I'm back--I answered on my phone this morning and I'm not the greatest with my phone.
Back to my answer, yes I would take my DSLR. What would I take?
I'd take an Everyday Backpack. Inside the zoom lens would fit, your laptop (if you have one), extra items for the camera (charger, battery, sd cards, filters, etc). You can use their Lens Kit to add your extra lens (your zoom) to your camera strap, so when you are out and about you really only need your strap that has a lens on it and your camera. The Everyday Backpack also doubles as a carry-on, for an airplane, if you are flying as it meets carry on requirements (if carry-ons are part of your ticket)
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