Which Camera Bag Do You Use?

[bonaina]

I currently have the Kata 3n1-10 bag that I bought when I first started photography. I only had a canon 40D and a 50mm back then.
Now that I have the 5D, 35mm 1.4, and external flash unit I'm looking for a bigger bag. My kata was a backpack style bag and I didn't like it much. I'm looking for a shoulder bag style (messenger bag style) that is spacious.

Which bag do you use and what would you recommend?

[Photologyst]

I don’t use any these days.

With the advent of the digicam one need no longer carry a truckload of gear. Well, OK, if you are in the jungle or the arctic. . .but for ordinary photo shooting a couple of lenses, flash, perhaps some filters, extra batteries and CF cards, etc. don’t take up much room. A like wearing a vest or carrying a large handbag or backpack—if absolutely necessary.

I hang the camera with lens around my shoulders and go.

[irispatch]

There are a lot of great bags out there to pick from. Think Tank, Crumpler, Lowpro, and a host of others. The important thing is to conside what you may be adding in the next year or so, right now it looks like you have one body, one lens and a flash, so just about any small shoulder bag will do but if you are thinking of adding another lens or so then think ahead for a bag that will carry more.
The suggestion to just carrry it around your kneck yep that works but I am thinkingyou are looking for storage and transport too. Of course you can't beat a good Vest for treking in the field. Plenty of pockets to keep things handy and organized. A great asset if you plan to fly and do not want to risk being told your carry on is over weight.

I use a Think Tank Retrospective 20, that carries all of my gear, weighs a ton too.

[karen_s]

I use the Kata T-214 torso sling pack. I think it has been discontinued but it looks like they have a successor in the LighTri family of bags.

What I like most is how much gear it holds yet still has pretty easy access. I also like that I can fit my 50d with a large 70-200 2.8 attached, my 17-55 2.8 (not a small lens), the 60mm macro (pretty small) all in the main compartment. If pressed, I could still fit the 580EXII flash in the back compartment. I seldom carry all that at one time, but I like that I can if needed. It also has a cell phone pocket (a little too small and tight for my smartphone) and another pocket for stuff like spare batteries, memory cards, small flashlight, bandaids ...

The back compartment is GREAT! I usually have a my cameras rain cover in it but it will hold one of those tiny little laptops too. You could probably fit a couple of flashes in there if you wanted.

I hike a lot in bad weather and have found it to be quite durable.

[FallsCity]

I'm in the same camp with Photologyst above....

I have a camera bag, but it mainly serves as storage at home or as a 'camera suitcase' when I am travelling. When I am out shooting photos, its usually the camera over the shoulder and an extra battery and filter in the pocket.

[sk66]

Depends on the need.
For smaller kit/body I really liked my Tenba Messenger (could also carry papers/laptop etc).
For general carry of a few lenses/flash/accessories and body I really like my Think Tank Retrospective.
For walkabouts I just carry the camera w/ a super zoom and maybe the wide angle in a pocket/ small bag(Tamrac Velocity).
For wildlife/hikes I often use a tactical vest.
For fast shoots/quick changes I use a Boda Bag.
For storage/travel I use a Pelican 1540.
For Kayaking etc I use a Dry Bag...maybe the pelican.
Oh, and I also have a Spider Holster/clip which I may combine with any of the above.... I plan on trying it attached to my climbing belt; I'm hoping that will be a good solution for rock climbing.

[Lorax]

For traveling I love the Tamrac Aero Speed Pack 85 Dual Access Photo/Laptop Backpack.

The rest of the time I have a few sizes of Crumpler bags to use depending on what gear I want / need.

[baycruisers]

Tenba Messenger when I want to carry everything (rare). The bag itself is heavy, IMO.
Eagle Creek "Hitcher" which is a small backpack that converts to a over-the-shoulder bag when I'm traveling light.
Wenger Zinc when I'm on foot, such as a photowalk.
Targus backpack when I'm flying cross country or abroad. Holds camera, second lens, netbook, personal electronics and assorted odds and ends.

[ravncat]

I have two Tenba bags, A Large Shootout, and a Small Shootout - the large is for storage and air travel - the small for when I need to bring my main gear with me.

Most of the time - I go bagless - just a black rapid strap with the camera, and a holster pouch that carries 2 lenses. 3 lenses (one on camera and 2 in bag) works out perfect for me - very light weight, very high quality very easy camera access. (I use mostly primes, so it works)

[Krusty79]

inkista told me about this site that reviews lots of bags:

Reviews - Cambags.com Camera Bag Resource.