What Kind of Bag Do You Prefer

I bought a back pac for my gear and really like it. I see on the "show your gear" thread that there are many who use shoulder bags.

I would like to know why you chose what you have.

I prefer backbacks because they are a lot easier to transport. Shoulder bags always annoy me because they tend to slide, or fly around the waist.
And if you're dependent on a bike, a backpack is the best choice IMO, plus you can attach a tripod to it.
The only drawback is that it takes longer to get the camera out of the bag.

You forgot messenger bag.

i have both...most like my shoulder bag since its quick access to my gear...can swap shoulders, can use just the handle.

I use my backpack when i go on long trips and want my camera gear with my laptop.

I use my shoulder bag Domke F-5X the most, the sling bag Velocity 9X.

I have a Canon Backpack ... and just bought a Crumpler 6 Million Dollar Home because I just wanted something for walk abouts.

TPG wrote in post #5079717
You forgot messenger bag.

That's what a shoulder bag is

_aravena wrote in post #5079825
That's what a shoulder bag is

Slingshot = shoulder bag but NOT a messenger bag.

i would consider the slingshot a backpack since its mainly kept on your back.

I dunno, I'd say that a slingshot is halfway between a backpack and a shoulder bag. I see it as a backpack.

I personally prefer backpacks, but that's because I have to trek to my landscape shoots. I really, really like shoulder bags too and will definitely pick one up one day for my photography that doesn't involve crazy hiking.

HighLife wrote in post #5079899
i would consider the slingshot a backpack since its mainly kept on your back.

Exactly, thus the term.

holster or sling.

i can see why most love the shoulder bag...ever try wearing a suit with a backpack?

TPG wrote in post #5079717
You forgot messenger bag.

_aravena wrote in post #5079825
That's what a shoulder bag is

TPG wrote in post #5079870
Slingshot = shoulder bag but NOT a messenger bag.

Messenger bag's a subset of the broader shoulder bag classification.

HighLife wrote in post #5080706
i can see why most love the shoulder bag...ever try wearing a suit with a backpack?

Shoulder bag - backpacks are for carrying stuff. Shoulder bags are for using stuff.

I prefer shoulder and backpack. Different purposes but both are great.