think you won't need it, with all the lenses in all the space will be gone before you know it.





hope this helps.What are the pros/cons of using a camera bag or a camera backpack? In conjuction with tripod case?
I've a big Tamrac back pack. It's big enough to hold the DLSR, a compact, a camcorder, three lenses, two flash units, a 17'; screen laptop, a light meter, a joby gorillapod and loads of other kit (cables chargers, books etc). Oh and the full sized tripod straps onto the back pack too (either with or without it's case. It's well padded and quite comfortable, though you have to lay it flat to get stuff out. If I'm selective enough there's even enough room to cram a 6x4 photo printer in there!
The best kind of camera bag is probably the kind that you can access while standing up, from the front - in other words - the reverse of a fanny pack. Backpacks are fine for hauling your gear up a mountain or something like that but if you want to grab a different lens fast the way to go is to have a camera bag that straps to your waist with the pockets in the front.