What bag are you using...?

sevencrossing

That seems like a big bag to put on one side of the body and you might be asking for a back problem. .

The 400 is certainly not the sort of bag to carry around all day
It is to carry everything, including the kitchen sink, from the car to the venue
If you need to carry gear around all day I recommend only one camera plus two or three lenses in a Lowepro Flipside

spraynpray

@WestEndFoto: It is a valid point about the weight. I have found that a wide neoprene strap multiplies the time I can carry a load by about 5 so such a large bag will pretty quickly find itself sporting a new strap. Generally though, I would use a backpack for all day, the shoulder bag is for use where I am always stopping and putting it down. I just prefer top loading.

@Macsavageg4: If that Kata system is that double layer with a zip that allows the top and side to drop away, then yes, I agree it doesn't look great in most ways.

ntime60

I have a very old Nikon shoulder bag that houses a body and a couple lenses and a Kata KT DR-4671 backpack. After experiencing a C6-C7 disc herniation, since October '14, I'm rethinking my use of a loaded backpack for everywhere I go.

I now see the logic in a two bag system, one for the car and one for carrying. So now, I'm looking for a decent carry bag or system that won't kill my back/neck.

Gaptoothedgypsy

Having tried many different rucksacks (Think Tank, Lowepro, Nikon, Tamrac) for carrying my camera gear in the great outdoors, IMHO the best possible rucksacks are from f-stop. The carrying system is fabulous, I can carry my cameras all day long with ease and when I get on a plane I can remove the ICU and put it in my f-stop wheeled hand luggage. It's a fantastic system. If you are into trekking, getting up mountains in all weathers this is the best you can buy http://fstopgear.com/ Advert over, and no, I don't work or get commission from f-stop

manhattanboy

Adorama has some great deals on bags right now including a ThinkTank at half off.
I already have too many to know what to do with LOL, but hopefully someone will find something good for them.
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NSXTypeR

Anyone ever use a Lowepro Portland 20? I'm looking for a small-ish bag for a Sony RX100.

heartyfisher

Anyone ever use a Lowepro Portland 20? I'm looking for a small-ish bag for a Sony RX100.

looks nice.. sorry not much help .. seems a bit tall. wouldn’t a wider version be more comfortable around the waist?

spraynpray

Looks OK for a compact fixed lens camera.

If I went to a smaller camera though, I would probably go for one bag to carry wallet, phone, keys and camera in as the rest of that stuff is not good stuffed in pockets.

Photobug

Having tried many different rucksacks (Think Tank, Lowepro, Nikon, Tamrac) for carrying my camera gear in the great outdoors, IMHO the best possible rucksacks are from f-stop. The carrying system is fabulous, I can carry my cameras all day long with ease and when I get on a plane I can remove the ICU and put it in my f-stop wheeled hand luggage. It's a fantastic system. If you are into trekking, getting up mountains in all weathers this is the best you can buy http://fstopgear.com/. Advert over, and no, I don't work or get commission from f-stop

Thanks for posting the web address. The link did not work but I did get to the web site to check out their bags.

spraynpray

I fixed that link problem.

tektrader

@ KnockKnock

I just bought a Think tank Retrospective 7 as well, I wanted something not too big that fits my 14-24, D800 with 24-120 attached, a few primes and a tablet. It works well and doesn't look too much like a camera bag as I bought the green fabric one. I am really liking it and the compact size is awesome. Messenger bags are the best solution for a smaller kit.

I have other bags like Lowe slingshot 202 AW sling bag ( hurts my shoulders) and a Lowe Vertex 300 (took it on holidays once, never again) for when I want to pack EVERYTHING in.

NSXTypeR

Anyone ever use a Lowepro Portland 20? I'm looking for a small-ish bag for a Sony RX100.

looks nice.. sorry not much help .. seems a bit tall. wouldn’t a wider version be more comfortable around the waist?

I don't know, I'll find out when I get it.

Looks OK for a compact fixed lens camera.

If I went to a smaller camera though, I would probably go for one bag to carry wallet, phone, keys and camera in as the rest of that stuff is not good stuffed in pockets.

I carry that stuff in my pants pockets, I'd like to separate out my things. I guess you're a wealthy man then if you have trouble keeping a wallet in your pockets.

My wallet is fairly empty most of the time.

KnockKnock

@ KnockKnock

I just bought a Think tank Retrospective 7 as well, I wanted something not too big that fits my 14-24, D800 with 24-120 attached, a few primes and a tablet. It works well and doesn't look too much like a camera bag as I bought the green fabric one. I am really liking it and the compact size is awesome. Messenger bags are the best solution for a smaller kit.

Excellent. We now are the Retro7 club. Good to hear it scales up if I start to get some bigger gear.

Cheers.

Hammie

I use the original Crumpler 6 Million Dollar Home bag. It is the one without the velcro silencer and a single clasp in the center of the front flap.

framer

Having to carry as much as I could stuff into my glass taxi and walk all around DC for about 10 hours I'd give it two thumbs up. Yes I needed to take it off to change the outfit I was using but the comfort of the carry was great.

I had the D810 w/lens out of the bag most of the day, in the bag was 70-200vr+TC1.4E, 100F2DC, 17-35afs2.8, 50afs1.8, 16mm ai'd 3.5, 28mm ais 2.8, +memory card, couple filters and adapter rings, few small tools, cleaner stuff. I still had room for more stuff but if I did not see a need I left it in the hotel room. I also hooked a skin75 loaded w/three bottles of water. I only used the 50, 70-200, 17-35 and the TCw/70200 during the day.

framer

NSXTypeR

Just an update on my earlier post- the Portland 20 fits the Sony RX100 pretty well. There's no need for an extra charger as it charges on USB. There's enough room for a few more SD cards, maybe a battery too. It's not too bulky if you put it on your belt, but it can catch on stuff if you're not careful. I thought it was the right size.

Hammie

I forgot that I ordered this AmazonBasics DSLR and Laptop backpack months ago (it was on backorder). It arrived last night.

I have not had a chance to try it out with my gear yet.

spraynpray

Looks pretty handy if you are travelling light. One body, three or four lenses, flash, release etc. plus a tripod. Good.

pictureted

I like the Think Tank City Walker 10 for DX and 20 for FX. They don't have as much padding as some, but they aren't too thick and conform to your side when you carry them. Larger would become too heavy to carry for me. Construction is good and they have many useful features overall.

For other gear I like the Gura Gear Kiboko 22L. I wanted a backpack that was easy to open inside my car and the two zippered sides work well. Construction is superb, but the straps are a bit bulky, but they're well padded and comfortable.

A small Pelican for macro gear works well.