But of course, if you are going on ‘business’, then you might NEED the backpack for all the glass and gadgets in the day’s work.

I usually carry a LowePro SlingShot AW 200. I can hold Nikon D700 camera, 2-4 lens, small video cam, batteries, filters etc…

It’s a shoulder style sling bag instead of a backpack type. Velcro padding lets you configure the camera compartment for your gear. The camera compartment also has a little pouch with velcro flap to keep several memory cards.

It also has places on it to attach extra gear. I attach a small camera bag on the strap via velcro to carry a small point and shoot. The top compartment has a mesh type pouch that I use to hold “good batteries”. There is another flap compartment that I put used batteries, keep small notebook, pen etc…

The strap is wide padded and comfortable. There is also a way to secure the strap a little differently for long hikes. Personally I just carry it over my shoulder most of the time.

As far as holding up it it top quality. I’ve dragged, dropped and everything else and no problems. As far as traveling I have used it as a carry on bag and had no problems storing in overhead bins.

The Lowepro Fastpack series is more like a backpack but has an easy access flap for your camera. I haven’t used it but it looks similar.

One thing though, the SlingShot AW is an All Weather (AW) which means it has a rain cover. The rain cover is tucked neatly away
with a zipper but pulls out quickly and covers the pack. I actually had to use it the other day.
NOTE: I also carry the ultimate rain gear protection with me everywhere I go…. A trashbag. Works every time!

Your biggest decision may be backpack or sling type bag. Personally the sling type bag has worked well for me.

Hope this helps!

Links below have videos about both packs.
Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack (Black)
Lowepro Fastpack 250 (Black)