x-t20 camera bag or insert for hiking

Steezus said:

I just got a bag and was on the fence between the Mirrorless Mover bags and the Retrospective bags. I read one person say that the Mirrorless Mover was way smaller than he thought it would be and he had similar gear, so I opted for the Retrospective 6.

To be honest, it is actually kind of tight with my XT-2, Samyang 12, Fuji 27, 35, and 90. It all fits with extra batteries and a few odds and ends, but it would be hard to fit one more lens in there.

So for me, this is the perfect size and it will go in a backpack for overnight trips, but if you have more gear than I have, you might need to go up a size. If you have less, I can't really help since I never got a hands on with any other bags.

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ghekkie said:

Last week I've bought the X-T20 + 18-55 mm (jeej).
I'm planning to add the Samyang 12 mm to the collection.

Now I'm searching for the perfect small, low weight camera bag to use while hiking. Now I will already have a backpack on my bag, so an insert might be perfect as well.

I'm currently looking at the Think Tank mirrorless mover 10 (I'm not sure if it will fit) or 20. I will be able to leave the straps at home when the bag is in my backpack (to save weight/space).

But I am wondering if there are lighter/smaller solutions. I think I will have quite some (useless) space left when using the mirrorless mover 20 (seeing a youtube review online where someone added a X-t20 + 3 lenses in it).

Any suggestions?

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Hoenemor said:

ghekkie said:

Last week I've bought the X-T20 + 18-55 mm (jeej).
I'm planning to add the Samyang 12 mm to the collection.

Now I'm searching for the perfect small, low weight camera bag to use while hiking. Now I will already have a backpack on my bag, so an insert might be perfect as well.

I'm currently looking at the Think Tank mirrorless mover 10 (I'm not sure if it will fit) or 20. I will be able to leave the straps at home when the bag is in my backpack (to save weight/space).

But I am wondering if there are lighter/smaller solutions. I think I will have quite some (useless) space left when using the mirrorless mover 20 (seeing a youtube review online where someone added a X-t20 + 3 lenses in it).

Any suggestions?

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I love my lowpro sport 200 aw ii. It is an absolute delight to use and holds all the equipment i need It also works with wall kinds of sports. I have taken it running and cross country skiing

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chimphappyhour said:

Over the past few decades, I've been in and out of the outdoor industry as an outfitter. The problem with outdoor bag makers and photo bag makers is that they speak two different design languages, even the ones that claim to make outdoor oriented photo bags. Your options for sticking a camera in a padded case into a real outdoor pack are literally square pegs in round holes. I gave up on that solution a long time ago.

This is what I've taken to doing. There's a 100% chance I'll be carrying spare clothing layers anyway. If they're dry, I wrap one around each piece of camera gear then put it in a plastic shopping bag before placing it in my pack. If the layer happens to be wet, the camera goes in the shopping bag first then placed in the pack on the layer in a way to minimize contact but still protect from what I expect to run across. If you're only doing one or two items of camera gear (like a camera with lens attached and a spare lens), then you should have enough spare layers from your 10 Essentials to not worry.

The hardest part of that is if you live some place where they don't allow plastic shopping bags to be sold. I still live somewhere that they are allowed. (My local grocery has these stellar ones that crumple down tiny but they are designed to degrade when hit by sunlight. So they have a limited life time.)

You still have the pain of trying to stick a chunky solid item into a roundish pack but this makes it easier. I'm also eyeing the PD capture clip system with the little rain sleeves for the camera for those times I want the camera at the ready.

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blink667 said:

chimphappyhour said:

Over the past few decades, I've been in and out of the outdoor industry as an outfitter. The problem with outdoor bag makers and photo bag makers is that they speak two different design languages, even the ones that claim to make outdoor oriented photo bags. Your options for sticking a camera in a padded case into a real outdoor pack are literally square pegs in round holes. I gave up on that solution a long time ago.

This is what I've taken to doing. There's a 100% chance I'll be carrying spare clothing layers anyway. If they're dry, I wrap one around each piece of camera gear then put it in a plastic shopping bag before placing it in my pack. If the layer happens to be wet, the camera goes in the shopping bag first then placed in the pack on the layer in a way to minimize contact but still protect from what I expect to run across. If you're only doing one or two items of camera gear (like a camera with lens attached and a spare lens), then you should have enough spare layers from your 10 Essentials to not worry.

The hardest part of that is if you live some place where they don't allow plastic shopping bags to be sold. I still live somewhere that they are allowed. (My local grocery has these stellar ones that crumple down tiny but they are designed to degrade when hit by sunlight. So they have a limited life time.)

You still have the pain of trying to stick a chunky solid item into a roundish pack but this makes it easier. I'm also eyeing the PD capture clip system with the little rain sleeves for the camera for those times I want the camera at the ready.

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Not sure how much money you're willing to spend, but you can get a cheap padded insert on ebay for less than $20.

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Maudo2 said:

That BYOB9 looks ideal.

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rolling green said:

Maudo2 said:

That BYOB9 looks ideal.

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It really is. The tenba BYOB9 along with the Sirui t-025x you see on the side is ideal for hiking/camping.

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jhorse said:

Hi, always an interesting question. Here is my view as one who hikes most weekends (gentle challenges of about 10-15 miles across England's photogenic and gently rolling countryside and in the Alps or elsewhere for more demanding holidays.

First, I want to carry a camera, now a XT20 and normally with a 18-55 attached (sometimes a 23/f2 or 14/f2.8 attached), in the ready position. I want the freedom of taking pictures quickly. Other lenses, such as primes and a telephoto (55-200), I carry in the backpack and accept I have to stop if I need them. I also carry a lightweight tripod strapped to the pack. I also carry other non photographic items, such as water, snacks and waterproof clothes.

Second, I have not found a so-call photo orientated backpack that is suitable. I therefore use a hiking back or day pack (about 25 litres) and put lenses into neoprene lens cases (cheap, effective and available on ebay). None has ever been damaged or marked using this method.

Third, I always use a lens hood on every lens. For the 18-55 I bought a metal screw in one (didn't like the plastic petal one supplied) and like to have it fitted in a bag so I do not have to put it on to take a shot. I want a bag that takes just the XT20, with the lens and hood mounted, provide a little protection from small bumps and provide weather protection from rain. I use an old Lowepro Rezo 110 AW (the Apex would work well too), which has a rain cover. I put on the backpack and then sling the bag Sam Browne style over one shoulder. I find this a comfortable way to carry one camera and lens and it gives quick access when wanted. If there is no chance of rain or bumps, I just put the camera on its strap (I use an OP/TECH Super Classic Bino Strap, which is comfortable and robust and has no connectors (don't trust them)) over one shoulder ready to use (and the empty bag attached to the pack). Works a treat.

Hope that helps.

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FrankB2 said:

rolling green said:

Maudo2 said:

That BYOB9 looks ideal.

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It really is. The tenba BYOB9 along with the Sirui t-025x you see on the side is ideal for hiking/camping.

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You guys beat me to it, the Tenba BYOB is exactly what I was going to suggest. By the way, matching Tenba Packlite bag is very handy to have around, and it folds up to nothing when not in use.

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blink667 said:

Not sure how much money you're willing to spend, but you can get a cheap padded insert on ebay for less than $20.

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ghekkie said:

FrankB2 said:

rolling green said:

Maudo2 said:

That BYOB9 looks ideal.

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It really is. The tenba BYOB9 along with the Sirui t-025x you see on the side is ideal for hiking/camping.

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You guys beat me to it, the Tenba BYOB is exactly what I was going to suggest. By the way, matching Tenba Packlite bag is very handy to have around, and it folds up to nothing when not in use.

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