The search for an ultimate camera/laptop travel/carrying solution continues. I want to carry my 17" MacBook Pro (my main development system) and a Canon EOS 40D with me in one bag that doesn't look terrible.

• EOS 40D dimensions: 146 x 108 x 74 mm (5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in)
• MacBook Pro 17" dimensions: 39.2 x 26.5 x 2.59 cm (15.4 x 10.4 x 1.0 in)

The Contenders

• The Crumpler Customary Barge Laptop / SLR Bag
• The Timbuk2 Outtawhack Laptop Bag
• Rubberized skins for DSLR Made Products
• Neoprene rubberized Straps by OpTech
• The ProStrap
• The LEvertigo 17 is a vertical design laptop bag for a MBP 17. This might be the one, or the one in graphite.
• The InCase Nylon Sling Pack also looks nice. The backpack is a little larger.
• The Naneu Pro Military Ops Echo is a military-style bag that holds a DSLR. There is one bag in this line that can take a 15" laptop. The Urban Gear U220 is a monster backpack, but does hold both a DSLR and a 17" laptop.
• Domke makes several camera bags that are more non-descript. Cool Tools even mentioned it. Of greater interest to me: the Domke inserts, which are self-contained and could possibly be used in another bag. Unfortunately, they don't make a snug one that would be perfect for the 40D dimensions (I need one that's no more than 4.2 in wide to carry the EOS 40D)
• Courierware makes custom bags. Founded by bike couriers.
• The Think Tank Urban Disguise line looks promising. Particularly this review by a student, which shows the camera stuck in the side with tons of other stuff. You can even buy a backpack harness for it. AND it has a compartment for a 17" laptop! I just ordered this. 16L x 11.25H x 4.25D in internal dimensions, which should fit the 40D carried lens-down. leaving a 10 x 11.25 x 4.25 in volume next to it for carrying papers and books. The laptop compartment is 16 x 11.25 x 1.5 in, which is plenty of room. Overall dimensions: 16.5 x 12 x 6 in.
• Pacsafe makes some interesting secure bags and straps, reinforced with wire to prevent snatch and grabs.
• Ortlieb makes an interesting camera bag insert for their bicycle bags. Some other interesting camera bags too...very square-edged and cool looking.
• Waterfield makes some nifty-looking bags. I usually don't like messenger bags, but these I like.

Think Tank Urban Disguise UD60 Review Notes

You can see some photos of the bag to carry all my stuff around. I've taken this bag to South by SouthWest (SXSW), carrying around about 25 pounds worth of gear:

• 17" Mac Book Pro w/ Power Transformer (about 8-9 pounds)
• Canon EOS 40-D with EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM + Lens Hood (not reversed, either) (around 4 pounds)
• Small Fuju FinePix F30d digital camera
• Chargers and Media Reader tucked in the sides
• Books, Magazines, Pens

With the optional backpack strap accessory, walking to and from the convention center (about an 8 minute walk) was not bad at all. Even better: when it rained, I could drape my light windbreaker over the bag to shield it from rain. I could have optionally used the included Rain Shield, which is a waterproof covering you can put around the bag. I'm not sure how it would work with the shoulder strap though. The back pack attachment is definitely worth it for hands-free carrying of heavy gear.

I've lately brought the bag with me to San Jose. It fits nicely under the airplane seat, has plenty of pockets.

The build of the bag is a little lighter than what I'm used to, but I'm pretty happy with it.