Camera Bag Reviews - The Complete List

[snails]

Thank you to everyone who has contributed by writing reviews and pointing out the ones I have missed.
Re-mastered and revised from the original list of camera bag reviews posted here on POTN first created by MazerRakhm. Much thanks.

Please PM me with your new bag reviews. Sometimes I don't see them.

General Links:
POTN Show Me Your Camera Bag Thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=36952) - Lots of great photos of a number of bags. If you can't find a full review below, browse this thread.

Specific Bags By Brand:

Billingham
Shoulder Bags
335, by condyk, 2009/04/13 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=677358)

Boda
Shoulder Bags
Boda Dry, by jacobsen1, 2009/02/13 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7317844#post7317844)

Burton
Backpacks
Zoom Pack 28L, by perfarny, 2008/11/15 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=600426)
Zoom Pack Pro 28L, by perfarny, 2008/11/15 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=600426)

Crumpler
Official Crumpler Review Thread, by _aravena, 2007/09/25 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=383571)
Backpacks
Keystone, by mahoro, 2008/10/07 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=578697)
Schrinkle, by olz, 2006/01/19 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=130333)
The Whickey and Cox, by Greg_C, 2006/12/12 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2388209#post2388209)
Shoulder Bags
5 Million Dollar Home, by Coco-Puffs, 2005/12/05 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=118449)
5 Million Dollar Home, by tigerotor77w, 2009/02/11 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7306124)
6 Million Dollar Home, by Jim G, 2009/07/09 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=721546)
6 Million Dollar Home, by Kris_2020, 2008/02/14 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=453691)
7 Million Dollar Home, by blonde, 2006/09/02 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=211096)
7 Million Dollar Home, by calicokat, 2006/11/15 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=240137)
7 Million Dollar Home, by disorder, 2009/02/23 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=7393040&postcount=303)
Company Embarrassment, by orisky, 2007/02/19 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=279217)
Daily XXL, by simwells, 2007/07/01 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=342603)
December Quarter, by condyk, 2006/04/09 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=157250)
GeekStar, by Sean-Mcr, 2006/02/14 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=138300)
MuffinTop 7550, by talbot_sunbeam, 2009/01/01 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=622813)
Pretty Boy Maxi XXXL, by simwells, 2007/07/01 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3470455#post3470455)
Stunner, by condyk, 2005/09/14 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=98637)

Dakine
Backpacks
Mission Photo, by bdohockey, 20008/10/21 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=588459)
Sequence, by bdohockey, 2008/10/21 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=588459)
Sequence, by Nick Pro, 2008/03/28 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=475994)

Domke
Shoulder Bags
F-1X, by condyk, 2009/07/11 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=722232)
F-2, by fireplug, 2009/03/26 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=665248)
F-3X, by Jim G, 2008/10/13 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=587520)
F-4AF, by Pete, 2007/02/26 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=282488)
F-4AF, by mhthomps, 2009/03/03 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=656124)
F-5 Series, by Quad, 2008/07/11 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=6129543)
F-5XC, by dkspook, 2009/04/09 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=675586)
F-5XZ, by RichardSRT, 2009/04/05 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=673404)
F-6, by Andy_Cam, 2008/05/09 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=500581)
F-612, by Jon, 2009/01/12 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=7053065&postcount=2009)
F-7AF, by mhthomps, 2009/03/07 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=657930)
F-7 Double AF, by <AkulA>, 2008/05/19 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=506017)
F-802, by rosselliot, 2007/03/10 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=288167)
F-802, by qwalls, 2008/04/04 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=481213)
F-804, by airbutchie, 2007/08/28 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=369601)
F-804, by TheHoff, 2008/04/08 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=483512)
J1, by TheHoff, 2008/03/14 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=469374)
J3, by TheHoff, 2008/02/19 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=456194)

F-Stop
Backpacks
Tipola, by sodalis, 2009/09/30 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=760069)
Tipola, by AirRick2, 2009/04/30 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7834337#post7834337)

Kata
EPH System, by SYS, 2008/12/06 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=610592)
Backpacks
3N1-20, by tigerotor77w, 2009/02/11 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7308563)
3N1-30, by Mathias927, 2009/01/13 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=629000)
3N1-30, by riyazi, 2009/01/29 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=637536)
3N1-30, by jacobsen1, 2009/02/05 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=641294)
DR-641, by Kasrielle, 2009/06/29 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=715899)
DR-465, by Winzzy, 2008/05/15 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=503852)
DR-465, by Tumeg, 2009/01/19 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7083386)
DR-467, by goatee, 2008/06/12 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=5707378)
Prism U, by johnz, 2008/09/03 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=563132)
R-103, by SYS, 2005/11/19 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=114224)
R-102, by TeamSpeed, 2007/0711 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=347433)
Shoulder Bags
H-14, by OllieS, 2007/05/20 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=322529)
H-16, by TeamSpeed, 2008/06/03 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=513999)
Sling Bags
T-212, by SYS, 2005/11/19 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=114224)
T-214, by SYS, 2006/09/09 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=566336)

Lowepro
Backpacks
CompuRover AW, by goatee, 2007/05/11 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=317781)
CompuRover AW, by snails, 2008/10/11 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=583376)
Dryzone Rover, by calicokat, 2007/10/14 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=392396)
Dryzone 200, by calicokat, 2007/09/23 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=381988)
Flipside 200, by jayhova, 2008/03/02 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=463048)
Flipside 200, by seekphotography, 2008/07/02 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=530377)
Flipside 300, by Nick Pro, 2008/01/30 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=445678)
Flipside 300, by BurBunny, 2008/08/15 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=553559)
Flipside 400, by BurBunny, 2008/08/15 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=553559)
Micro Trekker 100, by masterwillems, 2009/04/02 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7621936#post7621936)
Mini Trekker AW, by abel, 2004/07/07 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=36918)
Mini Trekker Classic, by k.lee, 2009/08/12 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=737083)
Mini Trekker Classic, by bolantej, 2005/11/19 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=114433)
Orion AW, by MannP, 2007/05/07 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=316228)
Orion Trekker II, by gugu, 2006/04/21 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=161578)
Photo Trekker II, by Poindexter, 2007/08/02 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=357491)
Primus AW, by DDA, 2007/10/28 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=398725)
Vertex 200 AW, by calicokat, 2007/10/10 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=390649)
Hard/Soft Shell
Omni Pro, by alexf9496, 2008/03/11 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=468217)
Toploading
Topload Zoom, by jacobsen1, 2008/11/21 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=603282)
Toploader 75 AW, by picture-this, 2005/04/19 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=68658)
Shoulder Bags
Classified 140 AW, by RichardSRT, 2009/04/05 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=673404)
Classified 160 AW, by snails, 2009/02/16 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=647928) (sepia)
Classified 160 AW, by sf_loft, 2009/07/19 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=725490) (black)
Compact AW, by Collin85, 2008/07/17 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=537879)
Nova 5 AW, by Nick Pro, 2008/08/13 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=552422)
Nova 200 AW, by Rainyday, 2009/04/25 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=684011)
Terraclime 100, by dkspook, 2008/09/06 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=564517)
Sling Bags
SlingShot 200 AW, by nikocanion, 2009/08/10 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=736662)
SlingShot 300 AW, by toyguru, 2007/02/14 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=277084)


Mountainsmith
Backpacks
Borealis, by rowan57, 2009/06/01 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=701200)
Borealis AT, by oneeyejack, 2009/05/25 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=696857)
Odyssey, by Imaginos, 2007/10/23 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=396639)
Parallax, by Imaginos, 2007/11/19 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=409518)
Sideline, by Rick_R, 2007/10/10 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=390789)

Naneu Pro
Backpacks
Alpha, by Juan23, 2007/07/10 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=346485)
K3, by newfly5, 2006/09/18 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=217546)

National Geographic
Backpacks
5159/Small, by jjasc, 2007/10/25 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=397489)
5162/Medium (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=181750), by Imitch6, 2006/06/16 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=181750)
Shoulder Bags
2345/Medium, by SpiltPickle, 2006/10/19 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=229672)
2345/Medium, by dicktay, 2007/11/08 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=404062)
2345/Medium, by Mizaki, 2008/01/12 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=435487&)

Pelican
Hard Shell
0940, by ben_r_, 2008/08/11 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=551598)
1060, by Jim G, 2009/02/02 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=640008)
1510/1514, by calicokat, 2007/01/22 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2583573)
1510/1514, by SunTsu, 2007/07/11 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=346980)
1510/1514, by gregkendallball, 2007/12/19 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=423695)
1510/1514, by Jim G, 2009/02/06 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=642143)
1560/1564, by mhthomps, 2009/03/09 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=658347)
1610/1614, by Jim G, 2001/02/02 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=640008)
1610/1614, by awad, 2007/01/18 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=264861)
1610/1614, by BearLeeAlive, 2007/07/11 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=347399)
1610/1614, by airbutchie, 2009/01/22 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=633981)
1610/1614, by Garry Gibson, 2009/06/08 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=8071566#post8071566)
1620/1624, by ben_r_, 2008/03/17 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=471486)
1650, by crazyfoo88, 2009/11/10 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=777620)
Soft Shell
283, by yokotas13, 2009/03/19 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=663050)

Safrotto
Shoulder Bags
Canvas Bag, (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=676272)by mufutau55, 2009/04/10 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=676272)

Tamrac
Backpacks
Adventure 4, by Tumeg, 2008/02/23 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=458809)
Adventure 8, by The_Camera_Poser, 2008/01/07 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=433290)
Adventure 9, by BigWorm, 2006/08/26 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=208492)
Adventure 9, by toyguru, 2007/02/14 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=277084)
Adventure 75, by CameraLens, 2008/07/26 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=543108)
Aero 80, by royv, 2009/07/04 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=718876)
Aero Speed Pack 85, by 5teve, 2009/03/01 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=654924)
Expedition 5, by wonny, 2006/02/28 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=142874)
Expedition 5, by Kris_2020, 2008/02/14 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=453691)
Expedition 8, by KennyG, 2006/02/05 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=135473)
Shoulder Bags
Adventure Messenger 4, by jacobsen1, 2009/11/17 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=783001)
Pro 12, by Jumpcut, 2009/11/20 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=784290)
Superlight 5, by Tony-S, 2007/02/11 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2691510)
Sling Bags
Velocity 8x, by _aravena, 2009/01/24 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=635311)
Velocity 9, by toyguru, 2007/02/14 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=277084)
Carry On
5552, by calicokat, 2007/01/27 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=266081)

Tenba
Point and Shoot
Mixx Pouch (Med), by tigerotor77w, 2009/09/29 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=8887996#post8887996)
Shoulder Bags
Large Messenger, by mhthomps, 2009/05/18 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=694314)
Large Messenger, by DEMO, 2008/02/04 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=448557)
Small Messenger, by tigerotor77w, 2009/02/11 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7305941)

Think Tank
Backpacks
Airport Acceleration, by tdodd, 2007/10/17 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=393637)
Airport Addicted, by blonde, 2007/07/29 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=355576)
Airport Takeoff, by Headshotx, 2009/10/04 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=761518)
Rotation 360, by Scunner, 2007/07/15 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=349200)
Rotation 360, by blonde, 2008/02/12 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=452751)
Streetwalker Hard Drive, by EveryMilesAMemory, 2009/04/12 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=676757)
Beltpacks
Change Up, by Greg_C, 2008/03/14 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=469324)
Change Up, by dandig, 2009/04/02 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7617768)
Speed Racer, by nutsnbolts, 2007/10/04 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=387547)
Carry On
Airport Security, by gmen, 2006/02/13 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=137973)
Shoulder Bags
Big Bazooka, by tjrenegade, 2008/01/30 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=445711)
Digital Holster 50, by nutsnbolts, 2007/10/05 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=388054)
Urban Disguise 60, by xenomorphic, 2009/02/19 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=648841)
Miscellaneous
Big Stick, by nutsnbolts, 2007/10/02 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=386597)
Chimp Cage, by nutsnbolts, 2007/10/04 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=387641)
Lens Changer 50, by nutsnbolts, 2007/10/05 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=388131)
Lens Changer 75 Pop Down, by nutsnbolts, 2007/10/05 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=388131)
Modular Set, by xenomorphic, 2009/06/08 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=705167)
Shoulder Harness, by nutsnbolts, 2007/10/04 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=387626)
Speed Belt, by xenomorphic, 2009/06/08 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=705167)

[riyazi]

Wow - well done ! Thanks for doing this - this is exactly what we bagaholics need !

[dandig]

Whatever happened to that guy who was making a review site for Think Tank bags?

[_aravena]

I think is name was ThinkTankPhoto or something. Must have realized they sucked. j/p :p

You're right though, haven't seen him in awhile.

[Philscbx]

I finally organized the Think Tank International.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/2976094054_5fae0fc047.jpg

All options of accessories fit. Batteries, chargers, filters, manuals, cords, but weighs maybe by guessing about 55 lbs.

If I need to, there is a large stretch pocket on the outside front panel where I can insert the PowerBook.

The only items not in this case are the 30D, and 17-55f2.8 which reside in sling bag with lens hoods stacked.
I need to add image of it packed.

[MazerRakhm]

Thanks for remaking it! I fell off the forum for a bit, and could not keep up.

No wories, I'm back on the forum wagon again. It's much less bumpy than some wagons people get on! :)

[snails]

Thanks for remaking it! I fell off the forum for a bit, and could not keep up.

No wories, I'm back on the forum wagon again. It's much less bumpy than some wagons people get on! :)

Cool, good to have you back.

[ben_r_]

I just noticed this new sticky! Great idea and well put together! Good job!

[CameraLens]

It looks like The_Camera_Poser's Tamrac Adventure 8 photos are no longer there. Perhaps he/she might update them? Same thing with tdodd's ThinkTank Airport Acceleration review.

[sarahsmile]

does anyone have a recommendation for a good camera/laptop rolling bag? I am looking at the Think Thank Airport Airstream... I'm a total bag-a-holic...and have WAY too many camera bags.. but so far, none have fit all of my needs. I got the naneu pro roller.. but it ended up being too heavy for an international flight...I had to offload all extraneous items & remove the whole camera insert just to get the bag to weigh in!... I like that the Airstream fits under the seat... and in the overhead...and that the laptop can be easily & quickly removed from the front... Does anyone else have any thoughts on this bag or any other rolling camera/laptop bag?

[Hong Kong Canon]

Hey Snails, thank you thank you thank you! This is great!
I just noticed that there is no Lowepro Stealth Reporter bag review - maybe I'll write one soon.
Well done. Thanks again.

[ANGUS]

I finally organized the Think Tank International.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/2976094054_5fae0fc047.jpg

All options of accessories fit. Batteries, chargers, filters, manuals, cords, but weighs maybe by guessing about 55 lbs.

If I need to, there is a large stretch pocket on the outside front panel where I can insert the PowerBook.

The only items not in this case are the 30D, and 17-55f2.8 which reside in sling bag with lens hoods stacked.
I need to add image of it packed.

All that would fit in the Airstream...

[Hong Kong Canon]

I finally organized the Think Tank International.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/2976094054_5fae0fc047.jpg

All options of accessories fit. Batteries, chargers, filters, manuals, cords, but weighs maybe by guessing about 55 lbs.

If I need to, there is a large stretch pocket on the outside front panel where I can insert the PowerBook.

The only items not in this case are the 30D, and 17-55f2.8 which reside in sling bag with lens hoods stacked.
I need to add image of it packed.

OMG! That's impressive.
Could you please post a photo of the Think Tank International with the items packed? Thanks. I'm thinking of getting one after having seen your photo!

[perfarny]

Burton Zoom Pack and Burton Pro Zoom Pack Review here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=600426)

[jacobsen1]

lowe pro topload zoom series. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=603282)

[dinanm3atl]

I am trying to read through the guides but with so many it is hard to know where to start.

50D
XTi
17-40
70-200
50
430ex
Wireless Triggers
Chargers/Batteries/CF Cards

What do you think?

[JuiceBox]

I just got my girlfriend an SLR for Christmas and I am looking for a decent pink camera bag, other than the Kata DPS.
Any suggestions?

[DannyG]

Picking a bag is harder then choosing a camera. So many choices and for me, I really have to see it first hand to make the choice. But this list is great, very generous of you to do Snails.

[S-Man]

I reviewed my Lowepro Flipside 400 AW on my Blog. LINK (http://slickpix.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-year-some-new-gear.html)
Feel free to add it to the list or just check it out. Many photos, here's one:
http://slickpix.smugmug.com/photos/451600104_maXCP-L.jpg

[riyazi]

^^^
Fantastic review with plenty of great pics - which I really like - they are great product shots ! Is that natural lighting or was flash used ?

When I first heard of this bag I really wanted to get it but then some of the reviews I read talked about the way the bag hangs when you start opening it which discouraged me.

On another note - great to see a S3 user progressing up to a 5D :)

[S-Man]

thanks. Yeah, I started with the S3, and still love it. I learned the principles of photography on it.
For the product shots, I used 1 Alien Bee 800 camera left with a shoot-through umbrella, and 1 430EX with a silver umbrella camera right. 5D on a tripod and white seamless paper on a table.
If you want a comfortable backpack with lots of room, I'd suggest the flipside 400.
Edit: How did you know I use a S3?:confused:

[Jon]

Mini-review Domke F-612 Large Lens bag.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=7053065&postcount=2009

[Tumeg]

Kata DR-465 review: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7083386#post7083386

[snails]

Mini-review Domke F-612 Large Lens bag.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=7053065&postcount=2009

Kata DR-465 review: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7083386#post7083386

These have been added to the list, along with reviews by _aravena and airbutchie.

[rowan57]

Snails, would it be possible to have a sub-heading for custom bag reviews/builds? There are quite a few threads about this on the forum, and there are lots of people who say they have custom camera bags but not many post pictures of the bag itself/or of the build, and im sure if people started doing this it would help others alot.

Cheers
Rowan

[snails]

Snails, would it be possible to have a sub-heading for custom bag reviews/builds? There are quite a few threads about this on the forum, and there are lots of people who say they have custom camera bags but not many post pictures of the bag itself/or of the build, and im sure if people started doing this it would help others alot.

Cheers
Rowan

If the owners of those threads/bags send me links, I will add a section as appropriate.

[sparksdjs]

This site has great pictures of a multitude of bags:

http://taschenfreak.de/indexliste.htm

Text is in German but the pics alone are valuable.

Dave

[tigerotor77w]

Tenba small messenger: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7305941

Crumpler 5 MDH: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7306124

Kata 3N1-20: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7308563

[CkWong]

DEMO has a review up for the Tenba Large Messenger

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=448557

[tigerotor77w]

And the Kata 3N1-30 was reviewed

here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=637536

and here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=641294

[snails]

Tenba small messenger: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7305941

Crumpler 5 MDH: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7306124

Kata 3N1-20: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7308563

DEMO has a review up for the Tenba Large Messenger

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=448557

And the Kata 3N1-30 was reviewed

here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=637536

and here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=641294

These reviews have been added to the list. Thanks for your help.

[jacobsen1]

my boda review:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7317844#post7317844

[disorder]

my crumpler 7MDH review

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=7393040&postcount=303

[montytm26]

impressive list!

[yokotas13]

pelican PSC 283
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=663050

[dandig]

My Think Tank change up review with lots of pictures!

Here. (http://dancarrphotography.com/blog/2009/06/26/think-tank-change-up-review-photos/)

[masterwillems]

My review of the LowePro Micro Trekker 100(backpack):
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7621936#post7621936

[Proacura]

Thanks for this thread..... especially now since I am looking for a new bag

[RichardSRT]

This is simply a terrific list and really helped me in finding the right bag. Great work everyone!

[fireplug]

My F2 Review?

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=665248&highlight=Domke+F2

If not then it's cool. :D

[snails]

pelican PSC 283
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=663050

My Think Tank change up review with lots of pictures!

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7617768#post7617768

:)

My review of the LowePro Micro Trekker 100(backpack):
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7621936#post7621936

My F2 Review?

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=665248&highlight=Domke+F2

If not then it's cool. :D

Thanks for everyone's patience, we're all caught up today.

[condyk]

Hey Snails ... your first Billingham review to post ;-)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=677358

[fishfoto]

The Pelican 1514 case abuse test..the case getting run over my Chevy 1500 Series Pickup Truck

http://1514truck.notlong.com


Here is my loaded Pelican 1514 getting thrown from the second floor of my house, almost double the height of baggage falling from the cargo door of a Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 : http://1514Toss.notlong.com

[JeromeL]

I did a little Tenba Photo/Laptop Courier Review with Video

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=678123&highlight=tenba

[2mnycars]

I'm a happy camper!
Thanks for the list.

DaveL
bag junkie

[mufutau55]

This is my Safrotto Canvas Bag - ala Domke F802/803/804 Bags.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=676272

Mufutau

[wannabegood]

I just discovered a bag from M-Rock that is awesome! Very well made with expansion capabilities and the option to use as a waist bag, a backpack, pretty much any way you want to carry it. Even more, Michael Rockwell will stand behind them personally....I know because he has for me! Check out his stuff at www.m-rock.com and you'll be glad you did.

[juda]

Awesome stuff thanks for the gr8 info http://www.yourdownline.co.uk/pics/6/By.jpghttp://www.yourdownline.co.uk/pics/BG/By.jpg

[ondrin]

Hey Thanks for such a huge list its really having a large info Well done. your work is appreciable.

[bennnjaamin]

Some of the million dollar home pictures aren't working. :(

[Tom H. Photography]

Some of the million dollar home pictures aren't working. :(

I noticed this as well. I'll post some new ones on the six million dollar home shortly.

[snails]

Anyone who has e-mailed me in the last few months has had their reviews added to the list today.

[mrpeepers]

crumpler all the way. why? because they typically don't look like a camera bag that screens, hey, i have thousands of dollars in here!

[Jim G]

Got another one up - Crumpler 6 Million Dollar Home:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=721546

[condyk]

Domke f1-X

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=722232

[sf_loft]

Please add:

Lowepro Classified 160AW

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=725490

[Kasrielle]

Here is my review of the Kata DR 461:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=715899

[Cam97]

Awesome review listing...great job. Really diggin my Domke F6, its light, easy to carry and get to the gear quickly. Thanks for all the info.

[Jannie]

I took my whole camera kit to my local store with the intention of buying the TT Airport Airstream but wanted to see how much gear I could fit in it. After a half hour trying to get things to work I gave up, too small and the way the dividers seemed to work (there are a huge pile of dividers to choose from) I felt that it was designed for thinner lenses. The three most important were my 70-200 2.8 with shade, 24-70 with shade (these are all reversed of course) and the 85L with shade, all fat lenses, then I wanted to be able to carry a 4th lens along with a 580EXII and a MKIII body.

The dividers that have notches cut out so you can set the camera in the bag with a lens attached have the slots too small for these lenses and I just couldn't get things to fit.

So then I went from this smallest roller to the biggest roller but with the same frustrations, I really did not like anything about trying to fit my gear in it at all.

So then feeling quite frustrated, I went home deciding that I'd do with out until I can take some more time to look at Pelican cases and see how their divider system works. The TT cases just seemed to be made more for APS size lenses the way the dividers work. Yes in the photos they show all this stuff but the bottom is very weird in that it's not level, a way they say offers more room but how do you use it.

I was bummed, I'd finally decided to part with the money and go for it.

[1Twist]

Just wanted to point out that OGIO makes a very well thought out and well constructed photo back pack.
Worth checking out.
I went from a new Tamrac Cyberpac 6 to this OGIO pack and I love it.

[Dj R]

thank you, to the OP, for providing this list.

[chris21908]

Hey Snails, thank you thank you thank you! This is great!
I just noticed that there is no Lowepro Stealth Reporter bag review - maybe I'll write one soon.
Well done. Thanks again.


yes, no stealth reporter reviews.....kinda sucks!! wish i could write one....

[Headshotzx]

Airport TakeOff review: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=761518

[CanonHowitzer]

OK.
I've decided that the Crumpler 8 Million Dollar Home is the bag for my needs and shooting style.

Just FYI.
Tks.
:cool:

[tigerotor77w]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=8887996#post8887996

Just wrote a quick review of the Tenba Mixx Pouch -- medium size that'll fit Canon P&S (S90 in particular).

[Juliet Kilo]

I have been very pleased with my Terraclime 100 bag. It holds a Canon 20D with kit lens and an extra lens with no problems. Nice zipper pocket for loose items and two external pockets for quick go to stuff.
In addition, it has a quality cloth "wrapper" for your camera.
I have used this bag frequently over the last year and it shows no signs of wear except coffee stains and the odd mustard blot.

[tigerotor77w]

I have been very pleased with my Terraclime 100 bag. It holds a Canon 20D with kit lens and an extra lens with no problems. Nice zipper pocket for loose items and two external pockets for quick go to stuff.
In addition, it has a quality cloth "wrapper" for your camera.
I have used this bag frequently over the last year and it shows no signs of wear except coffee stains and the odd mustard blot.

That's really neat, actually -- I was debating whether to get that bag instead of my Crumpler 5MDH. It's good to know that it works well. Would it be possible for you to post some pics of it?

[thomasro3]

Any body used this bag?

http://www.guragear.com/product.php

[radicallysaved]

Any body used this bag?

http://www.guragear.com/product.php


wow, that's one expensive backpack.

[snails]

wow, that's one expensive backpack.

No kidding.

[Dj R]

you get what you pay for. looks like a very nice bag. lil too much for me.

to hold that much gear and the bag weighs < 4lbs. - that is good.

[Juliet Kilo]

That's really neat, actually -- I was debating whether to get that bag instead of my Crumpler 5MDH. It's good to know that it works well. Would it be possible for you to post some pics of it?

Check out their site: http://www.lowepro.com/terraclimeseries

[Juliet Kilo]

I used this REI lunch cooler ($19.95) this July in AZ and NV when temps were over 100. It is padded/insulated. I easily fit my 20D and my snack food in the bag. I also put in a blue ice bag to keep my snacks from melting on the camera.


http://www.rei.com/product/765257

[HBolte]

I just bought the Stealth Reporter 300. Holds the 40D w/15-85 and Lumix FZ30 plus a Tokina 11-16 and two chargers. I could easily fit two more lenses the size of a 50mm and a 100mm prime. Without the FZ30 there it will easily hold a Canon 70-200 f4 too.

http://www.pbase.com/hb1840/image/119282762.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/hb1840/image/119282780.jpg

[snails]

GOOD NEWS EVERYBODY!
http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2006/01/05/futurama_0601_wideweb__470x330,0.jpg
Image hotlinked from www.theage.com.au

I've started adding point and shoot cases to the bag reviews. If you have a point and shoot and a case/bag for it, write a review and let me know!

[jacobsen1]

tamrac 5534 adventure messenger 4!!! (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=783001)

[krisjan76]

The Canon 2400 SLR gadget bag

Roomy enough to hold my XS, 3 lenses and their hoods (a couple of primes and a 55-250mm zoom), charger, cables, cleaning kit, instruction manual, and my backup point & shoot in the main compartment. Has easy access exterior side pockets where I've been able to put my wallet, cell phone, keys, cigarettes/lighter. Although not all weather, the exterior is water resistant nylon. Lots of adjustable padded inserts so you can configure the interior however you like. Does have some cons though. It has straps underneath to carry a tripod but when I tried it out it was very cumbersome and did not feel very secure there. Also the plastic on the straps make an annoying squeak and there is no where to put a water bottle. Otherwise I like this bag.

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/7883/img1007cm.jpg

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/3757/img1006rg.jpg

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/6804/img1008i.jpg

[sdsviet]

here's my review of the Incase DSLR Sling

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2794/4117270951_709c70aed6.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2626/4118040942_a8ebdb9917.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/4117271105_d4913a03de.jpg

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=783530

[tonytsang]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=741865

I reviewed the Tamrac Areo Speedpack 75

[Mike K]

This post is not mine, but its such a good description of the Kata 3n1-30 packed with two cameras in a double sling type bag.

http://www.rkgphotos.com/articles/Kata_3n1-30.pdf

this is taken from another forum, but I really like the stickies form of compilation on this forum, I felt it should be added to the list
Mike K

[Supastudio]

Review of the Tenba Shootout Medium Sling Bag.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=814599

[JelleVerherstraeten]

This is a very handy thread! Thanks!
If I have more time, I gonna write a review meself.

[luant16]

Lowepro Rolling Computrekker AW
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=823074

[jacobsen1]

think tank trim changer: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=824424

[jacobsen1]

ttUD30:http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=9578461#post9578461

[sabesh]

Domke F-5XB review (Chocolate Brown):

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=822099


Domke F-3X review (Ruggedwear / Waxwear) :

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=822341


Domke F-10 review (Black):

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=825468

[gavcam]

Can any one recomend a over the sholder snug fit For 5DMkII + 24-105L

[Jon]

Domke F5XB will do for that.

[radicallysaved]

Can any one recomend a over the sholder snug fit For 5DMkII + 24-105L

Try the tamrac velocity 5x. It's quite snug with the 5D mark I and your lens.
Pretty versatile too with both shoulder strap and waist strap options.

[mghong]

Try the tamrac velocity 5x. It's quite snug with the 5D mark I and your lens.
Pretty versatile too with both shoulder strap and waist strap options.

Just a suggestion , why not you guy attach your review and put it infront of the thread for easi reference ??:)

[radicallysaved]

Just a suggestion , why not you guy attach your review and put it infront of the thread for easi reference ??:)

GREAT suggestion! Too bad I don't have a second camera to shoot with. And no, you wouldn't be able to tell what anything was if I shot with my phone.

[babya]

A link to my review of Lowepro Rezo 50:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=835872

[lannes]

New Case Logic SLR/Computer back pack model SLRC4 - mid sized travel back pack with a great range of features for a very good price. I wanted this superseded model specifically for it's features over the new Case logic model. I also wanted a back pack that was less obtrusive. I will be using this back pack for traveling and hiking, with everything I have included in it, it is quite heavy, but that is due to the glass and notebook.

Sorry for the long review.

1) Front view showing compression strap, camera body top compartment and main lens compartment.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/lannes2007/IMG_7895.jpg

2) Camera compartment with camera hammock, which suspends the the body and lens and provides extra protection. Note thickly padded side walls and flap. Also has waterproof zips to keep the camera body dry.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/lannes2007/IMG_7894.jpg

3) If you remove the camera hammock, you can accommodate a gripped 5dm2 sized body in the top compartment. There is enough room for other items such as a 50mm lens.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/lannes2007/IMG_7897.jpg

4) The back pack has full length side pockets on each side, with internal mesh sections to hold smaller items, on the each of the pocket flaps there are tripod straps with rubber nodules to stop the tripod or monopod from slipping. A nice feature is that you can open the side pockets with having to remove the item strapped in with the tripod straps.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/lannes2007/IMG_7886.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/lannes2007/IMG_7899.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/lannes2007/IMG_7898.jpg

5) The main compartment is extremely well padded and holds the lenses horizontally, the photo shows a 200m f/2.8 with tripod collar, a 24-105 f/4 below, a 430exII flash to the right, a 580exII flash behind it, and a 2x extender below the flashes. The depth of the compartment is very good, but you could reconfigure to hold the lenses vertically.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/lannes2007/IMG_7881.jpg

A lot of room is taken up by the insanely thick dividers between the lens (it comes with 4 of these dividers), but these can be changed out if you need more room.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/lannes2007/IMG_7880.jpg

Given the photo limit, I need to make another post to complete the review.

[lannes]

Case Logic SLRC4 - Back Pack Review (cont.)

6) It has an impact resistant base which protects from moisture and keeps the back pack from toppling over.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/lannes2007/IMG_7882.jpg

7) On the back is the padded computer section which is quite big (15.4 notebooks can fit), with my Dell D430 there is still a lot of room in this section.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/lannes2007/IMG_7889.jpg

8) The padded straps are nicely shaped and have pockets built into them. The only thing missing is a larger padded hip belt to take more of the weight. There are also nice padded mesh areas on the back to help with the cushioning and ventilation

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/lannes2007/IMG_7896.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/lannes2007/IMG_7888.jpg

9) If you need extra space you could attach lens cases to the backpack using the side straps or the front straps.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/lannes2007/IMG_7902.jpg

I was also able to attach a zoom holster to the backpack to increase the space.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/lannes2007/_MG_8994.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/lannes2007/_MG_8992_cr-2.jpg

So all up a very featured and well thought out back pack, construction quality is excellent with durable materials used. Highly recommended to someone looking for a cost effective solution to carrying a bit more gear. Ideal for those who don't like the super large back packs made by other manufacturers. As you can see from my other posts I am a bit of a fan of the Case Logic bags, compact design, great price and fantastic features.