Which bag for day hiking?

[Combat squirrel]

As title, I'm on the hunt for a green, 'long day hike' camera bag - I already own the Lowepro Pro Trekker BP 550AWII - massive but not really got a compartment to put dinner, and drinks supplies and extra clothes etc.

I also have a Manfrotto Street Slim (older version), which is great as a smaller day bag but its about 15% too small - and the top compartment isn't quite good enough.

I'm looking for something in between that will allow ample storage for food, drink and clothes, but also a reasonable area for camera gear (1 camera, 2-3 lenses and a filter system + DJI Mini 3 pro) - but not massive bag either.

Current contenders are:

Lowepro Flipside Trek BP 350/450 AW - I like the access from the back so I can put it down - not sure which size 350 or 450 - but the top compartment doesn't look quite big enough ?​

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Lowepro PhotoSport X Backpack 35L - expensive and not sure​

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Anything I've missed?

Intentions are 10-15 mile day hikes with this.​

 

[Zaf]

Have you looked at the Lowepro Fastpack range?

Mine did me well in Africa

Personally I'd go for a F-Stop Loka and buy the appropriate sized camera bag to go with it

 

[JRJ]

As title, I'm on the hunt for a green, 'long day hike' camera bag - I already own the Lowepro Pro Trekker BP 550AWII - massive but not really got a compartment to put dinner, and drinks supplies and extra clothes etc.

I also have a Manfrotto Street Slim (older version), which is great as a smaller day bag but its about 15% too small - and the top compartment isn't quite good enough.

I'm looking for something in between that will allow ample storage for food, drink and clothes, but also a reasonable area for camera gear (1 camera, 2-3 lenses and a filter system + DJI Mini 3 pro) - but not massive bag either.

Current contenders are:

Lowepro Flipside Trek BP 350/450 AW - I like the access from the back so I can put it down - not sure which size 350 or 450 - but the top compartment doesn't look quite big enough ?​

​

Lowepro PhotoSport X Backpack 35L - expensive and not sure​

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Anything I've missed?​

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Intentions are 10-15 mile day hikes with this.​

Ordered a Flipside Trek 350 on Amazon Prime day a couple of weeks back thinking it would suit me for a similar spec to yourself, although it had plenty of room for a Sony A7C & 20/35/85mm primes and a GoPro pouch in the back, I have plans to add a DJI mini 3/4 Pro at some point and although the pack would have taken it, space for water, WP jacket etc would have been tight.
I really liked the design but found the spaces awkward in the 350.

 

[WJA96]

Mystery Ranch Urban Assault or 2-day Assault are available in green, will take a tripod and you can add a lot with the Molle attachments. Mystery Ranch are not cheap (partly because they’re supposedly the rucksack of choice for special forces all over the world so they jacked up the prices) but they are really great, completely waterproof despite the massive zippage and super-comfy for all-day treks.

 

[julianhj]

I use an F-Stop Loka (now superceded by the Ajna). It's fantastic, but F-Stop gear is definitely not cheap. They're incredibly flexible, with a huge range of options.

 

[JRJ]

Just another option for you, I've just had delivered a Peak design camera cube V2 SMedium @ £59.99 its much cheaper than any bag I had looked at, well made as expected and fits nicely in my 3 Osprey bags, the only downside is having to remove it to access the camera but this is not something that bothers me personally, the larger cubes come with a side access.

 

[Barks]

Lowepro do great day packs if you’re in a new place and close to the hotel but I bought a Shimoda a few years ago for longer adventures and it’s fantastic. Used it on day hikes in Wales, Lake District but it’s also been round the Himalayas, Atlas Mountains etc and been absolutely solid. Had some horrendous days hiking in the Lakes and kept all my kit completely dry. Loads of room for your stuff and the part that rests up against your back opens up into a configurable photography/lens storage section. All their marketing stuff makes you feel like you can quickly chuck it on the ground and switch lenses when you see the perfect shot in the spur of the moment but in reality it’s just a great storage companion for longer hikes giving you quick access to your gear when needed. They’ve also thought about it from a non-photography perspective, loads of helpful little pockets and two useful ones on the straps for putting wrappers and rubbish, and a sturdy strap that goes around the waist and takes most of the weight. I lugged it up to Thorong La Pass (5400m) in the Himalayas from about 3500m start and was easy on my back despite X-T20, 4 lenses, lots of gear and of course very little oxygen!

Might be overkill but definitely worth a look, they do them in a range of sizes

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