Spec me a camera bag
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I've learned my lesson @Raymond Lin and only take 2 lens and one body,I also take a waterproof coat (one that folds into the pocket) wet wipes (always handy to wipe dirty/greasy hands) lens cleaning cloths (for my glasses and lens) battery pack for recharging my phone ect,Andrew wet toilet wipes (some toilets don't have toilet paper).
I do travel light now than I used to but it's nice to have a bigger bag that is very comfy on your back.
I love my Base Park, I bought it as a carry on for Japan because it’s a mix bag for everything and if you are using it as a daily, you have your camera in hand with a lens attached so there are just 2 lenses in the bag anyway with a bottle of water and bits and pieces.
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Thinktank Retrospective 5 ?
https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/retrospective-series/products/retrospective-5
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Narh, never had a Billingham.
They are fake im afraid,i have already asked them
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Oh, mistake, obviously it was someone else on here
By default i normally avoid bags with metal buckets, which the Billingham has.
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Personally I don't like Lowepro, I had a couple many years ago and they were enough to put me off for life, they are probably fine these days but wouldn't be on my list.
I've pretty much settled on ThinkTank/MindShift now, great bags. The Retrospective that Raymond mentioned is really nice, I've been using one for a few years. Another bag I find handy is their Airport Takeoff, pretty much a rolling bag that doubles as a back pack, I find that quite handy on some trips. Also have their Trifecta backpack for my fuji gear which is ideal for a light day out.
I've pretty much settled on ThinkTank/MindShift now, great bags. The Retrospective that Raymond mentioned is really nice, I've been using one for a few years. Another bag I find handy is their Airport Takeoff, pretty much a rolling bag that doubles as a back pack, I find that quite handy on some trips. Also have their Trifecta backpack for my fuji gear which is ideal for a light day out.
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I am a fan of Thinktank Airport International, silent wheels, carry on size, can hold my wedding gear in 1 case. Otherwise I like my Crumpler Geekstar, not made anymore but I can put a lot of stuff in there, 2 flashes, 2 bodies, and probably prime lenses.
I currently have 3 bags I use regularly:
Flipside 300 for around town when I just want somewhere to put the camera and a spare lens and know its safe when its not in my hand
Flipside 400 for landscapes when I'm not heading off too far from the car
Osprey stratos 36 for long days out when I'm carrying the gear on my back all day
I suffer with shoulder problems and try to carry as little as possible. I went for the Osprey as my day out hiking bag because of the way the loading is carried on the back, I can also strap the tripod horizontal under the bag using the sleeping bag straps on the bag which helps with weight distribution on long walks. The Flipside 400 burns my shoulders after a while, I use a camera bag insert to keep the gear safe in the Osprey and it has plenty of room for a dry bag/coat/food/first aid kit/emergency shelter bag etc (My wife and mate laugh at me for taking it out but I've said I'd rather carry the first aid kit and shelter bag and never need them rather than not have one and have reason to wish we did)
Flipside 300 for around town when I just want somewhere to put the camera and a spare lens and know its safe when its not in my hand
Flipside 400 for landscapes when I'm not heading off too far from the car
Osprey stratos 36 for long days out when I'm carrying the gear on my back all day
I suffer with shoulder problems and try to carry as little as possible. I went for the Osprey as my day out hiking bag because of the way the loading is carried on the back, I can also strap the tripod horizontal under the bag using the sleeping bag straps on the bag which helps with weight distribution on long walks. The Flipside 400 burns my shoulders after a while, I use a camera bag insert to keep the gear safe in the Osprey and it has plenty of room for a dry bag/coat/food/first aid kit/emergency shelter bag etc (My wife and mate laugh at me for taking it out but I've said I'd rather carry the first aid kit and shelter bag and never need them rather than not have one and have reason to wish we did)
What length do you need as I can measure my bag.
Please quote me so I don't forget
So the length of my largest lens is 25cm. So prob about 35cm when connected with the body. Also I can get the 400v1 for £40. V2 is £111 at Amazon at the moment. I don't need laptop space- is that the only difference?
Cheers!!