Bags, Part II
I've chosen a pair of bags to purchase. The first a Kata DR-465 backpack. It's different from most camera backpacks insofar as it doesn't look like a camera backpack (and doesn't stick out like a sore thumb).
It's also differentiated further from other camera backpacks in that it's more accessible on the go. Many camera backpacks have a single large compartment and the rear of the pack is simple a cover. The zipper will extend all the way to the bottom on both sides so that the cover opens like a flap. This flap works best when the bag is lying down on the ground so that you can get to all the equipment from above. The Kata bag has pockets that are meant for swinging the bag around while it's still on the shoulders.
This sort of bag should be exactly what I need for taking my camera with me when I ride my bike around.
The other bag I've chosen is the Jansport Elefunk messenger bag. I wanted to a messenger bag to replace both of my other shoulder bags. One is a regular bag that I got for free at a bar back in college. My second bag is a cheapie laptop bag that is OK for carting a couple things with me, but easily becomes overfilled and isn't the most comfortable.