Minimal bag for 5D IV and lens

I'm having a hard time figuring out what I need. I usually carry a backpack with my camera and a few lenses and accessories, but for lighter/quicker trips, what do I want?

The Lowepro Toploader Zoom 50 seems like it may work. It will also be nice to skip the backpack and not have a sweaty back! I'm also hoping this allows for a fairly quick grab and shoot when zipped up half way or so. I think the 24-105 lens is the largest I plan to have in here.

So for a vacation where I'll be out and about for 4-8 hours away from the car/hotel, is this a good option?

That seems fine for what you describe. You can also toss that in a bigger bag if you want.

Another thought is a sling like the ThinkTank Turnstyle series... https://www.thinktankp​hoto.com//collections/​turnstyle

I also have a Mountainsmith Descent sling, but I think it is too large for what you have in mind. It is nicely made though, and one of their belt bags might also work well for you.

I second the ThinkTank TurnStyle bag. I have the 20, and it is perfect for lightweight outings. Surprisingly, it can also fit a lot of gear you so choose. This past vacation it held my 5D4 + 16-35f/4, 100-400 II, and 1.4xIII TC, in addition to my wallet and phone, map, etc.

I'll consider that Thinktank. A bit too backpack-ish from the looks of it, but maybe that's a good thing. These smaller bags looks like they could be a pain to carry when bouncing around loosely.

Ascenta wrote in post #18385538
These smaller bags looks like they could be a pain to carry when bouncing around loosely.

I have one of the Lowepro Toploader Pro bags, and it came with a stabilising strap that helps quite a bit. They also offer a chest harness, if that's more your style.

What about the Peak Design Sling bag?
I guess it depends on how many lenses you want to bring.

I'm leaning towards the Lowepro toploader. The camera (lens attached) and maybe an extra battery would probably be the most I care to carry.

Toploaders are great for body and lens, with a couple of small accessories. Once you want to carry any more than that, you will run out of space.

Ascenta wrote in post #18385538
I'll consider that Thinktank. A bit too backpack-ish from the looks of it, but maybe that's a good thing. These smaller bags looks like they could be a pain to carry when bouncing around loosely.

I was a Crumpler 6MDH bag lover for a long time until my trips got longer and longer and my shoulder took a beating. I'm 100% backpack now but there is some really nice small discrete bags available. The Trifecta bag by think tank is a smooth design and I've taken that to Disney and it allows me to move throughout crowds with ease and no bumping at all. It's my travel bag for sure but no way it's small enough for your needs.

Have you looked at the Think Tank Digital Holsters.
https://www.thinktankp​hoto.com …-systems-digital-holsters
I have one that fits my &D MKII with either my 70-200mm 100-400 or 70-300mm withe the hood on.
John

I have the think tank digital holster as well as lowepro holster. The think tank may fit the 5Div, but nothing else, I mean no bracket or plate. They are amazing bags, and if you like belt holsters, they simply blow out the competition, no shoulder or backpack can compare.

the bag will do what you want, but consider either a stronger than normal belt, like one of them big jean belts, or think tank's skin belt. digital 10 will work with the popdown, 20 will work with hood reversed and hood in shooting position, popdown. Digital holster is much more compact than lowepro, has a side pocket for spare battery, and front pocket for maybe a filter. I'll use a backpack if I'm shooting around a lot of people and have a lot of gear. I'll use the full belt system when shooting with less people around like in the dark as people wont notice me

it's totally nerdy, but you move fast and efficiently. If I do secluded hike, I'll do belt as well, I dont like being seen in public with the full belt setup, but partial, like the holster, no problem!

I've recently taken up the Think Tank belt system, and the Hubba Hubba Hiney fanny pack is AWESOME. It carries an extra camera body (no lens attached), my tele converters, and other odds and ends. Along with the fanny pack, I have one of the 75 Pop Down pouches for the 70-200/100-400, and a Lens Changer 50 for another lens. This setup allows me to go without a pack of any kind when out shooting birds, but yeah, I try not to be seen wearing it

MatthewK wrote in post #18388754
I've recently taken up the Think Tank belt system, and the Hubba Hubba Hiney fanny pack is AWESOME. It carries an extra camera body (no lens attached), my tele converters, and other odds and ends. Along with the fanny pack, I have one of the 75 Pop Down pouches for the 70-200/100-400, and a Lens Changer 50 for another lens. This setup allows me to go without a pack of any kind when out shooting birds, but yeah, I try not to be seen wearing it

I've been using my primary landscape kit using digital holster 10 + skin body bag. Skin body bag is actually very nice, minimal padding, packs up flat, and possibly fit two 70-200's when extended. I wish it was a tiny bit bigger, so I've looked at the hiney bag (horrible name). That one seems too big and not "skin" style. I'm carrying a full out square filter set and 3-4 total lenses, it's an amazing kit.

Generally, the think tank set works very well with their belt, but not so well with regular belts. Due to the way they mount, the lowepro system works better on occasion, but think tank has them beat on the quality and fit of the bags, and makes it worth the price premium. Have a full lowepro felt configuration as well as full think tank setup. Both have their pros and cons. Comfort goes to the lowepro gigantic belt, had no issues hanging a 150-600 off the belt! Went on a hike, and was too brutal for her to get back up the mountain, so I strapped some rope to that belt and she stood on it the rest of the trip...... but if not hauling a giant kit, Think tank beats it by a mile.

some of my belt configurations can be seen in another thread: https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1427341

considering I've been shooting the same bags for a few years, means I've solved some form of gear lust, that doesnt happen often

I have large trashbags filled with all sorts of bags and backpacks, only a few get used. The belt system won me over, just so practical.

I have the LowePro TLZ 2, older model to the Zoom 50. Best best of the TLZ 2 is the front fold/expending pocket, big enough to hold a full size speedlite. The 5D4 with 24-105 fits well in the bag, with the hood straight on.

I just received the top loader 50 and I think it will work just fine. I'm used to backpacks, so the only issue here would be carrying this type comfortably. I'll find out soon enough.