Camera Travel Bag (Page 4): I believe Domke is back in business. I have a 30 year old bag from them that if the new ones are as good would work well. Run it through a washing machine...

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

desperante wrote:

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I believe Domke is back in business. I have a 30 year old bag from them that if the new ones are as good would work well. Run it through a washing machine, add a touch of bleach if you wish. Just make it look raggedy.
Then you must be vigilant and in some cases near condition red. Never be oblivious to your surroundings like so many are. This works here in the USA as well.

kabouey Loc: Likely Ca.

I use an oversized briefcase. I lined it with foam and cut places for my equipment. So far it has been on a few trains and bounced around a truck cab for a couple years.

desperante wrote:

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desperante

Hmmm, a briefcase. Thank you.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

desperante wrote:

Hmmm, a briefcase. Thank you.

Full of money and passports and other valuables?

Flyhigh Loc: Seattle, Palm Desert

While I carry a backpack, highly modifies inside for a camera and a couple of lenses, while out of the US, I always cover the "Nikon" name on the front and the model number with black electrician's tape. Don't advertise the bag and don't advertise what you just pulled out of the bag.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Flyhigh wrote:

While I carry a backpack, highly modifies inside for a camera and a couple of lenses, while out of the US, I always cover the "Nikon" name on the front and the model number with black electrician's tape. Don't advertise the bag and don't advertise what you just pulled out of the bag.

Put Canon on it and no one will bother. :lol:

William Royer Loc: Kansas

Architect1776 wrote:

I believe Domke is back in business. I have a 30 year old bag from them that if the new ones are as good would work well. Run it through a washing machine, add a touch of bleach if you wish. Just make it look raggedy.
Then you must be vigilant and in some cases near condition red. Never be oblivious to your surroundings like so many are. This works here in the USA as well.

Interesting. I was not aware that Domke had not been in business, and are therefore "back". In looking at B&H, I saw this model bag. Seems like they also have some newer styles, which -- at least by their pictures -- did not appeal to me. The original models are tough as nails, and even take on more character as they wear. Maybe that causes revenue problems for the company because they wear so well that users just don't replace them often.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

William Royer wrote:

Interesting. I was not aware that Domke had not been in business, and are therefore "back". In looking at B&H, I saw this model bag. Seems like they also have some newer styles, which -- at least by their pictures -- did not appeal to me. The original models are tough as nails, and even take on more character as they wear. Maybe that causes revenue problems for the company because they wear so well that users just don't replace them often.

They seemed to be AOL until I saw that Tiffen had aquired the name etc.

Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

Bridges wrote:

Check out a good quality diaper bag. They have multiple pockets for holding bottles (lenses), pockets for accessories, have some padding, are designed to be carried as a shoulder bag. Adding a sheet of thin foam rubber to the bottom and using lens pouches makes this as safe as a photo satchel type bag at about 1/4th the cost. I carry one with extras in it like batteries, extra flash, flash modifiers, and a couple of lenses that are in lens pouches.

That's the best bag advice I have ever seen. I've gone through many bags trying to get the right one, and never been fully satisfied. I don't know about the topic poster, but I offer my thanks.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

desperante wrote:

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The Domke F8 small bag I use to hold a camera with a lens, a 80-200 and a WA zoom. Then the accessories in the outside pockes. All in a very small easy to carry bag over the shoulder.

latebloomer Loc: Topeka, KS

Txauditr wrote:

That is why I pritected it the way I did. Another thing "American Tourister" luggage trademark is the red whit and blue luggage tag. Remove it and replace it with any other. It identifies you as an American. Told to me by an overseas baggage handler

It is my opinion that most natives can easily spot an outsider, let alone a tourist.

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

GrandmaG wrote:

What a great idea! And they make them in "manly" looks now. lol

Yes, I have two, one is all black and pretty unisex looking while the other is an Eddie Bauer model and is well suited for carrying by a male!

Collie lover Loc: St. Louis, MO

Bridges wrote:

Check out a good quality diaper bag. They have multiple pockets for holding bottles (lenses), pockets for accessories, have some padding, are designed to be carried as a shoulder bag. Adding a sheet of thin foam rubber to the bottom and using lens pouches makes this as safe as a photo satchel type bag at about 1/4th the cost. I carry one with extras in it like batteries, extra flash, flash modifiers, and a couple of lenses that are in lens pouches.

Good idea. Although I have a camera bag, I might give this a try. I'll look for a used diaper bag at a re-sale shop.

Fezz Loc: Whidbey Island Washington

There's a new back pack bag that just came out. It's called Paxel and has a separate compartment at the bottom that you can release with a small button in the front that allows the bottom compartment to hinge all the way around to the front where it can re-attach in front. A zipper cover then gives you access to whatever you stored in that compartment such as lenses, filters, etc. It looks great. I don't know the cost but you could Google Paxel and get what you want I think.

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lowkick Loc: Connecticut

mrova wrote:

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You can buy camera gear "inserts" that will fit in a standard back pack to protect your camera gear. http://www.amazon.com/Ape-Case-Cubeze-Interior-Cameras/dp/B009GA6D2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423702266&sr=8-1&keywords=camera+insert They come in a variety of sizes and configurations. I often use a sling type tactical backpack with this type of insert in it and find it to work quite well. But the bag I use the most is my Vanguard Up Rise 38. It's extremely practical, can be configured in numerous ways and is set up so you can keep your camera stowed in the bag, hidden out of sight, and remove it through a special zippered opening without having to open the flap on the bag. It is quick and keeps the rest of your gear secure. http://www.amazon.com/Vanguard-Up-rise-38-Expandable-Camera/dp/B003EE5WYI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1423702593&sr=8-2&keywords=vanguard+up+rise+38