[Ronin]

Always searching for the perfect travel bag.

Stumbled on this brand ONA today.

http://www.onabags.com/media/catalog/product//1/thumbnail/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/u/n/union_smoke_l.jpg

http://www.onabags.com/media/catalog/product//1/thumbnail/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/c/a/campsbaygrey_front_l.jpg

So much want.

[ForbiddenX]

Wow thats a really nice bag. Might have to get me one of the tan ones

[Nismo200SX]

PKG has released a line of executive leather camera bags as well. For the price they look pretty awesome as well. similar in style to these bags which are nice too I like that tall one.

[Ronin]

$399 for that PKG bag. The above messenger is $289.

Incase has a new line that looks pretty good and functional as well.

[Mashimaro]

Reminds me of the Billingham bags. They look pretty nice and discreet!

[Ronin]

Reading reviews of the ONA bag have come up with everyone saying the front pocket is really tight and accessibility is a bit of a problem.

Anyone have any other suggestions?

My requirements are

- fits a 5D3 + 50mm + 85mm + wide.
- fits a 15" MacBook.
- looks awesome.
- no more than 6" depth (prefer low profile so it isn't so unwieldly swinging around behind me)

I don't see a Billingham bag that fits the bill. Looking at ThinkTank as well.

[-EuroRSN-]

Honestly bags kinda suck if you're traveling, so happy that ive upgraded to a backpack. Much more convenient!

[Ronin]

I travel with a backpack. This would be more of a bag I would carry a camera around in every day as well as a laptop.

[Ronin]

http://copperriverbags.com/images/IMG_3732B.JPG

Copper River Bags...$139.

[too_slow]

I have an urban disguise 50 if you're interested ;)

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/product-images/xlarge/Urban-Disguise-50-V20-4.jpg

[Mashimaro]

Reading reviews of the ONA bag have come up with everyone saying the front pocket is really tight and accessibility is a bit of a problem.

Anyone have any other suggestions?

My requirements are

- fits a 5D3 + 50mm + 85mm + wide.
- fits a 15" MacBook.
- looks awesome.
- no more than 6" depth (prefer low profile so it isn't so unwieldly swinging around behind me)

I don't see a Billingham bag that fits the bill. Looking at ThinkTank as well.

i just picked up the Billingham Hadley Large.

fits a lot of gear and looks pretty nice IMO.

here are some crappy pics to give you and idea:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8449/7918880302_b78afc9dc5_z.jpg

Fits: 17-40L + 85L // 5D3 + 70-200 2.8 II // 24-70L
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8305/7923679138_d539d63a5e_z.jpg

Fully packed up:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8445/7923672444_0deb566b4a_z.jpg

still has room for a macbook pro.

[Ronin]

Can you put a 15" MBP in there and take a pic?

And...how much?

[dink]

i just picked up the Billingham Hadley Large.

fits a lot of gear and looks pretty nice IMO.

here are some crappy pics to give you and idea:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8449/7918880302_b78afc9dc5_z.jpg

Fits: 17-40L + 85L // 5D3 + 70-200 2.8 II // 24-70L
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8305/7923679138_d539d63a5e_z.jpg

Fully packed up:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8445/7923672444_0deb566b4a_z.jpg

still has room for a macbook pro.

it fits 70-200 mounted?!?!?! :suspicious:

[Desy C]

A cheaper alternative would be to purchase any shoulder bag that is big enough, and just add in a padded insert to hold your lenses/cameras. That way when you are not using it for cameras, just take out the insert and its just like any regular fashionable messenger bag!

[ForbiddenX]

And even cheaper is to make your own inserts!!

http://www.howjoyful.com/2012/06/camera-carrier-insert-tutorial/

[Ronin]

I'd rather use something designed as a camera bag and not deal with dividers moving around or not fitting correctly.

And it isn't worth the DIY time either.
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[forthewinwin]

I have this exact same bag, except in brown.
If you go to UBC you'll see me lugging it around all the time as my school bag too- I'm the only one with it :D

http://www.forthewinwin.com/People/People/i-3VGHLM3/0/L/IMG8232-L.jpg

(Not me in the picture, but was making an old high school friend carry it for picture sake)

It's cool, just a bit pricey for my liking. I feel it should be priced around the $160 mark to be more appropriate. I paid 365 after taxes and duty fees getting it shipped from B&H in New York.

The bag itself isn't the most functional photographer's bag, it's more for looks.

[Ronin]

I'm going to pick it up from Point Roberts so it'll be at least $50 cheaper.

Does it bulge when you have a camera in it?

[forthewinwin]

I'm going to pick it up from Point Roberts so it'll be at least $50 cheaper.

Does it bulge when you have a camera in it?

A little bit. If you put a larger non-rebel body (e.g. D800, 5D Mark II) sideways (i.e. short side against your body) then it will bulge a LOT, and as well as if you use a battery grip. You will have to unmount your lens for sure if you use a grip.

A 70-200 f/2.8 will just barely squeeze in there.

[Ronin]

Found this today. Looks good like the ONA bag but slightly bigger and with additional pockets. And part of the profits go towards a water charity.

http://kellymoorebag.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/403x403/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/t/h/thirstreliefbrowntrimfront.jpg

Thirst Relief Bag I Wax Canvas w/Brown Trim (http://kellymoorebag.com/mens/thirst-relief-wax-canvas-with-brown-trim.html)

[ForbiddenX]

Tanner Goods have some camera bags now as well:

Tanner Goods (http://www.tannergoods.com/collections/bags)
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0044/9802/products/Camera-Bag-web-4_1024x1024.jpg?10479
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0044/9802/products/Camera-Bag-web-12_1024x1024.jpg?104794
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0044/9802/products/Camera-Bag-web-11_1024x1024.jpg?104794

I can speak for the quality of their leather products, I've never tried any of their bags though.

[Ronin]

Way too small to be useful for $350.

[LiquidTurbo]

Recommendations for backpack for 2-3 lens + full frame body with space to spare?
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[Ronin]

I think I'll be getting the Incase DSLR Pro Pack for a carry all backpack.

[Ronin]

Picked up my bag today:

http://static.ow.ly/photos/normal/10mK7.jpg

http://static.ow.ly/photos/normal/10mKj.jpg

http://static.ow.ly/photos/normal/10mKq.jpg

[N.V.M.]

me too. mine's not as purdy as that one though.

[!MiKrofT]

Looks nice but I don't like how the flap doesn't completely cover the edges of the bag.

[Ronin]

It's not perfect but it's the only bag of this size that fits my needs.
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[KO7]

Picked up my bag today:

http://static.ow.ly/photos/normal/10mK7.jpg

http://static.ow.ly/photos/normal/10mKj.jpg

http://static.ow.ly/photos/normal/10mKq.jpg

Do they make that bag in a micro 4/3 size?

[Ronin]

I don't see why it wouldn't fit a micro 4/3rds camera...

Also...

http://www.onabags.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/r/brixton_leather_front_590x420_2.jpg

Daaaaaaaaaaaamn, $419.

[Mashimaro]

Just bought another Billingham bag! :)

i love these bags.

Hadley Pro:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8359/8255637485_df064284ef_c.jpg

Hadley Pro along side my Hadley Large

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8363/8255654711_df7b9507e5_c.jpg

[Matsuda]

such a bag whore ;)

[Mashimaro]

such a bag whore ;)

Lol I think I want more Billingham...the Billingham Digital is calling my name! ;)
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[c3m]

My bags are same as Mashimaro but in different colors

Don't have pics of my actual bag so I grabbed from flickr
Hadley Large
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7069/6866787417_4deb96731b_z.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa153/digitalpimp8/july8-0001.jpg

Hadley Pro in Black/Tan
http://www.bz2-img.com/images_customers/10/03/34164657_258782_raw.jpg

[Hondaracer]

^ how much?

Now that I have the 70-300 I need a new bag :( lol
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[Ronin]

When I get a mirrorless camera, I'll buy a Billingham for it. :D

[Mashimaro]

C3m - very nice!!! I debated the lighter color as well :)

Hondaracer - the Billingham Large ran me about $280 and the smaller Hadley Pro ran me $300 before taxes.

The Large fits my 5D3 and 70-200 2.8 IS II attached (no grips) without any problem.

:)

Ronin - do it! :)
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[davidhtam]

I got myself one of these :)

http://www.simonkeitch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Pro-Roller-X200-2.jpg

Inside I have:
5d2
1d3
Rokinon 14mm
35L
50L
85L
45 TS-E
135L
70-200 2.8L IS

Filters, blower, memory cards, batteries, etc etc.

Oh... and it fits my 15" MBP and meets carry on standards.

I also have a flipside 400aw that I use when I need to pack light. I can't use shoulder bags.. they kill my back

[hi-revs]

Just picked up a Hadley Small in black/tan :)

[Mz3X]

Those Billinghams look great! Where did you guys buy your Billingham bags? Did you choose the canvas or fibernyte version?
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[Mashimaro]

Those Billinghams look great! Where did you guys buy your Billingham bags? Did you choose the canvas or fibernyte version?
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Lens and Shutter carries them locally, and sometimes in stock.

Canvas is what i went with (didn't want to wait for the other fabric).

:)

[dc4]

anyone interested in one of these? DSLR Pro Pack Camera Collection by Incase (http://goincase.com/products/detail/dslr-pro-pack-cl58059)
$150 obo brand new with tags

not for sale anymore

[c3m]

Those Billinghams look great! Where did you guys buy your Billingham bags? Did you choose the canvas or fibernyte version?
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I got my Hedley Large (color: tan) at Lens and Shutter @ Vancouver West End. The black one in HK (needed to special order because that black and tan color sells really quickly)

[davidhtam]

anyone interested in one of these? DSLR Pro Pack Camera Collection by Incase (http://goincase.com/products/detail/dslr-pro-pack-cl58059)
$150 obo brand new with tags

that looks really nice! I'd totally get one of those!

[Mashimaro]

There's a tan coloured billingham Hadley pro for sale on Craigslist right now with the optional shoulder pad.

Price is pretty good.

Just a heads up.

I don't know the seller or am affiliated in anyway :)
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[Ronin]

Found this today. Interesting looking backpack. ~150 euro

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0154/0591/products/vehm_black_1024x1024.jpg?0

Also comes in green and blue.

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0154/0591/products/vehm_green_TEMP_1024x1024.jpg?0

[Razor Ramon HG]

Are camera bags more protective because they have dedicated slots to put your gear in? Can I not just throw my gear into a regular backpack?

[77civic1200]

It comes down to padding mostly, there is padding throughout the entire bag. The outside shell has foam built into it, and all the dividers have foam to stop your gear from hitting against each other. Also they tend to have softer fabrics inside to prevent scratches.

[Volvoman]

dat leather :sweetjesus:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8227/8505434510_fecf374f2d_o.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8387/8505434426_53af793f29_o.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8099/8505434362_f39d703abe_o.jpg

Ona Brixton. Nice bag, I like the distressed leather on the outside, I really like the buckles, gives it the look without the need to actually unbuckle so I can get my camera out much faster. Also has a magnetic slot in the back for a tablet. I am disappointed in the velcro inserts inside the bag tho. The velcro was cut and stiched crooked and the cardboard inside the inserts that hold its form weren't cut to length so some of the inserts loose their form. But overall, the bag is nice, finally have a leather messenger bag that is made for a DSLR that can hold three lenses, a flash and laptop and/or tablet.

[Mananetwork]

^ really steep at $420 :/

[Matsuda]

holy crap Will, that's a nice bag

[Volvoman]

Thanks! Yes I know the price is steep, but I've been using an $20 lowepro from craigslist for a while now. I'll probably use this bag for travelling and the lowepro for storing extra gear.

[Razor Ramon HG]

Where can I get a decent looking bag for under $200 locally?

Does Lens and Shutter have a good selection on display?

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/for/4113066071.html

Thinking of checking that one out.

Does the small version have enough space to fit a 13.3" ultrabook?

[m3thods]

Where can I get a decent looking bag for under $200 locally?

Does Lens and Shutter have a good selection on display?

Small Hadley Camera Bag made by Billingham (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/for/4113066071.html)

Thinking of checking that one out.

Does the small version have enough space to fit a 13.3" ultrabook?

I can answer the question that L&S seems to have a pretty solid in-person selection of bags (the Kerrisdale (?) location)

The BEST selection of bags I've seen was at Glazers in Seattle. Much bigger selelction than anything I've seen here. I know it's not local, but it's close enough to garner a look.

[Volvoman]

I picked up a backpack today. I wanted something small but was able to hold a travel sized tripod. I didn't think I'd end up with a bag from Roots, but I must say, its not too bad.

http://members.shaw.ca/volvoman/index/Pictures/20131222_212749.jpg
The backpack has 2 straps underneath for a travel sized tripod, but I'm sure if I wanted to, I could strap my 055xprob on there. It also has a loop on the side and a zippered pocket for a monopod. The other side has the same zipped pocket, but has openings for SD cards and pens. The front flap has pockets for accessories and it opens up to a bigger slot for an ipad.


http://members.shaw.ca/volvoman/index/Pictures/20131222_213810.jpg
This is why I like this bag, once it opens up, its basically one big space for you to configure what setup you like. It has more dividers, but I didn't need to use them all. Standard body with 70-200 attached right down the middle, with smaller dividers along the side for other lenses and accessories. Pictured is a D600 with 85mm attached, top left is a 20mm and bottom center is a 35mm. I also have my strap, p&s, GoPro and batteries, a suction cup mount and a speedlight. If it wasn't for the suction cup (for the GoPro) I could fit an even longer lens. Width may be a problem.

$80 from London Drugs. Little more than what I would have wanted to spend on a Roots bag, but it is built well and gave me everything I wanted without breaking the bank.

[Ronin]

Incase Designs Corp DSLR Pro Backpack (Black Heathered) CL58059 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/848556-REG/Incase_Designs_Corp_CL58059_DSLR_Pro_Pack_Black.ht ml)

I've been using this for about 6 months now. Fantastic backpack. Fits a LOT of stuff. Doesn't look like a camera bag.

Only problem is it doesn't have a rain cover.

[Volvoman]

http://static.bhphoto.com/images/multiple_images/images500x500/IMG_246823.jpg

Thats pretty much perfect. $150 is a bit steep though.

[m3thods]

I find that's the going rate for better camera backpacks. I needed a camera/daypack to replace my aging (read: ugly) Lowepro Fastpack 250. A major feature of the bag was that it shouldn't look like a camera bag, and that it should be comfortable and spacious enough for my needs. I came across the Vanguard Kinray 48 in a magazine ad. Took the plunge ($150 at Costco, cheaper on bestbuy.ca), and it was better than my Lowepro in every way EXCEPT for the damn zippers. They're so thin that I feel like if I pack it too much everything will spill. But that said, it's mostly for going out on hikes/longer photo walks, and it's uber-comfortable with space to spare for other non-camera items.

It was the Vanguard or the F-Stop Guru, but configuring the latter to what I want would've been $$$$.


Vanguard Kinray Digital SLR Camera Backpack (KINRAY-48GR) - Green : DSLR Cases & Bags - Best Buy Canada (http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/vanguard-vanguard-kinray-digital-slr-camera-backpack-kinray-48gr-green-kinray-48gr/10271323.aspx)

[Ronin]

Digging up an old thread. Saw this Tenba P211 Classic the other day...am I crazy or is this an awesome design? I LOVE the zippered horizontal lens pockets at the bottom of the bag. It's a much more efficient use of space when you think about it.

Classic P211 ? Black | 638-604 (http://www.tenba.com/Products/classic-p211.aspx)

http://www.tenba.com/ThumbnailImage.aspx?path=/Portals/0/Catalogs/products/large/638-604_alt10.jpg&maxwidth=425&height=425