Anyone carry a backpack around all day?

[Kazoo]

How comfortable would it be to carry around a half full backpack all day? I'll be carrying around a camera on each shoulder all day and would like a) something to put them in should it rain (or if I want a break) and b) something to put other things in, e.g. water bottle, small blanket to sit on while watching the afternoon airshow, a third lens (large) and camera body (small) and any materials I might (okay...will) pick up throughout the day. I'm thinking about purchasing a North Face Surge bag since I'd rather not carry around my huge Lowepro camera bag that tells the world what's inside. Otherwise I don't see any other alternative to accomplishing what I want to accomplish.

[Jefflcarr]

I always carry one with me on the grounds. It usually has a few cameras (an SLR and a point-and-shoot), an ATC scanner radio, a couple water bottles, program, batteries, sunblock, etc. The only discomfort I've ever really experienced from carrying one is that my back might get a little hot and sweaty if it's a particularly warm day. I'd definitely recommend one with two straps that are wide and amply cushioned.

[MEdwards]

You might think of a fanny pack. They stay out of the way until you sit down.

[Floatsflyer]

Kazoo, as someone who abhors carrying anything around on my back or with my hands, at Oshkosh or any other place, may I suggest that it is far easier, comfortable and less taxing on the body to pull rather than carry. Buy a well constructed lightweight "carry-on" bag(plastic or fabric/frame type) with excellent rugged wheels and an extendable/hide away handle that will hold what you need. Your back can thank me later!

[N222AB]

I always carry a backpack camera bag. I usually have enough room to stuff handouts and now an iPad into one along with the day's camera gear. Last year I used a Lowepro Slingshot 300 that worked pretty well. It is big enough for a D300 and several lenses with a little space left over. I've used bigger bags in the past and they just don't work very well when you have to take them off to sit in a forum chair or at lunch. Small is a virtue in this case.

[FlyingRon]

I use a fanny pack camera bag but when I do the exihibts I usually carry one of the handout (usually XMradio) canvas totes to lug my stuff back. Of course this year I'm sporting a rediculously large lens so I don't know what I'm going to carry.

[Tsarach]

Just picked up a camera backpack from Best Buy, sounds a lot like the one N222AB is talking about. Was around 70-80 bucks, has lots of bottom storage for camera gear with great padding. Top portion is great for computer and iPad's etc. Lots of space, very comfortable fit and versatile!

[lkorona]

Personal choice, here's mine. I do both! fanny and backpack.

fanny pack has stuff that I use often like money, camera, water. backpack has rain gear, schedules/maps and makes for a great place to stuff any goodies that I pick up along the way

[MickYoumans]

I have a mini-backpack I got from WalMart (luggage area) that was perfect at Oshkosh. It looks just like a regular backpack but smaller and a little larger than a fanny pack. It is big enough for a couple of bottles of water, camera and snacks. I would hate to lug a full size backpack around KOSH and a fanny pack would be too small.

[Kevin O'Halloran]

Back pack is a must !!!
put my SLR camera in it and water, sunscreen, etc
AND--its also where I put all the things I buy and also for all the free stuff ( aircraft spruce catalog, etc)
The plane is always 40 or 50 pounds heavier when I head back to Oklahoma
Was heading to Oshkosh on thursday--just can't wait--so I'm leaving wed !!!
Kevin