Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Butch - the biggest Kit Bag I ever bought is the Tenba Discovery. This thing is mammoth! … It holds up to SIX lenses, on the lower tier (four of which can be of the 70-300 variety) and two more in the end pockets - ideal for short macros or a kit lens. In the middle area, there's a cradle effect, created by folding down flaps over the middle two lenses (UWA-Z type) … large enough to bed ANY size DSLR. There are also large flat pockets, on either side - large enough to accommodate an i-Pad, cell-phone, filter packs, etc., etc.

The only drawback is the light color - a sort of bone - so, it's likely to get dirty, quickly, with hard use.

CPR Loc: Nature Coast of Florida

I would shop Lowepro. I have a conventional bag and a backpack, both have Nikons with battery grips and a few lenses. The key for me is what lenses you want to carry. I don't even try to keep the 500mm in the bag.

Magaliaman Loc: Magalia, CA

Butch,

Have a look at this one. Its HUGE. I Have it and it holds a LOT.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0155YDJTY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

-Gary

Bgcarl Loc: Marietta, Georgia

Check out amazon for the APE ACPRO1610W Just got one for about $67 and it’s described as a messenger case and holds my DSLR with battery case, telephoto, Canon 600 flash, etc. Very pleased with quality and features.

Dallas P

I have a very nice Manfrotto Backpack 50 (available Amazon, Adorama, etc), which held my D4 system quite nicely and feels great on my back. I no longer need it because I converted to a Z7 system, which fits very nicely in the ThinkTank Backlight 18L, their smallest model. These are marvelous backpacks, and you should check out their video for all three of their Backlight models: https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/backlight-series

I hope I am not disobeying website rules by offering my Manfrotto for $75, if you conclude that is what you need. Good luck! I bought and returned several backpacks and cases before settling on the Manfrotto.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

You are quite right, Butch - in saying the Internet Sites aren't very good at saying what size camera fits in a particular bag - beyond specifying DSLR or Mirrorless. DSLR - in and of itself - could mean something as large as a Hasselblad, or a Pentax 645, or a Fuji 690 - even. OR, it could mean - a very much smaller DSLR such as the Pentax K-70, or something of that ilk. OR - of course - anything in-between. I guess the best you can do, is order them, and see if it's what you want. If not, you can always return it - right?

ButchS Loc: Spokane, WA

Thanks! All good suggestions.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

In the hope - pictures speak louder than words - I have shot two of my very largest Kit Bags - specifically - the LowePro Nova Sport 35L AW (I assume refers to 35mm Large All Weather) and the aforementioned Tenba Discovery. Both are capable of holding up to EIGHT Lenses, plus one (or two) cameras, with a lens attached. However, the former - is extremely light, and perhaps - not durable enough to stand up to the strain of holding that much equipment. The latter is made of a very different cloth, however. It has held - six lenses (plus two more in the end pockets) plus a DSLR w/ lens attached - squarely placed in a cradle area in the middle (where the heaviest equipment SHOULD be) and has held up admirably - thru many years of constant use. The default configuration / cradle of the LowePro - however, is end on (as shown) and used that way - would make THAT bag quite heavy on the one end. Of course, you COULD configure it another way - but that bag is long and slim, so I would NOT recommend doing it any other way. The Tenba - on the other hand - is MUCH broader in the middle area - and thus - much better suited to a cradle area ACROSS the length of the bag. Perhaps, the following pictures will help you understand ….

LowePro Nova Sport 35L AW - face on


LowePro Nova Sport 35L AW - angled


LowePro Nova Sport 35L AW - interior


LowePro Nova Sport 35L AW - cradle


Tenba Discovery - face on view


Tenba Discovery - angled view


Tenba Discovery - interior view

Sentinel4

You may want to consider Tubu. I think it is only sold on their website. Several different sizes. I like mlne. I believe there are reviews available.
Sentinel4

Leland Loc: Orange County CA

The Ape camera bags are a good option. I've been a professional motorsports photographer for over 25 years, so I have to carry a LOT of gear. Multiple bodies and lenses along peripheral gear like flashes. This is the bag I've used for the last 3 years and I really like it. I can roll it or use it as a backpack. It is made very well - perhaps the best made bag I've ever owned. And it holds a ton of gear.
https://www.amazon.com/ape-case-acpro4000-compartment-adjustable/dp/b003bedrji?&tag=admarketus-20&ref=pd_sl_a4875B229A9F5052EAAF4340E6

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

Yeah nothing like advertising whats in the bag.... :(

quicksilver

What he said

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Right, Doug … I often wondered why folks bother making / getting bags with the camera name on them.

Must have bought some 50 or so bags through the years - Kit Bags, Single-Camera Bags, Long Lens Bags, etc. - don't think a single one of them has the name of the camera manufacturer on it ….

Mostly - CaseLogic, LowePro, Tenba - but there are a few others, too - can't think what they are, now.

Oh, I tell a lie - I have two like that - one's an Olympus - which I don't use, at all (came free w/ camera) … and the other one's a Canon - which I got at a garage sale, I believe. Often thought about putting my cheapest Nikon in it … that way, if it got stolen - no loss. Boy! … Would the thief be confused!!!

aellman Loc: Boston MA

A call to B&H might solve your problem. They know everything. >Alan