Need help from the bag gurus!

[BadgirlIROC]

Hey guys! It's me again asking another one of those annoying "Which bag" questions. I currently have a Crumpler 7 mil which has been wonderful but it's overstuffed and feels like it would come apart if I put one more itty bitty thing in it. I also carry a Tamrac Express 7 for the flashes.

I need a roller or carry-all but not backpack for:
40D - with 100 Macro or another lens already attached
350D typically with tokina 12-24
70-200 f/4
Nifty Fifty
Tamron 28-75
tubes & extension
4 flashes with skyports attached
misc stuff
will be getting a 17-55L sometime soon


Thanks for any advice!!!

[BadgirlIROC]

No suggestions? It seems the Domke F7 and soft Pelican case have been recommended before.... ?

Thanks!

[Jon]

What flashes, specifically? And I don't personally use SkyPorts so have no feel for the size. I can say I wouldn't have any trouble putting your cameras, lenses and tubes into an F-7 along with 4x 550-580EX size flashes.

[BadgirlIROC]

I have 2 sunpak 383's and a 430ex and have an SB-26. The skyports are small and I have them rigged to the flashes - they take up only about 3/4 in more room on the sides of each flash.

[TheHoff]

Domke J3 is an easy choice as well since you can do two smaller bodies, lenses mounted, with no grips and 4 other lenses in the main compartment.

[Jon]

I don't think the J3 would have room for 4 flashes as well, though, or for adding a 17-55. The F-7 should be able to take the whole setup - a flash in each end pocket, one in the main compartment with the cameras and lenses, and one in one of the two front pockets.

[TheHoff]

F-7 is certainly a good choice. The J series does have huge side pockets though, you an easily fit two 580exII's, in their cases, in each side pocket so you can probably do all 4 flashes and skyports in the sidepockets, leaving the rest for gear.

[BadgirlIROC]

Thank you guys!

If wanted to do the rolling case instead....because my bags right now almost make me fall over!(I realized last nite with the new camera added to the pack).... is the Pelican 1510 big enough or would I like that soft Pelican better? I don't know the number for that one... (sorry!)

[Jon]

Haven't got a roller; I use a small (Samsonite) folding luggage cart (http://shop.samsonite.com/storefront/accessories/samsonite-micro-mover-luggage-cart/prodSA1828XX-cC35-.html) if I'm going to be on firm, flat surfaces.

[BadgirlIROC]

Wow that thing is tiny! Is it sturdy and how does it do on surfaces other than perfectly straight?

[Jon]

Small wheels=smooth surfaces. I have a heavy-duty dolly with about 8" wheels if I'm going out in a park, for instance. But it handles my 35 lb. or so bag without any problems so far. The size is the advantage.

[Jason Kim]

Have you considered TT Airport Security? Well built roller bag with lots of room. Can be carried on your back for going up the stairs.

[SuzyView]

I have the TT International and the Pelican 1510, the TT is a thing of beauty and costs $360 so it's gonna wow you. The 1510 is smaller, and can't really fit nearly as much, but both are very easy to roll and fit easily (very easily) into overhead storage on planes. I think you'd be happy with any Domke bag, though, but with a lot of gear, any shoulder bag is going to be heavy. Jon has a wheely thing he brings if he is carrying too much stuff, which is what I do when I'm not taking my rolling bags.