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Oct 01, 2012 21:03 |  #1

I want a messenger bag that looks simple and not out of shape. Just want it to look like a regular messenger bag. And for a cheap price.




  
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Oct 01, 2012 21:10 |  #2

Posting your actual budget would be pretty useful. But, generally speaking, camera bags get fairly pricey quite quickly.


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Oct 01, 2012 21:18 |  #3

Paolo.Leviste wrote in post #15067524 (external link)
Posting your actual budget would be pretty useful. But, generally speaking, camera bags get fairly pricey quite quickly.

Approx around 10-40 dollar range.




  
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Oct 02, 2012 02:57 |  #4

You might want to try making your own. I think it's the only way to get it done cheaply. This worked for me:

http://www.amazon.com …ef=oh_details_o​04_s00_i00 (external link)

And this: http://www.amazon.com …ef=oh_details_o​04_s00_i01 (external link)

This setup held my 5d2 and 70-200mm + my 17-35mm Sigma. Lots of space for more accessories, too.


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Oct 02, 2012 03:01 |  #5

I've had no problems using any old messenger bag, but they are typically thinner than necessary because they are designed for papers instead of a boxy DSLR.


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Oct 02, 2012 10:36 |  #6

i've got one made by Patagonia, slips off my shoulder. the strap needs some rubber on it to give it some grip. my wife doesn't like because it doesn't zip shut.




  
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Oct 02, 2012 11:26 |  #7

https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1010634

Looks like any old messenger bag but holds a lot of gear.




  
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Oct 02, 2012 11:31 |  #8

Lowepro exchange messenger

http://www.amazon.com …eywords=lowepro​+messenger (external link)


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Oct 02, 2012 12:41 |  #9

gremlin75 wrote in post #15069979 (external link)
https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1010634

Looks like any old messenger bag but holds a lot of gear.

+1 .... there was a lot of scrutiny on this in that thread - mine works fine whenever I want an un-noticeable messenger bag.


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Oct 02, 2012 13:59 as a reply to  @ bubbygator's post |  #10

as for an insert I would suggest A domke wedding insert fron b&h or adorama for about 25 bucks .. much more rigid than the others . I picked up a messanger bag from a army supply and with the insert it's great .. I also have a domke messanger bag (large) and thats also great but cost more ....


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Oct 02, 2012 15:36 |  #11

The Rothco/Rapid Dominance/stealth bag off Amazon is a good bet.

Or pickup a used Timbuk2 from eBay.


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Oct 02, 2012 15:48 as a reply to  @ saintz's post |  #12

well, im looking at these two bags:




  
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Oct 02, 2012 20:33 |  #13

The first one, oddly, looks like the Bizarro version of a Crumpler bag, while the Exchange Messenger is much more discrete looking.


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Oct 03, 2012 01:52 as a reply to  @ Paolo.Leviste's post |  #14

which one would be better?




  
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Oct 03, 2012 02:27 |  #15

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