I Need Help Finding A Camera Bag

[Gert Arijs]

I was about to buy a TT Retrospective 7 for about 95€ (used). But instead I bought an Eastpack messenger bag (smaller one) for 5€ (used). I'm making an insert for camera gear to fit in, right now. My purpose was to be very un-camerabaggy and if I fail, it's just 5€ spent.
On the other hand, it's not as waterproof as the retrospective and takes some work.

 

[wsheldon]

Hi,

I have a Lowepro Pro Messenger 180aw.
It fits my 5d3 with 24-105 lens attached and 70-200 f2.8 is II one one side flash in the other compartment.

http://store.lowepro.com/shoulder-bags/pro-messenger-180-aw

I have the 160aw, which is a little more compact vertically, and it fits a gripped 6D with 24-105mm, 70-200f4 and another small lens/flash. The 6d also fits with 70-200 f4 mounted, but just barely. Great bag for events, and doesn't stand out. Nicely padded and tough. You'd definitely need the 180 to put a camera with 70-200 f2.8 or similar long lens mounted, though.

 

[hovland]

Think Tank stuff is great. I have the Retrospective 30 and It's a tank. Get the 10 or 20 because if you ever get some more gear, you have some extra space. (especially if you need to carry you longer lenses down the road.)

Thanks for the advice, I was locking into the Retrospective 30, but I will now reconsider. I will try to find a shop and see them in real life.

 

[unfocused]

The Lowepro Messenger and Think Tank Retrospective are very similar style bags. For the last several months, the Lowepros have been discounted at Adorama and B&H, making them less expensive than the Think Tanks.

I have the Lowepro Messenger 160 and it fits a 5DIII with 24-105 attached and a 70-300 L. In a pinch I can get a 600 RT in there as well and put another lens like the 100 macro or 200 2.8 prime in the front pocket, but it's a bit tight. I may get a 180 while they are on sale for some added flexibility.

I have way too many bags and still looking for the perfect one. I really need a Tardis bag – bigger on the inside than on the outside.

 

[gshocked]

I have way too many bags and still looking for the perfect one. I really need a Tardis bag – bigger on the inside than on the outside.

+1

That's the dream!