What camera bag are you using

[Lens Envy]

One bag is never enough... I'll second that! Its like the quest for the holly grail - the search for the perfect bag.

I curretly have a Lowepro Stealth Reporter 650 (which oddly enough is anything but "stealth") shoulder bag and the Lowpro Nature Trekker II backpack. The pack is more comfortable for extended carry - hikes, whatever, but for actual shooting, I'm using a Domke vest to keep my "most needed" gear handy. The backpack is useless if you have to keep hoisting it on and off t get to gear and the large shoulder bag is useless except to shuttle gear back and forth (although you can quickly access gear through the top of the bag.)

My wife thinks I'm crazy but I need a middle of the road bag, too... Father's day is coming....
--
Steve

 

[Scott Christensen]

A Lowepro Mini Trekker.....nice size...has a carry strap and holder for a tripod....

Scott

D100
28-70
35-70
17-35
105
70-200
45p
50 1.4
SB800
SB50
12-24

It weighs about 40 pounds. For small trips I put just what I need
in a Lowepro Nova 4.

-Mark

 

[krusadr]

I am planning to buy a new camera bag for my gear as below. And I
would like to know what camera bag are you using and for what gear.

I am intend to use the bag for all purpose (travel and daily life).

I use Billingham camera bags. I've had mine now for around ten years and they are absolutely as good as the day I bought them. Thick heavy duty canvas and leather with solid brass fittings these are meant to last forever. I have four of these bags and would heartily recommend them.

http://www.rtsphoto.com/html/billmain.html

 

[lupga]

anyone interested a lowepro toploader 70AW?

http://www.lowepro.com/pages/series/street/top70aw.htm

it like new, bought it 2 months ago, now i'm using a bigger one for my new 70-200 VR.

i'm in the bay area, call me if you are interested
650 562 9427
asking for $50 or whatever you think it's reasonable.

 

[camper_joe]

Pleased with my Domke J-3, Lowepro RL 200 and my Tenba that is so old I can't remember what model it is.

A typical workday load olut for me looks like this:
2 D-100 bodies
17-35/f:2.8
70-200/f:2.8 VR
50mm/f:1.8
SB 800

plus assorted cables, batteries, filters, digital recorder, plastic bags, duct tape, etc

It all fits in the Domke and Tenba but when I need extra gear, be it lenses or flashes, I end up carrying another bag.

Right now I'm leaning toward another Domke, they're great bags; well thought out, well made, and easy to work out of when slung over your shoulder.

Make sure the dealer will allow you to return the bag if it doesn't work out or feel comfortable in use. Consider taking your typical load out to the store for a trial fit. Remember to gather up all your gear before you leave the store.

I am planning to buy a new camera bag for my gear as below. And I
would like to know what camera bag are you using and for what gear.

My gear
D70
85mm f1.8
24-85 f3.5
70-210 f4-5.6
SB-800
Digital Wallet (near future)

I am intend to use the bag for all purpose (travel and daily life).

 

[CharlieMike]

Amen

 

[Rehab45]

I am planning to buy a new camera bag for my gear as below. And I
would like to know what camera bag are you using and for what gear.

My gear
D70
85mm f1.8
24-85 f3.5
70-210 f4-5.6
SB-800
Digital Wallet (near future)

I am intend to use the bag for all purpose (travel and daily life).

 

[sandslave]

I use several types of bags, depending on the job.
I use an ice chest quite a bit,
and hold my tripod in a camp chair bag,
that is when I don't want to look like a photographer
and not advertise that I have a bunch of Nikon Equipment with me.
(which is most of the time!)

I am planning to buy a new camera bag for my gear as below. And I
would like to know what camera bag are you using and for what gear.

My gear
D70
85mm f1.8
24-85 f3.5
70-210 f4-5.6
SB-800
Digital Wallet (near future)

I am intend to use the bag for all purpose (travel and daily life).

 

[Nomad]

I've got a Domke also, the F3. My favorite thing about the bag is it doesn't look like a camera bag. It looks raggedy and beat up.

Also, it fits all the stuff I had spread over two bags before, that took up more space than this bag.

I've got a Domke F2 and love it. It's super robust and roomy, but
not overly padded. It has a modular system of various removable
compartments that can be placed within it as needed. It also has
that old-school look about it that obscures the amount of money
tied up in equipment inside it. And it only goes for around $100
these days!

Ive got the following in it right now with loads of room left:
D100
Nikon 50/1.8
Sigma 180/2.8
Recharger
Card Reader
Some Binoculars
Other small stuff

--
Shelby Lewis
musician, architecture student, lots of other stuff
Nikon D100 • Nikkor 50/1.8D • Sigma 180/2.8 APO Macro
http://www.pbase.com/shelbuh

 

[Brian Friedman]

The Lowepro Computrekker is a great great bag. A backpack - so comfortable you wouldn't even realize how much weight you actually have on your back. It has a compartment for a laptop (up to, I believe 15" models) that is great - and if you don't use this compartment, the bag is still sturdy. I find that I carry prints with me in this compartment and it's great. It also has a flap on the front of the bag for a tripod - you put the legs in the flap and then tie the rest of it to the bag with the attached bungee cords. AWESOME. I can pretty much carry all my equipment, albeit heavy, in this one bag.

I highly recommend this bag.

Brian

 

[Rob Clements]

I would have to second Brians post...I replaced my Mini-Trekker with the Computrekker and love it. I can carry my notebook, which is a fairly large HP, my D1H, 28-70 2.8, 105 micro, 70-200 2.8 VR, 50 1.8 and 2 SB-800's and 6 En-4 batteries and 1 spare notebook battery and have extra room available for other misc stuff. I wouldn't want to carry all this on a 10 mile hike naturally, but for travel and short distances its absolutely perfect. The all weather cover that comes out of the bottom of the bag is a bonus as well.

Carried the bag around the Indianapolis circuit with the 70-200 2.8, 28-70 2.8 and the sigma 50-500 and it was perfect. Didnt bring along the notebook for obvious reasons. Hope this helps any towards your decision.

Rob Clements

The Lowepro Computrekker is a great great bag. A backpack - so
comfortable you wouldn't even realize how much weight you actually
have on your back. It has a compartment for a laptop (up to, I
believe 15" models) that is great - and if you don't use this
compartment, the bag is still sturdy. I find that I carry prints
with me in this compartment and it's great. It also has a flap on
the front of the bag for a tripod - you put the legs in the flap
and then tie the rest of it to the bag with the attached bungee
cords. AWESOME. I can pretty much carry all my equipment, albeit
heavy, in this one bag.

I highly recommend this bag.

Brian

 

[Rodney N. Yerby]

search the forum for "Bob Krist" and you'll find several posts describing this excellent bag.

I am planning to buy a new camera bag for my gear as below. And I
would like to know what camera bag are you using and for what gear.

My gear
D70
85mm f1.8
24-85 f3.5
70-210 f4-5.6
SB-800
Digital Wallet (near future)

I am intend to use the bag for all purpose (travel and daily life).

 

[Dave Beaman]

I have the Domke Anaconda 20 which is like the Kata Bananna 10 or 20. Very nice inside with the yellow interior which makes the inside easier to see. Very comfortable. And modular. Lots of pockets and the inside is easy to adjust

http://www.kata-bags.com/Item.asp?pid=149&cid=60&perentId=4&ProdLine=4

dave

I am planning to buy a new camera bag for my gear as below. And I
would like to know what camera bag are you using and for what gear.

My gear
D70
85mm f1.8
24-85 f3.5
70-210 f4-5.6
SB-800
Digital Wallet (near future)

I am intend to use the bag for all purpose (travel and daily life).

 

[MrTriggerhappy]

I think it's now called the Stealth Reporter, but same design. I like it so far except for the shoulder strap. Filled up in the bag, the shoulder strap doesn't have enough padding that it can get uncomfortable on the shoulder after a couple of hours. Otherwise the bag is great for short session shooting that doesn't last over 3 hours, then my shoulder is sore anyways ;D. I would prefer to have some velcro attaching the cover along with the buckle clips though for extra protectioin - I think I'm gonna add them myself though. I'm thinking of getting a Bob Krist bag once I get more lenses, but I need to get a better idea of the size.

Charles

--
Got Filter?
http://cj-vs.com/trig

 

[Regit Young]

... for serveral purposes...

For everyday carry around: Lowepro Offline shooter - D2H+85/1.4, 45/2.8 and 24/2.8.

For street: Lowepro Reporter 300 - D2H+85/1.4, 45/2.8, 24/2.8, 12-24/4, 180/3.5 (tamron Di) + 1.4x converter.

For field: Lowepro Minitrekker - D2H+70-200/2.8, 28-75/2.8 (tamron Di), 180/3.5 (tamron Di) + 1.4x, 2.0x converters, food and drinks

I am planning to buy a new camera bag for my gear as below. And I
would like to know what camera bag are you using and for what gear.

My gear
D70
85mm f1.8
24-85 f3.5
70-210 f4-5.6
SB-800
Digital Wallet (near future)

I am intend to use the bag for all purpose (travel and daily life).

--
Regit Young [email protected]
FCAS Member, PBase Supporter, Photog-wannabe
'Seeing and interpreting are entirely personal processes' - Steve Parish
http://www.pbase.com/regit