Is there a shoulder bag that can actually hold this stuff??

Ok, I have a Lowpro Sling 200. I finally found a way to hold all my stuff comfortably in it...but now I want a shoulder bag to carry around instead since I need a backpack to hold other, noncamera stuff. Only one thing can be on the back!

I have a Tamrac system 3, and it can't begin to hold my stuff. Is there anything out there that does??? I want something to carry around while walking outdoors. I also want the stuff to be relatively accessible. Basically i love the sling's format...but ide rather have it as a shoulder bag. Any ideas?

This is what's in mine at the moment...

5D w/ grip. (big!)
24-105L w/ reversed hood
35 1.4L w/ reversed hood
100 2.8 macro
15mm fisheye (on its way)
430EX flash
filter box
72mm polarizer
extra battery
battery charger for camera
battery charger for flash
Wimberly macro flash bracket
Off-shoe cord

The Tamrac Velocity 9 would be your best bet. I sold mine a good year and a half ago, but it held quite a bit. The problem for me is that all the weight os only on one shoulder, and that gets tiring after a while, and you can't really switch sides to even it out.

Domke F-1X.

Tamrac Pro 12 or Pro 14

lowepro stealthreporter series. I have the 550 and it holds EVERYTHING and then some including my laptop. Good luck

gryphonslair99 wrote in post #2452214
Tamrac Pro 12 or Pro 14

second the pro 12. its HUGE.

Ive seen the Pro 12 and the large Stealths...WAY TOO BIG. I will check out some of these other ones. Maybe I will just settle on a backpack.

Might be worth a look at some of the Crumpler bags.

blackshadow wrote in post #2453410
Might be worth a look at some of the Crumpler bags.

I have the 7 Million and hoped it would hold everything. It actually can, but way to inconvenient to stuff everything into it, so I just ordered the 6 Million and when it arrives tomorrow, I will put it to use to hold the flow-over. On most shoots, don't we all use only a tiny bit of our equipment and we know what to take in advance, or at least can leave one bag in the car and take the other one for the shoot, most times? do have the roller-bag which can hold everything for airline travel, if I happen to travel any more. Of coure, sorry, I don't think I added anything to your original question unless you consider two bags, like I have done. Good shopping.

Yeah, I think I will have to go with a small shoulder bag to walk around and just trim down what I take, and then just have a bigger bag for everything.

Its truly amazing what this Slingshot 200 can hold, and comfortable in virtually the same size bag as everyone else.

Blue S2 wrote in post #2453440
Yeah, I think I will have to go with a small shoulder bag to walk around and just trim down what I take, and then just have a bigger bag for everything.

Its truly amazing what this Slingshot 200 can hold, and comfortable in virtually the same size bag as everyone else.

So, just maybe I did help a little. I hope so.

Just out of curiosity, wouldn't it be more practical to carry Xtra Batteries then to carry a charger and only one set of battery???

Yes, but I only have 2 batteries. Regardless, if I plan a few days trip, i'de rather just charge batteries than carry a whole bunch. The charger really doesn't take much space at all.

If it's a shoulder bag you want, the Billingham 550 fits the bill.

One question to ask yourself is "Can your shoulder actually hold all of this stuff?" When I started to get more DSLR stuff I got a Tamrac 608 for two bodies and all the stuff I had at that point. I loaded it up and took it out for a day, and my shoulder and back gave out. While its true that I'm no longer a spring chicken, and EOS bodies and lenses are heavier than the FD gear I was used to, you should really think over the decision to try and carry everything all at once on your shoulder. Think about getting a bag like a Lowepro roller or a Pelican soft insert to hold everything, take it with you in your car, and then load up your shoulder bag with just what you'll need for that session. It'll probably work out better for you in the long run.

Have Fun,