Pysanka Artist Loc: Rochester, NY

Thank you I'll check those out. Ease of access is something I'm looking for.

Pysanka Artist Loc: Rochester, NY

Yep, that's my plan! And then compare with these great recommendations. And then BUY one!

Genessi Loc: SoCal

I recently purchased the Lowepro mini-trekker 150... What I like about this backpack is the main compartment that holds my camera and lenses opens from the back.. Great for security! Rather small size , great for women.. I have my Lumix G9 with pany 100-400mm attached and room for flash my other two lenses and table top tripod. You can also attach full size tripod at bottom of pack.

When I am out shooting with small lenses I use my Temba 11 messenger bag

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

If you are all about quality then seek Billingham, it is lifetime quality. Kohscamera.com has the best prices and I've dealt with them since the 80's.

Pysanka Artist Loc: Rochester, NY

Thank you!

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

He is in NY too, not that it matters much.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

The original cost on this bag was closer to $200.00. I was just saying that the OP had Canon equipment and the bag says NIKON all over it. So, I thought he may not want it. I have this bag and I can drop my 200-500 vertical in it and it just fits. As does my Nikon 500 5.6.

SusanFromVermont Loc: Southwest corner of Vermont

There are quite a few high quality camera bags. I suggest you go to BH's website and look at ones that might be the right one for you. They have ways to filter so you are not looking at hundreds you are not interested in, and they have good photos showing off their interior. Look at the specifications and see the internal dimensions so you can do some rough calculations of whether your gear [current and future] will fit. Take into consideration the weight, which is why so many have multiple bags. If the bag is too big, it will also end up weighing a lot!

A rolling bag is good if you are going to be taking everything on a trip, I just got one that is a Think Tank. The quality is wonderful, but they are expensive. Got mine used on eBay.

Do your research before going to the local camera store. That way you will be a bit more ready to make a decision if you find one you like.

whwiden

If you are serious about a Domke, consider my prior post about Domke bags, which address the clip closures and inserts.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-493653-1.html
I often don't use the extra padded insert unless the bag is a bit too large for the equipment I am taking. It helps with dust, but a trash or duffle bag is better.

As to the water proofing, you might consider taking a compact poncho for the truly heavy rains. The canvas on the bag itself is just ok for light stuff. I always have a disposable plastic poncho just in case. I have a larger nylon poncho when I am expecting rain. The poncho covers both me and the bag while on my shoulder.

Ob1 Loc: Utah

I like Peak Design products. There backpacks are great. I don’t have the newest ones but the Explorer (I think that’s the name) has followed me along with many assignments and many air miles.

Pysanka Artist Loc: Rochester, NY

Great! Thanks for the info on the Domke!

Pysanka Artist Loc: Rochester, NY

Thanks!

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

Wow, thanks for the heads up. I’ve got a few bags depending on the mix I’m gonna carry, but needed something that could handle my D7000 and D7200 plus assorted lenses. What a great price!

Dossile

I agree with the idea of different bags for different uses. If only owning one bag, I would chose a good sized backpack with a rain cover. I really like Tenba and Lowepro. Well made and functional. Domke is another favorite for my micro 4/3. My family laughs at me when a new bag arrives. I use a Tenba backpack for hiking, a Tenba roller bag the size of a carryon for car trips and a Lowepro back pack with a bottom camera portion and a top gear portion for international travel walking around cities and for train travel. My International pack slides over the handles of my larger carryon piece which makes dashing for a train convenient. I unload all the extra travel niknacks in the upper pack at the hotel making carrying camera gear around the city lighter. Occasionally I use a messenger style bag because it fits a Nikon 200-500 lens and is easy on the back hiking. I also have several bags suited for different cameras waiting patiently for a garage sell.

I do not have a regional camera store to visit. When I am traveling and stop by a good store, other than B&H in New York, I haven’t found a bag that I would trade for those that I have. It is only a little cheaper to drive several miles to the store than to ship something back bought on the internet.

Pysanka Artist Loc: Rochester, NY

Thanks for your recommendations!