How do you store your gear?

cmM · 21st of April 2005 (Thu)

I've been wanting to ask this for a little while.
My camera and lenses are sometimes in the camera bag, sometimes sitting on the table, sometimes in a box, etc.... I need to find a better and more practical way to keep them all organized.

How do you do it?

PacAce · 21st of April 2005 (Thu)

I have two backpacks, the Tamrac Expedition 4 (older version) where I keep my camera, one flash and the "most likely to be used" lenses. This is the bag I always carry around with me when I take my camera out. I also have a Lowepro Nature Trekker where I keep my backup body, less used lenses, flashes and the other accessories that I don't need all the time.

When I go on weekend trips, both bags go into the car along with the tripod and monopod and I don't need to worry about where I have everything or not.

I also have a little bag where I keep all my battery chargers and, of course, that goes along with the other two backpacks when I go on trips.

4nR · 21st of April 2005 (Thu)

i give it a good soak in the sink every night to clean out all the bad pictures. ;P

EricKonieczny · 21st of April 2005 (Thu)

in my Tamrac Expedition 5 Backpack about 75% of the time.

I usually have my batteries recharging in the chargers, sets of AA's and my 20D batteries, plugged in

cactusclay · 21st of April 2005 (Thu)

In da bag.

Jon · 21st of April 2005 (Thu)

In the bag so I know where to grab it from. Except the A80 and DC290 which are in my work backpack and out for quick grabs.

BottomBracket · 21st of April 2005 (Thu)

Mine goes out of the bag, and into a tupperware style bin full of dessicants.

Screamer · 21st of April 2005 (Thu)

My Lowepro bag.

cactusclay · 21st of April 2005 (Thu)

Ok, sometimes around my neck, when it's really new, but I found it difficult to turn over while I'm sleeping.

Mills · 21st of April 2005 (Thu)

In the bag.

flyfisher · 21st of April 2005 (Thu)

In the bag.

IanD · 21st of April 2005 (Thu)

Currently using 3 LowePro backpacks. CompuTrekker Plus AW for everyday use. It carries just about everything including my laptop and accessories. The ProTrekker AW carries everything I own and is used when I travel out of town for any extended period of time. I keep a MiniTrekker classic in the truck if I want to wander off and carry only a couple of lenses. A Domke J-1 and a LowePro Stealth 650 are used as shoulder bags and both can carry a heck of a lot of equipment. As well I have several LowePro lens cases of varying size and a few Sliploc pouchs that can be added to all the packs and bags for extra storage.
all equipment is always stored in one of the packs.

CyberDyneSystems · 21st of April 2005 (Thu)

i voted "in other palces" as I have it pretty much scattered around.

My bag is full of whatever "kit" I am either using,. or used the last time.

I have a shelf dedicated to most of the other stuff,. optics in particular (lenses and filters and t-cons etc..)

And the two big primes are in the hallway with the bag in there own cases...

Then theres all the other stuff,. QR plates,. heads, etc.. scattered all over!

Turbowolf · 21st of April 2005 (Thu)

I store everything in pelican cases, taking out what I need for the day/week and placing what I am using in an appropriate soft-side bag, cleaning and returning to the pelicans after use.

Skip Souza · 21st of April 2005 (Thu)

I keep my 20D and the equipment in my signature in a Canon shoulder bag in my computer room. My A70 is usually in my car. My L lenses and other high priced equipment are kept safe at B&H for the time being

View Poll Results: Where does your gear live?
On the table or sitting around	9	6.82%
In the camera bag	110	83.33%
Other places	13	9.85%
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21st of April 2005 (Thu)	#1
cmM Goldmember Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago / San Francisco Posts: 5,705	How do you store your gear? I've been wanting to ask this for a little while. My camera and lenses are sometimes in the camera bag, sometimes sitting on the table, sometimes in a box, etc.... I need to find a better and more practical way to keep them all organized. How do you do it?

21st of April 2005 (Thu)	#2
PacAce Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: ABE, PA USA Posts: 26,397	Re: How do you store your gear? I have two backpacks, the Tamrac Expedition 4 (older version) where I keep my camera, one flash and the "most likely to be used" lenses. This is the bag I always carry around with me when I take my camera out. I also have a Lowepro Nature Trekker where I keep my backup body, less used lenses, flashes and the other accessories that I don't need all the time. When I go on weekend trips, both bags go into the car along with the tripod and monopod and I don't need to worry about where I have everything or not. I also have a little bag where I keep all my battery chargers and, of course, that goes along with the other two backpacks when I go on trips. __________________ ...Leo

21st of April 2005 (Thu)	#3
4nR Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A2, MI Posts: 689	Re: How do you store your gear? i give it a good soak in the sink every night to clean out all the bad pictures. ;P __________________ A560 will have to do... for now

21st of April 2005 (Thu)	#4
EricKonieczny Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Outside Your window, with a Camera Posts: 675	Re: How do you store your gear? in my Tamrac Expedition 5 Backpack about 75% of the time. I usually have my batteries recharging in the chargers, sets of AA's and my 20D batteries, plugged in __________________ EKREATING photography - capture the feeling! 20D w/Grip\|28-105 f3.5-4.5\|70-200 f2.8L IS\|10-22\|580EX w/ ST-E2\|Tripod 3021BPRO w/ 488RC2 Midi Ballhead & TC-80N3 Remote\|Archos GMini 400\|Tamrac Expedition 5

21st of April 2005 (Thu)	#5
cactusclay Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,610	Re: How do you store your gear? In da bag.

21st of April 2005 (Thu)	#6
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,111	Re: How do you store your gear? In the bag so I know where to grab it from. Except the A80 and DC290 which are in my work backpack and out for quick grabs. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

21st of April 2005 (Thu)	#7
BottomBracket Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 6,398	Re: How do you store your gear? Mine goes out of the bag, and into a tupperware style bin full of dessicants.

21st of April 2005 (Thu)	#8
Screamer Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 803	Re: How do you store your gear? My Lowepro bag. __________________ - Phil Canon 1-Series Bodies, 5Dmk3 (for cinema), & XF305\| L Glass & Zeiss Primes\| Some lighting stuff from Sweden \|*http://www.philmacino.com*

21st of April 2005 (Thu)	#9
cactusclay Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,610	Re: How do you store your gear? Ok, sometimes around my neck, when it's really new, but I found it difficult to turn over while I'm sleeping.

21st of April 2005 (Thu)	#10
Mills Goldmember Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 4,106	Re: How do you store your gear? In the bag. __________________ Mills 1D Mark II & 5D 50 f1.4 16-35 f2.8L 24-70 f2.8L 70-200 f2.8L IS 580 EX & 550 EX Gitzo Mono & Tri Pods Apple iMac G5 & 17 Inch Powerbook Box Alarm Images http://www.myspace.com/millz11 Just to see some fun camera phone stuff.

21st of April 2005 (Thu)	#11
flyfisher Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ma, USA Posts: 711 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: How do you store your gear? In the bag. __________________ Steve

21st of April 2005 (Thu)	#12
IanD Cream of the Crop Honorary Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 5,159	Re: How do you store your gear? Currently using 3 LowePro backpacks. CompuTrekker Plus AW for everyday use. It carries just about everything including my laptop and accessories. The ProTrekker AW carries everything I own and is used when I travel out of town for any extended period of time. I keep a MiniTrekker classic in the truck if I want to wander off and carry only a couple of lenses. A Domke J-1 and a LowePro Stealth 650 are used as shoulder bags and both can carry a heck of a lot of equipment. As well I have several LowePro lens cases of varying size and a few Sliploc pouchs that can be added to all the packs and bags for extra storage. all equipment is always stored in one of the packs. __________________ Ian (Duck Photographer) Have You Hugged Your Mallard Today? More Images- My Gear New Image Posting Rules (please read)

21st of April 2005 (Thu)	#13
CyberDyneSystems Wait, all that time and all I get is "Cream of the Damn Crop" ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Providence RI Posts: 37,388 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: How do you store your gear? i voted "in other palces" as I have it pretty much scattered around. My bag is full of whatever "kit" I am either using,. or used the last time. I have a shelf dedicated to most of the other stuff,. optics in particular (lenses and filters and t-cons etc..) And the two big primes are in the hallway with the bag in there own cases... Then theres all the other stuff,. QR plates,. heads, etc.. scattered all over! __________________ GEAR LIST CDS' HOT LINKS My POTN Share Threads Jake Hegnauer Photography

21st of April 2005 (Thu)	#14
Turbowolf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Olympia, WA (TESC) Posts: 540	Re: How do you store your gear? I store everything in pelican cases, taking out what I need for the day/week and placing what I am using in an appropriate soft-side bag, cleaning and returning to the pelicans after use. __________________ Dave My Wildlife Photography / My Gear List ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Poking roadkill with a stick is not research ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

21st of April 2005 (Thu)	#15
Skip Souza Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Left Coast in the Land of Fruits and Nuts Posts: 24,100 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: How do you store your gear? I keep my 20D and the equipment in my signature in a Canon shoulder bag in my computer room. My A70 is usually in my car. My L lenses and other high priced equipment are kept safe at B&H for the time being __________________ Canon Pro1 and Colt .380 are always with me. If you don't have it when you need it, you can't shoot it. That which does not kill me ~~ Should Run. كافر‎ 5DMkII, 7D, 70-300L IS, 24-105L, 100-400L *"PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED."* For Sale: ASUS Netbook

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