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Sep 30, 2019 07:48:13   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
photog17 wrote:
Hello everyone. We are planning a trip to a city in Europe with many beautiful/interesting sites to photograph. Unfortunately, the city is also known for pickpockets. I'm looking for a camera bag that is compact, will hold an adequate amount of gear*, and is specifically designed to discourage thieves. Can you recommend a product that is reasonably priced (less than $100)?

* DSLR plus 24-120 and 16-35 lenses. Would love to include my 70-200 as well but don't know if it will fit. Definitely need space for essential accessories (filters, spare battery, memory card, etc.).
Hello everyone. We are planning a trip to a city i... (show quote)


NO BAG IS SAFE. In fact, you are setting your self up to be marked if you take any bag. European pick pockets know you are coming and they are very good at relieving you of your equipment.
I travel a lot and now only carry my Sony HX99 in a belt pouch. Pictured below.
PS. I also carry my wallet in a front pocket. And, I stay alert, all the time. Especially in Rome.



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Sep 30, 2019 08:03:52   #
Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York
 
traderjohn wrote:
Dare we wonder why cell phones are becoming so popular.


I'm not inclined to compromise by not carriing my full frame. If a pickpocket wants my camera, good luck to them. I will chase after them. They will just die tired!

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Sep 30, 2019 08:10:12   #
iamimdoc
 
When at rest on a bench, when at an outdoor table, etc always put your leg/foot in the loop of the camera bag strap so no one can snatch and grab.

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Sep 30, 2019 08:11:56   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
Scruples wrote:
I'm not inclined to compromise by not carriing my full frame. If a pickpocket wants my camera, good luck to them. I will chase after them. They will just die tired!


You must have a big engine on your scooter.

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Sep 30, 2019 08:20:37   #
OlinBost Loc: Marietta, Ga.
 
Buy a double bowling ball bag and put a 16 pound ball in the bottom slot. Snicker.....

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Sep 30, 2019 08:29:18   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
MadMikeOne wrote:
Go with a diaper bag.


And rent a small child to bring with you.

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Sep 30, 2019 08:35:11   #
ggab Loc: ?
 
MadMikeOne wrote:
Go with a diaper bag. Make sure it looks really well-used. Put it down in the driveway and drive over it a few times.


With OUT your Gear IN IT!!

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Sep 30, 2019 08:39:42   #
Naptown Gaijin
 
Scruples wrote:
We planned a trip to Barcelona, Spain. My wife was extremely fearful that my "baby" would be stolen. She put so much fear in me that I was super vigilant. (I think that is more prudent to be vigilant than buying a camera bag with a diamondback rattlesnake inside.). My regular camera bag is black cloth best up and has various patches on the outside. It doesn't have any logo on it what so ever. She didn't want me to use it. Needless to say she saw a bag and bought it for me unannounced. It is a PACSAFE Z14. This is a sling bag that hold a full frame body and lens plus three other lenses. On the outside it isn't enticing. But it has RFID pockets as well as wire mesh inside the pockets and straps. They also make a backpack model labeled Z16. It's not very hefty on the price tag. About $150 dollars.
I carried the camera bag on board without any problem from TSA. I have a photograph of my old bag and my new bag.

Wherever you are going make sure you know of a nearby camera store. If a lens gets damaged or you need an extra camera memory card you're covered. Also, have a safe flight!
Don't forget to post photos of your trip!

Happy Shooting!
We planned a trip to Barcelona, Spain. My wife was... (show quote)


Sure looks like that first bag is a traveling man's bag, especially with the attached light.

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Sep 30, 2019 09:02:06   #
Linda S.
 
Charles P wrote:
This is the one that I use, and I like it. It might work for you.
https://www.adorama.com/ps15650100.html?rfkref=productPage



I purchased two of these straps...work very well and comfortable to use. Pacsafe products are incredibly well-made.


https://www.adorama.com/ps10100100.html

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Sep 30, 2019 09:05:27   #
Canisdirus
 
Slap a maple leaf on whatever you decide to take.
Everyone likes Canadians....

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Sep 30, 2019 09:19:58   #
StanMac Loc: Tennessee
 
Gene51 wrote:
Use any bag, and put a Mary Kay Cosmetics tag on it.


👍👍😉

That’s the ticket!

Stan

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Sep 30, 2019 09:23:24   #
jhigbie Loc: Ventura, CA
 
I use a small roll-a-board for gear between destinations. For daily outings I use a messenger bag worn across my chest to hold the camera and lens(es) for the day. I put one of those airplane neck pillows (lightly blown up) in the bottom of the messenger bag to cushion the equipment. I also use a camera strap that goes across my chest that allows the camera to slide from the bag to my face for shooting. Keeps the weight off my neck.
I used to carry all of my gear (1 body, 2-3 lenses plus misc stuff) in a camera backpack between destinations, but now that has become a lot of weight to sling around when you consider all of the other stuff like phones, chargers, players, batteries, cleaners, books, folders and glasses that I carry when travelling.

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Sep 30, 2019 09:30:42   #
47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range
 
The only place I’ve ever been where pickpockets and thieves seemed to be the norm was the Eiffel Tower. Despite being warned, two in our group of about 25 were robbed of their wallets. Three of the best suggestions for camera carriers were “don’t have a bag or pack that is an advertisement” and “try to keep your bag/case in front of you” and “never succumb to any stranger who volunteers to take your picture.” As for the wallets, keep in your front pockets.

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Sep 30, 2019 09:31:07   #
mikedent Loc: Florida
 
Agree with the PacSafe options. We bought a medium size backpack and a cross-body purse for my wife plus both cameras have PacSafe straps. She loved that the zipper pulls could be locked and secured for protection and that the straps and outer material have steel mesh or threads inside to prevent knife slashing. Both have the option to be wrapped around a chair or table leg and locked. We felt very comfortable with these. No problems with TSA. They have various sizes and styles available. Good workmanship also.

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Sep 30, 2019 09:45:14   #
Claude_46
 
Hello
I live in France for 73 years. Unfortunately, there is not only in France where there are pickpockets!
For my camera equipment to be safe (the material is not accessible at the back), I use a Lowepro Flipside bag. There are several sizes.
As far as I'm concerned, I have the Flipside 400 model. I can fit the Nikon D500 with the Tamron 150-600mm lens and other accessories or lenses.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqGuxk3Hv3I
Sincerely

Bonjour
Je vis en France depuis 73 ans. Il n’y a malheureusement pas qu’en France oĂč il y a des pickpockets !
Pour que mon matĂ©riel photo soit en sĂ©curitĂ© (le matĂ©riel n’est pas accessible Ă  l’arriĂšre), j’utilise un sac Lowepro Flipside. Il en existe de plusieurs tailles.
En ce qui me concerne, j’ai le modùle Flipside 400. Je peux y loger le Nikon D500 avec l’objectif Tamron 150-600 mm et d’autres accessoires ou objectifs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqGuxk3Hv3I
Amicalement

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