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Top-loading camera cube (5-6L) recommendations?

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TumblingTiger
TumblingTiger Forum Member • Posts: 51
Top-loading camera cube (5-6L) recommendations?

Can anyone recommend a good 5-6L top-loading camera cube that can fit into a drawer (<15cm" tall)? I'd like to fit a:

  • X-T5 camera
  • 16-55 f/2.8 zoom lens
  • 33mm f/1.4 prime lens
  • A couple other small lens caps

This 6L one from Tropicfeel that's 24 x 24 x 11 cm would have done the job in terms of overall design/size, but Tropicfeel products have the absolutely worst build quality, and their gear is way too flimsy, badly designed, and poor value for money IMHO.

Thanks for your suggestions!

Tropicfeel Camera Cube XL

BombayBaker Regular Member • Posts: 125
Re: Top-loading camera cube (5-6L) recommendations?
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Peak Design has 3 cubes; 6, 12 and 18L.

 BombayBaker's gear list:BombayBaker's gear list
Fujifilm X-Pro3 Fujifilm X-T5 Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR +3 more
Giantcappuccino
Giantcappuccino Regular Member • Posts: 205
Re: Top-loading camera cube (5-6L) recommendations?

The Lowepro GearUp line are top loading and are nice quality. I think they come in 3 or 4 different sizes.

 Giantcappuccino's gear list:Giantcappuccino's gear list
Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 Fujifilm XF 23mm F2 R WR
Rob711 New Member • Posts: 21
Re: Top-loading camera cube (5-6L) recommendations?
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Have you looked at the Lowepro GearUp Creator Box range? They make a Medium (M) 2.0L, Large (L) 4.5L and extra large (XL) 8.0L.

I looked for a camera gear insert to go inside a Lowe Alpine AEON 27 daypack and bought an XL , these are quite versatile as they can be used inside another bag with top opening access to your camera or stand alone as a small camera bag as it has a couple of carrying handles and a clip on shoulder strap and a couple of external pockets.

The only improvement I can think of would be stretch side pocket for a water bottle.

Or the GearUp Pro Range, Large is 5.0L capacity or XL at 8.0L

Or Tenba have a BYOB range and Vanguard BIB (Bag in Bag) range.

 Rob711's gear list:Rob711's gear list
Fujifilm X-T2 Fujifilm X-T3 Fujifilm X-H2S Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS +6 more
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TumblingTiger
OP TumblingTiger Forum Member • Posts: 51
Re: Top-loading camera cube (5-6L) recommendations?

Rob711 wrote:

Have you looked at the Lowepro GearUp Creator Box range? They make a Medium (M) 2.0L, Large (L) 4.5L and extra large (XL) 8.0L.

I looked for a camera gear insert to go inside a Lowe Alpine AEON 27 daypack and bought an XL , these are quite versatile as they can be used inside another bag with top opening access to your camera or stand alone as a small camera bag as it has a couple of carrying handles and a clip on shoulder strap and a couple of external pockets.

The only improvement I can think of would be stretch side pocket for a water bottle.

Or the GearUp Pro Range, Large is 5.0L capacity or XL at 8.0L

Or Tenba have a BYOB range and Vanguard BIB (Bag in Bag) range.

Thanks for all your suggestions! I'll look into these 4 brands and will likely get one of them. I think the Tenba may have the perfect size for my current gear.

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