Comments on: Cool Backpacks For Photographers

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By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:11:43 +0000

To answer the question about the inconspicuous camera bag from holly and jessiev, check out the ThinkTank Urban Disguise or Retrospective series shoulder bags: http://www.thinktankphoto.com They are designed to be unobtrusive but functional. They are pricey, but they are definitely worth it. The build quality is incredible and the features and functionality are top notch. I use a Speed Freak beltpack and have used it in the jungles of Borneo and up volcanoes in Indonesia. http://www.noodlescurry.com

By: jessiev

jessiev — Sun, 23 May 2010 14:04:09 +0000

Twitter: WanderingEds
i echo holly’s question, and thank nina for the crumpler suggestion. it is too hard to carry a purse AND a photo bag when we’re out traveling for the day. i’ll look into the crumplers! any other suggestions? thanks!

By: Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:13:06 +0000

I backpack with a llama. The llama holds my backpackings stuff. I carry a day pack with emergency stuff (jacket, first aid kit, mt water bottle, water purification pills, and emergency food for a day. All this is in case something happens to my llama and I only have what I have on my back………… I also want to carry my Canon Rebel an extra lense, and a couple of batteries. Is there a backpack out there for me to look at?
Chuck

By: nina beheim

nina beheim — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:52:00 +0000

You will probably enjoy one of the crumpler messenger style bags. I bought the 8 million dollar bag – held a 5d MK II with a 70-200 f/2.8, also held a lightmeter, 580exII flash, 24-70 2.8L, and a 16-35 2.8L, 2 pocket wizards, and a remote shutter release – oh, and my checkbook/wallet. The crumpler bag is VEry well padded. This gear made for a very heavy load in a shoulder bag, but it was fine.

with your camera (the canon w/an 18-55), you might prefer the smaller bags, i.e. the 5 or 7 million dollar bag. I like crumplers because of the padding and they don’t say “LOOKIE AT MY EXPENSIVE GEAR TO STEAL!”. :O)

They are supposedly water resistant (haven’t tested this). I drug it through lots of dirt in a vineyard, all around a wet beach and through rocks and fields and rodeos. it’s holding up very well!

By: David

David — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:17:26 +0000

Great roundup guys, I have a Crumpler Pretty boy backpack which is ideal for day trips with my camera and I also use it as carry on.
The best thing I like about it is that it doesn’t look like a camera bag and is waterproof, it’s had a few seriously wet outings in NZ and the Amazon, keeping my gear totally dry!
Great site.

By: Holly

Holly — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:05:17 +0000

Anyone know of any good messenger/purse style camera bags? I have a cannon rebel xs and an EFS 18-55mm lens (about 6 inches long). Looking for something that doesn’t scream ‘I HAVE A NICE(ish) CAMERA RIGHT HERE!’ and protects the camera, but also that I could keep a wallet and other small purse-type items in. A backpack will be my next option, but I don’t like having something on my back that someone could open and me not notice.

Thanks!

By: Cate

Cate — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:51:24 +0000

Twitter: catekiwi
Very nice packs. It’s difficult to decide which one to buy.
Every time I buy a new lens it extends beyond the size of my bag and never fits in well. So I need an extendable pack. And one that doesn’t mind getting wet or having coffee slopped on it. Yes I do spill my coffee on my camera bag (only a little).
Nice post.

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