another bag thread! haters keep out...

[dct]

Having used now a Tenba messenger for more than a month to carry my daily RF gear I'm strictly addicted to the additional concealed top zipper to get my gear fast and quiet in and out. Without touching the main flap.
Who uses another messenger style bag which offers this additional top access? And what is your impression on this detail? (I'm still looking for a second smaller bag, without notebook compartment)

[shadowfox]

I have but one simple policy regarding bags: Gears that don't fit into my Domke F2, I leave at home. Done.

Having said that, I enjoy reading bag threads like this (someday I just have to look for Joe's name ). But strangely, I never feel the need for another one.

[crispy12]

Originally Posted by shadowfox

I have but one simple policy regarding bags: Gears that don't fit into my Domke F2, I leave at home. Done.

Having said that, I enjoy reading bag threads like this (someday I just have to look for Joe's name ). But strangely, I never feel the need for another one.

How do you find the size of the Domke? Is it ever too big?

I was considering purchasing the F2 black as my Hadley khaki looks a bit too flashy for some occasions.

[SteveM]

I've pretty much settled on using a Billingham Hadley Pro for all occasions. It is a bit tight for my Bronica RF645, but that prevents me from lugging too much around. It's perfect for a rangefinder with a few lenses, and my Pany GF1 when travelling.

Steve

[shadowfox]

Originally Posted by crispy12

How do you find the size of the Domke? Is it ever too big?

I was considering purchasing the F2 black as my Hadley khaki looks a bit too flashy for some occasions.

Not that I noticed.

You're going the right direction with a black F2 if you want to "blend in" the with crowd.

[back alley]

i'm thinking about another domke f6 bag...not sold locally so i can't take a look in person.

[Al Patterson]

Originally Posted by dct

Having used now a Tenba messenger for more than a month to carry my daily RF gear I'm strictly addicted to the additional concealed top zipper to get my gear fast and quiet in and out. Without touching the main flap.
Who uses another messenger style bag which offers this additional top access? And what is your impression on this detail? (I'm still looking for a second smaller bag, without notebook compartment)

I love the Tenba Messenger, but it is full of Canon FD equipment now.

[a10101100]

oh i was(/am?) a Bag addict even before so..

for regular / daily commute
3 Hadley Pros (different colors of course), Domke F3, Lowepro stealth reports 200

Smaller Walkarounds
a Hadley small, Head Porter Magnum

i bought 2 inserts just so i can use with my other bags as well.. uh oh

[bfffer]

bag threads are great.

its always good to see what others organize their gears before shooting.

[Ken Ford]

I have a pile of different Domkes, my oldest going back to when he sold them on word of mouth. However, the bag I like the most is my first generation BBB. I'm considering buying a current BBB-e for my new NEX-7 kit, and possibly a second for my Nikon 1 gear so the Leica doesn't keep getting evicted.

[Alowisney]

Originally Posted by Filmguya

http://www.langlybag.com

anyone heard of these? I want to get one but, haven't seen these in the wild.

I really like the look of their Foxtrot bag, but I can't find any reviews of it. It's kind of odd.

Edit: I thought those bags look a bit familiar. They look to be Courser bags from China. If you do an eBay search, you'll see what I mean.

I need a new bag because I've outgrown my Maxpedition Versipack knockoff. I'd like something big enough to hold a NEX-5N with accessories and a rangefinder or small SLR with a couple of lenses. I've been looking at the Domke F2 and Crumpler 6 Million Dollar Home. Any opinions are welcome! I don't have a camera shop around that I could try out bags in, so I'm having to rely on other's opinions of the bags I'm looking at.

[Thardy]

I probably need a couple of bags now. The ones I have are full of stuff already. I'd like to be able to grab a couple of cameras I'm using that day, and remove them when I return home.

[j.scooter]

I have a really big backpack that doubles as my storage container and holds all my gear.

I have a BBB-E bag which I use for one body a couple of lenses and Ipad.

I am looking for recommendations for a bag to hold two cameras, up to 5 lenses and Ipad.

[thirtyfivefifty]

Billingham F1.4 (shoulder bag)
Think Tank Shape Shifter (backpack)
Think Tank Skin belt & Skin 50 component (modular)
No bag

Classy? Casual? Controlled? Environment in which I can freely work out of the bag set down? I'm inclined to take the shoulder bag. I like to store equipment in the shoulder bag, too. If I'm travelling, walking long distances, or bringing the laptop as well, then I'm more likely to take the backpack. Minimally? with only one camera, one lens? Then just the camera and lens, no bag. If I want to be minimal with an extra lens, then no bag, then I take the modular belt. It all depends.

P.S. I REALLY want an iPad. Version 2 or 3? I'm thinking 2 is the best way to go?

[akptc]

I've been using the Lowepro Exchange Messenger for about a week now and am liking it a lot.

[ChrisPlatt]

This looks ideal for some of you:



Chris

[Andy Kibber]

A beat up Domke satchel. That's it.

[back alley]

i'm needing a bag that will hold 2 dslrs with lenses attached plus one more lens...casual, low key and cheap...any thoughts?

[paulfish4570]

hilarious dah link. thanks ...

[Chris Bail]

I have 6. 1 very large Tamrac Expedition backpack for almost my entire Nikon kit and paid work, 1 Timbuk2 small custom classic messenger with Snoop camera insert for every day use. 1 Kata backpack with the little cordoned off section for snacks or a jacket that also fits a laptop...and three bags that are currently up on my local craigslist (Tamrac 5533, Tamrac 5534, Tamrac Zoom Pro 4.)

[Chris Bail]

Yeah...that's about the size of my Tamrac Expedition.

Originally Posted by ChrisPlatt

This looks ideal for some of you:



Chris

[-doomed-]

One bag three lenses and a flash in the F3-X. It's my workhorse bag It's pretty much all I need. I sold an F2 because it was too big to carry everywhere. I've contemplated an F6 because it may fit my needs better, but the F3-X has been perfect. I bought the rugged wear waxed canvas one and for all I've put it through it's held up well. Though it smells a bit like burnt wood from all of the fires I've gone to recently.

[JayM]

I'm really happy with my Mulholland angler style bag for carrying lots of film, flash, extra camera, etc but would like something about half that size of just keeping my keys, wallet, and an M in. Thinking that this bag from Filson looks pretty good http://www.filson.com/products/field...all.70230.html

Anyone use one of these?

[Saul]

Originally Posted by JayM

Thinking that this bag from Filson looks pretty good http://www.filson.com/products/field...all.70230.html

Anyone use one of these?

Dude, that's flat-out a purse!

[Rob-F]

Originally Posted by back alley

i think the 5xb would be as close to perfect as i could hope for...if they just took the zipper out and made the mouth a touch bigger...

. . . and made it one space longer . . . and replaced the belt loop with the same slim pocket they use on their other bags . . . and a zippered front pocket like the F6.

Hey, it would still be a small bag. And yes, I have an F10, which comes close, but doesn't have the extra length I want. Either one, made three inches longer, would be great.