Good photo backpack

found this... maybe?

http://fstopgear.com/en/lotus

trying to keep this around or under $100

You're asking way too much out of a pack for $100. The fstop is definitely what you want. Yeah it costs a lot but you get what you pay for.

http://www.dakine.com/p/packs/photo-packs/mission-photo

any good?

actually this is what im probably gonna buy

For skiing, f:stop. For non-skiing, Tamrac expedition.

I've seen people using their Tamrac Expedition packs from the 80's and they still look almost new, which isn't surprising since they're made with military specs. Also, the zippers are hydrophobic, so its about as waterproof as a backpack will get without being a drybag. The f:stops are unbeatable if you're backcountry skiing and you need room for probes, shovel, skins, etc.

Again, you get what you pay for. In my experience Dakine makes awesome ski packs, but their camera bags leave lots to be desired.

I have the mission photo and I really like it. F-Stops are awesome too but are more expensive, but you get what you pay for. Stay away from any packs with a horizontal tripod carry, vertical is the way to go.