Travel bags and backpacks (again!)

[jjordache]

Hi all,

I hate to bring up the subject again, but can someone review the Petrol PWR-HDV Rolling Wingbag used with DVX ? It looks nice and roomy enough for the camera, tapes and accessories, shotgun mike + windjammer, cables etc. I want to use it for air travel.

I’m just concerned that the side space for the camera seems very open and the camera is held in place only by the Velcro strap… is it a snug fit or it kind of moves around ? How about the side wings? do they have any padding ?

http://www.petrolbags.com/new_petrol_site/products/Camera_Bags_I/PWR-HDV/PWR-HDV.htm

or its sibling the PBR-HDV:
http://www.petrolbags.com/new_petrol_site/products/Camera_Bags_I/PWB-HDV/PWB-HDV.htm

For shorter/local trips I was thinking of a lightweight and inconspicuous backpack, like the Lowepro Mini Tracker AW. Does anyone use this backpack and could tell me how well the DVX fits inside and if there’s room for anything else?

http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/allWeather/Mini_Trekker_AW.aspx

Thanks much!
Johnny

 

[jjordache]

Found all the info I need about the Lowepro rucksack after digging a little bit more through the forums…
Anyone cares to comment on the Petrol bag ?

 

[imageonepictures]

The only problem with these is they are not cheap.