Ok I am willing to look like a total geek now

We use rolling Lowepro bags to move large amounts of equipment through airports and rental cars. Once on site we use vests and slingbacks to carry the equipment from the vehicle to the shoot.

tgara wrote in post #10705215
I've heard good things about the Think Tank Speed Demon belt pack.

http://www.thinktankph​oto.com …peed-demon-belt-pack.aspx

this or the r10 or r20....

Just keep in mind that they are minimalist style shoulder bag

If you want a lot of padding go with the lowpro bags. I went and looked at a couple the other day and will be ordering one this week.

mike_d wrote in post #10704022
Take a look at the Think Tank Change Up. There's a recent thread about it. It'll comfortably hold a couple of lenses and flash while your camera's on your R-strap. Plus it can be configured different ways as your needs change.

I like my Change Up. I would recommend any type of waist pack over a back pack or shoulder bag. Given the weight of most camera gear, you'll be able to carry gear for longer periods if the weight is on your hips instead of on your back and shoulders. If you need more room, a back pack with a waist belt is an option as long as it can be fitted properly.

shaftmaster wrote in post #10705384
I like my Change Up. I would recommend any type of waist pack over a back pack or shoulder bag. Given the weight of most camera gear, you'll be able to carry gear for longer periods if the weight is on your hips instead of on your back and shoulders. If you need more room, a back pack with a waist belt is an option as long as it can be fitted properly.

My Change Up is my newest bag, replacing a larger LowePro shoulder bag. I decided I just don't want to carry that much weight on one shoulder. Shoulder bags are tough to work out of as they tend to swing around too. I like that I can throw my Change Up over a shoulder for short walks or fasten it around my waist for easy access to lenses, filters, etc. I often wear it with one strap over my shoulder to help hold it up and keep it from sliding down. As another poster said I've got a little too much around the middle, and not enough butt to comfortably hold up a lot of weight on just my hips. Although I haven't done it yet, I think the Change Up would work well with a backpack, similar to how the TT Rotation 360 works: Less needed stuff goes in the backpack, more needed stuff in the Change Up where its accessible.

I use my regular J. Crew Bowery messenger bag with the Tenba insert and Domke Post Office Shoulder Pad for added comfort. With these two accessories you can transform any messenger bag into a part/full time cam bag.

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ro_Digital_2_0_​Photo.html

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …98-REG/Domke_725_310.html

I don't talk ThinkTank...but don't they make Retro series bags that just carry lenses? They're shoulder bags, but not the Retro10 and Retr020 that everyone is talking about.

http://www.henrys.ca …-LENS-CHANGER-3-PINE.aspx

ThinkTank Retro Lens Changer; I see 2 models. Note--camera body won't fit...

Domke F-5Xc or xb, thinktank urban disguise 20 or change up are what I use as a small set up bag.

mjww wrote in post #10702770
I use a backpack - either a camera oriented one or a normal - depending on what else I am carrying!

Does anyone really use a backpack for just a camera and a few small primes?

Not looking for bags. Specifically for 1 or 2 lenses. Body will be on my rapid strap.

I have 4 shoulder bags: domke, Tamrac, 2 lowepro
I have the tenba insert which I use with a timbuk2 or my backpack
I have a lowepro compurover large backpack and a slingshot200
I also have a peli airport roller

just looking for a belt or a lens pouch that attaches to my normal belt.

Currently looking at the lowepro pouch line that attached to their belt system. I have one of them that I attach to my shoulder bags. Tried to put a 17-40 into it today. Don't trust the Velcro strap on it.

Take a good look at the tinktank modular system and belt. I use one and really like it. I love how the puches can be slid behind you to not be in the way but can easily slid around your body for access.

Look here.
http://www.youtube.com …k&feature=playe​r_embedded

As you can see, he is not trying to carry a ton of equipment on the belt. I have been in spots where I needed to carry 3 - 4 lenses on it so I added the shoulder harness and found it very comfortable. It's a great system with a lot of flexibility.

CxThree wrote in post #10714202
Take a good look at the tinktank modular system and belt. I use one and really like it. I love how the puches can be slid behind you to not be in the way but can easily slid around your body for access.

Look here.
http://www.youtube.com …k&feature=playe​r_embedded

As you can see, he is not trying to carry a ton of equipment on the belt. I have been in spots where I needed to carry 3 - 4 lenses on it so I added the shoulder harness and found it very comfortable. It's a great system with a lot of flexibility.

that system actually looks kind of cool. but IDK if it's something for a big dude like me.... lol.

The Think Tank Chageup is by far the most versatile bag I own (I also use a Kata backpack and Think Tank Retro10). It is ideal for one body/two lens or one body/one lens/one flash kits, and if you want to carry more, you just add an accessory bag to the waist belt.

Being able to switch from waist pack to shoulder bag to chest pack on the fly really reduces fatigue over the long haul.

I've used both vests and backpack.

I like the backpack when hiking. Lowepro 300AW (sling pack). Vest is good when working an event.

Either my Lowepro SlingShot AW200 or Crumpler Pretty Boy 7500 if I'm really packing light..