Camera Bags (Page 3): I have more bags (seriously) than I can count. I'm a bag boy! I like to have a selection so that I can use an appropriate back for what I'm going to be shooting.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

I have more bags (seriously) than I can count. I'm a bag boy! I like to have a selection so that I can use an appropriate back for what I'm going to be shooting. For me, the best way to buy a bag is to go to a store that has one that you're looking for and try it out. I also recommend that, if you're not in a great hurry, that you wait for a sale as the discounts can be fairly large. Personally, I have Think Tank, Tenba, Domke, Lightware, Fuji, Lowepro, Pelican, Tamrac -- the names that I can think of immediately. Yes, I really do have a lot of bags and sizes and, believe it or not, I use almost all of them in a year's time as I move from sport to sport and subject matter, etc. Hey, I only use one kind of camera strap though, the OpTech Pro loop! Best of luck!

John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK

I have a Think Tank streetwalker pro, (probably bigger than you want) and I find it very comfortable to carry. In fact the only thing I don't like about this bag is that they do not use waterproof zips, and with no hideaway flap if it rains you've got to stop and put the rain cover on.

jimmya Loc: Phoenix

finalimage wrote:

Currently use a Lowepro backpack with all my stuff crammed in. But rarely do hikes so I am looking for another bag for most daily use. A friend suggested the Think Tank Retrospective 30 and I am tempted, looks like it will hold enough gear and is well made. What bags are the favorites of the hogs and why? And thanks!

This is my bag. Excellent, strong and holds lots of goodies.
http://www.tamrac.com/collections/system/products/system-6

teesquare Loc: USA

Mark7829 wrote:

I have several bags and each suits a different pur... (show quote)

AMEN!

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

I have several sling type bags of various brands.
I find the sling bag is the most comfortable and easiest one to use. I like that you don't have to take it off like a back pack type bag to use.
I have a Swiss Army, Kata, Newer and one other sling bag that I can't remember the brand. I also have a canvas rucksack bag for when I don't want to carry a whole lot of gear.
The Kata bag has the most padding and protection that I've seen in a camera bag.

will

Paul Buckhiester Loc: Columbus, GA USA

finalimage wrote:

Currently use a Lowepro backpack with all my stuff crammed in. But rarely do hikes so I am looking for another bag for most daily use. A friend suggested the Think Tank Retrospective 30 and I am tempted, looks like it will hold enough gear and is well made. What bags are the favorites of the hogs and why? And thanks!

I also have several, but for day-shoots like an air show, I use a Lowepro Hatchback. Should also count as a "personal item" or "camera bag" for under-the-seat storage on flights.

http://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Photo-Hatchback-Slate-Grey/dp/B008OQUX22/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1434576244&sr=8-1&keywords=lowepro+backpack

cyan Loc: Northern NJ

Billyspad wrote:

I always use a brown carrier bag with string handles and write Nikon on the side with a felt pen so I look like a pro. With this bag clutched in my right hand my eyes looking different ways and my tongue hanging out I can get into any venue without security bothering to do a bag search. So my Gin ration and assorted drugs and crack pipe all go unnoticed.

Doesn't matter what you look like....in NYC your bag will always be checked.

carl hervol Loc: jacksonville florida

You might check with B&H I got lowepro for29.00 including shipping.

anotherview Loc: California

I use one bag that holds one camera with a lens mounted to it, including some accessories, like a circular polarizer and a LensPen.

After several years of carrying around more, I went Spartan, and never looked back.

I may keep more gear in my car, to take out as needed.

Cdouthitt wrote:

Depends on your gear...what do you want to hold? b... (show quote)

tradergeorge Loc: Newport, Kentucky

finalimage wrote:

Currently use a Lowepro backpack with all my stuff crammed in. But rarely do hikes so I am looking for another bag for most daily use. A friend suggested the Think Tank Retrospective 30 and I am tempted, looks like it will hold enough gear and is well made. What bags are the favorites of the hogs and why? And thanks!

I love anything with the name "Pelican" on it. They are expensive and are worth every penny. I used their cases for expensive instruments in the military and came to love them. Everything they make is made as though over-engineered and built to a stringent specification. The ones I have had for many years still show little sign of wear. This is because they are reinforced and strengthened at all stress points.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

tradergeorge wrote:

I love anything with the name "Pelican" on it. They are expensive and are worth every penny. I used their cases for expensive instruments in the military and came to love them. Everything they make is made as though over-engineered and built to a stringent specification. The ones I have had for many years still show little sign of wear. This is because they are reinforced and strengthened at all stress points.

Everything George says is true. BUT there is one caveat...... There are a lot of cheap imitations out there, including a brand called "Penguin" which is sold at a lot of flea markets and trade shows (especially gun shows). Make sure you have a genuine Pelican case; the construction is remarkable, whereas the knock-offs have thin cases, poorly attached hinges, weak braces and abominable latches/locks. Case in point... A customer bought a very nice Colt SAA revolver from us for well over $4000 and wanted us to deliver it to his local holding dealer in a cheap knock-off. We refused to sell the item until he provided us with a quality lockable case; he eventually settled for a Pelican.

Jamackay

I bought a $29 holster case at B&H for my Sony bridge camera that has enough storage for the charger and extra cards and I am ready for everything with it's zoom lens.

mohawk51 Loc: Texas

anotherview wrote:

I use one bag that holds one camera with a lens mounted to it, including some accessories, like a circular polarizer and a LensPen.

After several years of carrying around more, I went Spartan, and never looked back.

I may keep more gear in my car, to take out as needed.

I understand Spartan. My Domke F-3X carry's one camera with lens attached (40mm) and two add'l lenses (20mm & a 75-150mm). It's perfect for on the run.

tradergeorge Loc: Newport, Kentucky

Mogul wrote:

Everything George says is true. BUT there is one ... (show quote)

Yes, I agree....I have seen a few fakes that actually put the name on, but they are easily recognized. True Pelicans are built like tanks. The fakes are not even close...

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

I got a Velocity 9 from KEH for a great price. I use it a lot. I also have a few backpacks and a coupe of sling packs. You never know what you are going to need, or have to carry.