Camera Bag Suggestions
Jan 7, 2012 09:40:14 #
Hello. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good camera bag for travel? I currently need a bag to accommodate one DSLR, a 50mm lens, and a 17-40 mm lense. My 35-128 lens would be on the camera. I will be traveling to France in Feb. and New Zealand in March and have just put my equipment in a backpack before, but wondered what others use. Thank you for your time.
Jan 7, 2012 10:09:22 #
Jan 7, 2012 10:34:06 #
I have a Nikon roller board that converts easily to a back pack. It fits in any overhead bin, has a zippered mesh pocket inside and, in case of inclement weather, has a weatherproof cover tucked in a small pocket on the outside. The interior can be customed to keep your equipment safe.
Jan 7, 2012 10:36:43 #
Jan 8, 2012 06:03:49 #
Whichever bag you choose, make sure it's carry-on legal. Use the airlines' websites to confirm sizes. I use one of three bags for foreign travel, depending on the destination. The roller bag is a Think Tank Airport Addiction II which I use for more conventional travel (like France or NZ). For very wet environments (e.g., the Amazon basin), I use the Lowepro Dryzone Rover for its bottom waterproof compartment. For general treking, I use the F-Stop Tilopa BC which can be reconfigured internally by deploying different internal components. All three are good bags. The Lowepro is reasonably priced; the TT is expensive; the F-Stop is insanely expensive (and invariably backordered). Whichever bag you choose, for France and NZ, you should consider whether your bag is suitable for walking around. You really don't want to be walking around Paris or Christchurch with any big pack. So you might want to consider putting a smallish (flattened) slingbag (or messenger bag) into your checked baggage to use on a daily basis to keep a couple of lenses and whatever day-trip gear you might want. Have fun.
Jan 8, 2012 06:11:25 #
If you want a bag that doesn't look like a camera bag check out Epiphanie. They are very fashionable to use if your dressed up. www.epiphaniebags.com
Jan 8, 2012 06:36:32 #
As one who has traveled extensively in the third world, i advise you to get a bag that does not shout "There are expensive cameras in here! So please steal me!" Thinktankphotos bags are very practical, well designed, reasonably priced, sturdy and don't look like camera bags. http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/retrospective-10-pinestone-shoulder-bag.aspx
Thinktankphotos Retrospective Pinestone
Jan 8, 2012 07:43:01 #
charlessmall18 wrote:
As one who has traveled extensively in the third world, i advise you to get a bag that does not shout "There are expensive cameras in here! So please steal me!" Thinktankphotos bags are very practical, well designed, reasonably priced, sturdy and don't look like camera bags. http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/retrospective-10-pinestone-shoulder-bag.aspx
Good suggestion charles! i have this one. Very sturdy. Well made. Doesn't look like a camera bag! Easy to carry.
Jan 8, 2012 08:04:31 #
Jan 8, 2012 08:07:51 #
I use a generic backpack, have used a generic messenger style bag also, camera and lenses packed in optec protective cases in the bag, I do not want to be carrying a bag that screams CAMERA STUFF, also if I'm going to spend $200 on camera gear I want lenses or other real accessories, not luggage, Bob.
Jan 8, 2012 08:23:13 #
LindaChaplin wrote:
Hello. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good camera bag for travel? I currently need a bag to accommodate one DSLR, a 50mm lens, and a 17-40 mm lense. My 35-128 lens would be on the camera. I will be traveling to France in Feb. and New Zealand in March and have just put my equipment in a backpack before, but wondered what others use. Thank you for your time.
Since there are always more things than just cameras and lenses to carry -- calculator, notebook, energy bars, alcohol wipes, toilet paper, water, local language and guide book, sun screen, insect repellant, etc -- my solution on several round the world trips has been a sturdy back pack with hand sewn quilt pouches for the photo equipment and multiple zip-lock bags for weather protection. Hang a bear bell on it so it makes noise if any one touches it.
I am probably weird or cheap, but have never found the practical value in a dedicated camera bag since my parents gave me one in 1958. (I still have it in the attic; keeps my 2-1/4 camera and lenses together.)
Jan 8, 2012 08:23:34 #
Jan 8, 2012 09:05:13 #
As i get older and weaker I find a roller bag to be the way to go. When in England a couple of years ago just carrying my dslr and lens around all day long was a little much. The third day I started to use my roller and it was a real blessing.
Jan 8, 2012 09:20:11 #
My suggestion is to go to your local camera shop and take a look around at what they have to offer. That is how I ended up purchasing my Tenba camera bag that I still use today and love. It offers much protection in the way of padding and movable inserts and there is a lot of storage space for little incidentals. Good luck!
Jan 8, 2012 09:38:22 #
I have travelled domestically with a LowePro backpack type bag. I can carry a 70-300mm, 50mm, and x-ternal flash, with 18-70mm on my D80. Also has storage compartments for batterys, etc. BUT...I would highly recommend you go to a photo store and look at what they have. With all my gear it is heavy & bulky...may not qualify as carry-on anymore.
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