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Threads regarding camera bags are nothing new, but I have yet to see one which discusses which camera bag(s) you are currently using.

At the moment I'm using the Lowepro Flipside 300. I have been using it for a couple of months now and I'm quite happy with it.
My only real complaint is that the bag doesn't have a built in rain coat like my old Lowepro SlingShot 300AW. The bag fits my 40D with my 70-200 2.8 IS L attached quite nicely, as well as 2 or 3 additional lenses.

I have the Flipside 400 AW, and I am very happy with it. It has the rain cover. Time to move up a size.

DG

I got a Kata DR 467, it fits my needs right now, one thing that I find annoying is loads of straps, I only use 2, but can't remove other 2 lines. Other than that it has a rain cover, fits my XSI, 100mm lens, 17-40, 2 flashes, laptop or umbrellas, and I can even strap my 190XPROB to it with the help of a ball string. I was primarily looking for a backpack that's not heavy on its own, and this ones is perfect. As soon as I find myself using a 70-200, it's not going to cut it anymore

Late last year I was gifted an Artisan & Artist <a href="http://www.artisanandartist.com/bags/acam3000.htm" rel="nofollow">ACAM 3000</a> bag. It's canvas, black and pretty compact. Holds one body and a couple of extra lenses or two bodies if desired. It's a little pricey but really well made and I like that it doesn't look like a camera bag (or a Crumpler).

Speaking of not looking like Crumplers...I have 2 Cumplers. An 8MDH for when I have more stuff and a 6MDH to tightly fit all the stuff I have now.

a Think Tank Urban Disguise 50 for my 5D rig.

A single Domke insert in whatever satchel/messenger bag I'm carrying for my E-P1 rig.

Crumpler Brazillion Dollar Home, Crumpler Whickey and Cox, Lowepro Topload Zoom 1 are my camera bags.

Very happy with the two Crumplers and for a basic starter kit with camera and lens the Lowepro was great but as I now have way too much gear I need the two bigger bags to carry/store everything.

The one thing I will say about my Whickey and Cox back pack to prove its worth is that I accidentally rolled it down a flight of stairs with nothing happening to any of my camera/laptop gear inside of it. The only thing that even moved out of place were a few AA batteries!!! I call that an amazing bag!!

I use ordinary backbacks.

I hate camera bags because of all the padding (wasted space) they have in them.

To protect the camera while in my backpack I'll use the camera's semi-hard SLR case, and the individual lens cases for extra lenses.

In addition I can pack in my laptop, books, and even a sweater or a coat.

i grabbed the Lowepro Flipside 300 last year as well. It's a great bag that feels very secure when I travel because of the "hidden" access. I have a rain cover I use from a deuter bag...just slip the rain cover into the useless outside drink holder.

I have a Lowepro Flipside too but the flipside 200 model. I am loving it and like that inside opening alot too.

This is what I want just too much for a bag atm. http://www.guragear.com/product.php check the blog for more info

For the film gear: Domke f-803 - best.bag.ever.
For the digital/work gear: ThinkTank Airport Security roller, Lowpro Stealth Reporter D650.

Cheers,
Dave

I have this bag for travel and carrying bigger lens that the Flipside won't hold. It is everything they say and a bag of chips. I am amazed at what it will hold, and how it feels on my back.

DG

+1 for the Kiboko

I am currently using the Lowepro Flipside 400AW - it pretty much carry's all of my gear and a few supplies. I've been through several camera backpacks (and slings) and this is by far my favourite (well I really liked my lowepro slingshot 200 - but it couldn't fit my larger lenses - 70-200 2. so I had to upgrade.

J.

Thinktank Airport Addicted, Lowepro CompuTrekkerAW, Clasiffied 200 & 250, Slingshot 200AW, Tamrac Velocity 3,

Crumpler 7 Million Dollar Home x2
Versa Large (7MDH copy)
Crumpler 2 Million Dollar Home
Crumpler The Considerable Embarrassment
Crumpler Roll-O-Notes
Crumpler The Breakfast Buffet
Crumpler John Thursday 70

Right now I have my eye on the Kata Bags 3N1-30 3 in 1 Sling Backpack. It looks like it may be a good upgrade to my current Lowepro Flipside 300

I'm using an old Burton fstop backpack I got for $40 used. Its great but I need something bigger. I think i will go with using a non-camera bag and lens cases and a small lowepro type case for camera for when this happens.

I a.) don't like camera bags in general

b.) find them far too pricey anyways

c.) Find I walk and commute alot so most of the time they are NOT comfortable anyway.

I do highly recommend the Burton line of camera pacpacks. They are made for hard use and for snowboard field photogs, so they don't look like camera bags but regular backpacks.

I use the Lowepro Fastpack 250 . I find it very comfortable and I like the quick access. It also holds a 15inch laptop.

I love their bags! But... too pricey for me.

I'm using domke bags (F2 and F3X)

I too really like my Flipside 300 and also use a Fastpack 350. After using the Flipside for awhile now, I find the Fastpack really bulky, especially since I don't carry around a laptop.

I've seen small bags like that for sale in Chinatown, probabily not as robust but for $15 and some dividers you can probabily order (or place your lenses in a padded case) you can get by easily enough.

+1 for the Fastpack 250. Perfect travel bag. Room for some gear and some personal stuff and a laptop. It is great.

I use a Think Tank Airport Acceleration for my work and when I need to carry more gear for traveling. This comes with the Think Tank Artificial Intelligence which slips in for carrying my laptop.

I also have a Think Tank StreetWalker for a lighter backpack. I recently used this for my travels to Japan and it worked very nicely for a lighter travel kit.

For working out of I use the Think Tank Belt System or their Change Up bag.

I use a Domke J-803 for more casual inconspicuous use.