Looking for Camera Bag: I know that there have been some great discussions on camera bags. But the "search" function doesn't get me to any of them. I'm looking for a medium sized...

dandev Loc: Enumclaw, WA

I know that there have been some great discussions on camera bags. But the "search" function doesn't get me to any of them.

I'm looking for a medium sized camera bag. I have a large Manfrotto (MB-BP-50BB) that works great. I also have a small Lowepro that I like (can't tell the model #), but it's pretty small.

I need a second bag for flashes, extra lenses, my Mavic 2 Pro (individual parts already in individual padded cases).

The Manfrotto Pro Light camera backpack 3N1-36 is currently on sale at B&H. Anyone try this?

Price - around $100 +/-. I'm thinking backpack style.

Thanks for the help.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Try putting this into Google:

camera bag site:uglyhedgehog.com

or

"camera bag" site:uglyhedgehog.com

It will search the page contents, not just the titles (which because of what most people type, are worthless)
Will return only hits from UHH. (Other than Google advertisements.)

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

dandev wrote:

I know that there have been some great discussions... (show quote)

I am a Think Tank Bag guy. 4 of them depending upon what I am shooting I pack up.Outstanding quality

This Backpack might work for you:
https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/photocross-backpacks/products/photocross-13-backpack

Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana

PixelStan77 wrote:

I am a Think Tank Bag guy. 4 of them depending upon what I am shooting I pack up.Outstanding quality

This Backpack might work for you:
https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/photocross-backpacks/products/photocross-13-backpack

+1 on Think Tank. Great stuff.

jcboy3

dandev wrote:

I know that there have been some great discussions... (show quote)

For what you want to put in it, it seems the large would be better suited.

dandev Loc: Enumclaw, WA

Thanks for the replies. I'm diving into my research.

toxdoc42

Have you considered a sling bag instead of a backpack? I just bought one and so far love it. I wish it was a tad bigger, but that might limit its usefulness. I wear it over my head and opposite shoulder and can swing it into the front to get easy access to its contents, and make it acceptable in some museums where backpacks may not be worn on your back!

drobvit Loc: Southern NV

Longshadow wrote:

Try putting this into Google:

camera bag site:uglyhedgehog.com

or

"camera bag" site:uglyhedgehog.com

It will search the page contents, not just the titles (which because of what most people type, are worthless)
Will return only hits from UHH. (Other than Google advertisements.)

As an alternative, Domke makes some great sling bags in S,M,L. They're in your price range.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

I've used one of these for the last 20 years. Over that time, I've added several for different cameras, lenses, etc.
https://condoroutdoor.com/all-products/bags-and-packs/136-tactical-response-bag.html

Condor product code 136

I purchase mine at Allied Surplus in the Phoenix, AZ. area - 623-435-2640
-Bob

dandev wrote:

I know that there have been some great discussions... (show quote)

vanderhala Loc: Los Angeles, CA

"......The Manfrotto Pro Light camera backpack 3N1-36 is currently on sale at B&H. around $100......."

It is $129+tax but still a good deal . (did not use payboo, want the points on credit card).
I quickly scanned a number of others and this looks great: ordered it !. Thank you.

Beenthere

dandev wrote:

I know that there have been some great discussions... (show quote)

All I can say is that attempting to find the ideal bag is more of a disease that a quest. I have collected many bags over the years, as I'm sure many on this forum have also. You're kinda on your own as no-one can really decide for you. Good luck!

dandev Loc: Enumclaw, WA

Decided to go for a Lowepro Photo Classic BP 300 AW. I have the smaller version of it - and it's a great - no nonsense pack. It was 1/2 price - $65 on the Lowepro site.

11bravo

Bought a Lowepro PhotoTrekker AW back in the 80's, humped it all over Europe, Asia, Middle East for 15 years in my SLR days. Once watched it cartwheel down a set of STEEP steps at an Angkor Wat temple. No damage whatsoever to contents. I've been a Lowepro man ever since.

vanderhala Loc: Los Angeles, CA

I was many years Loweoro and happy with small and large sling pack as able to shift to front to take out equipment without having to take pack off. However fir long hike the CEO’s-chest straps is less comfortable than regular shoulder straps. The Manfrotto can be converted easily from one to the other , so am looking forward to that feature.

vanderhala Loc: Los Angeles, CA

I was many years Loweoro and happy with small and large sling pack as able to shift to front to take out equipment without having to take pack off. However fir long hike the CEO’s-chest straps is less comfortable than regular shoulder straps. The Manfrotto can be converted easily from one to the other , so am looking forward to that feature.