Backpack for hiking, snow, and airports that fits a laptop, hiking equiment & misc

[neuroanatomist]

Oops...that's what I get for not reading the full thread title...

Sounds like the Lowepro Pro Trekker 400 AW may be one to consider, although it exceeds your stated budget. I think finding a bag that holds a laptop, 2 bodies, 4-5 lenses, and other stuff that costs under $200 is going to be a real challenge.

[clemmb]

I just got back from my Alaska trip. I took my Lowepro Fastpack 350 loaded with:
5D w/grip
1DmkIIn
17-40
24-105
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC
50 f1.4
filters/cards/batteries/charges
laptop
I did not take a tripod. This backpack does not have provisions for it but may not be too hard to modify.
I carried it on the plane fitting it overhead. I put it on the scale and it was 38lbs.
It was a bit tight with all the lenses but I made it work. I feel it was a good investment of $140.
Here is a link to just a few of my 1,500 shots.

[dassouki]

I just got back from my Alaska trip. I took my Lowepro Fastpack 350 loaded with:
5D w/grip
1DmkIIn
17-40
24-105
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC
50 f1.4
filters/cards/batteries/charges
laptop
I did not take a tripod. This backpack does not have provisions for it but may not be too hard to modify.
I carried it on the plane fitting it overhead. I put it on the scale and it was 38lbs.
It was a bit tight with all the lenses but I made it work. I feel it was a good investment of $140.
Here is a link to just a few of my 1,500 shots.

That looks like an awesome bag. Mind if I ask you what did you use for clothing? I bought a few thermal seal shirts geared for -30 C. What did you use for gloves, socks and shoes?

[clemmb]

That looks like an awesome bag. Mind if I ask you what did you use for clothing? I bought a few thermal seal shirts geared for -30 C. What did you use for gloves, socks and shoes?

I guess I gave the wrong impression. I am not as adventurouse as you. This was an Alaskan cruise. I went on excursions from the ship. The farthest north we went was Skagway, AK. It was cold but did not need gloves. We did some hiking and I even did a zip-line in Ketchikan, AK in the rain forest with the backpack on and my 1D around my neck. Lots of fun.