Guys, I need help to find a bag for my gear....

[lostid]

With the gear listed in my sig, also considering a zoom lens in the future (say (24-70), I am looking for a bag to hold everything. Any advice and recommendation are appreciated.

[Marius B]

I'm very pleased with my Thinktank Streetwalker Harddrive (backpack), wondering about a Urban disguise 50 (shoulderbag).

I've got this gear in my TT SW HD:
5D
40D without grip
17-40
24-105
70-200 2,8 IS
580 EXII w/stofen
Cokin P filters and holder
batterycharger
AA batteries
Rocketblower
Cleaningtissues
Remote

Check out the reviews here in the forum and the site http://www.cambags.com if you haven't been there.

[Jon]

That's not too much - you might look at Domke's F-803, F-802 and 720-230 insert, or maybe an F4AF or F6.

[lostid]

Thanks. I intend to mount the 85mm on the 40d and the 17-40 on the 5d when they are placed in the bag. I hate to detach the lens from the body just for the purpose of placing them in the bag.

[tvphotog]

Do you have a preference to a shoulder bag or to a backpack?

[lostid]

Do you have a preference to a shoulder bag or to a backpack? I prefer a backpack.

[jhom]

I would recommend a Think Tank Streetwalker Pro.

[Quad]

That's not too much - you might look at Domke's F-803, F-802 and 720-230 insert, or maybe an F4AF or F6.

Oh Jon I don't think any of those will fit the tripod.

[Luvntravln]

Thanks. I intend to mount the 85mm on the 40d and the 17-40 on the 5d when they are placed in the bag. I hate to detach the lens from the body just for the purpose of placing them in the bag.

IMHO - Big Mistake! The weakest point is the attachment between the lens and camera. Any torque and "snap"!!

Regarding a backpack to meet your needs, I am using the ThinkTank Airport Acceleration V2.0. It meets all international dimensions and holds everything. Comes with tripod sling and straps for putting the tripod on the side. i don't put the tripod on the side because it unbalances the backpack. Comfortable to carry. I have included an image that shows all of my gear in the one bag.

[Jon]

Oh Jon I don't think any of those will fit the tripod.About the worst way I know of to carry a tripod is attached to a bag, any bag. Mine travels on a separate strap. If you size the bag to take a tripod you end up with something much bigger than the rest of your gear needs.

[lostid]

IMHO - Big Mistake! The weakest point is the attachment between the lens and camera. Any torque and "snap"!!

Regarding a backpack to meet your needs, I am using the ThinkTank Airport Acceleration V2.0. It meets all international dimensions and holds everything. Comes with tripod sling and straps for putting the tripod on the side. i don't put the tripod on the side because it unbalances the backpack. Comfortable to carry. I have included an image that shows all of my gear in the one bag.
Thanks for the picture.

My intent is to keep the tripod outside the bag. As for lens potentially snapped from the body due to torque, I don't think this is a concern due to the weight of the gear only. But if someone sits on the bag with the lens mounted to the body (especially with grip), then that's a different story. But this is just my opinion.

[tvphotog]

There are several bags similar to the Thinktank, which is an excellent product.

The Tamrac Expedition series will have several bags to fit whatever you need in terms of size. Very well padded shoulder straps, convenient center spot for a tripod, which if small such as the Gitzo 1541t, will be the same height as most of the models of this series. The waist belt could be wider, but is adequate. There is a separate waterproof cover you can buy.

The Lowepro Vertex 200 and 300 are also similar, have a lot of room, well padded straps, but have a wide waistbelt. That's where most of the weight should be, not on the shoulders. These have a built-in waterproof cover. Overall, I think the Tamrac is better made than the Vertex and the similar Thinktank. Just IMHO.

Thinktank makes the Rotation 360, which allows access to the bottom half of the pack without taking it off.(See photo, the lower half rotates around on the belt.) This is a real advantage if you don't have a lot of gear. It's a medium size pack, which should be fine for your gear. Some say it feels heavy unloaded and it is a pound or so heavier than the others, but I do not find that noticable, as the waistbelt is wide and strong.

Photos courtesy Thinktank,Tamrac and Lowepro


Thinktank Rotation

Expedition 6X________________________________________________ ________________________________Lowepro Vertex 200

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b87/maxselma/ThinkTankRotation.jpg

[Quad]

About the worst way I know of to carry a tripod is attached to a bag, any bag. Mine travels on a separate strap. If you size the bag to take a tripod you end up with something much bigger than the rest of your gear needs.

Well you could carry it stuffed down the front of your jeans. :eek:

Hey I agree with you. If I wanted to do that I would get a very small Benro, then you might stand a chance. But who are we to judge or question why.