I like Crumpler, Tamrac, and Lowepro. Crumpler is definitely the winner when it comes to style. And I like how they use bright colors for the inside of their bags. That makes it easier to see lens caps and other small stuff you toss into the bag. I also like that Crumpler cases don't announce themselves as bags full of expensive camera equipment. I bought a Crumpler shoulder bag a few years ago and have since passed it on to my dad. I only use backpacks now. And as far as backpacks go, I think Lowepro's harnesses are the best. I like Tamrac's build quality the best. Lately I've been using a Lowepro backpack and a Think Tank Photo backpack. The Think Tank Photo pack holds almost all my stuff. And the Lowepro pack gets used when I am going hiking or need a great fit.

The truth is, there's no perfect camera bag. I have used a lot and they all fit a certain niche for me. But there's no one that does it all. I'm usually using two - one to hold most of my stuff, and a smaller one for one camera and a lens or two.

And then there's the ski/bike backpack problem...