New Camera Bag

[Daisy14'sDH]

I am all set to get a new bag as well, and am curious as to other posters opinions. I pretty much carry my kit bag everywhere whether I use it that day or not it comes with me. Now I am after a new bag to accomodate my new lens which won't fit in my slingshot with the lens attached.

I am looking at 2 bags, both are Lowepro, Versapack 200AW, and Fastpack250.

I like the Tripod holder on the VP, the FP doesn't have that, but the FP has better storage solutions, including room for a laptop. Personally I find carrying a tripod to be extremely cumbersome, but I am not big on the interior design of the bag.

Are there any other bags out there that you would consider above these?

I'm after a bag that can hold my body (no grip) with a large lens attached and carry 5 additional various sized lenses, batteries, 1 flash, and small accesories, as well as a bottle of water, seperate area for a shirt and a lunch, and tripod holder, while still being accesible with a quick sling to swap lenses....


does such a beast exist?

 

[roseharris]

Good luck dude!

 

[Daisy14'sDH]

Good luck dude!

Thats completely of no help at whatsoever... <said in his best Captain Jack Sparrow voice>

 

[JoeDif]

Finding that setup with the quick sling option is going to be dificult. Believe me, I've looked also and haven't found anything. I'm currently using the Slingshot 200 and have now outgrown that bag.

I'm not sure what your budget is but the Lowepro Trekker series has lots of room inside except it's a traditional backpack type bag. You need to take it off to get access to your equipment.

If you do find a sling type bag that will hold all your gear, shoot me a PM so I can check it out.

 

[Daisy14'sDH]

I opted fro the Fastpack 250, when I do travel I always have a laptop with me so that will save my Mickey Computer bag from unwanted mileage as well. It looks easy wnough for accessing the gear and have room for extra socks and a lunch for hiking, or bike riding...

 

[Bstanley]

I have used a LowePro Fastpack 250 for a year and I am totally satisfied with it. I especially like being able to slip one shoulder strap off and grab the camera from the side opening without having to take the backpack the entire way off. But I haven't tried to stuff it with 5 additional lenses along with a bunch of food and laundry...

The 'camera' compartment will easily hold a couple of 'bigger' lenses (70-200 F4L, 17-55 F2.8 in my case) along with a camera with a longish lense attached (I've had both of those on the camera at one time or another) but that would fill it. That would mean having a couple of lenses and the flash in the storage pocket at the top. Might work if they are modest sized primes I guess. I've got a Yongnuo 468 flash that fits in the top pocket with plenty of room left over for a pouch with spare batteries and such. The laptop slot will hold a fair amount - if it's flat - bring a Pannini for your lunch

If memory serves me LowePro makes a Fastpack 350 - maybe it has the extra space you need.

 

[Revan]

I've been struggling with the same thing recently and I ended up purchasing a Flipside 200 and just got it, really like - not too big - not too small. I should easily be able to fit a Canon 7D - 10-22, 28-70L, 50 and 30mm lenses. I'm even going to try and slip my Sony NEX-5 with pancake in there as well.

I ended up buying off of Ebay from Adorama - by far the cheapest I found - brand new from a respectable vendor. Received it within one day (New York to Boston).

 

[Daisy14'sDH]

Theres a really good Canadian seller that I've used in the past on Ebay, they are from Strathroy or Stratford, they have the best prices up here hands down.

 

[Gianna'sPapa]

I have been using the Fastpack 200 (the non-computer version). The most I have stuffed in it (while traveling by air), was the body w/grip mounted 70-200 f2.8, additional lens being the 28-70 f2.8, 100-300 f4 (upper compartment), 18-55 (kit), 50 f1.4, and an external flash. Of course there were all the accessories also, battery charger, memory cards, cables, etc. Needless to say it was a heavy sucker and I couldn't wait to get to the hotel to unload it!

 

[LordAthens]

If you can deal with a sling bag, take a look at the Slingshot 202 AW. Probably the best tripod holding design I've seen on any bag. Keep in mind the 202 AW is quite a bit bigger than the 200 AW. The 200 has a small top compartment by comparison and has no tripod holder at all. I REALLY like the design.

Also take a look at the Kata 3N1-20. Overall it has nicer features than the Slingshot's, but I really hate how the (optional, strap on) tripod holder is on the back of the bag rather than the side like the Slingshots are. That just puts more weight further away and makes it feel heavier than it is. Once I'm able to look at the Kata in person (hopefully next week while I'm stuck in St Louis for a week), I'm going to see if I can modify it to put the tripod holder on the side like the Slingshot. If I can, that's definitely going to be the winner for me.

 

[LordAthens]

Also take a look at the Think Tank Photo Sling-o-matic's. The entire side unzips which is nice, allowing easy access to a full size body with a 70-200 mounted.

 

[denise]

I need a new bag.

My Lowpro sling 100 will not work with my new camera so it has been handed down to my DD with my old Nikon.

I have a: Nikon D7000
currently 2 lenses: 18-105 and 70-300 but have room to grow.
Nikon flash SB 600
filters, cards, cords, charger, cable release and remote release, etc.
Tripod and mono-pod.
small netbook computer.

The tripod and mono-pod holder is really not a big deal as those will fit in a suitcase and in the park I will make the family hold them....
I am looking for a bag to hold it all for travel and then lighten up at the parks or day trips. (removing netbook, and stuff not needed while in the parks)

After using the sling for over a year I don't really like it. I found that it just didn't sit correctly on my back. It pulled too much on my neck/shoulder and was uncomfortable. Last big trip I usually wore it on the front more then the back.
I need to get a bag before my trip next month.
Any and all suggestions are needed.
thanks
denise

 

[Daisy14'sDH]

I rather found the sling to be comfortable, and still kinda miss it. I just wish that it would hold a larger lens on the body without having to go up to the AW 200. The bag I got works well, but now seems rather cumbersome, it will come in handy on trips for sure but for day to day use and practicality I think I will have to stay in the market for yet another bag....

 

[Horsefreak01]

I have a Canon Rebel XS DSLR and am planning a trip to WDW in May. Until recently I have been using the huge case/bag the camera and extra lens came with but I know this will not be condusive to traveling WDW with at 7 year old. Because of my son I will be needing to bring certain "supplies" to the parks with us like snacks and drinks etc. I am looking for a bag/way to carry my DSLR equipment plus have extra room for personal stuff. I'm on a tight budget but was thinking of just bringing my regular back pack... How do I protect my equipment in my backpack... or do you guys have any other recommendations? Thanks a bunch

 

[mom2rtk]

I have a Canon Rebel XS DSLR and am planning a trip to WDW in May. Until recently I have been using the huge case/bag the camera and extra lens came with but I know this will not be condusive to traveling WDW with at 7 year old. Because of my son I will be needing to bring certain "supplies" to the parks with us like snacks and drinks etc. I am looking for a bag/way to carry my DSLR equipment plus have extra room for personal stuff. I'm on a tight budget but was thinking of just bringing my regular back pack... How do I protect my equipment in my backpack... or do you guys have any other recommendations? Thanks a bunch

I had a couple of nice camera backpacks, but neither met my needs for my last Disney trip. I just bought individual padded lens pouches and put my extra lenses in my backpack. The camera stays around my neck almost all the time anyway. When I DID put it up (like when it rained, or on RnR) I put in in the section of my bag with the lenses and it did fine.

I guess I'm still on the hunt for the perfect bag.

 

[YodasMom]

I had a couple of nice camera backpacks, but neither met my needs for my last Disney trip. I just bought individual padded lens pouches and put my extra lenses in my backpack. The camera stays around my neck almost all the time anyway. When I DID put it up (like when it rained, or on RnR) I put in in the section of my bag with the lenses and it did fine.

I guess I'm still on the hunt for the perfect bag.

I do the exact same thing!! Am still waiting to find the perfect bag, too, but so far my back pack is the most comfortable with the padded lens pouches, along with a few different sizes of ziplock bags, just in case. Camera is always around my neck, unless it's raining. Have done this for years at Disney.