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When it comes to offering advice about photo gear, camera bags are perhaps the toughest to qualify due to the numerous variables that go into the process of choosing the best bag for one's needs and tastes.

 If you are a Canon shooter  and you're looking for a decent backpack capable of handling a mid-sized camera system without having to skip meals in order to pay for it, you should consider Canon's Deluxe Backpack 200 EG. With an affordable selling price of $39.99, the Deluxe Backpack 200 EG can carry 1-2 DSLR camera bodies, 3-4 lenses, a flash, spare batteries and memory cards (in cleverly accessible storage flaps) with room to spare.

Canon's Deluxe Backpack 200 EG

Made of water-resistant, urethane-coated nylon, Canon's black/olive Deluxe Backpack 200 EG is lightweight (2.58 lb / 1.17 kg) and features adjustable waist and sternum straps, along with a wicking-mesh backing, lash tabs on each side for holding lightweight articles and bottom-mounted tripod straps.

In the pocket department, the Deluxe Backpack 200 EG features a large main pocket ( with a thoughtfully placed keyring retainer), a zippered, full-size front pocket with an external zippered flap pocket and two gusseted side pockets with touch-fastener closures.

Even though there's a Canon logo on the bag, you won't void any equipment  warranties if you use this handy backpack for hauling around similar camera systems from Nikon, Sony, Pentax, etc.