Bag recommendations..

[mcneguy]

You can see my equipment in my signature, what bag would you suggest that is a decent value that would carry this stuff plus a little more.

Thanks

[Vegas Poboy]

I carry close to the same gear as you and I prefer the Domke J2 it's a journalist style of bag. I also use backpack & Velocity7 depending on the day. There has been many post in the past on this subject try use the topic bags in the search engine & see what comes up.

[Johnnynf]

I have about the same amount of gear as you also, and I use the Lowepro Nova 5 AW. This bag is relatively inexpensive and works great for me. I am no pro, but it works for me. The "all weather" makes it nice too. I had this thing in a downpour and nothing inside was wet in the slightest. It even has its own little built in poncho that covers the bag in case of rain.

[DustinFinn]

I use the LowePro Nova 4 and some times wonder if I should have gotten the Nova 5 -

I am currently carrying:

10D
17-40L F/4
28-135 IS F/3.5-5.6
50 F/1.8
Kenko Extension tubes (3)
ImageTank G2
420EX Flash
Lenmar Batt charger
extra batt
misc lens caps/camera cap

In thefront I got the lens pen / lens blower brush

I love it - its nice - the bag poncho is a nice touch.

[boBquincy]

LowePro Nova Mini for the camera and small lenses, LowePro lens case (don't remember which model) for the 70-200.
LowePro also has a tiny bag that fits on the shoulder strap and can hold CF, batteries & filters.

This is a minimum size setup but works well for when you don't want to carry too much.


boB

[Volatile]

I just got a used Lowepro mini trekker aw off ebay and have no complaints. Well, one complaint that the wife won't let me fill it to capacity...

I think a micro trekker would fit your stuff if you want a backpack style bag and don't mind having a little one. I have everything in mine, including battery charger etc, but obviously that could stay at home. I just want to feel cool with the bigger bag.

I have no real experience with any other bags, but I didn't want to risk it on some cheapo knock-off bag.

[larsesp]

Hi,

I have almost the same gear and I use Lowepro Computrekker AW. It's great! It also has a separate room for a Laptop computer which comes handy for transferring pictures while you are "in the field"..

Lars

[henkbos]

There's only one proper way to find a bag: go to a well assorted store with your equipment and try them out.

[CoolToolGuy]

There's only one proper way to find a bag: go to a well assorted store with your equipment and try them out.

Absolutely :wink: :D

[Bytes U]

If you're looking for a legal carry-on sized shoulder bag, I suggest the Lowepro Omni Trekker. It allows me to pull out my camera without taking it off my shoulder and makes a great "grab it and go" bag.

[lime]

I use an Eddie Bauer all black backpack from Target ~$65. It has four compartment, water resistant & durable, have had it for over two years.
First compartment (front of bag) has misc. stuff CF's, batt's, caps, etc. Second has 50 1.8, 1.4x & 10D manual. Third (main) has 10D attached to 300mm 2.8IS (hood reversed), 420ex, either 135L 2.0/28-135IS or both. Fourth is really just for paperwork/magazine.
The best part about this bag is, even if I forget not to zip up the main compartment (which I always do), NOTHING is going to fall out, because it only zips halfway down.
The bag doesn't look like a camera bag & have taken it on flights with no problems.