How do you carry/store your gear.

[dennykyser]

I have a Tamrac 608 system but finding I am running out of room. I believe the last system I had was the Tamrac 614 and I wanted something smaller but may have to go back to it. I used to be fine with consumer zoom, prime and a meter. Now my lenses are growing. Its harder to spend the $ on a bag when there are so many lenses left to get. :lol:

[deezeljuice]

I am using the LowePro MiniTrekker 100. It holds my Drebel, with a lens attached, (it can be a 75-300), 2 additional lenses, flash and all my accessories. It keeps everthing dry and protected even when it's raining. When worn as a backpack it's convenient and out of the way. I love it. You can also strap a tripod on the outside, but I have not done this.

[Vegas Poboy]

Sounds like its time to have multiple bags or get a storage box on wheels. I personally uses two bags 1 domke J2 that is my main everyday bag & I have a Lowepro Phototrekker to carry all the other bodys and lense that I may want to use.
The Domke carries
a. 10D
b. 70-200 f/4
c. 17-40 f/4
d. 50 f/1.8
e. 28-70 f/2.8
f. 28-105 Tarmon :?
Sekonic L358, Stobeframe bracket, 1.4 Extender
550EX, with CPL filters, Gray Card & Manuals, Sync Cords & cleaning kit
I've balanced everything where it's not to much of a burden. Also sometimes I slide in the Elan II and a couple rolls of film.

The only other lense I plan on purchasing soon is the 28-135 IS and that will replace the Tamron This pretty much covers everything for my shoots.

[defordphoto]

I have a mini-trekker, a micro-trekker and a Stealth AW500. All LowePro.

[aeroshots2003]

I use Lowepro's
- Photo Trekker Classic backpack
- Omni Pro shoulder bag
- Sideline Shooter (for film/small lens storage)

Seems everybody has similar problems : you buy a proper bag for your equipment, yet don't want it to be too big (what's the use of additional space). Then all of a sudden you get in a 'lens buying mood' :shock: and before you know it, you're out of storage space :roll:



Johan

[defordphoto]

Seems everybody has similar problems : you buy a proper bag for your equipment, yet don't want it to be too big (what's the use of additional space). Then all of a sudden you get in a 'lens buying mood' :shock: and before you know it, you're out of storage space :roll:

Johan

That's why I got the 500AW. I have not used it yet, but I have now officially run out of space in my two backpacks and then when the MKII arrives and I have three bodies, I will start using the 500AW.

[IanD]

Just took a look in the closet and this is what I found
All LowePrp

PhotoTrekker AW (holds everything including Mini DV recorder and accessories)
Mini Trekker Classic (every day backpack)
Stealth Reporter 500 AW (everyday shoulder bag)
Stealth Reporter AW 300 (used when I take just the body and a couple of short lenses)
TopLoader 75 AW (used when out shooting mountain bike racing)
Assorted LowePro Lens cases and SlipLock add on pouches

I use them all depending on where I'm going.

[CoolToolGuy]

My bag for my FD cameras held everything, so I tried that. But I soon realized I should get a new bag. I started out thinking the Tamrac 608 would be the one, but it wouldn't hold everything I had. By the time I bought a bag, it turned out to be the Tamrac 5612 that held everything. I knew I needed something smaller for those days that I just wanted to take the camera and one or two extra lenses out, so I got a Tamrac 517 holster bag, and added side pouches. That is a great setup. :D

But back to the 5612. While it is a great bag, it gets heavy with everything, which is: two bodies; 24-70 'L'; 28-135 IS; 18-55 EF-S; 75-300 IS; 35 f2, 50 f1.8; 85 f1.8; 550EX; Quantum 1Compact battery; Omnibounce; battery chargers; hoods; polarizers; instruction manuals; cleaning supplies; table-top tripod; spare battery; spare CF cards; film for the Elan 7; tripod in the tripod straps; etc. I carried it up and down the boardwalk at Ocean City, MD for a day, and by the end of the day, my shoulder was shot. I'm thinking of getting something in between the holster and the 5612 for the days I don't need everything. :?

I can understand the backpack if I was hiking a lot or such, but I 'grew up' in photography with the gadget bag by my side. I can change lenses on the run, going from one turn at the race track to the other, or wherever, and I think the backpack would slow me down (I'm slow enough as it is, without worrying about picking up the backpack). Then again, the backpack as a regular, non-photo storage device did not take hold until after I was out of school, so I never saw it as the normal choice. :?

I am fascinated by the Tamrac Velocity bags that can go both ways, so I may have to look at one of them for the in-between bag. 8)

Have Fun
Rick 8)

[danpen]

I have a Lowepro Street and Field Belt and Harness with a variety of packs and cases.

It's great as you can select what you want for that day, it has the weight distribution of a rucksack but you don't have to have someone with you to put things in / take things out.

I generally carry a couple of bodies, up to 5 lenses (the biggest being a Sigma 50-500mm EX) and various batteries, filters, bottles of water, phones etc. Even with a tripod it's possible to cart this stuff some distance without too much trouble.

[gvansmith]

All of my equipment would never fit in a single camera bag. When in the field I carry my equipment in a large green Canon camera bag. I’m not sure of the bags model number, but it’s large enough for my 1Ds, 10D bodies and three or four lenses. However, I usually leave my camera bag in the truck of my car and just carry my 1Ds with the primary lens I'm going to use attached. However, I always carry a “Crumpler” bag over my shoulder with an additional lens, cleaning supplies, back up CF card and an extra battery.

[Belmondo]

Short term: I have two backpacks that include a smaller Lowepro unit and a much larger Tamrac. In these, I can carry both 10Ds, and about 8 lenses plus two extenders and a lot of miscellaneous bits and pieces.

For long-term storage, I have three Zero Halliburton aluminum cases. Since 'long-term' hardly ever happens, they don't see much use any more. The main idea is that by keeping my tripods in the truck, I can carry everything in one trip )one backpack in each hand). I save a lot of time that way.

[miksmi]

For hiking, I bear the equipment weight on my waist with a Kinesis modular belt-pouch system.

I mix and match pouches depending on what I'm planning to shoot and willing to carry. E.g., if I'm not hiking and only want a smallish bag, I remove the E530 pouch from the belt and attach it to a Y315 shoulder strap.

http://www.kinesisgear.com/

I chose a belt system because I read about photographers that developed back problems (from carrying vests, shoulder bags, or backpacks) and switched to belt systems. A belt system's advantage is quick access to each component (no fumbling in the bag); a disadvantage is they're not suitable for airline travel. I disconnect the components and store them (and belt) in a knapsack that fits under an airline seat.

[J. Cobble]

Pelican 1500 waterproof padded box. The absolute best way to carry expensive equipment. Around $135.

[tacos3]

For when I need to carry almost everything I own...
Lowepro Computrekker AW. I carry 2 bodies with 6 lenses, 550, PC, tripod and other stuff. It has a nice optional external lens cases that secure to the backpack and a nice rainfly for some level of rain protection.

Traveling light...
Lowepro Nova 4. One body, flash and 3 lenses.

I've got a big Tamrac bag that I used to store stuff in at home and I need something in between the backpack and the Nova 4.