Camera Bag Reviews

MazerRakhm · 25th of August 2006 (Fri)

Recently; I upgraded my camera, added a grip, and outgrown my camera bag (Tamrac Velocity 5), which means that I'm looking for a new one. The main problem with this is that I don't really know what I want anymore.

So I did some searching through POTN for what other people like, and what works for them. My work is your fortune, so here is the list that I compiled. Please help and add any that I may have left off. If it doesn't help me find what I want, maybe it'll help someone else!

Note: All links, except cambags.com, go to POTN threads containing reviews of the bag specified, most have pictures.

*Edit* Last update 10/29/07 - Have I missed something, PM me and I'll add it.

Some General Links:

POTN Show Me Your Camera Bag Thread

Cambags.com

Specific Bags By Brand:

Crumpler
Crumpler Review Thread

Daily XXL (Shoulder Bag)

Pretty Boy Maxi XXXL (Shoulder Bag)

5 Million Dollar Home (Shoulder Bag)

6 / 7 Million Dollar Home (Shoulder Bag)

7 Million Dollar Home

7 Million Dollar Home 2

Crumpler December Quarter (Shoulder Bag)

Crumpler GeekStar (Shoulder Bag)

Schrinkle (Backpack)

Stunner (Shoulder Bag)

Whickey And Cox (Backpack)

Company Embarrassment (Messenger Bag)

National Geographic
National Geographic Backpack

Medium Shoulder Bag

Think Tank
Think Tank Airport Acceleration

Think Tank “Airport Security” Bag (Wheeled Travel Bag)

Rotation 360 (Backpack)

Airport Addicted

Think Tank Change Up

Kata
R-103 (Backpack) and T-212 (Shoulder Bag)

R-102 & R-103 (Mini review w/pics Backpack)

Kata R102 (Backpack)

Kata DPS DR-467 Backpack

Tamrac
Adventure 9

Expedition 5 (Backpack)

Expedition 8 (Backpack)

Tamrac 5552 (Wheeled Case)

Superlight 5 (Shoulder Bag)

Velocity 9 vs Slingshot 300 vs Adventure 9

Lowepro
Dryzone Rover (Backpack)

Dryzone 200 (Backpack)

Vortex 200 (Backpack)

Primus AW (Backpack)

MiniTrekker (Backpack)

Toploader 75AW (Shoulder Bag)

Orion Trekker II (Backpack)

Mini Trekker Classic (Backpack)

Lowepro Compurover (Backpack)

Lowepro Flipside 300 Review

Domke

Domke F-5XA, 5XB, 5XC with photos

F-5XB (Shoulder Bag)

Domke 4-4AF Mini Review (Shoulder Bag)

Domke f-802 (Shoulder Bag)

Domke F-804 Super Satchel

Domke F-804 Another Review

Domke J1

Domke J3

Pelican
Pelican 1610 (Hardcase w/ handle and wheels)

1610 - In depth (Hard Case w/ handle and wheels)

Pelican 1510 (Hard Wheeled Case)

1510 / 1514 / 1510N (Hard Case)

1624 (1620 case w/ 1625 Padded Dividers) Black Case Review

Naneu Pro
Naneu Pro Alpha (Backpack)

Mountainsmith
Odyssey (Backpack)

Boy, that was a lot of copy pasting!

blonde · 25th of August 2006 (Fri)

STICKY!!!!! great thread man, thank you for taking the time

lakiluno · 25th of August 2006 (Fri)

I call for a sticky! (and get rid of the toploader review sticky - that shouldn't be a sticky while all the other reviews aren't)

jevidon · 25th of August 2006 (Fri)

Another vote for sticky... plus some additions from me:

Different ways to use a Lowepro Dryzone Rover

LowePro Slingshot Series Q&A

Waterproof Camera Bags Q&A

Edit: and another vote for un-sticky-ing the toploader review...we've all had our chance to make fun of his teeth, but it's time it got demoted.

Canuck · 26th of August 2006 (Sat)

I should probably do a review of my Tenba DB-17C. I will do this when I get some time and that is not gonna be for about a month. I will have to borrow a cheapie p&s to do the pics of the stuff in the bag for comparison, the rest will be done with the 10D. It is designed to hold a 17" laptop in the bottom. This one is huge and well, it will fit the Canon EOS 10D w/ grip, Sigma 120-300mmF2.8EX attached and still room for the Canon 24-70mm F2.8L all in the centre pouch with tons of room to spare. The other lens is a Canon 16-35mm F2.8L

DavidW · 26th of August 2006 (Sat)

Can I ask suggest if this thread is made a sticky, that it's maintained, possibly locked to stop it getting filled with questions, and maybe cleaned from the quiestions that have already been posted.

The existing Toploader 75AW thread wants adding to the first post - it was a Google search that dug up that post that brought me to POTN in the first place.

David

MazerRakhm · 26th of August 2006 (Sat)

Which thread? Let me know and I'll add it.

DavidW · 27th of August 2006 (Sun)

I obviously couldn't read - the thread I'm thinking of is already in the first post. If I come across any more, I'll post them here.

As others have said - well done on pulling this information together.

David

MazerRakhm · 29th of August 2006 (Tue)

*Edit* Added the Adventure 9 review by BigWorm

blonde · 2nd of September 2006 (Sat)

Kevin, i am going to have a full review of the crumpler 7 million dollar home because the one we have is not that good honestly. i will post a link when i am done posting it tommorow...

lakiluno · 2nd of September 2006 (Sat)

we got stickied! But theres still loads of stickys that shouldn't be there

MazerRakhm · 2nd of September 2006 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by blonde

Kevin, i am going to have a full review of the crumpler 7 million dollar home because the one we have is not that good honestly. i will post a link when i am done posting it tommorow...

Jut let me know and I'll include it.

blonde · 2nd of September 2006 (Sat)

there you go buddy:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...25#post1933025

Macro Man · 20th of September 2006 (Wed)

I like the Targus line of camera bags available at Comp USA

Roomy and lots of zippered pockets.

MM

gubak1 · 9th of October 2006 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canuck

I should probably do a review of my Tenba DB-17C. I will do this when I get some time and that is not gonna be for about a month. I will have to borrow a cheapie p&s to do the pics of the stuff in the bag for comparison, the rest will be done with the 10D. It is designed to hold a 17" laptop in the bottom. This one is huge and well, it will fit the Canon EOS 10D w/ grip, Sigma 120-300mmF2.8EX attached and still room for the Canon 24-70mm F2.8L all in the centre pouch with tons of room to spare. The other lens is a Canon 16-35mm F2.8L
Here's the pics:

Very very good bag, I like this!

25th of August 2006 (Fri)	#1
MazerRakhm Colonel Mustard Join Date: May 2004 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,277 IMAGE EDITING OK	Camera Bag Reviews Recently; I upgraded my camera, added a grip, and outgrown my camera bag (Tamrac Velocity 5), which means that I'm looking for a new one. The main problem with this is that I don't really know what I want anymore. So I did some searching through POTN for what other people like, and what works for them. My work is your fortune, so here is the list that I compiled. Please help and add any that I may have left off. If it doesn't help me find what I want, maybe it'll help someone else! Note: All links, except cambags.com, go to POTN threads containing reviews of the bag specified, most have pictures. Edit Last update 10/29/07 - Have I missed something, PM me and I'll add it. Some General Links: POTN Show Me Your Camera Bag Thread Cambags.com Specific Bags By Brand: Crumpler Crumpler Review Thread Daily XXL (Shoulder Bag) Pretty Boy Maxi XXXL (Shoulder Bag) 5 Million Dollar Home (Shoulder Bag) 6 / 7 Million Dollar Home (Shoulder Bag) 7 Million Dollar Home 7 Million Dollar Home 2 Crumpler December Quarter (Shoulder Bag) Crumpler GeekStar (Shoulder Bag) Schrinkle (Backpack) Stunner (Shoulder Bag) Whickey And Cox (Backpack) Company Embarrassment (Messenger Bag) National Geographic National Geographic Backpack Medium Shoulder Bag Think Tank Think Tank Airport Acceleration Think Tank “Airport Security” Bag (Wheeled Travel Bag) Rotation 360 (Backpack) Airport Addicted Think Tank Change Up Kata R-103 (Backpack) and T-212 (Shoulder Bag) R-102 & R-103 (Mini review w/pics Backpack) Kata R102 (Backpack) Kata DPS DR-467 Backpack Tamrac Adventure 9 Expedition 5 (Backpack) Expedition 8 (Backpack) Tamrac 5552 (Wheeled Case) Superlight 5 (Shoulder Bag) Velocity 9 vs Slingshot 300 vs Adventure 9 Lowepro Dryzone Rover (Backpack) Dryzone 200 (Backpack) Vortex 200 (Backpack) Primus AW (Backpack) MiniTrekker (Backpack) Toploader 75AW (Shoulder Bag) Orion Trekker II (Backpack) Mini Trekker Classic (Backpack) Lowepro Compurover (Backpack) Lowepro Flipside 300 Review Domke Domke F-5XA, 5XB, 5XC with photos F-5XB (Shoulder Bag) Domke 4-4AF Mini Review (Shoulder Bag) Domke f-802 (Shoulder Bag) Domke F-804 Super Satchel Domke F-804 Another Review Domke J1 Domke J3 Pelican Pelican 1610 (Hardcase w/ handle and wheels) 1610 - In depth (Hard Case w/ handle and wheels) Pelican 1510 (Hard Wheeled Case) 1510 / 1514 / 1510N (Hard Case) 1624 (1620 case w/ 1625 Padded Dividers) Black Case Review Naneu Pro Naneu Pro Alpha (Backpack) Mountainsmith Odyssey (Backpack) Boy, that was a lot of copy pasting! __________________ Thanks for looking! -Kevin Monkeys are the key to the universe. Since I couldn't find an Oompa Loompa, I am employing monkeys to porter my equipment and be my assistants. Pearls of Wisdom... Now remember Ralphie, if you're nose bleeds; you're either picking it too much or not enough. - Chief Wiggam 30D, Kit lens, 70-200 f2.8L, Nifty 50, 16-35 f2.8L *ksmith.smugmug.com * LiveJournal Blog*SportsShooter Member* Last edited by René Damkot : 18th of August 2008 (Mon) at 10:28. Reason: added Domke review

25th of August 2006 (Fri)	#2
blonde Buck Naked Floozies Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 8,205 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Camera Bag Reviews STICKY!!!!! great thread man, thank you for taking the time __________________

25th of August 2006 (Fri)	#3
lakiluno slightly jealous Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leeds, UK (formerly Edinburgh, Scotland) Posts: 2,889 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Camera Bag Reviews I call for a sticky! (and get rid of the toploader review sticky - that shouldn't be a sticky while all the other reviews aren't) __________________ Leo 20D\|Tamron 17-50 2.8\|Sigma 70-300mm APO DG Macro\|50 1.8\|Sigma EF-500 DG Super\| My Photo Gallery New \| My Gear List \| Backup Photos Easily with Robocopy

25th of August 2006 (Fri)	#4
jevidon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,488	Re: Camera Bag Reviews Another vote for sticky... plus some additions from me: Different ways to use a Lowepro Dryzone Rover LowePro Slingshot Series Q&A Waterproof Camera Bags Q&A Edit: and another vote for un-sticky-ing the toploader review...we've all had our chance to make fun of his teeth, but it's time it got demoted. __________________ Justin Evidon Minneapolis, MN Last edited by jevidon : 25th of August 2006 (Fri) at 18:16.

26th of August 2006 (Sat)	#5
Canuck Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,549	Re: Camera Bag Reviews I should probably do a review of my Tenba DB-17C. I will do this when I get some time and that is not gonna be for about a month. I will have to borrow a cheapie p&s to do the pics of the stuff in the bag for comparison, the rest will be done with the 10D. It is designed to hold a 17" laptop in the bottom. This one is huge and well, it will fit the Canon EOS 10D w/ grip, Sigma 120-300mmF2.8EX attached and still room for the Canon 24-70mm F2.8L all in the centre pouch with tons of room to spare. The other lens is a Canon 16-35mm F2.8L Last edited by CyberDyneSystems : 14th of March 2008 (Fri) at 10:47.

26th of August 2006 (Sat)	#6
DavidW Goldmember Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bedfordshire, UK Posts: 3,165 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Camera Bag Reviews Can I ask suggest if this thread is made a sticky, that it's maintained, possibly locked to stop it getting filled with questions, and maybe cleaned from the quiestions that have already been posted. The existing Toploader 75AW thread wants adding to the first post - it was a Google search that dug up that post that brought me to POTN in the first place. David

26th of August 2006 (Sat)	#7
MazerRakhm Colonel Mustard Join Date: May 2004 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,277 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Camera Bag Reviews Which thread? Let me know and I'll add it. __________________ Thanks for looking! -Kevin Monkeys are the key to the universe. Since I couldn't find an Oompa Loompa, I am employing monkeys to porter my equipment and be my assistants. Pearls of Wisdom... Now remember Ralphie, if you're nose bleeds; you're either picking it too much or not enough. - Chief Wiggam 30D, Kit lens, 70-200 f2.8L, Nifty 50, 16-35 f2.8L *ksmith.smugmug.com * LiveJournal Blog*SportsShooter Member*

27th of August 2006 (Sun)	#8
DavidW Goldmember Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bedfordshire, UK Posts: 3,165 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Camera Bag Reviews I obviously couldn't read - the thread I'm thinking of is already in the first post. If I come across any more, I'll post them here. As others have said - well done on pulling this information together. David

29th of August 2006 (Tue)	#9
MazerRakhm Colonel Mustard Join Date: May 2004 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,277 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Camera Bag Reviews Edit Added the Adventure 9 review by BigWorm __________________ Thanks for looking! -Kevin Monkeys are the key to the universe. Since I couldn't find an Oompa Loompa, I am employing monkeys to porter my equipment and be my assistants. Pearls of Wisdom... Now remember Ralphie, if you're nose bleeds; you're either picking it too much or not enough. - Chief Wiggam 30D, Kit lens, 70-200 f2.8L, Nifty 50, 16-35 f2.8L *ksmith.smugmug.com * LiveJournal Blog*SportsShooter Member*

2nd of September 2006 (Sat)	#10
blonde Buck Naked Floozies Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 8,205 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Camera Bag Reviews Kevin, i am going to have a full review of the crumpler 7 million dollar home because the one we have is not that good honestly. i will post a link when i am done posting it tommorow... __________________

2nd of September 2006 (Sat)	#11
lakiluno slightly jealous Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leeds, UK (formerly Edinburgh, Scotland) Posts: 2,889 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Camera Bag Reviews we got stickied! But theres still loads of stickys that shouldn't be there __________________ Leo 20D\|Tamron 17-50 2.8\|Sigma 70-300mm APO DG Macro\|50 1.8\|Sigma EF-500 DG Super\| My Photo Gallery New \| My Gear List \| Backup Photos Easily with Robocopy

2nd of September 2006 (Sat)	#13
blonde Buck Naked Floozies Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 8,205 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Camera Bag Reviews there you go buddy: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...25#post1933025 __________________

20th of September 2006 (Wed)	#14
Macro Man Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 3	Re: Camera Bag Reviews I like the Targus line of camera bags available at Comp USA Roomy and lots of zippered pockets. MM

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