Lowepro Primus AW - a good choice?

Hi everyone,
yes the dreaded backpack question again. But this time I actually have made up my mind already - well almost.
I am seriously considering this backpack. It seems to offer "the" three crucial features:
- Upper compartment of reasonable space to store some food, clothes
whatever.
- lower compartment takes cam with lens and at least one, (two)
extra lense(s)
- tripod-attachment: I can't believe how many backpacks on the
market by companies such as lowepro and tamrac do NOT offer a
proper tripod-attachment.

I wanted a backpack that lets me carry my cam equipment plus some survival stuff and the tripod. This one seems to offer this. (and it has that cool polar-bear logo on it...
The tamrac adventure 9 and adventure10 have similar functionality but the tripod-option seems more like a compromise. (One has to buy some extra staps to attach the tripod on the bottom of the back pack - come on what a foul compromise!

Again I simply cannot believe the lack of options on the market regarding a backpack that offers a proper tripod-attachment. This is ridiculous. Or am I am missing something....?

Then there are these crazy backpacks that let me carry 5 lenses, two bodies and a tripod and nothing else.

Any alternatives...?

Thanks for any hints.

Dietrich

Do you have the vertical grip on your 5D? I found the Primus to be a bit limiting in the camera compartment for my setup, a Canon 5D, 24-70/2.8L and 70-200/4L IS. I ended up with the Vertex 200 and I rearranged the camera compartment to also carry my survival kit and food. I use the laptop compartment to carry my rain jacket.

Another vote for the Vertex 200 from Me. I have very similar kit and been pleased with the Vertex.

Paul

I really like the Lowepro Primus. Currently, I use it to carry a Canon 30D w/ 24-105 f/4 L IS attached, Tokina 12-24, Canon 24 f/4 L TS-E and Canon 70-200 f/4 L, plus filters, remote, etc. The 70-200 is stored in the top section in its own Lowepro lens case along with survival kit, food, etc. The quick side access makes this the pack for me - I love that feature. At one point, I owned a Photo Trekker and I've found the Primus way more comfortable (I like to hike long days). I also appreciate its slimmer profile. And I'm with you that any camera backpack must provide means for carrying a tripod. The back panel section is great for carrying a water bladder and extra clothes.

This is not a "kitchen sink" bag to hold every gadget a photographer owns, but it is a great option for those wanting a feature-rich photo daypack for serious hiking. HTH.

Thanks for the opinions and advices!
Yes Adam I have the battery-grip! Thanks for pointing that out. Does not sound too good to hear that the space gets tight for the 5D+battery grip.
But for some reason I have some subjective affinity towards the primus aw - so I am grateful to read Scott's comment - thanks!
I actually like to have camera-compartment and "stuff"-compartment separated. That's why I prefer the primus-concept. The side-access is really a smart feature.
Another interesting choice would be the Rover Plus.

I have the Primus AW but I wouldn't recommend it for you due to the limited space for camera gear. I prefer my Compurover AW which also has the top backpack compartment as well as a slot for my laptop. I bring it on the plane as well as into the field.

Kah Kit, thanks! I checked this backpack on the lowe-pro site and this thing looks quite interesting!