Any Bag Recommendations?

[jay24k]

I'm looking for a decent bag that will house my gear. Granted I don't have alot of stuff but would like something that would work well. I can't figure out how to tell what can hold what as there are no shops around.

I have the following:
50mm
70-300
Kit lens
Drebel Body

I'd like to be able to have enough room to add another battery or two and a flash when I buy one. I don't want a backpack but something I can carry.

Anyone have some good recommendations?

Oh.. I would also like to be affordable :) I don't plan on taking it in rain or adverse weather conditions.

Thanks.

[psk4363]

Try the Lowepro range - all sizes and layouts.

Cheers,
Barry

[mikesd]

Agree with Barry, maybe this one http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=279081&is=REG or if you need a little larger or smaller checkout th Nova 3 or 5.

[roadrider]

I think it's better if you get a backpack. With all those equipment that you mention + those that you plan to get, a shoulder bag is not that suitable(just my opinion). I got myself a Lowepro Mini Trekker. Fits the DRebel, kit lens, 28-135 IS USM, Tamron SP90 and still got space left. Very satisfied with it. :)

[tarves57]

I have tried all sorts of shapes and sizes of bags, with varying types of equipment. However, what I always end up taking is a plain backpack big enough to carry my 10D + main lens in a holster type bag. This means, when I get to my destination, I take out the holster bag with camera, put my backpack on again out of the way and sling my holster across my shoulders cross-wise so that it doesn't fall off if I am jumping over walls/rocks/streams/etc.

Standard equipment in my holster bag pocket is a wallet with memory cards, spare battery and a polarising filter.

They may not be particularly fashionable, but they are incredibly practical and when I'm going on a short trip where I know exactly what lens I will need, I just take the holster.

You should choose your holster length depending on the length of the lens you normally have attached to the camera (your "walkabout" lens), but because I was lucky enough to find them on EBay at a good price, I have bought 2 - I use the Lowepro TLZ2 when I have my 75-300 lens attached or the Lowepro TLZ1 for my 28-135mm lens.

A handy thing about these holster bags, is that the "Lid" opens away from you, so that it doesn't get in the way when you are pulling out the camera and you can see what you are doing. You can also pop your camera back in temporarily if it threatens to rain.

Any other lens I want to take with me sit softly on top of the rain gear in my backpack, usually stuffed inside a woolly hat for protection.

......... and if you think a holster looks funny, it's not half as funny as me wearing my hat with ear flaps........... 8-)))

Susan

[HJMinard]

I think it's better if you get a backpack. With all those equipment that you mention + those that you plan to get, a shoulder bag is not that suitable(just my opinion). I got myself a Lowepro Mini Trekker. Fits the DRebel, kit lens, 28-135 IS USM, Tamron SP90 and still got space left. Very satisfied with it. :)

Or a "sling" pack. These carry like a backpack but can be swung around front, opened and used like a shoulder bag. An excellent and recommended example would be the Tamrac Velocity 7.

[scottbergerphoto]

Pick any of these from smaller to larger:
Shoulder Bags:
Tamrac Velocity 7
Tamrac Velocity 9
Lowepro Stealth Reporter
Tenba MetroPak II P899
BackPacks:
Tamrac Expedition 5
Loweprowe Photo Tekker AW(Very Large)
Regards,
Scott

[Milner]

http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Shoulder_Bags/allWeather/Stealth_Reporter_300_AW.aspx

I have had this bag for a few months and I LOVE it. It has 2 rain coats built in and I really like the zipper across the top, It lets me grab the camera out fast. I carry 3 lens, my A2, and 20D. Plenty of room for extra batterys, cards and stuff.

Marc

[aikidoforever]

Thought I would piggy back this thread...

Does anyone have any experience with the Lowepro Dryones? Or, any other water proof bags out there? I need a bag that will keep my gear safe for week long aventures into Ontario's Algonquin Park, traveling by canoe.

Thanks,

Ivan

[scottbergerphoto]

There are some waterproof bags for boating at www.sierratradingpost.com .
Scott

[Mikelite80]

If you really want waterproof you should go with a pelican case (pelican.com). They are water tight and just a hair under bullet proof. They also come in bright colors so if it were to fall into the river it'd be easy to find.

[ripster]

I'am on my fifth bag and this one is'nt it either! So number 6, here I come! LOL Goodluck! Going for wheels/carry! It's get real heavy quick!

[defense_team]

I have a dryzone and it has worked very well. I boat a lot, use a small inflatable to travel back and forth to land. Tested it several times and it has not leaked. Keep the zipper well lubed.

[jay24k]

Thanks for the comments. I'm not too worried about rain as I don't plan on using it out when it's rainy but I'm mainly looking for one for 1 camera and 3 lenses w/ flash. I'll check out some of the recommendations and go from there.

[Mike Panic]

i much prefer backpacks over nearly everything else... big fan of the lowepro series and im also a big fan of the crumpler series - check out the shrinkle model