Peak Design bags: Hi, Massdrop has now 4 Peak Design bags - messenger, sling, tote and backpack. Which style would you choose for the Olympus E-M1 Mk2

crphoto8 Loc: Anaheim, California

Hi,

Massdrop has now 4 Peak Design bags - messenger, sling, tote and backpack. Which style would you choose for the Olympus E-M1 Mk2 - body and 3 f2.8 PRO lenses (7-14, 12-40 and 40-150)? Also maybe a tripod?

Thanks,

Sam

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

Camera bags are a very personal decision. What works for me: size, features, shooting style, etc. does not nevessarily fit your needs. That's why there are many different types. Start making a list on paper of what you'd like to see/have. Then compare alternative bags to that list. You'll weed out some right away. And your base list will also evolve as you go forward. It's a process.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

Th hedgehog got it right:

rjaywallace wrote:

Camera bags are a very personal decision. .../...

This akin to ask what you should wear when shooting...

SBW

Rongnongno wrote:

Th hedgehog got it right:

This akin to ask what you should wear when shooting...

What do you wear when shooting?

Rongnongno Loc: FL

SBW wrote:

What do you wear when shooting?

Nothing. I am in the raw zone.

truckster Loc: Tampa Bay Area

rjaywallace wrote:

Camera bags are a very personal decision. What works for me: size, features, shooting style, etc. does not nevessarily fit your needs. That's why there are many different types. Start making a list on paper of what you'd like to see/have. Then compare alternative bags to that list. You'll weed out some right away. And your base list will also evolve as you go forward. It's a process.

Exactly! Right now I own three backpacks, all with different purposes. One is a small Lowepro (bought off Craig's list for $15) that my D3300 and a couple lenses and flash unit fit in nicely. I even use it for daily carry with the D7000 and two lenses and flash. For cruises or overnight excursions I use a little bit larger Lowepro BP-250 AW II (again, bought off Craig's list for $50). I store all my camera gear when not in use in an almost brand new Naneu Sahara 217˚F (Craig's list again, for $75) which never leaves the house.

I priced a PD backpack. Nice! If it works as well as their slide and clutch (I own both) it would be a really good bag ... just too rich for my blood.

SBW

truckster wrote:

Exactly! Right now I own three backpacks, all wit... (show quote)

Almost brand new you say!

truckster Loc: Tampa Bay Area

SBW wrote:

Almost brand new you say!

Just the Naneu, the others were definitely used.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

crphoto8 wrote:

Hi,

Massdrop has now 4 Peak Design bags - messenger, sling, tote and backpack. Which style would you choose for the Olympus E-M1 Mk2 - body and 3 f2.8 PRO lenses (7-14, 12-40 and 40-150)? Also maybe a tripod?

Thanks,

Sam

Look at the pictures they provide of the interior and imagine your gear in there. Then allow for a little more gear. It looks like the 30L would fit your needs, but at almost $300, any other brand would offer that and more for less money. Look at LowePro.

https://smile.amazon.com/Peak-Design-Everyday-Backpack-Charcoal/dp/B01M6C2Z91/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503567796&sr=8-1&keywords=peak+design+bags
https://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=lowepro+bags

On ebay -
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=lowepro%20bags&rt=nc&LH_Auction=1&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

IDR

I use the 20L backpack and it suits my needs perfectly (Canon 80D, 24-70 and 70-200 - so just two objectives, and no tripod), but together with food & drinks, perhaps some extra clothing or other supplies, I'm guessing it would be too small for your equipment - the 30L might be better. I like the design, look and feel of it very much, even though it was quite expensive; I use it almost daily, so I like to think it was worth it!

Grnway Loc: Manchester, NH

I just bought the Everyday Backpack 30L. The outstanding feature of this is the versatility and accessibility. The hook and loop dividers are hinged so that they can easily be adjusted without total removal. I can easily fit my gripped Fuji xt-2 with 50-140mm lens attached across the pack.

The build quality is outstanding, with DWR coating eliminating the need for a rain cover (not that I would EVER not have a gallon zip-lock just in case.....) .

I understand that you're looking at a messenger bag, but the dividers and material will be the same. The quick versatility makes this usable for more than your camera gear. Makes the substantial $ of it more bearable. BTW, Smugmug members are being offered 20% discounts, or at least they were a few weeks ago.

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

rjaywallace wrote:

Camera bags are a very personal decision. What works for me: size, features, shooting style, etc. does not nevessarily fit your needs. That's why there are many different types. Start making a list on paper of what you'd like to see/have. Then compare alternative bags to that list. You'll weed out some right away. And your base list will also evolve as you go forward. It's a process.

Excellent advice
I have multiple bags for different purposes

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

My personal favorite is this one here. http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-349254-1.html#5868432
I've used this bag for over 7 years. Around $40. Doesn't scream expensive camera inside.
--Bob

crphoto8 wrote:

Hi,

Massdrop has now 4 Peak Design bags - messenger, sling, tote and backpack. Which style would you choose for the Olympus E-M1 Mk2 - body and 3 f2.8 PRO lenses (7-14, 12-40 and 40-150)? Also maybe a tripod?

Thanks,

Sam

jgunkler

Rongnongno wrote:

Nothing. I am in the raw zone.

Nice. 😛

philo Loc: philo, ca

I have a lot of bags and the two true fact;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
the bigger the bag the more stuff you can put into it.
fact number two the more stuff you put in it the heavier it gets.
I try to guess what equipment I'm going to need, and leave the rest in the car.