ruthenium wrote:
I expect there are different preferences, habits, and needs.
Sure. Agree 100%.
For example, most of my shooting happens on hikes, some long hikes; therefore, the convenience of carrying a camera system (recently, the GFX100S II & GF20-35mm F4 is my most used one) and the convenience of fast retrieval of the system are my main concerns.
What has worked well for me is carrying the primary camera system in a Manfrotto holster, while the secondary camera is in my backpack that has other things one may need while hiking (e.g. water). In some cases, when both cameras are in action, one is in my hands, and the other I can retrieve from the holster when needed while placing the former back in the holster.
My concern about larger bags, and about carrying too much weight in a shoulder bag is that wouldn't be ideal while hiking on a rugged terrain or paths.
Thus, for my use, the light Manfrotto holster has proved to be ideal. And, I cannot hike without a light backpack; thus, I find that carrying all extras in the backpack works best for me.
Like you rightfully said ….different preferences, habits and needs.
I never tried such a holster.
Getting out my camera has to be relatively fast. Changing lenses also. Same for you.
And indeed, a shoulder bag is not ideal while hiking on rugged terrain. But, I left multiple weeks long hikes behind me quite a few years ago (like Annapurna Nepal. I then had a larger backpack on my back and a smaller backpack in front of me on my chest. In that smaller backpack camera and 2 or 3 lenses).But, I don't do that anymore.
A one day walk / hike on uneven and rugged terrain yes. My Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20ltr. is ok for that (and can carry camera and 3 lenses). Mostly however I walk around in cities /villages or other places where there are people. At the moment also while traveling. Culture, portraits and architecture are most important for me. Landscape a bit less do. So, for me and in those cases, I find a Billingham shoulder bag much more comfortable and easier to handle than any backpack I ever had.
Happy shooting!
Dec 17, 2025 at 01:13 PM
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