Billingham Backpacks Sees price, faints

[K12beano]

Anyone seen, or even (dare I ask) rich enough to get one?

I've been using Billingham bags for some time - my big one is near 20 years old - so was quite interested when I came across an ad for the backpacks.

Well after clicking through I've done my heart some damage and bruised my head when I keeled over. I can't even bring myself to type out the prices I've just seen, but no doubt they're top notch....

I guess, unless you're rich enough to buy one, you won't have been allowed to touch one without protective equipment, so it's probably a bit stupid to ask if anyone has handled one.


Anyone?

[Zod]

I have a 555 and an fstop 2.8L. They're not that expensive for what they are. They last forever. The backpacks don't appear to be more expensive than the classic bags, expect they might be smaller.

[K12beano]

Oh yes ^^^^ strongly agree - I think mine's a 445 and I've a grubby little Hadley too.

No - I mean specifically these backpacks that I hadn't seen before....

https://www.billingham.co.uk/catalog/product/view/...

[Trevatanus]

K12beano said:

Anyone seen, or even (dare I ask) rich enough to get one?


Anyone?

You DO know the site is full of wealthy powerfully built Directors don't you?

[Zod]

K12beano said:

Oh yes ^^^^ strongly agree - I think mine's a 445 and I've a grubby little Hadley too.

No - I mean specifically these backpacks that I hadn't seen before....

https://www.billingham.co.uk/catalog/product/view/...

They do look small for the money. My 555 will take two bodies and a lot of lenses and other kit. Those backpacks won't.

[K12beano]

Trevatanus said:

K12beano said:

Anyone seen, or even (dare I ask) rich enough to get one?


Anyone?

You DO know the site is full of wealthy powerfully built Directors don't you?

Know it? I started the trend!!!!

Well no, I didn't actually - and despite being a director I would categorise myself as not fit to direct the traffic in a small car park, but I'm wealthy in everything....except money....

[Simpo Two]

£350? Bonkers! My bag was £25 from eBay 10 years ago; it's been to NZ and Canada and all over the UK and done many weddings. It even has a fake 'Nikon' badge on it!

[RobDickinson]

They look well made for the hipster shooter, pack em full of leica gear.

I'll stick with my fstop I think

[Simpo Two]

He'll have to sell the gear to pay for the bag...

[K12beano]

Simpo Two said:

He'll have to sell the gear to pay for the bag...

There's a slim chance of me making the price of a rucksack from all my tat....

[rottie102]

They are really not that practical. I played with one in Selfridges.

I was very excited to see it since I love my Hadley Large Bag, but after checking it out I was more "meh" than "I NEED IT!". I didn't even ask how much was it.

£350 is a bit crazy!

[K12beano]

^^^^

I'm glad you've said that - I feel better ....

Whilst all bags present some sort of compromise, the "traditional" style Billies do work really well, nice touches like the poppers to keep the top opened right up and useful pocket configurations. For a back pack, I've found nothing better than the old Lowpro Slingshot. But I ditched a big one when I realised I loaded it up with so much kit it was a back-breaker. For a light day out the 200 I have is only halfway to complete destruction, so any "NEED" I had is now dissipating