IraBlock Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Deep down every photographer i know is a 'bag junkie'. I have given away a lot of bags over the last few years and i still have a closet filled with them. It seems that every assignment i take i find a reason to get a new bag. The question on every trip is do i take a shoulder bag or do i take a backpack, and there are many times when i take both! The last few years I have been in love with Tenba backpacks and shoulder bags, they are well constructed and very well thought out. If i am working in a city i tend to use a shoulder bag where i can grab a lens very quickly. When i am doing more walking and hiking i lean towards a backpack. Some of the new Tenba backpacks have a 'side' entry pocket where you can grab a camera or lens without taking the pack off or opening the main panel. This is great, but of course it has added to my dilemma in choosing a bag as it will work for city photography. The other decision to be made is what bag to use when you are transporting all your equipment to a location when you are on a plane versus the actual smaller bag you will be shooting with. Since i carry a lot of Sony lenses, (just like bags i can't always decide what lenses to take 😁) traditionally i use a rolling bag for the plane and then switch to a more mobile carrying method either backpack or shoulder bag when i am working.I will ask and expect to get many varied replies - WHAT BAG DO YOU USE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsume Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 I'm a flight attendant, so I travel every week. I like to use a small, kinda ugly backpack that does not scream expensive camera equipment. I use an insert. I also make sure that bag has a chest strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IraBlock Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 Good idea. And i find the chest strap important to help control the load distribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LensBrew Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 I understand the "collection". The issue I believe is they are not customized to individual needs, so you need a trial-and-error process to find what fits the best. Once you settle on a bag, 5 more come out the next week (not exaggerating, it happened twice) and you get one more.But I could say I have this problem fixed. I have Atlas backpack for hiking, camping and outdoors. For cities, travel and sports, I use the Nomatic Peter McKinnon everyday backpack. Sometimes I use their sling for 1 body 2 prime setup. I don't have the airport roller bag, but that is in the plans for the future... I guess it is not fixed 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcox Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 As a sports photographer, for me a roller is the best option. I use the Think Tank Photo Airport Security primarily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolineJensen Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 I use an insert in a Jansport backpack...inconspicuous! For heavier things I like a rolling pelican case. Shoulder bags really hurt unless they have a wide cross-body strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonygale Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 I have several, but I'm all about a roller bag or a backpack. I don't love shoulder bags, I start to feel it if I use one too long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feedpawl Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 I use the Osprey Talon 22 backpack. Its not too big and has a lifetime warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Analogue01 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 I am very much a backpack guy. Shoulder bags start to cause muscle problems if I use them for more than an hour or so at a time. Currently I am using an insert in a Montane backpack but am debating whether to get a Shimoda. I think I will but I enjoy the research as much as the purchase sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekRover Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 For my bag use case it depends on what I am planning to shoot at my destination. I prefer trying to carry as light as possible. If I am planning to shoot wildlife, I'll carry the telephotos in my peak design backpack. If I am just planning on doing landscape I'll just carry in the peak design sling bag. I try to avoid bringing all my gear with me if possible. Recently I've been favoring bags that are carry-on size to store all my lens and camera gear and has the capability to have a cube that turns into a day bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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