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Old 6 Dec 2010
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Tamrac 5547

Can anyone reccomend one of these for my fathers christmas present.

Doesn't need to survive the Dakar but must carry his DSLR in comfort on his pushbike.

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Perhaps a handlebar bag

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Originally Posted by 38thfoot View Post
must carry his DSLR in comfort on his pushbike.

If this is the only consideration then the Tamrac is a good choice as far as backpacks go...

How much cycling will he do?

I ask because most cyclists don't want to ride with a back pack. So you might try something else like a handbar bag.

And he would probably want it to be waterproof...

Here are some ideas:

TheTouringStore.com, Ortlieb Panniers & Packs, Tubus Racks, Lone Peak Packs
Sunlite Bag Sunlt Handlebar Touring Bar Tender 4 - $44.99
Courierware-Camera Bag with Custom Features & Options
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I would give him vouchers to be honest, backpacks are a personal thing, my ex had a tamrac that she found very uncomfortable to carry hillwalking[also heavy] but loved the lowe, I was happy with both, but then I can be happy with most backpacks. Messanger bags are also good I have a very large crumpler, the strap is set up so it will stay fixed in place no matter what you are doing, it will carry a 17 inch laptop, 2 camera bodies 4-5 lenses including large ones and whatever else, it also doubles up as a small dog carrier, when I need to sneak him into town on the bus. Will also carry 24 cans/bottles of no problem.
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I'm using one of these at the moment. I believe KATA used to make gear for the Israeli Army, it sure feels Army tough. I use it when I'm on my MTB and it's quite comfortable.

Kata DR-465i Camera Backpack

I've also got a Thinktank holster 20 which holds my DSLR with the lens on it...

Think tank photo Digital Holster 20

Thinktank also do backpacks. They're serious bits of kit I could recommend their gear.
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Sorry,
i am a liitle bit late for this posting.
But maybe somewhere else will have a look for a photo bag.
Here is a adress in the internet, where you can have a look to nearly all photo bags:
www.taschenfreak.de - Fototaschen und mehr ...
its a german site, but the pictures will everyone understand
my extra advice: the tamrac expedition 4 5574 -
TAMRAC EXPEDITION 4 - 5574
- fits perfectly in most tankbags. So you can put the whole photo bag in your Tankbag - it is very safe inside - and when you want to go somewhere, one grip/pick and you have all your equipment with you without pulling up the complete tankbag.
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