Crumpler Big Cheese Backpack... Any Good?

[JAGS]

Hi all,

Sold my LowePro Classified 160AW a few days ago, and about to pull the trigger on a replacement for it. Have seen the Big Cheese, and it seems like a pretty good bag. Just wanted to ask if it was a decent one, or should I look for something else?

I have/will be putting the following kit into it (nothing exhaustive or glamorous!):

Canon 550D with battery grip + 28-135 lens with hood attached (in reverse)
Canon 55-250 lens
Canon 18-55 lens
Canon 50mm 1.8 Lens
Two SD cards
Charger
Remote trigger
USB/HDMI/AV cables

With future-proofing in mind, is this bag going to be ok?

I will be looking to replace the glass/body once I feel I am able to go one level up and do the new kit justice. Pretty sure it won't be happening anytime soon though...!

Thanks in advance.

The bag itself:
http://www.refuelled.com/crumpler-the-big-cheese-f...

Can be ordered via Amazon for about £95 or so.


(Edited to add a link to the bag)

Edited by JAGS on Friday 22 July 17:29

[JAGS]

Bump...Anyone?

[Crafty_]

The only thing against it I can see is it doesn't have provision to carry a tripod, depends if you think you'll be getting one in the future or not.

[JAGS]

I have a tripod, but very rarely carry it with the rest of the kit.
It is only used for night shots/long exposures, which is about 3 - 4 times a year at best.
I won't be taking the tripod with me on holidays or travelling basically.

[rottie102]

I don't like bags which don't let you strap anything onto them, with not much room for sandwiches and an outside mesh pocket for water etc accessible without opening anything. That's why I really like Lowepro range.

I would recommend Primus AW but it may be too small for you. I'm sure there is something similar but bigger in their range.