Bag for a student

[topazbullet]

I'm looking for a shoulder bag that will allow me to carry a small (12") laptop, a notebook or two, and a R2A. Preferably the R2A has its own padded compartment. I don't want something with 2396203682309 pockets - the simpler the better.

Right now I"m looking at the Domke 802 and 803 - any other recommendations?

Many thanks!

 

[BTMarcais]

I'm not sure the 803 will be big enough for the camera and laptop both. I love mine, but don't see where I'd fit a laptop in. I'd probably take a look at some of the Crumpler bags, and I think Tenba has a satchel line that might have space for laptops as well?

 

[breathstealer]

I'd get a normal bookbag and then cover your R2A in a Domke wrap or similar. Then you can put the camera in with your books, or slip it into a separate non-padded pocket.

 

[topazbullet]

The laptop is really small, I don't think it's an issue of fitting into the back of an 803 - I'm just wondering if with the large pocket filled, I could still fit an R2a into the front pocket.

Any opinions on the 802?

thanks

 

[Bassism]

I'd second the Crumpler recommendation. I've had the part and parcel for about three years and it still looks brand new. The whole bag is padded with a separate padded compartment for the laptop. It comes in smaller sizes for smaller laptops, but in mine I can fit a laptop, books, and the better part of my Spotmatic system.

 

[historicist]

I can really recommend the Billingham Hadley bags for this. No separate padded compartment for the camera if there's a laptop in it, but otherwise perfect and it looks smart and discreet.

 

[tmfabian]

tenba makes a combo laptop/camera bag
http://www.tenba.com/products/Messenger-Large-Bag.aspx

on that note however, I use one of those tiny domke shoulder bags tossed into a normal backpack and use that as a camera/laptop bag since shoulder bags don't agree with my back for some reason.

 

[JeffGreene]

I've had a Courierware bag which I like. Here's the link:

http://www.courierwareusa.com/objects/20.itml/icOid/20

 

[Ken Ford]

If my new BBB is any indication of Courierware quality, i wouldn't hesitate to recommend them!