Cannot find a suitable travel/camera bag - HELP!

[Paul Verhoeven]

Given that a small 15" laptop (mbp15") is 9.73" deep, how do you intend to use a bag that is less than 10" high?

10" high seem to be exact fit.

 

[Paul Verhoeven]

Try the Think Tank Change Up V2.0

It is absolutely versatile and I had no issues loading it with the Nikon D810, Nikon 28-300mm

Attached?

and a Nikon 14-24mm lens.

Did it leave any space for a few tablets? Seems to be too small... But finally, side pockets!

Definitely adding to my list.

 

[DrFongD800E]

Try the Think Tank Change Up V2.0

It is absolutely versatile and I had no issues loading it with the Nikon D810, Nikon 28-300mm

Attached?

and a Nikon 14-24mm lens.

Did it leave any space for a few tablets? Seems to be too small... But finally, side pockets!

Definitely adding to my list.

Hi, the 28-300mm lens was attached to the D810 and that fits into the middle compartment perfectly, the left compartment was for the 14-24mm and I left the right compartment (the bag has 3 compartments) for at least one prime and spare batteries. You get extra inserts to create additional compartments as well.

Wow...I just said compartments 5 times in one paragraph. That is terrible.

There is another pouch in the back as well but once the bag has the lens and camera in it...it is really tight. If you have one lens and body attached, there's more breathing space and the tablet will fit (without the tablet cover)...it is really tight.

 

[Paul Verhoeven]

Try the Think Tank Change Up V2.0

It is absolutely versatile and I had no issues loading it with the Nikon D810, Nikon 28-300mm

Attached?

and a Nikon 14-24mm lens.

Did it leave any space for a few tablets? Seems to be too small... But finally, side pockets!

Definitely adding to my list.

Hi, the 28-300mm lens was attached to the D810 and that fits into the middle compartment perfectly, the left compartment was for the 14-24mm and I left the right compartment (the bag has 3 compartments) for at least one prime and spare batteries. You get extra inserts to create additional compartments as well.

Wow...I just said compartments 5 times in one paragraph. That is terrible.

There is another pouch in the back as well but once the bag has the lens and camera in it...it is really tight. If you have one lens and body attached, there's more breathing space and the tablet will fit (without the tablet cover)...it is really tight.

Thanks.

 

[appleRX100]

TurnStyle 20 is pretty interesting, thanks for the tip.

Do you have any personal experience? How hard it is to get to the pocket without taking it off? Is the strap adjustable?

I have it. It's easy to turn around for access to all compartments. The strap is adjustable. It has a hidden, zipped, padded slot (not visible here as it sits next to body) where you can slide in a tablet, or phablet, or phone). When you turn it around to access compartments it very secure and you don't have to worry about contents falling out. It also has a pouch on bottom which keeps a rain breaker.

Thanks. What camera do you bring in it? Do you know if it is available in any brick and mortar stores?

Amazon reviews also say it fits only 7-8" tablets. Not 10"? Not 2 or 3?

The zipped and padded side pocket for a tablet is:

• Large tablet compartment: 8.1” x 10.2” x 0.6” (20.5 x 26 x 1.5 cm)

 

[Martin.au]

Given that a small 15" laptop (mbp15") is 9.73" deep, how do you intend to use a bag that is less than 10" high?

10" high seem to be exact fit.

External dimensions are usually a few inches greater than internal dimensions.

 

[Gallopingphotog]

Yes, these dimensions would be the outside. Also would be with the bag empty. If the fabric is thin enough, you might be able to slide the laptop in, but the bag might be stretched so tight you could not get much if any other gear in.

 

[DrFongD800E]

Try the Think Tank Change Up V2.0

It is absolutely versatile and I had no issues loading it with the Nikon D810, Nikon 28-300mm

Attached?

and a Nikon 14-24mm lens.

Did it leave any space for a few tablets? Seems to be too small... But finally, side pockets!

Definitely adding to my list.

Hi, the 28-300mm lens was attached to the D810 and that fits into the middle compartment perfectly, the left compartment was for the 14-24mm and I left the right compartment (the bag has 3 compartments) for at least one prime and spare batteries. You get extra inserts to create additional compartments as well.

Wow...I just said compartments 5 times in one paragraph. That is terrible.

There is another pouch in the back as well but once the bag has the lens and camera in it...it is really tight. If you have one lens and body attached, there's more breathing space and the tablet will fit (without the tablet cover)...it is really tight.

Thanks.

You can check out Vanguard Up rise 38 II. I have this bag. It is a very well built messenger bag that can fit 1 DSLR bodies and 3 lenses easily. It has a zipper on top for easy access and fold over flap as well and plenty of pockets.

You can shove a tablet in there without issues either.

Another option is Lowepro backpacks AW250. You can fit a 15" MacBook Pro in it too.

 

[Dillon Frazier]

This is a really simple option... Take a look at lowepro's passport messenger bag. It's pretty big and offers a little more flexibility for camera gear and electronics like tablets etc.

It's also on the cheap side...I think like $35 on amazon

However I've never used one so I can't speak of quality but it's made by lowepro so it's most likely pretty good.

 

[Paul Verhoeven]

Given that a small 15" laptop (mbp15") is 9.73" deep, how do you intend to use a bag that is less than 10" high?

10" high seem to be exact fit.

External dimensions are usually a few inches greater than internal dimensions.

If external dimensions are "a few inches greater than internal", that means a lot of space is wasted. As I said in the beginning, I do not want very thick padding.

 

[Martin.au]

Given that a small 15" laptop (mbp15") is 9.73" deep, how do you intend to use a bag that is less than 10" high?

10" high seem to be exact fit.

External dimensions are usually a few inches greater than internal dimensions.

If external dimensions are "a few inches greater than internal", that means a lot of space is wasted. As I said in the beginning, I do not want very thick padding.

How big is your 15" laptop that you want to take?

 

[Paul Verhoeven]

Given that a small 15" laptop (mbp15") is 9.73" deep, how do you intend to use a bag that is less than 10" high?

10" high seem to be exact fit.

External dimensions are usually a few inches greater than internal dimensions.

If external dimensions are "a few inches greater than internal", that means a lot of space is wasted. As I said in the beginning, I do not want very thick padding.

How big is your 15" laptop that you want to take?

It is MBP. 14.3" x 9.8". If the bag fit it, it will fit a few tablets as an alternative too.

 

[Martin.au]

Given that a small 15" laptop (mbp15") is 9.73" deep, how do you intend to use a bag that is less than 10" high?

10" high seem to be exact fit.

External dimensions are usually a few inches greater than internal dimensions.

If external dimensions are "a few inches greater than internal", that means a lot of space is wasted. As I said in the beginning, I do not want very thick padding.

How big is your 15" laptop that you want to take?

It is MBP. 14.3" x 9.8". If the bag fit it, it will fit a few tablets as an alternative too.

Cool, so you need a bag with no padding.

It's unlikely you'll find a bag for a 15" laptop, that will be smaller than 10" across. Any padded laptop bag will gain an inch or so in padding and material, and another inch or two so that it can fit most 15" laptops, rather than just the MPB.

 

[DaveOl]

You might want to consider diaper bags too. You can use padded wraps of some kind of organizer inside. It would have an added benefit of not being very appealing to a thief looking for a camera type bag.

 

[nofumble]

Backpack but you can access your gears standing up. Can be used as a hiking backpack as well.

 

[amarcis]

This is what I did as well.

Bought a water-resistant messenger bag (in my case Vaude Little Gustav), photo insert that is flexible and not too thick (Matin m-6477). Took the bag to a local shoemaker to make the zipper on top.

p.s.

A warning. I do not know about other water-resistant materials, but mine is not particularly light. And it is not too comfortable in hot weather.

 

[Paul Verhoeven]

This is what I did as well.

Bought a water-resistant messenger bag (in my case Vaude Little Gustav), photo insert that is flexible and not too thick (Matin m-6477). Took the bag to a local shoemaker to make the zipper on top.

Wow. Basically a self-made bag. Because nothing else was done tight, among thousands of models available on the market.

And you'd think somebody at Think Tank would think.