What Kind of Bag Do You Prefer

Shoulder bag (Billingham), because I work out of the bag...

I wear a shoulder bag when I carry my gear, though it does hurt the shoulder after a while. Belt-type setups are probably the best for your body, while backpacks are pretty much the answer when you need to carry everything. However, I find wearing the strap across the chest, messenger-style, suits my needs best.

i think that bagpacks are more comfortable, but they look stocky and docky.

The Slingshot is a nice compromise between a backpack and a shoulder bag. It has the convenience of a shoulder bag with quick and easy access but the carryability of a backpack.

I actually use both a shoulder bag, and a backpack. I used to use the Canon backpack, but I have just upgraded to the Tamrac Adventure 9. I am changing jobs so I wanted a single bag that I can carry my camera and a couple of lenses and flash as well as my laptop. I use the backpack most of the time, but I have a Lowepro NOVA 3 shoulder bag that I use some times. I usually use it for times when I am going to be walking around shooting, and only want to carry a body and a single extra lens. It is smaller and lighter than either of my backpacks and allows for quicker access. Each of the bags has a distinct advantage

Canon:
Pro:
Holds all of my camera gear
Offers decent protection

Con:
Does not hold a laptop
Kind of heavy fully loaded
Difficult to access camera quickly

Tamrac:
Pro:
Holds a laptop
Good protection
Does not look like a camera bag

Con:
Only holds 1 body
Difficult to access camera quickly
Heavy when loaded with camera and laptop

Lowepro
Pro:
Small
Lighweight
easy to access camera

Con:
Does not hold much gear
Screams "CAMERA BAG"

I have a back pack and a shoulder bag. I use the backpack most. I like it because it doesn't look like a camera bag

hi,

just bought a Crumpler Keystone mid-sized backpack. awesome comfortablilty, great security style access panel a the back, and plenty of other positive reviews floating around on various websites... Perhaps a little pricey for some, but hey... this is an expensive hobby!!!

oh, plus i'm an Aussie and i'm supporting my local boys who produce such great bags... have many in my cupboard!