How many bags do you take when travelling? Recommendations?

Usually just one bag, and which one really depends on the type of travel, and whether or not photography is a priority. Also, since I shoot two vastly different arenas (nature and paid events), the bag choice can vary. But for the sake of this thread, we'll just say I am shooting for leisure, on travel.

Minimalist: ThinkTank Turnstyle 20. Fits 5D4 + 50L + 16-35 + 100L.

More utility: Thule Aspect. A few weeks ago I was walking around in NYC, it was rather chilly, and I got sick of juggling hat, gloves, camera bag, coat, water bottle, snacks, etc. So, I went to B&H and searched bags that offered camera storage + personal item storage. There's only a few bags that ticked those boxes that weren't gigantic and bulky. In the end, the Thule Aspect won out. It's affordable, inconspicuous, and it holds a good amount of stuff. It actually fits my 400 DO II w/ reversed hood + 5D4 + 100L, and other personal items.

Full Kit Base Station: ThinkTank Street Walker Pro. When it's time to travel and take EVERYTHING, plus a laptop. It'll usually stay in the hotel/relatives house, and the Turnstyle 20 serves as the day-pack.

I looked at the Thule Aspect for a trip I've scheduled to DC this Spring to photograph the monuments and cherry blossoms, but I decided on the Incase DSLR Pro Pack instead, which I managed to find for a similar price. I wanted a bag I could fit two mid-size bodies in with lenses attached and have reasonably good access, a small tripod and some rain gear, and the Incase bag worked out perfect.

The only problem with a backpack is it turns the carry-on equation on its head. The backpack becomes your larger carry-on and then you have to fit your clothing, spare shoes and toiletries into a smaller bag. Not a concern for my DC trip since I'll be driving, but requires some careful planning for trips of more than a few days when flying.

bumpintheroad wrote in post #18219380
I use the Think Tank Turnstyle 20 (https://www.bhphotovid​eo.com …tyle_20_sling_c​amera.html). My normal load-out in this bag is:

80D with Canon 17-55/2.8 IS mounted
Canon 10-22/3.5-4.5 or Tokina 11-16/2.8
Canon 70-200/2.8L IS II
Canon 580EX flash with bounce card
RC-6 wireless remote
B+W 77mm CPL & VND
Rode Videomicro
2 spare camera batteries
4 spare AA batteries
2 disposable camera rain covers
2 disposable rain ponchos
4 granola bars
flashlight
multi-tool
small first aid kit
power bank

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Sometimes I'll add an Opteka 6.5mm/3.5 fisheye or a Tamrac Zipshot mini tripod. There's also a space for a tablet up to 9", but I use this space for other gear.

It's a side-opening, sling bag that you can slide around front to easily get to all your gear without taking the bag off. It includes a rain cover that slips in a back-pocket on a leash.

The only cons about this bag is there's no place for a water bottle or loops to strap a tripod on the outside (but I'm not sure I'd want to strap a tripod on the outside).

Then I have a TravelPro wheelie bag for my clothes, chargers, and a small ultrabook/laptop if I need one.

Oh, and one word of advice. Given a choice of the 70-200/4 and 70-200/2.8, I would choose the former for travel as it is smaller and much lighter.

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it depends on where im going and what i am doing, i have a lowepro sling bag i like to take when i dont need much, but i also have a very large one and a water proof one i take sometimes,
then if i just want comfort i take my naneu bag, i try to travel if flying with my stuff in a protected box so it doesnt get damaged, or i take it all as a carry on but thats a big carry on,

Just a quick update in case others have a similar question.

Just got back from an action packed 2 week trip to Israel.
I debated taking two bags with me:
ThinkTank SpeedRacer 2 and/or
F-Stop Lotus

In the end, I just took the SpeedRacer 2. While there were one or two days I really wish I had the backpack (I would have had a safe place to work out of the bag), the SpeedRacer was DEFINITELY the way to go for me.
I adjusted the hip belt so the majority of the weight was supported by my hips and not shoulder and really wasn't any worse for wear the next morning.

While I was a little tired at times lugging around an extra 18lbs, the 100+ degree weather may have played more of a role in that!

The SpeedRacer was very easy (and quick) to work out of, very comfortable, durable and kept all of my gear dust free and safe. Was small enough to fit under my seat in the tour bus, or even under my chair in restaurants and was relatively inconspicuous. I even found the quick access zipper on top very handy for getting cleaning clothes and changing batteries (although I was pleasantly surprised that two batteries in the grip easily lasted the entire day of shooting (for me that was only about 300-600 shots).

Gear I carried in the bag:
7D2 with grip
70-200 2.8L IS (SOOOOOO happy I took this lens with me!)
Sigma 17-50 2.8 IS - easily 80% of my shots were with this lens
Sigma 10-20 (used it a little, as glad to have it for the few times I wanted it, but I really didn't have a chance to use it too much - would have regretted leaving it at home on only 2 of the 14 days)
Also carried a large water bottle, 5 batteries, extra cards, lens cleaner, blower, swiss army knife, etc. in the bag.

I took a tripod with me, but never used it - had lots of talented photographers on the trip who were more than happy to take family shots for us!

I just traveled by air for the first time in years. I packed my camera, laptop, and accessories into a Think Tank Airport Essentials backpack to keep all the expensive goodies on me in transit. I stuffed my Think Tank Turnstyle 20 with clothing and put it in my checked bag. On arrival, I moved the camera and day's lenses into the Turn Style. Its smaller than a full backpack and easier to work out of while still holding a decent amount of gear. In my case, a 70-200 f/2.8, 5D3 mounted to a 24-70 f/2.8 and either a 580EXII or a 16-35 f/4.

When traveling by Air to Europe I bring a ThinkTank Streetwalker HD and a ThinkTank Retrospective 40. Streetwalker above my seat and the 40 below.
The 40 Shoulder bag is my walk around while the Streetwalker does not walk, it stays in the hotels, etc.

Agreed .... While traveling I always prefer a nondescript regular backpack so I am not advertising that I am walking around with a lot of camera gear.