Re: Pickpockets? Seeking Camera bag for Europe Trip
gdanmitchell wrote:
Have you thought of using both? The backpack could well be the most useful when you are in transit — say on a train or plane, for example. Then when you actually go out on daily adventures you could lighten up and just use the sling, leaving behind gear that you might not need each day. (You can reduce the impact of this on packing but filling up that sling bag with socks and stuff and putting it inside your luggage.)
I thought about both and looked into a few slings or maybe even a messenger back. Here's where i landed. I scored a Peak Design everyday backpack v1 that's only been used a couple of times for $100.
This will let me carry my gear / headphones / chargers / tripod / ipad on the plane and on inter-country transfers. Tooling around the city, I'll keep the tripod in the bag or just travel very light with one lens.
All my bear is insured with USAA. I'm not taking my 200-600, laptop or anything like that.
Also, i'll be using the carabiner hack to secure zippers and what on on trains. My wife and I have traveled from key west to the arctic circle (and every state in between), as well as in mexico, Canada, and even Jerusalem and various parts of the west bank. I know at least know how not to walk like an apprehensive tourist. I don't think i'll fool anyone into thinking i'm a local, but I should blend.
Thank you again everyone! I'll post an update after I get back for anyone who might find this thread handy in the future.
Oct 24, 2025 at 05:54 PM
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