Which sport shooter's bag?

[MT Stringer]

This question is mainly aimed at the sport shooter. What do you carry your stuff in when you go to the ball park - football field, baseball diamond, track meet, soccer field, etc.? I'm talking about having field access, not sitting in the stands as a spectator.

I've got two bodies w/grips, 70-200 lens, 28-75, 120-300 f.2.8, memory cards, extra batteries, notepad/pens, lens cleaning pack, small umbrella,etc.

I've been using a plain brown inconspicuous looking bag made for shotgun shooters that is basically open with a side pocket for the small stuff. The real problem is all of the gear combined is heavy to me...19 lbs. Add another 6 for the Siggy and you got 25 lbs. total. I weighed it with all of the gear in a Canon backpack (except the big Siggy).

I'm trying to figure out how to tote my gear. Any tips are appreciated.
Thanks
Mike

[Zilly]

peli case 1510 in my sitation
solid storage for the kit and something to sit on

[MT Stringer]

Thanks Zilly.

[Zilly]

Thanks Zilly.

no worries its heavy but the wheels roll over most surfaces and having something to sit / float on beats having to kneel on wet grass

[gromeo]

Mike, I carry everything in a Thinktank airport security remote stuff is carried in a canvas bag, for baseball I just use a LowePro fanny pack this holds spare batteries CF cards, for football and field sports I load up a ThinkTank Modulus Pro Speed Belt System, 6 Piece.

[Zilly]

sorry to hijack the thread
how are you finding the speed belt, im toying with getting one of the motorsport season when i dont want to be lugging a bag or a box with me.

[gromeo]

Zilly, I started of with the LowePro belt, not very comfortable, belt kept loosening up and pouches did not seem to fit the lenses I had. This is the system I got http://www.samys.com/product_detail.php?item=2548. Comes in different size belts, like I said I use it in alot of field sports and I use it for the PGA & LPGA
Tour when in my area and when following golfers all day it makes a big difference.

[fishfoto]

I spend years covering the NFL, working for an NCAA Div 1 University,as well as being contracted to two pro sports leagues and the Olympic Committee.

My bag of choice, hands down, is the Think Tank Airport Addicted (ifyou want a roller look at the Airport Security).

I also use,and love the Pelican 1514 which can hold everything you want in a very secure manner.

[namasste]

I use a Kata R-103 backpack and carry the big lens (a borrowed 120-300) in the lens case that comes with it. If you are roaming at all, I find it nice to be able to have the gear along with you. If you are shooting from a fixed location, then I'd consider the wheeled alternative.

[STP03BlueSi]

When i shoot at automotive races and drift events I have a web belt with the 2 lens cases and then my back pack.:)

[MT Stringer]

Gee. Lots of choices. I'll check in for more options later. I see now there is no one particular setup that fits all ocassions.
Thanks for all the suggestions.
Mike

[paul cacciapaglia]

I 2nd the think tank airport security roller bag. I put a Mk III and 30D bodies, 300mm, 70-200mm, 24-70mm lenses in this bag. Have a little spare room for a flash if needed. Plenty of zippered pockets to store all accesories.

[gryphonslair99]

For sports I prefer a vest. Lots of room to carry what I need and I never have to put it down. If I need a little extra then I have a fanny pack that I will also put on.

[bigjon0107]

To take stuff to and from a sporting events, i will drag along a Pelican 1510. But for weddings where i need to take more gear i will usually grab my 1620. I leave the case in the press room and take the gear with me that i need for the arena sports (basketball/volleyball; sports where you use maybe 3 lenses at most and don't move much). For field sports i will take the 1510 or 1560 to carry the gear to and from the complex (leave the case in the press room again), but wear a belt system to keep some more gear with me.