Camera Bag

[FireWife]

Hi there...I'm new to this board but I thought someone here might have a good idea. What kind of bag do you use for the parks? I need something that will support my dslr and a water bottle, snacks, wipes and whatnot. TIA~Kim

 

[WillowBelle]

What kind of camera (i.e., how big) will you also be needing to carry extra lenses, strap on a tripod, etc.?

 

[FireWife]

I just got the nikon d3000 and one lens.

 

[ukcatfan]

One piece of advice, I would leave the water bottle out of the bag. Why take the risk of a $1 bottle of water destroying your camera if it leaks?

 

[racreel]

I carry a Lowepro Slingshot 100 for the parks. They also have a 200 and 300 if you need more room. The 100 easily carries the DSLR with lens, plus another couple of lenses or another lens and a flash. It has a compartment at the top for other stuff. I carry a small monopod stuck through the loop on the side.

The all-weather cover came in quite handy when it rained on us at the start of MNSSHP on our last trip.

I agree with ukcatfan on the water bottle, I would never put one inside my camera bag.

 

[ssanders79]

I use this (amazon link) to carry my water bottles on the outside of my bag. I found it at Target or Walmart for under a dollar. I picked up a few of them just to have handy.

As for a bag just head out to the stores and see what you like. I like most am always looking for "the" bag. Right now I have 2 bags.
Right now my primary bag is a Lowepro SlingShot 100 knock off I found at Sam's Club on the clearance rack. It holds my camera, 3 lenses, accessories, small umbrella. I use the top for my daughter's snacks and wipes. It also has a rain hood.

Then my first bag, which I still use if I am going out with just one lens.
Tamrac 5683 Digital Series Zoom Pack for SLRs Amazon

 

[DawnM]

I have this bag and really like it:

http://www.amazon.com/Kata-KT-DR-46...3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1256738079&sr=8-3

 

[Icemann]

I use a Lowepro Fastpack100 for the parks and a Domke F2 when I carry the wifes stuff and mine both good bags

 

[Dan43]

Looking for something to hold a camera body and 2/3 lenses at a time.
would like to keep it around 100 (if that's even possible).

 

[jann1033]

i've had this one for a number of yrs
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Deluxe-Backpack-200EG-Cameras/dp/B00009R6TA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1257251989&sr=8-1

it still looks like new,. i don't use it much now except to keep all my stuff together in as i don't care for backpacks but you can't beat it for the price. it is a kind of olive green and black. holds a camera body and probably 4-5 lenses as well as a bunch of accessories if you want to stuff it full but then it is heavy. it does have a small canon insignia on it but you probably could remove it and it would just look like any other non camera backpack

 

[tiggr33]

I'm a Kata 3n1 fan. I just got the 30 (large) it was $100 (with a discount). It's pretty roomy inside, I could have gotten away with the 20 (medium), which sounds more like the size you are looking for. It is a very well designed and comfortable bag. It is not a traditional backpack, the 3n1 line is a combo bag that can be worn as a backpack, left sling or right sling. I looked at hundreds of bags before deciding on this bag.

 

[Shutterbug]

Depends on how big your camera is and how big your lens' are.

I got this for my trip to the smokies couple weeks back:

http://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Fastpack-350-Red/dp/B000YIWR9U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1257252458&sr=8-3

In the main camera area it could fit my 40D body WITH the 70-200 f4 L lens attached to it.
It also has a free space for food and other items.

 

[Captjacksfamily]

I use a Lowepro Micro Trekker 200 Backpack for my gear. It holds a Canon 40d,70-200 2.8IS, 16-35,24-70 all L lens plus a 420flash. An if I am very creative I can even sneak in my old 10D body. There is also a back pocket for the other necessities of life. It is not the most comfortable back pack for hiking but is small enough that I have never had a problem getting it into the ride cars around Disney.

 

[spinetnglr]

I have the Kata dr-467 and really like it. It holds my Nikon D300, 17-55mm, 70-300mm, 35mm, 50mm and 10.5mm with room up top for the small things and extras you need to carry like rocket blower, filters, memory cards, and a few personal items. Its comfortable on the back and shoulders to carry when fully loaded and also fits under the seat on all the planes I have been on. Its also under $100 at about $80 from amazon.com. The 467 has the laptop sleeve in the back. If you dont need to carry a laptop there is also the dr-465 which is very similar to the 467 without the laptop compartment.

 

[xipetotec]

Looking for something to hold a camera body and 2/3 lenses at a time.
would like to keep it around 100 (if that's even possible).

I've asked this question before and consequently done some research. I think LowePro is a great looking brand. I would go with the slingshot 100. If you want more space for "extra" stuff, go for the FastPack. It's about the same, but not "sling" style, more "backpack" ( with two straps ) but more room for "stuff".

There's also Naneu Military Ops Alpha-L that also accomodates a tripod!

 

[Frantasmic]

I have the Kata dr-467 and really like it. It holds my Nikon D300, 17-55mm, 70-300mm, 35mm, 50mm and 10.5mm with room up top for the small things and extras you need to carry like rocket blower, filters, memory cards, and a few personal items. Its comfortable on the back and shoulders to carry when fully loaded and also fits under the seat on all the planes I have been on. Its also under $100 at about $80 from amazon.com. The 467 has the laptop sleeve in the back. If you dont need to carry a laptop there is also the dr-465 which is very similar to the 467 without the laptop compartment.

I believe this same bag is advertised at $60.00 at B&H Photo in their catalog that just came out. I looked online and didn't notice the instant $20.00 off, but I did notice a 25.00 gift card included, it's really a better deal.

 

[YEKCIM]

This is the bag I have, purchased from this online source:

LINK

 

[CM-James]

I use a Lowepro Flipside 300 in the parks. It can carry my 7D with a 70-200mm f/4, 17-85m, 50mm, and a 580 EXII flash. The bag is also small enough that I have never had any problems getting it on any of the rides and because of the way it is designed the zipper to open the bag is on your back so you have to swing the bag around in front of you with the waistbelt to open it. I like the security this provides since I don't have to worry about anyone trying to get into my stuff while I'm traveling. The 300 sells for $99. If you don't need quite as much space a friend has the Flipside 200 which goes for $79 and is a bit smaller as it will still fit the lenses just not the flash.

 

[Wishes2you]

I also have the lowepro micro trekker 200.
I bought my bag this summer with the plan that I could use it daily
(since I take my camera everywhere) and would be a good
size to take to Disney. It holds my canon XT body, canon 75-300mm,
Sigma 17-70mm, and my canon 28-80mm along with other small accessories
and I still have room. It is very comfortable to wear. I often carry it slung
over one shoulder and it stays in place well. They also have other sizes and styles. I like it because it was smaller in size compared to their others.
They also make a 100 that is slightly smaller than the 200.

 

[lap3]

I dig my Lowepro Computrekker AW. It fits both of my D200s, 70-200mm, 35mm, and 28-70mm. Plus, it holds my 15" MBP.

http://products.lowepro.com/product/CompuTrekker-AW,1924,16.htm