Just wondering if there is any new upcoming TB photo dedicated bag or insert. I have an old TB Brain Bag (circa 2000!) that is still going strong, and despite other bags, is often my go to bag for work and even travel (along with my Aeronaut). I have a dedicated Think Tank for hauling lots of photo gear if I'm going to photo shoot, but it isn't ideal for mixed travel - such as attending a conference - in which I might want to alternate carrying some photo gear and a laptop and other items.
I did get the I/O but honestly, it didn't quite work as a I thought, so I got an Ape-style insert from Amazon and stuck it in my Brain Bag for a photo expedition to France and it worked pretty well but again, wasn't ideal since it was a bit of a pain to access my gear easily on the go.
I've been toying with the idea of trying out the newer generation of hybrid photo packs like the Wandrd Prvke or the LowePro Freeline in which there is a laptop compartment, side (quick) access for a camera, and a space for other things. I also note that when my Brain Bag gets weighed down, the bottom droops, unlike the other bags which hold their overall shapes better.
But for sheer versatility, it's still hard to beat the Brain Bag, so I've been thinking if a Synapse might work better, or maybe some other option I hadn't considered. Those of you into photography know that it's a never ending search for the "right" bag.
As a side note, I also occasionally use my old but now discontinued TB messenger bag if I'm not carrying too much camera gear but it's not the easiest to access when I need to grab gear quickly, although the setup with both a zipper and buckle flap does make it less theft prone than the usual photo messenger bag.
Any advice appreciated.