Any good hip/waist bag suggestions?

[MarkBarbieri]

I want a bag to carry lenses in on the trip. I've done the Lowepro Street and Field system a few times in the past and that works OK, but I think I want something different. The downsides to the S&F are that the lenses ride on your hips, making you wider (and I'm already wide enough, thank you). Also, it's a bit ungainly when you have to unbuckle it and set it aside.

I used to have a Lowepro fanny pack that was nice. It wasn't exactly the height of fashion, but I'm more of a function over fashion kind of guy.

What I want for this trip is a bag that can hold a few lenses. I'll keep the camera around my neck, so I don't need it to fit in the bag. I need to be able to stuff a 70-200 f/2.8 in the bag along with a flash and an extra mid-sized lens. I think the Think Tank Change Up looks good, but I don't know anyone with one. I considered their Speed system bags, but those are bulkier than I'd like to go.

I don't want a backpack. I've got plenty of those and they aren't what I want for Disney. I don't think I want a shoulder bag either. I want something where I can carry the weight on my waste. I want the least bulk while still meeting my carrying capacity needs and providing reasonable protection for my gear. I don't have a budget in mind. I'll pay whatever seems reasonable for the value delivered.

 

[alloyd1170]

I have the Change Up. I can fit my 100-400 lens in it and a flash unit, but that's about it (not another lens). If you're even thinking of sticking your camera in there along with a small lens, plan on having it rest on a divider on top of the camera. I like it because you can wear it with either just the belt, belt and shoulder (my fav), shoulder only (belt part sticks into it's on little area), or you can criss-cross the straps at your back. You can slip an iPad (or similar sized item) in the back pocket. There are 2 small neoprene water bottle type holders on either side. Two smaller open neoprene pockets on the front. A small zippered pocked with slip pockets and a clip, plus another zippered pocket inside it, The camera section comes with 1 divider and a pocket to carry the all weather cover.

The other bag I use a lot (got it for & used it ashore in the Galapagos) is the Lowepro Inverse 200 AW. It's also a waistpack with a shoulder strap. Like the Change Up, I usually wear it as a waist pack with the shoulder strap going cross body for added support. It's about the same size as the Change Up, but bulkier (deeper/wider). It also has room to carry a lightweight jacket.