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5/9/2012 12:13:26 AM
Looking for a DSLR bag that doesn't look like a camera bag.
I ran across the Voodoo Tactical Padded bag (http://www.voodootactical.net/p-1029-voodoo-tactical-15-0457-stakeout-padded-concealment-bag.aspx) and the Hazard 4 Gear Photo Recon Bag (http://www.gearbunker.com/evac-photorecon_p_15.html).
The Photo Recon Bag is a bit too big for the gear I have, but I'm concerned that the Voodoo bag may not have enough protection. Thoughts/Suggestions? Current kit is a DSLR with 2 lenses (biggest is a 55-300) and other misc camera schwag.
5/9/2012 12:34:36 AM
Originally Posted By Windex:
Looking for a DSLR bag that doesn't look like a camera bag.
Looking for a DSLR bag that doesn't look like a camera bag.
I ran across the Voodoo Tactical Padded bag (http://www.voodootactical.net/p-1029-voodoo-tactical-15-0457-stakeout-padded-concealment-bag.aspx) and the Hazard 4 Gear Photo Recon Bag (http://www.gearbunker.com/evac-photorecon_p_15.html).
The Photo Recon Bag is a bit too big for the gear I have, but I'm concerned that the Voodoo bag may not have enough protection. Thoughts/Suggestions? Current kit is a DSLR with 2 lenses (biggest is a 55-300) and other misc camera schwag.
What about a messenger bag? Or do you want tacticool?
5/9/2012 12:37:40 AM
I've got this for a similar setup to your gear. http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&ds=pr&pq=dslr+camera+cases&cp=6&gs_id=4p9&xhr=t&q=case+logic&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1366&bih=581&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=13337633695345922979&sa=X&ei=HPSpT6uKLOrl6QGF55SxBA&sqi=2&ved=0CKIBEPICMAA
It may not look all tacticool but it works pretty good and will even hold a tripod.
It may not look all tacticool but it works pretty good and will even hold a tripod.
5/9/2012 3:34:15 AM
I use a maxpedition. It doesn't look like a camera bag and looks cool. Works great for me.
Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack
ETA: I keep my D3100 with a smaller lens attached (35mm) and my 55-300 in another padded case in the bottom of the bag. Plenty of pockets to hold other misc stuff such as batteries, flash cards, etc.
Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack
ETA: I keep my D3100 with a smaller lens attached (35mm) and my 55-300 in another padded case in the bottom of the bag. Plenty of pockets to hold other misc stuff such as batteries, flash cards, etc.
5/9/2012 11:14:38 AM
Originally Posted By emsjeep:
What about a messenger bag? Or do you want tacticool?
Originally Posted By Windex:
Looking for a DSLR bag that doesn't look like a camera bag.
Looking for a DSLR bag that doesn't look like a camera bag.
I ran across the Voodoo Tactical Padded bag (http://www.voodootactical.net/p-1029-voodoo-tactical-15-0457-stakeout-padded-concealment-bag.aspx) and the Hazard 4 Gear Photo Recon Bag (http://www.gearbunker.com/evac-photorecon_p_15.html).
The Photo Recon Bag is a bit too big for the gear I have, but I'm concerned that the Voodoo bag may not have enough protection. Thoughts/Suggestions? Current kit is a DSLR with 2 lenses (biggest is a 55-300) and other misc camera schwag.
What about a messenger bag? Or do you want tacticool?
Don't need Tacticool.... but anything that looks like a laptop bag or camera bag will draw un-wanted attention in my area... unfortunately calling it "high crime" is an understatement. Being a military town, the "tactical" looking stuff doesn't usually get a second look.
5/9/2012 1:01:07 PM
I use one of these: Canon 200. Very happy with it, if you peel the CANON sticker off the top it's just another backpack.
5/9/2012 1:03:14 PM
Originally Posted By Windex:
Don't need Tacticool.... but anything that looks like a laptop bag or camera bag will draw un-wanted attention in my area... unfortunately calling it "high crime" is an understatement. Being a military town, the "tactical" looking stuff doesn't usually get a second look.
Originally Posted By emsjeep:
What about a messenger bag? Or do you want tacticool?
Originally Posted By Windex:
Looking for a DSLR bag that doesn't look like a camera bag.
Looking for a DSLR bag that doesn't look like a camera bag.
I ran across the Voodoo Tactical Padded bag (http://www.voodootactical.net/p-1029-voodoo-tactical-15-0457-stakeout-padded-concealment-bag.aspx) and the Hazard 4 Gear Photo Recon Bag (http://www.gearbunker.com/evac-photorecon_p_15.html).
The Photo Recon Bag is a bit too big for the gear I have, but I'm concerned that the Voodoo bag may not have enough protection. Thoughts/Suggestions? Current kit is a DSLR with 2 lenses (biggest is a 55-300) and other misc camera schwag.
What about a messenger bag? Or do you want tacticool?
Don't need Tacticool.... but anything that looks like a laptop bag or camera bag will draw un-wanted attention in my area... unfortunately calling it "high crime" is an understatement. Being a military town, the "tactical" looking stuff doesn't usually get a second look.
Gotcha...I always wanted one of these, but these days, they do sorta look like a laptop bag, though almost everything relatively flat does...
5/9/2012 7:48:50 PM
I've been using a Think Tank Retrospective for a while now.
Looks like every other messenger bag out there. Holds 2 SLRs an old Rolleiflex, plus film and lenses no problem (when I want to carry all that stuff that is).
Looks like every other messenger bag out there. Holds 2 SLRs an old Rolleiflex, plus film and lenses no problem (when I want to carry all that stuff that is).
5/11/2012 12:22:25 PM
I use a Think Tank Photo Streetwalker Pro for a single body kit:
http://www.ocabj.net/?p=2142
If I'm going light with my iPad and a body, I go with the Tenba Messenger Mini.
http://www.ocabj.net/?p=1816
http://www.ocabj.net/?p=2142
If I'm going light with my iPad and a body, I go with the Tenba Messenger Mini.
http://www.ocabj.net/?p=1816
5/14/2012 11:08:33 AM
Just thought I'd post an update.....
After talking it over with the wife, I decided a Kata 3N1-25 Pro backpack was the way to go. It has the sling option as well as a backpack function which will be nice. Additionally, there is a secondary area that will be big enough to cover a "diaper blow out kit" for when my son is with me, which is just about always.
I found one for a great price and should have it here in about a week.
On a side note, MSRP on the bag is $200.... not sure where Amazon got their $300 from.
5/15/2012 2:08:21 AM
Originally Posted By renraf:
I use a maxpedition. It doesn't look like a camera bag and looks cool. Works great for me.
Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack
ETA: I keep my D3100 with a smaller lens attached (35mm) and my 55-300 in another padded case in the bottom of the bag. Plenty of pockets to hold other misc stuff such as batteries, flash cards, etc.
I use a maxpedition. It doesn't look like a camera bag and looks cool. Works great for me.
Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack
ETA: I keep my D3100 with a smaller lens attached (35mm) and my 55-300 in another padded case in the bottom of the bag. Plenty of pockets to hold other misc stuff such as batteries, flash cards, etc.
This.
I also use this same bag to carry my DSLR/Lens/Cleaning kit/Lens Hood/Filters/Etc... Works great! Also has a place for CCW if you ever need to shoot while you are out..um...shooting.
5/16/2012 1:32:23 PM
Originally Posted By Sig54:
This.
I also use this same bag to carry my DSLR/Lens/Cleaning kit/Lens Hood/Filters/Etc... Works great! Also has a place for CCW if you ever need to shoot while you are out..um...shooting.
Originally Posted By renraf:
I use a maxpedition. It doesn't look like a camera bag and looks cool. Works great for me.
Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack
ETA: I keep my D3100 with a smaller lens attached (35mm) and my 55-300 in another padded case in the bottom of the bag. Plenty of pockets to hold other misc stuff such as batteries, flash cards, etc.
I use a maxpedition. It doesn't look like a camera bag and looks cool. Works great for me.
Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack
ETA: I keep my D3100 with a smaller lens attached (35mm) and my 55-300 in another padded case in the bottom of the bag. Plenty of pockets to hold other misc stuff such as batteries, flash cards, etc.
This.
I also use this same bag to carry my DSLR/Lens/Cleaning kit/Lens Hood/Filters/Etc... Works great! Also has a place for CCW if you ever need to shoot while you are out..um...shooting.
Same here except I use the Jumbo EDC which has two advantages over a plain Jumbo - a grab handle on the top and it doesn't have the pull-cord cover on the inside of the main pouch which makes getting the camera out easier.
5/16/2012 6:13:26 PM
Originally Posted By Engineer:
Same here except I use the Jumbo EDC which has two advantages over a plain Jumbo - a grab handle on the top and it doesn't have the pull-cord cover on the inside of the main pouch which makes getting the camera out easier.
Originally Posted By Sig54:
This.
I also use this same bag to carry my DSLR/Lens/Cleaning kit/Lens Hood/Filters/Etc... Works great! Also has a place for CCW if you ever need to shoot while you are out..um...shooting.
Originally Posted By renraf:
I use a maxpedition. It doesn't look like a camera bag and looks cool. Works great for me.
Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack
ETA: I keep my D3100 with a smaller lens attached (35mm) and my 55-300 in another padded case in the bottom of the bag. Plenty of pockets to hold other misc stuff such as batteries, flash cards, etc.
I use a maxpedition. It doesn't look like a camera bag and looks cool. Works great for me.
Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack
ETA: I keep my D3100 with a smaller lens attached (35mm) and my 55-300 in another padded case in the bottom of the bag. Plenty of pockets to hold other misc stuff such as batteries, flash cards, etc.
This.
I also use this same bag to carry my DSLR/Lens/Cleaning kit/Lens Hood/Filters/Etc... Works great! Also has a place for CCW if you ever need to shoot while you are out..um...shooting.
Same here except I use the Jumbo EDC which has two advantages over a plain Jumbo - a grab handle on the top and it doesn't have the pull-cord cover on the inside of the main pouch which makes getting the camera out easier.
The jumbo has the grab handle too. I actually like the pull-cord. I've been out in some nasty stuff and it gives me some piece of mind that my gear isn't getting soaked. Also in good weather, the flap folds down out of the way.
