Camera Bag Reccs- that can hold a tripod

[Jax1023]

Hi everyone-

I think I need a new bag. I love my crumpler 6 mdh, but after carrying it 12 hours a day for 9 days in Italy, my neck hurt like heck. And I tried to pawn my camera stuff off on my husband, which he didn't like too much. Apparently camera gear makes me look like a nerd, and he didn't want to look like one

Also, I now have the addition of a new tripod that should be waiting for me on christmas- a benro travel angel.

I;m looking for backpack/ sling bag for my WDW trip that can hold a Canon rebel and 4(small) lenses as well as a place to attach a tripod.

thanks!

 

[AlbertZeroK]

Lowe Pro backpacks sometimes have a way to strap a tripod on them. My Tamrac backpack can allow you to strap a tripod to the bottom, but it might get too wide for normal use with a tripod attached to the bottom of a backpack (the lowepro staps horizontally to the back of the back pack.)

 

[andytaro]

I use Incase dslr slig when I carry 5dmk2 with 24-70mm + one lens and flash.
goincase.com/products/detail/cl58032/
It is ok with this setup and has tripod attachment. However, I am not sure it is comfortable with your setup + a tripod.
In your case, I don't recommend using a sling bag due to weight.

Lots of people recommends Lowepro bags, and I am sure they are good, but their bag design is not my taste.

I use clikelite Probody sport when I go hike or travel. I don't know what lens you have, but it can hold 3-4 lenses easily.
clikelite.com/shop/probody-sport/

 

[ssanders79]

I have a benro travel angel and it fits inside of my tarmac adventure 9 bag. The bag offers room for a couple lenses, and stuff for a day in the park.

 

[zackiedawg]

Kata backpacks are solidly made and all offer a component-type system of loops and straps to accomodate extra features like tripods, lens holders, drink holders, etc. Many of their backpacks like my R102 come with a tripod holder, which can be mounted on the back of the backpack or on either side of the backpack. I keep mine to the side, and travel with it all the time that way - the bag can handle up to 7 lenses including big guns (300 prime, 200-500) and flash plus body and V grip, plus lots of accessories and bits...they also make smaller bags that aren't as large for 3-4 regular lenses. The construction and build of their bags are bulletproof, and many of their bags are designed with long-term carry comfort in mind as they are also a photojournalist and military gear contractor and maker.

 

[andytaro]

Kata 3n1 could fit your needs.
It can convert to sling style or backpack style.
http://kata-bags.com/product.asp?Version=&p_Id=431

 

[littleangie]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Canon+-+Deluxe+Backpack+-+Black/7191004.p?id=1112808506554&skuId=7191004


this is the one i use. I carry a camera and 3 lenses in this bag. It has three different place to where you can strip your tripod on (either on one of the sides or on the bottom). Its a really good bag.

 

[Raindown]

As much as I like my Lowepro Slingshot 202aw, I don't like it using the tripod holder, even with a monopod on it. It just is to awkward and I really like the bag. Even though it is very comfortable at the end of a 16 hour day I can feel every pound in it. I use a 5 million dollar home when I want to travel light.

I have a benro travel angel and like it. However, I prefer to carry it in its own case or using the shoulder strap that it comes with. You can change it up with its handy storage pocket for the shoulder strap. You should note, that the way the benro folds might not lend itself to many of the tripod holders. It is doable but take note of that.

 

[Jax1023]

Thanks for the advice everyone one! I will be at home in NY next week, so I will maybe take a field trip to B and H and look at some of these.

 

[Gdad]

I just got a ThinkTank Streetwalker which I am very pleased with.

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/streetwalker-backpack.aspx

 

[Marlton Mom]

Thanks for the advice everyone one! I will be at home in NY next week, so I will maybe take a field trip to B and H and look at some of these.

The family and I just took another field trip up to B an H today. My husband wanted a point and shoot (Canon Powershot G12) and I ordered a Lowepro Pro Runner 450 AW Backpack. This bag is huge and probably not what you are looking for but I wanted to pass along some B and H advice.

The store is really great for checking out bags. They have them on tethers so you can pull them off the shelf for about 3 feet and try one on for size and carrying position. However, what is missing from the sales floor are model specs like size and weight, tripod carrying ability and other info like customer reviews.

B and H can be a bit overwhelming due to the endless variety of the item you are considering. What I found works best for me was to go to the web site and narrow down the choices. I do that by looking at the specs and reading the customer reviews on the B and H site. The customer reviews are awesome because they will point out things that others have discovered about the product that you might not even realize may be important to you.

I'd look at the specs, especially for details like product weight. I knew that the Pro Runner 450 AW Backpack weighed 6 pounds but a used Lowepro Pro Trekker AW Camera Backpack bag became available that looked absolutely fabulous until I saw that empty it weighed in at 9 pounds..... PASS!

So it really pays to know before you go, or at least have it narrowed down.

The other tip I have is to grab one of those 10 pound B and H catalogs they have all over the store and use it to provide some of the details that are missing where the product is displayed. For some items, like bags and cameras the info listed in the catalog may be good, but for other items, like camera straps, the info in that catalog is poor.

Narrowing things down via the website at your home is really the way to go. Make a list of things you want to physically check out and then 'go to town' at B and H!

They also have a million people working the sales floor to assist you. They can access the catalog at their work stations but I don't think you can read the product reviews from their in house computer stations.

While I was waiting for DH to make up his mind (an epic story in and of itself!!! ) I spent a chunk of time looking at tripods in the catalog and then running over to the tripods on display. This was a pain because I didn't know exactly what I wanted and there were a Forrest of tripods for me to weed out. The tripods on the floor just had model #'s on them and no other info or specs! I could have asked for help from the sales rep but I just didn't want to go there and I decided I needed to do my weeding at home where I have all of the info via computer but none of the hands on ability that you get at the store. One day I'll go back to the store and start picking up those tripods, only the next time I will have a list with the model #'s and specs on me and have a plan.

Good luck with your bag search. I hope the above advice makes shopping that much easier.

Merry Christmas!
Marlton Mom