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p.6 #1 · p.6 #1 · Best Camera Bag

No camera backpack is made as well as a hiking backpack for cameras Atlas comes close.
support systems internal, waist belt, zippers, pockets, internal compartments, tripods carrying and water system are important features. Weight balance is more important along with the depth of the bag, the weight has to be towards the top, the depth is most important to handle vertical packing of lenses.
With the right internal frame and hip belt you can haul a lot of weight without strain.
most bags are made in the Philippines by one company, unfortunately the couple of expensive backpack for photographers don't check of all of the boxes so if your buying one of those you'll need to make compromises.
Laptops have no place in a backpack in my opinion unless your tethering in the field.

This guy has some good stuff on his site
https://www.thephoblographer.com/indexes/reviews-index/camera-bags-2/

Beware of reviews whom receive bags to review for free.
My choice is one to carry stuff on a plane and one to walk with.

23 length and 9" depth is the minimum for compatibility.

Mar 17, 2023 at 04:13 PM

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p.6 #2 · p.6 #2 · Best Camera Bag

This thread turns into backpack thread. For me camera bag is primarily a messenger bag, a bag that enables me get out the camera quickly many times during the day. Backpack - is about carrying stuff around (I assume people use it for hiking in most of the cases).

Mar 17, 2023 at 04:28 PM

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p.6 #3 · p.6 #3 · Best Camera Bag

lensfan wrote:
This thread turns into backpack thread. For me camera bag is primarily a messenger bag, a bag that enables me get out the camera quickly many times during the day. Backpack - is about carrying stuff around (I assume people use it for hiking in most of the cases).

I always use a backpack for travels where I need to carry a bunch of other stuff than just camera gear. I find anything that hangs off of one shoulder just becomes a pain in the shoulder by the end of a day. I carry my camera in my hand with a wrist strap when out and about so I don't need to access the pack on any regular basis.

Mar 17, 2023 at 06:27 PM

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p.6 #4 · p.6 #4 · Best Camera Bag

I also predominantly use a backpack, although I cobbled together a Kinesis belt with Portabrace pouches. Given my girth, I can carry 6 lenses. I just use a RucPac strap for the camera. Can't really stow the camera anywhere in this setup, but it's nice for when I'm trying to be minimalistic. Downside is that I look like a complete dork.

I take an NYA-EVO Fjord 36 with a medium RCI when I want to be able to stow my camera and take a modest amount of equipment. I use the Fjord 60-C with a large RCI when I need more room.

Mar 17, 2023 at 06:37 PM

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p.6 #5 · p.6 #5 · Best Camera Bag

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Too bad it only opens half way. Somewhat mitigated by the lowepro gearup that fills the void and raises the main ICU up.

I bet the bag carries really well though. Have you tried the mystery ranch bridger 45 ? Similar concept but front opens fully.

Have you tried MR Bridger? I got their Blitz and while being very comfortable, ventilation is not that great. Bridger might be a bit better but still not like a the Osprey AG. They do have the Bridger 35 that is a closer competitor to this one.

Mar 18, 2023 at 02:49 AM

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p.6 #6 · p.6 #6 · Best Camera Bag

So, I’m currently on my trip. I took my airport essentials on the plane along with a domkey shoulder bag. First couple days I swapped out lenses I wanted and just carried the shoulder bag. However, it’s not comfortable schlepping that thing all over for 11hrs. Ultimately, I’ve decided I’m just gonna shoot 48mp on my iPhone and leave my gear at the hotel. In fact, I’m done traveling with my pro gear. Most of my shots are with my phone and dragging gear around adds weight, takes up space and limits my movement.

Now, if I was going on a safari, different story, but for navigating small towns, phone is easier.

iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone 14 Pro Max back dual wide camera 6.86mm f/1.78 lens 7mm f/1.8 1/33s 1000 ISO 0.0 EV

Mar 18, 2023 at 03:26 AM

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p.6 #7 · p.6 #7 · Best Camera Bag

3catsinky wrote:
Ultimately, I’ve decided I’m just gonna shoot 48mp on my iPhone and leave my gear at the hotel. In fact, I’m done traveling with my pro gear. Most of my shots are with my phone and dragging gear around adds weight, takes up space and limits my movement.

The phone does give you three autofocus lenses in a very small weatherproof and image-stabilized package, which is unbeatable in terms of portability and convenience. But I thought you were mainly shooting video? The video from the latest iPhones is good but still a far cry from a real cinema camera.

I use cheaper smartphones (iPhone SE) so am never really happy with their image quality; my minimalist travel kit now is a secondhand first-generation Sony A7s (an A7c would be a better choice, but more expensive) with a Cosina Voigtländer VM 35mm/2 Ultron attached. Manual focus (which is what I prefer; I got rid of all my autofocus lenses years ago), no IBIS (okay with me), and it fits perfectly into the little ThinkTank Mirrorless Mover 10; that's including the hood, which I keep on the lens all the time. An RX1 would work for this as well.

Mar 18, 2023 at 06:53 AM

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p.6 #8 · p.6 #8 · Best Camera Bag

Oh let me clarify. Yes video is my main gig. I was responding to all the travel back pack posts. I’m currently traveling thus my response

I was able to reconfigure my airport international more to my liking with additional dividers, so I think I’m set. There’s no way a backpack would work. No wheels is a fail.

Mar 18, 2023 at 08:29 AM

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p.6 #9 · p.6 #9 · Best Camera Bag

3catsinky wrote:
Oh let me clarify. Yes video is my main gig. I was responding to all the travel back pack posts. I’m currently traveling thus my response

I was able to reconfigure my airport international more to my liking with additional dividers, so I think I’m set. There’s no way a backpack would work. No wheels is a fail.

You obviously never dragged your wheeled pack around cobble stoned streets or through sidewalks with no nice curbs.

Mar 18, 2023 at 09:43 AM

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p.6 #10 · p.6 #10 · Best Camera Bag

No. I certainly didn’t. It’s too heavy.

Mar 18, 2023 at 09:45 AM

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p.6 #11 · p.6 #11 · Best Camera Bag

For work, I bring whatever required, even if heavy or awkward. Shoulder bag all day? Sure if that's what I need.

When traveling and vacationing, I often just bring a Ricoh GR or Fuji X70. I stuff it into my man-purse or fanny pack. Phone doesn't do it for me... I've never printed out phone photos, but I have a bunch of photos shot with my GR on my walls.

Mar 18, 2023 at 10:56 AM

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p.6 #12 · p.6 #12 · Best Camera Bag

I may just buy a bridge camera at somepoint or something like an rx100

Mar 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM

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p.6 #13 · p.6 #13 · Best Camera Bag

I wish the best camera bag existed. I have too many bags now and still think about buying another weekly

I have Domke, Billinghams, Compagon etc but end up using a Mindshift sling or Think Tank more often. The other look better (mostly) but tomorrow I am going to a place with a paved path and I can put everything (except the light stand in a rolling bag (Airport International.) I keep planning on using a new backpack with an insert but that has yet to happen.

Does anyone have an opinion of the Wotancraft Pilot? The 7L seems like it might be nice for walking around but then again many times I will put the camera with one lens on a sling strap and be done.

Photo of tomorrows bag and the backpack I have yet to really try. Sony A7V with 70-200 and 16-35 with a Godox AD600. - Jim

Mar 18, 2023 at 03:07 PM

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p.6 #14 · p.6 #14 · Best Camera Bag

I had a request for what I carried in either. In the 7L, generally my a7rIII w/ 35/1.4GM attached, and maybe 85/1.8 on side.

In the 10L I’ve traveled with a7rIII + 35/1.4GM and another a7rIII + 85/1.8. That worked pretty well. (Though, in truth I ended up rarely using the 85/1.8.)

At the moment, this is what I have in my 10L. (When traveling, I will often have non-photo things in my bag as well, such as my Oakley sunglasses.)

goo0h wrote:
I don't carry as much as OP. Having said that, I've become a fan of Wotancraft (www.wotancraft.tw). Especially of the Pilot series. I have both the 7L and the 10L. I tend to use the 10L for travel, which I've used to carry 1-2 Sony bodies and 2-3 lenses (not big ones.)

There are two basic forms of bags, I've learned over the years:

1) Those that fit close to the body, are non-rigid, and can be lighter. The Pilot series is like that. They tend to be really comfortable to carry all day. However, note: working out of them can be...Show more →

Mar 19, 2023 at 10:47 AM

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p.6 #15 · p.6 #15 · Best Camera Bag

goo0h wrote:
I had a request for what I carried in either. In the 7L, generally my a7rIII w/ 35/1.4GM attached, and maybe 85/1.8 on side.

In the 10L I’ve traveled with a7rIII + 35/1.4GM and another a7rIII + 85/1.8. That worked pretty well. (Though, in truth I ended up rarely using the 85/1.8.)

At the moment, this is what I have in my 10L. (When traveling, I will often have non-photo things in my bag as well, such as my Oakley sunglasses.)

Thanks for posting the photos--it really helps to see how things fit, much better than do the manufacturer's very neat images. I really don't need another bag, but I am tempted by the 10L. I would use it while traveling to carry two A7C bodies with short zooms (the 16-35/4 PZ and 24-70/4) mounted, plus a prime lens like the Sony 50mm 1.4 GM. If all that fit comfortable it would make a great bag for me.

Mar 19, 2023 at 11:38 AM

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p.6 #16 · p.6 #16 · Best Camera Bag

My favorite bag to walkaround with a camera and a few lenses. You wear it around your waist. Just reach down in front of you and grab what you need. Very versatile.

https://mountainsmith.com/collections/all-lumbar-packs/products/2023-day

Other choices
https://mountainsmith.com/collections/all-lumbar-packs

Mar 19, 2023 at 12:03 PM

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p.6 #17 · p.6 #17 · Best Camera Bag

Lowepro Photo Active 200 AW Backpack (Blue/Black)

$59.99 * (reg. 154.99)

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1741439-REG/lowepro_lp37259_photo_active_200_aw.html

Mar 19, 2023 at 10:18 PM

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p.6 #18 · p.6 #18 · Best Camera Bag

Depends on what you want.

For walk around in a city, I use the Peak Design 30L everyday pack and like it a lot. Good access and stylish, holds enough camera equipment for street photography - reasonably comfortably - with room for my computer, rain jacket, and whatever other supplies I want.

Most of my photography comes when I travel - and I love to trek. To meet these needs, I recently ordered the ZPacks Bagger Ultra 40 (https://zpacks.com/products/bagger-ultra-40l-backpack); and my hope is to get a large capacity panel opening pack (125L or larger - I am looking a lot at Stone Glacier and Kifaru); and have the Bagger be my lightweight day pack, which can be packed into the larger pack as a stuffed sack for when I am on multi day treks with tent, sleeping bag, etc. I have high hopes for the Bagger as the zipper seems expansive enough to allow access to a camera storage pod (but let me see when I get my hands on i).

Mar 20, 2023 at 01:58 AM

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p.6 #19 · p.6 #19 · Best Camera Bag

Hoboy. I like to divide the topic into two catagories...

Hiking
My goal when hiking is that the bag must be as lightweight and comfortable as possible. It only needs to hold 2-3 lenses small lenses (usually ultrawide zoom, light telephoto, midrange). I often attach the camera body via a PD capture clip, that way it doesn't hang on a strap and put weight on the neck, and it doesn't swing around on a neck strap while walking. I want to have an additional camera compartment to story jackets, lunch, and have a pocket for a hydration reservoir, and a side pocket for a water bottle. It also must have a way of holding a tripod externally.

As such, I've liked the LowePro Photo Sport 24L.

Travel
Weight matters slightly less here (still matters, due to carry on weight limitations), but handleability and accessibility matters more. Generally, all the straps, hip belts, sternum straps, etc. tend to be more of a nuisance than an aid in a travel backpack. I like the backpack to be more sleek and simple, and I like it to have a more 'urban' look.

As such, thus far I've liked the Wndrd Prvke. Second place is the Peak Design, though I have the V1 30L and have never tried the V2.

I've tried many other backpacks, Nya Evo (too heavy at 4.5 lbs +, but good when you need to carry a 70-200 2.8), Kata Bumblebee (straps are too finicky), and others, but I'd say the Lowepro and Wndrd are so far my favorites.

Other considerations...

Large Shoulder Bags
I have a large Crumpler shoulder bag. I dislike large shoulder bags because they put so much weight on 1 shoulder, but sometimes for event shooting, you want all your lenses at your hip for a quick switch. If I did more event shooting, I'd probably switch to the large Peak Design 10L, which has a more comfy shoulder strap. Generally though, I dislike these, I just use them when I have to.

Small Shoulder Bags
I have a Peak Design 6L. I love this bag as a light walk around bag. It can hold camera+lens, and an additional lens... or if you hold the camera externally, you can probably fit 3 lenses in it. You can strap a small tripod on the bottom if you want.

Mar 20, 2023 at 02:36 AM

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p.6 #20 · p.6 #20 · Best Camera Bag

I spend less time deciding to get a new camera than I do looking for the right bag. The bag one needs is very dependent on the activity. I appreciate all who have commented. I learn a lot from users experience here.

My primary activities are biking/mtn biking and hiking. For some reason the SO decided my old salty camelbak was meant for goodwill. Too bad as it still had things in it, like my capture clip... oh well, time to get a new bag.

I got the Osprey Raptor 14 hydration pack:
https://www.osprey.com/us/en/product/raptor-14-RAPTOR14S19.html
currently on sale. Instead of going the full backpack route with an insert, I just put my lenses in individual pouches. I managed to carry my Gitzo GT0545T, A7Riv and some lenses, with new capture clip. Not to mention hydration, on a recent hike. i do have to take it off to change lenses though. If I put the capture clip on the opposite side of the tripod, it balances better.

I also have the Mindshift Photocross 10 I have taken on a few hikes. It requires putting a water bottle in the outer pocket, and is not that convenient to get to, especially compared to a dedicated hydration pack.

If I am traveling i take a Tenba Cooper 13 slim as it hooks over the suitcase handle bar. But I have never carried it around for long periods.

One bag I have not used much is a Kata 3N1-30 which is still available today. It does have side access where you can sling it around at access the camera. I have too many bags at the moment...

Living in Arizona, though, hydration is an essential feature for me.

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