The right camera bag for trip: Hoggers Planning a trip to Ireland in September and will take my camera and lens - Canon 5iii with Canon 24 - 105 and extra Canon 100

Ted Evans Loc: Jasper, AL

Hoggers
Planning a trip to Ireland in September and
will take my camera and lens -
Canon 5iii with Canon 24 - 105 and extra
Canon 100 - 400 L II. Want to downsize
to smaller carryon bag to take everywhere.
Have a Pelican that fits in overhead bin but
too heavy and cumbersome for tour bus.
My question is what is the most compact
way to transport, plane or bus to keep it
all with me. Willing to buy the right one.
Will wrap with bubble wrap if I need to.
I am open for your ideas and THANKS!

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Ted Evans wrote:

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Ted, I like and use Think Tank Bags.Quality and build is outstanding.I have three of them depending upon what I am taking and where I am going.Have a great trip to Ireland.

whwiden

I like Domke bags. I recently went to Ireland with a Nikon D750, three primes and a zoom. Used the little f-803 satchel. I can get the Tamron 150-600mm, a 24-85mm and the D750 but not much else in that bag. Your 100-400 may or may not work. What would work easily is the larger f-802. Reporter's satchel. However, these are not really bags that you work out of while standing up. For that, I prefer an F2 . For your set up, I think a Domke F3 might work very well.

whwiden

whwiden wrote:

I like Domke bags. I recently went to Ireland with a Nikon D750, three primes and a zoom. Used the little f-803 satchel. I can get the Tamron 150-600mm, a 24-85mm and the D750 but not much else in that bag. Your 100-400 may or may not work. What would work easily is the larger f-802. Reporter's satchel. However, these are not really bags that you work out of while standing up. For that, I prefer an F2 . For your set up, I think a Domke F3 might work very well.

The model is actually the F3-X. Look at the reviews on B&H. Some Canon shooters seem to use it with a similar kit. It should be good on buses and cramped quarters.

JPringle Loc: Australia

I also use Think Tank and I would think the Speed Racer might be a possibility for you. It should fit the EF 100-400 while the 24-105 is mounted to the camera beside it, lens down. In that configuration you still should have room for a flash or charger etc. Straps and belt fold out of the way for carry on. If you find it too big they have a smaller one, the Speed Freak which is a bit shorter, a tight fit I think. I like it 'cause I can comfortably configure it as a shoulder bag, a bum bag, a belt bag or combination off those either at your back, either side or in the front. Mine is still as new after five years.

CO

The strongest shoulder bags that I have ever seen are the Lowepro Magnum series shoulder bags. They have a one-piece molded bottom that will not sag under the weight of the gear. They come in three sizes - the 200AW, 450AW, and 600AW. I have the Magnum 200AW.

HamB

I have two Lowepro bags.
A big one with camera, 3 lenses, flash.
It fits nicely on a closet shelf,
and a small bag with one small camera that goes everywhere with me.

They make good bags.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Here's my under $40 solution.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-349254-1.html#5868432
--Bob

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Tman Loc: Texas

Ran into a similar issue last year when headed to Yellowstone/Grand Teton area. Before you purchase another bag I would check with airlines on type plane you will be on and overhead bin size plus check with the bus company as well. Main aircraft wasn't an issue it was the regional flights where bin was too small. Bag just did fit under seat in front of me but took up leg/foot room Bus was same issue; overhead bins are small. Bus did have some extra seats/storage area toward back where I could keep the bag. Just had to run back/forth to get anything. Wound up with a Ruggard back pack; stuffed full but got the job done. Good luck and have a fun trip.

jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY

JPringle wrote:

I also use Think Tank and I would think the Speed Racer might be a possibility for you.

Also a big fan of TT products and customer service. Go online and see how they 'pack' the Speed Racer.
https://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/speed-racer-v2

StevenBrownPhoto Loc: Excelsior, MN

Ted Evans wrote:

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StevenBrownPhoto Loc: Excelsior, MN

Oops. Typed in the wrong space!

John Howard Loc: SW Florida and Blue Ridge Mountains of NC.

Suggest you look up the airline and class you are flying and look at the size and weight restrictions. In biz class you are allowed two items. One the Carey one and the other an accessory. Euro airlines are very strict. I have two bags that comply with the dimension restrictions. Both Manfrotto. One a small back pack and the other a messenger bag. I plan to use the pack pack transporting from place to place and the messenger for out walking around. If you travel with two bodies put one in each bag when traveling. From memory the Euro restrictions for the carryon are 21x13x9 inches and 16x12x6 inches for the accessory bag. Need to watch the weight when loading them as it is easy to go over. Strange but I could not find any manufacturer that made badges specific to these criteria.

sandiegosteve Loc: San Diego, CA

I use the Think Tank Airport Commuter (https://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/airport-commuter) for domestic travel. It fits under a Southwest Aisle seat, which is one of the smallest for a full sized jet. I don't think it will fit overhead in a regional jet. The one thing I don't like about this is that it opens from the back which thieves may target, but you need to make sure it is zipped all the way before picking it up else things will fall out. I like the open from the side against your back bags as they prevent this, but there is no perfect bag.

It fits lots of stuff. 17" laptop with power adapter, 2 gripped DSLRs (one with 70-200 on it), 3-4 other lenses, 1 strobe, remote triggers, teleconverter and other stuff. I use it for non-airplane events too and for air travel I hope not to carry that much.

Another option is a discrete backpack and some of the Tenba padded inserts.

mtcoothaman Loc: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

I find the best bag is not the one you have with you but the one you should have bought or the one you left at home! I am away now and yet again have the same issue. Walking around I find a messenger bag often works as you can carry a jacket, water bottle etc. This differs from carry on bag requirements for planes where I carry my most valuable gear eg, camera , laptop, tablet etc.
I put he messenger bag in my checked luggage.