Park Bag for DSLR Camera

[beyondblessed]

I am in search of a park bag that I can also carry my digital SLR camera in. I have the baggelini and think I can make it work but wondered what other people use. Any great bags out there? Thanks for the help!

 

[Ashansen]

I am on the same quest....all the "bag" discussions seem to be void of mentioning their DSLR.....

Hopefully you'll get a reply!

Ashley

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I use my baggallini....not the best for protecting it but it so much easier on the back. I line the bottom with padded fabric. I also keep lens in padded lens covers when not in use. I like using my baggallini because it holds all my other stuff without getting too heavy, it's water resistant, and it flips around easy to the front of you to switch lenses out.

 

[beyondblessed]

Thanks Kristine! I was hoping someone else had made the baggallini work - that makes me feel better!!!

 

[chicagoshannon]

I have the Lowerpro 100
http://www.ebags.com/lowepro/slingshot_100_aw/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=70478

I can fit my Nikon D40, an extra lens and our video camera as well as extra batteries and memery cards. It would also fit my park ticket and credit card ect.

I carry a separate bag also for things my daughter needs.

I think if I could order again I'd get the 200 model. It's bigger and I could probably fit some extra things in it like sunscreen and sunglasses ect.

Overall its a great bag and VERY comfortable and convenient to carry.

ETA: It also comes with a rain cover. Its fabulous!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Thanks Kristine! I was hoping someone else had made the baggallini work - that makes me feel better!!!

Yup...most camera bags are just so big and ugly! You can get a remnant of padded fabric at any fabric store. I sew so I made my lens covers but you can get them somewhere like etsy or ebay.

Here is a pic of what I'm talking about...these aren't mine...I just goggled it

http://priddycreations.com/boutique/popup_image.php?pID=241&image=0

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I have the Lowerpro 100
http://www.ebags.com/lowepro/slingshot_100_aw/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=70478

I can fit my Nikon D40, an extra lens and our video camera as well as extra batteries and memery cards. It would also fit my park ticket and credit card ect.

I carry a separate bag also for things my daughter needs.

I think if I could order again I'd get the 200 model. It's bigger and I could probably fit some extra things in it like sunscreen and sunglasses ect.

Overall its a great bag and VERY comfortable and convenient to carry.

ETA: It also comes with a rain cover. Its fabulous!

See that one looks great but stinks that it wouldn't fit any park extras. The next size up is HUGE. I was going to order it online and thankfully I went to the camera shop to try it on before I did. It went down to almost my waist! And I'm 5'8!!!

 

[NateNLogansDad]

I haven't had my Nikon D5000 all that long but I'm so glad I got the Lowepro 100 Slingshot. I take it everywhere with me and barely feel it on my back. I keep a lens on it all the time and can go from having it on my back to taking pics in about 5 seconds. When I first got it I had to adjust the straps because they were so long but once you get it where you like it, it's a piece of cake. The rain jacket built into the bottom is a great feature and I'm sure will come in handy on our next trip!

 

[We_love_WDW]

I haven't had my Nikon D5000 all that long but I'm so glad I got the Lowepro 100 Slingshot. I take it everywhere with me and barely feel it on my back. I keep a lens on it all the time and can go from having it on my back to taking pics in about 5 seconds. When I first got it I had to adjust the straps because they were so long but once you get it where you like it, it's a piece of cake. The rain jacket built into the bottom is a great feature and I'm sure will come in handy on our next trip!

We also have the Lowepro 100 - we just bought it along with the Canon Rebel T1i...my husband loves this bag and can't wait to use it in the world

 

[NateNLogansDad]

We also have the Lowepro 100 - we just bought it along with the Canon Rebel T1i...my husband loves this bag and can't wait to use it in the world

If you adjust the straps just right, you can bring it around to the front (like when you take the camera out) and prop your elbows on it to steady up for quick night shots.

 

[TIGGER1981]

I was looking for a bag for my D40, I wasnt crazy about the one strap sling bags...I found and ordered this...I should get it in a few days....I'll post what I think when i get it!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300339656890&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

 

[paulabarber]

I'm getting this:
http://www.jill-e.com/jill-e_small/sml_yellow.html

If you don't mind spending a bit more on a good camera bag, I highly recommend the Jill-e bags. I have the Medium sized one in black leather that I carry all of my camera equipment on to shoots. It is a bit too big for the park so I decided the small one is in my future. They come in black, brown, bone, red, this yellow and bright pink! Amazon usually has a bit better prices on them. I'm not a fan of the camera backpacks because I find them hard to get in and out of quickly. The way these open with the double zipper on top make them easily to use. You can change lenses on the fly without feeling like your are going to drop something. They have the double shoulder straps as well as a longer strap that you can use to carry it cross-body.

They are padded VERY well, have lots of pockets on the outside for cell phones, tickets, etc. I LOVE these bags!

 

[WillCAD]

This subject comes up all the time. So I'll just quote what I responded in another thread recently, since my answer is still the same:

Forget picking a bag to carry all day! Just carry the camera itself, on a comfortable strap of some kind, and leave the bag in your room.

The only thing a camera can take pics of when it's in a bag is the inside of the bag. And while the inside of a camera bag may be a fine place, I have no burning desire to start a collection of pics of them. But I do have a burning desire to take pics of my vacation experiences, which is why my camera stays out and ready at all times when I'm touring - turned on, lens hood in place, lens cap off. I do have it set to go into sleep mode after about 3 minutes, to save battery power.

 

[melancholywings]

I had a holster bag for my SLR that I LOVED - but then the zipper broke in Epcot. So I bought a Hello Kitty lunchbox in Epcot that works great, it's got a little compartment under it that I can store things in to.

 

[MissChris]

I carry my SLR in an army surplus bag. The one I use is a radio bag, It has interior padding, compartments inside and out, a flap top, and an adjustable cotton webbing strap. It also has loops in the back that could be threaded with a belt to be worn like a waist pack. It's light weight, soft and it comes in stylish olive green and sophisticated black canvas . Best of all it cost me $17 10 years ago and works like a dream.

Check out your local army navy store and see what they have. There is usually a pretty good selection of sizes and configurations. I also use a small strap bag from there as my travel "purse". It's tiny and holds a surprising amount of stuff in well organized compartments and can be worn over the shoulder, across my body, or on a belt.

All that said I agree with the PP who suggested you get a good strap and leave the bag in your room. How many lenses are you realistically gonna use in the park? Bring a big ziploc in your pocket in case you need to water proof it for a ride or a rainstorm and wear your camera where its most likely to get used.

Chris

 

[lindsey clare]

i have a Lowepro backpack very similar to the one above. it fits all my basic things and has a spot for a water bottle. DH carries another backpack with the bigger things so between us we are all sorted.

 

[Memaw2Wm]

I have a DSLR, normally it's slung over my shoulder, but if need be I can put it in my Overland Equiment Co. Donner Bag. I keep a plastic bag tucked in there in case of rain.

 

[pixierella]

Like Lindsay I have a Lowepro that I use to get the camera back and forth to places like Disney. It's very padded and has little pockets for back up stuff. It's also a bit more water resistant then most bags.

But when I'm out and about I have an army surplus bag that's on the medium size. It's easier to grab my different lens .A friend of mine modified it so that the body of the camera is cushioned and has straps for the lens. I can even fit a gorilla pod in there just in case.

 

[leeshiebean]

I use a Crumpler bag to carry my dSLR around. I like them because they don't scream "camera bag!" and they're pretty rugged. And of course, they're not plain black!

http://www.ebags.com/crumpler/brand_search/index.cfm?brandid=457

The sling bags are also pretty secure because they have heavy duty velcro to close the bag, as well as a clip over that.

 

[MissionMouse]

Lowepro. They make a wide range of offering. Have used them in cities and in the wilderness areas of the US. Designed to protect your camera and lenses without lenses cases..etc. Stitching the endures all environment. Most other bags do not hold up. If you are looking at fashion then you are going to give up protection. If you have a light weight DSLR with low end camera lense (light lenses-expensive ones can be very heavy) you can get away with some of the non-camera bags already mentioned with an understanding you are being very careful with the bag and not letting others carry or move your bag. You would be very hard pressed to find a substitute for the protection a camera bag or lense case provides. If all you have is a DSLR with one body then just buy a camera case. Going without a camera bag will not provide much protection for you DSLR electronics and lense(s) from the rainy Florida conditions...salt/sand in the breeze...also the sun is not a DSLR friend either.