dick ranez

You have an enviable kit, but consider how you use it. Everything, all the time? Consider a Think Tank backpack (or a roller with backpack straps). Partial kit for strolling shoots? Look at Domke shoulder bags, Think Tank and Tenba. Protected storage between shoots, I prefer a Pelican hard case which is left in the hotel or car for short times I'm out. Classy bag? Look at Billingham and Fogg - expensive, and more expensive extemely well made bags. Disguised bag? Look at hunter's bags from Filson, Barbour or others.
Like most enthusiasts, I have a closet full of bags I thought would be ideal - but only until the next one struck my fancy.

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

I used a backpack in the distant past but I always found it inconvenient. You have to stop, take off the backpack, get out what you want, then put the backpack back on. That's probably OK if you're out hiking and doing landscapes, but that's not what I do frequently. I shoot events, when quick response is valuable. That's why I use the sling bag.

If you just want to carry stuff, the backpack is probably more comfortable.

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

Back packs are great if you carry a lot of "stuff." It doesn't scream, "I'm a camera bag worth stealing." It actually makes it difficult to do so. I have a shoulder bag going cross body. It keeps me from carrying too much. It also makes it easier to pull out the camera when I want to grab a photograph. Just a word of note, the bigger the bag, it will feel as if it weighs less. A smaller bag with the same equipment will feel heavier. I have also covered over the the name brand with a decorative patch. As for which name brand, I prefer not to mention since I'm not endorsed by the manufacturer. But I can be privately messaged.
Happy Shooting!

fehutch Loc: gulfport, ms

1. Sounds heavy - if you carry everything when you are actually shooting, would think the large Nikon bag is better suited for Nikon gear. I.e. place to put one lens while switching to another.
2. If you work out of a base location (car, motel room, etc.), my solution for years has been to use a medium size ice chest and lens bags to protect your stuff. Camera body with one lens wrapped in a hand towel on top of everything finishes the pack. A small insulated refreezable ice pack kept the inside cool. (I live on the Gulf Coast.)
3. Pull out what you are going to use and load a shoulder bag to go out. I owned the Domke little bit smaller Bag to carry around. Filled it from the ice chest. Still own the bag - going on 20 years.
4. My ice chest had a Nikon FTN, two lenses, a Leica M2 with 28 mm Elmarit and a 50mm on the camera. Roughly $5,000.00 equipment in a container that looked like it had been rode hard at a beach party. Not hardly worth breaking into a vehicle to steal.
5. I have never been a fan of bags that scream Steal Me! And don’t really offer maximum protection.

Addendum: Film days are long gone. Equipment now is digital - Sony Bridge camera and Fuji X mount system allow for smaller chest but I still use the Domke

DW

I will, thanks!

carl hervol Loc: jacksonville florida

get one of each and is this a religious lens.

azdustdevil

I have one of those, but I travel light....camera body and two compact zooms. I never carry a flash.

josquin1 Loc: Massachusetts

Billingham Bags are really great but quite expensive. I would look at the 335 or 445 shoulder bag for your equipment. The bags will last you a life time.

kcooke Loc: Alabama

I use a Ona Camps Bay camera backpack that I bought used from a member in my camera club. It is awesome but new is very pricy. I just lucked out on this one. It will hold a camera with a 70-200mm f/2.8 L or 100-400L lens attached and up to seven additional lenses. it will also hold a up to a 17-inch laptop.

Right now in mine I have a Canon 6D MK II with 100-400L lens attached, a 24-70 f2.8 Tokina, a Canon 50mm f1.8 and a Canon 7D body. Also my MacBook Pro 13" laptop plus all chargers batteries etc. There is room for 2 more mid size lenses. The body of the bag is waterproofed heavy canvas. It doesn't look like your typical bag that says I have expensive stuff in here. I expect that I will never need another bag. Its one of those lifetime type bags and was already older and broken in when I got it

TMurphy71

I also have this bag but I prefer my rolling travel bag that qualifies as a carry on and also morphs into a backpack.

DW

Thanks!

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

Very nice idea to have something that can do metamorphosis depending on the circumstances. Thanks for the great idea.

TMurphy71

this is it

Harry13

I use a leather plumbers bag. Big enough for my 5d and several lens. Carry it by hand. Zips up nicely, doesn't scream "CAMERA"! Harry

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

Perfect bag for lots of gear.