Posted: 1/31/2010 1:29:04 PM EDT
| What are you guys using? Anybody use anything by Maxpedition? I picked up a Canon Rebel xs for the wife's Christmas. I imagine that we will be using it a lot on camping trips, hikes, etc, so we'll need something rugged. I love my Maxpedition Versipack, and was thinking of something along those lines. I thought the Lunada Gearslinger looked intriguing maxpedition Any thoughts? We are totally new to this hobby if it's not obvious. |
Check out the Tamrac line too. One of the most desirable and comfortable to carry is the Crumpler line of bags. If your new to photography and looking at a Maxpedition, you might find the Crumpler line to "Metrosexual"  I have a knock off I bought from SIGELECTRONICS out of Canada. Ex: The Crumpler "7 million dollar home" sells for about $125 to $150. Knockoff was $30 shipped from Canada to SC. Exactly the same bag, minus logo.
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Same here. I use the Lowepro Flipside 400 AW. Its awesome, comfortable, roomy and it will keep your gear completely dry in the rain. |
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Just the same. Specifically, I use a Nova 180AW shoulder bag, and also have a Mini Trekker AW backpack. Both are very well made and protect the contents well.
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I use the Tamrac Velocity 5768. I love it, great bag. Fit's my D90 with my Nikkor 80-200 f/2.8, 50 f/1.8, Tokina 24-40 f/2.8, SB-600 speedlight, chargers, couple of light modifiers for the speedlight, batteries and memory. Can wear it as a shoulder bag, sling it to the rear and it kind of rides like a back pack or carry it with the carry handle. It has the M.A.S. (modular accessory system) that will allow you to attach extra bags and such to carry even more gear (think Molle) and is top loading and very quick and easy to access. I love it!
http://tamrac.com/5768.htm 
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Geez were do I start...
I work in a photo shop 
We sell Lowe Pro, Tamrac, Kata, Tenba, Domke, Mountain Smith, Op-Tech... thats what I can think of at the moment.
I buy the bags we stock 
I use Lowe Pro & Domke the most...depending on the gig is which bag I go with. Think of a camera bag as a gun safe get one just a bit bigger than you need. Trust me you will find all kinds of crap to put in there. Also think of the bag as THE BAG TO GRAB WHEN YOU WANT ALL YOUR CAMERA GEAR. That theory works for a first bag, not so good for a second or third bag. The second bag is usually bought to fill a need, back packs, waist bags, sling bags, shoulder bags, small pouches, etc... My experience is camera bags are a 'fashion' item for some & a tool for others. Some bags work better for certain uses & techniques. The Domke's are really easy to work from & reconfigure but they offer shit for protection from idiots who put stuff on top of the bag when packing the car for a road trip.  I lost a really expensive lens hood & speedlite that way. Like it was said they are canvas bags much like your favorite pair of jeans. Domke uses a padded insert to protect the equipment. It works really well but you have to baby the bags compared to others-Tamrac, Tenba, Lowepro etc...
I really like the Lowe Pro Street & Field series which is now called the Stealth series. The 300 & 400 are big enough for the 70~200 f2.8 glass or the 100~400 glass plus speed lites, batteries, bodies, second or third lens & related acs. I like the way you can add lens pouches or acs. bags to the ends of the bag much like molle straps & pouches. The all weather covers are a real plus too. The newer 'sling' style bags are pretty cool to use. Tamrac's latest designs are really functional. If not Tamrac's then look at the Lowe Pro Sling bag series. Go to your local shop w/ your gear & tryout several bags to see what you like. A good shop will let you play with several choices as long as you respect that the bags are new & treat as such. I tell my customers there is no ONE perfect bag just a good compromises. 7mm |
My Domke:
I have a Pelican 1526 (1520/1527) for travel or flight: http://www.casesbypelican.com/1526.htm |
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Quoted: I use the Tamrac Velocity 5768. I love it, great bag. Fit's my D90 with my Nikkor 80-200 f/2.8, 50 f/1.8, Tokina 24-40 f/2.8, SB-600 speedlight, chargers, couple of light modifiers for the speedlight, batteries and memory. Can wear it as a shoulder bag, sling it to the rear and it kind of rides like a back pack or carry it with the carry handle. It has the M.A.S. (modular accessory system) that will allow you to attach extra bags and such to carry even more gear (think Molle) and is top loading and very quick and easy to access. I love it! http://tamrac.com/5768.htm http://tamrac.com/5768-cls-K.jpg http://tamrac.com/LA-5768-M.jpg I lugged that bag for 7 days on a vacation trip with a 40D, a 28-135MM IS, a 70-200 2.8L, and a 24-70 2.8L with some other accesories. At day 8, I bought a Tamrac 5374 at more than retail just so I could have a backpack to wear instead of that bag system. That bag killed my shoulders and neck everyday; I don't particularly care for it. |
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Lowepro Computrekker AW.
Fits all my camera gear and should fit the next body/lenses I plan to get replacing some of my current stuff. Here |
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i have a kata 3n1-20. i didnt like it at first because it isnt as easy to use as i thought it would be. however, it is rugged and protects the equipment well. i took a spill skiing with my 70-200L, flash, etc in there and it protected it from damage. my 50 d was around my neck and it ended up cover in snow. after it thawed, it was fine. amazing how tuff cameras really are. anyways, if you are going to beat around a bit the kata would be a good one to consider. i carry my 50d, 70-200, flash, lens hoods, batteries, chargers, a point and shoot, and a couple other small items in there. it stows all of that well. you can also fit the camera with the telephoto attached, which is a big deal to me.
eta, it also fits snug to the body, which is another plus to me |
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I have a Tamrac 622 Pro?... I think
it is, that I have had for 20 years, or so. I love the shoulder carry, with the waist belt. It will carry everything I need camera wise & then some. But I have bought a Maxpedition Jumbo Type S for my everyday carry with my Nikon D-200, last year & I love it. I have been thinking about purchasing a Mongo or aKodiak for a 2 camera replacement bag. I feel confident the Mongo carry my 2 D-200's, but I like the Kodiak, for it's ability to be carried on the back, and then pull it around for access. Does anyone here have any experience with either of these for carrying camera gear? Not trying to highjack. Thanks! John |