OT: Camera Day Bag Recommendations.

I'm in the market for a new day bag for my dSLR. Just needs to include the camera + lens, flash, a couple of filters, memory cards and somewhere to hang a tripod.
Oh yes - some space for a beer and some sandwiches would be nice :-)
I've looked at the Lowepro Slingshot series so far.
Anybody have any recommendations?
Colin

Thanks for the info.
I already have a smallish Billingham bag which is good quality but they only seem to do Shoulder Bags and I find these a little 'hard' on the neck/shoulder.
I also have a Lowepro Computrekker which is comfortable and great for packing up everything including my laptop but if I turn around suddenly it's liable to take out a few trees and passers by. Also a little slow to get the camera out.
Richard...I'll take a look at your link, thanks.
Colin

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Hey TechGirl,
There are many choices when it comes to camera bags, and deciding on what one meets your needs really depends on a few different things. I first suggest thinking about what type of environment you will be using the camera in. If you are going to be trekking all over the world, and exposing the camera to harsh conditions, I would suggest getting at least a durable water resistant bag. If you're going to use the camera primarily in your home and occasionally take it out of the house you could probably get by with a less durable bag that isn't water resistant. The next thing you should consider is do you anticipate carrying a lot of lenses, and accessories with you, or will it primarily be just the camera with a lens on it.
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