Tamrac 5588 Expedition 8x Backpack?

13 years 3 months ago #24634 by Cliff
OK! Post #2 here. I was looking to get some feed back about Tamrac bags or specifically the Expedition 5588. I have looked in stores around me and no one has this in stock for me to look and touch. Anyone have this bag?

Please post your honest thoughts on the bag. Would you buy it again?

Cliff


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13 years 2 months ago #25003 by Rob pix4u2
I have both a Tamrac backpack and a Lowepro. The tamrac is my first backpack and since I have bought the lowepro I don't use the tamrac because I have outgrown it. The lowepro is more comfortable, has more room (has a laptop area) and this is what I carry
2 D90 bodies
300mm f 4 lens
80-200mm f 2.8 lens
18-35mm f 3.5-4.5 lens
24-70 mm f 2.8 lens
SB700 flash
15.6" Dell Laptop
Benro monopod or Bogen Tripod
Various cords & connectors, Tripod wrench, Leatherman tool, Extra batteries , energy bars.
weighs in at 30-31 lbs. fully loaded
I had adapted the Tamrac bag but the Lowepro is nicer

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13 years 2 months ago #25012 by bhowdy
I have to agree with Rob. I have the Tamrac 9X and the Lowepro Pro Runner. The Lowepro bag just feels better when I wear it. The build quality of both bags is very good.

Bob Howdeshell

"If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera" ~ Lewis Hine

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13 years 2 months ago #25015 by Baydream
I also chose the Lowepro. I found the access excellent and the weight balance is comfortable.

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