Reddit mentions: The best camera lens bags & cases

I have also been struggling with similar issues. Being on a shoestring budget doesn't help either. When it comes to my camera gear I also prioritize having the right tools for the job over saving weight. In other areas I will compromise comfort or convenience in order to save some weight, but not when it comes to camera stuff. A sore body is temporary, but a good image lasts forever.

The big struggle for me was keeping everything organized and ready to use, protect it from the occasional bump, be modular/scalable, and most importantly keep the rain off while I'm hiking. And of course to do that with as little weight and bulk as possible.

This is a work in progress, but here's what I've got so far.

http://www.mindshiftgear.com/products/ultralight-camera-cover-10

This thing is great. It's lightly padded, but it's mostly a rain cover/holster. It comes with a waist strap, and can easily be slung above or below the belt of my backpack. With a little modification you could probably also change up the attachment points if you wanted.

It's very minimalist, but it works really well and it's incredibly light. It also makes it quick and easy to get your camera in and out on the fly, so it's great for a quick snapshot on the trail, or for those times when you need 3 hands. Really simple, but it does what I need it to do and does it well. So far I'm very happy with it.

So far I have found it comfortable to wear when hiking as well. The rain protection has been more than adequate so far, but it's also compact enough that in a long, heavy rain I can tuck it under my rain jacket and have a bit of extra protection.

It isn't large enough to keep a long telephoto attached, but I very rarely carry one of those while hiking so that's not a deal breaker for me. If necessary I just attach it, get the shot, and then switch back to my walking around lens.

As I mentioned, it is padded but only very lightly. Definitely not bomb proof, but it will protect against accidental bumps. Personally that's all I wanted, aside from the rain protection. So far the worst I've had is a fall from about shoulder height onto the forest floor. The camera was completely unharmed, though falling onto concrete or a hard floor might have been a different story. Hopefully I won't have to find out.

The weight on the website seems to be wrong. I weighed mine and it's 5.27 oz. I have the small, which is the right size for a mirror less.

You can also look into the Peak Design clip. I don't own one, but it gets recommended a lot. I considered it when I was comparison shopping. What bothered me about it is that it doesn't protect against rain. They to make a rain cover that is designed to go along with it, but I thought it looked more cumbersome than the mindshift gear cover, and slightly more expensive even without the clip. I also wanted to be able to carry my camera with or without my pack, which you could probably do with the capture clip but it's really designed more to be left attached in one location and left there. Still, your needs may vary, so I wanted to mention it.

My other gear I carry in a small 5.11 bag that I strap to my chest or to my waist, depending on what backpack I'm using. The nice thing about this is that I can detach it and just carry it separately as a camera bag. When I see a good scene I will usually drop my pack and want to just have my camera gear while I scout things out. I do not recommend he specific bag. It works well but it's very heavy. I'm hoping at some point I can find something lighter that will do the same job. It's also not waterproof, but I've managed to work around that. For now though, this is what I have, and it works.

For my lenses I use some cheapie neoprene lens pouches. So far they work well, and only weigh a couple oz each. They offer just enough padding, and a little bit of rain protection. I usually keep them inside my bag, so if some rain soaks through the bag my lenses will stay dry.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KWRBICU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_e6jMyb10ZMTH4
The lovely thing about these is that they're simple and versatile. I usually carry them inside my 5.11 bag, but they can also be attached to a belt fairly easily, or they have clips that can attach to whatever. This is one of those small features that I actually really like. When I'm changing lenses in the field I can clip the pouches to the outside of the bag, and it makes it a lot easier to juggle everything. It's probably not as slick as some of the fancy systems out there, but it's made it much quicker and easier to do lens changes. If it's raining, snowing, or my wife is waiting, I want to be able to get everything set up and broken down as quickly and easily as possible.

Oh, and they're dirt cheap. Like I said, I'm on a tight budget. And if they don't work out in the end, I haven't wasted a lot of money.

Still working on a way to carry the tripod. Right now I just strap it to my pack, which works fine, but then when I want to drop the pack I'm stuck with it in my hands. I might end up making a web sling or something.

I just carry my full sized tripod. This is mostly because I could only afford one decent tripod so I bought one that would do everything I needed. It's heavy, but I'm willing to spend a little weight in order to get the images I want. Some people go the other way and use a compact tripod, or even a gorilla pod or tabletop tripod instead. I used to use a tabletop, and if could get the job done but I found that I wasn't willing to accept the compromises. I don't want my composition to be limited by my tripod. Personal preference though. My tripod is just about he heaviest thing I carry, so it is a big trade off.

Hopefully it gives you some ideas. For me the biggest thing was nailing down exactly what I needed to be able to do, and then trying to find the most minimal way of accomplishing it without spending a bunch of money.

can't really go wrong with new lenses, especially if they wont add too much extra bulk to all your gear, like the 35, but you could also spend that money on extra film and/or processing. also good to maybe have a small flash handy, you never know.

i travel pretty often, usually with a ton of gear and film, i would say carrying cases and bags are most important when traveling to protect your gear, and to stay organized so you dont accidentally leave stuff behind. try not to over pack though, could just get in the way of things.

as far as protecting your film, they say as long as its slower than 800, it should be fine in the carryon xray machines. never put undeveloped film in your checkins, the xrays used for checked luggage are much stronger, and will def ruin your film. i've never really had a problem with running film through a carry on xray screening, but if you really really want to, you can ask for handscreening of your film, most tsa will oblige actually, especially if you ask nicely, not so much in other countries outside the US. as an extra precaution, i usually travel with my film in a lead lined film bag, just in case, it's also handy for making sure i have all my rolls in one place. i use this one: http://www.amazon.com/Domke-711-15B-Large-Filmguard-Black/dp/B00009USZ5/ also comes in other sizes. hope that helped somewhat.

safe travels, and happy shooting.

https://www.graesen.com/concerts - let me know if you have more questions. I'll address your specific questions below though.

1. Keep your bag on you or wear something with lots of big pockets. When I do concerts, I plan my gear very specifically. I might use a Sigma 17-50mm for most shots, a 8mm fisheye for effect, and something telephoto like 100mm f/2 or something. These lenses aren't usually easy to put in a pocket, but I try. When I know it's not possible, I attach a small lens bag to my belt for swapping lenses. I have something like this one (might not be the same size) - https://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-LP36978-0WW-Lens-Case-12/dp/B01C4QSBDU/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3PGZLC7ORKIHF&keywords=lowpro+lens+cases&qid=1567742748&s=gateway&sprefix=lowpro+lens%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-5 . I attach it to my belt and it has a space to store a lens and a space to temporarily hold a 2nd lens until you're ready to swap. Basically, that 2nd spot folds closed when you zip it up.
   
2. I shoot as a hobby too. I aim for next day delivery but also edited. Once 24 hours passes, the show has left people's minds and everyone has moved on. Most venues post shots later that night or the next day as a way of showing customers what fun they might have missed and to encourage them to attend in the near future. But if they share those photos too late afterwards, that excitement has died down. Chances are, someone else would have delivered photos before you as well, if you wait too long. However, since this is purely a hobby, no loss if you take your time. If you were being paid, there's more motivation to deliver asap. For me, not being paid = no pressure. I used to have that dream to shoot shows as a side job but most bands and venues already have someone for that. It doesn't mean you can't make it too, but for me, I have more important things in life to worry about. Prioritize your own life and work towards that. Faster delivery shows you're dedicated. But if you're not getting paid for it and likely won't, is it really worth it? You decide.
   
3. The band moves around, so should you. But don't make the show for the audience less fun either. If there's no barrier/pit between you and the stage, find spots that don't interfere too much with the audience. Use lenses that account for that too. Try to learn the venue and when they will or won't have a barrier or pit. Learn the bands' crowd and figure out just how crowded it might be and how crazy it'll get. Are the fans likely to mosh? Then stay to the sides and out of their way. Are you shooting ICP and they're known for spraying Fago soda everywhere? Well... at least get a rain cover lol. You get the idea. Most importantly, people will let you move ahead for a shot or 2 under the assumption you're doing a job, but if you hog their spot or stay in their way, that's just in bad taste. Get close, take the shot, then move on. Oh! and shooting crowd shots is always a plus anyway. If you can capture the band in exciting poses on stage and make it look like the venue is crowded and the fans are into it, that's gold. Stage shots without any audience shots aren't always good.
   
4. Extra advice... well, here's my technique: Shoot Shutter (Tv) priority and set shutter to about 1/160. Faster or slower depending on the light and amount of motion blur you want/like. Set ISO to auto too. Set the focus points to center only - center AF point is usually cross type which means no matter how you hold the camera, it can find focus easily. If you want a more technical explanation, use Google. Set metering to Spot metering - this will calculate exposure for the center of the shot (aperture and ISO will be automatically set). Now place the center of the shot on the artist's face or whatever your subject is. Acquire focus and hold it (back button focus is nice for this technique too). Then quickly recompose the shot to how you'd really capture it and snap the picture. This is focus and recompose. The spot metering calculates the exposure for what you're focusing on rather than the whole shot. If the stage lights dominate the shot, evaluative metering could cause your subject to be under exposed. But with spot metering, exposure will always be right for where you point the camera. Also, shoot in burst mode. If you see the band start to do something exciting, start capturing as they start and continue the burst throughout the entire motion. When editing, don't worry about the colors of stage lights. White balance for normal looking skin tones when possible. Sometimes that means the stage lights look nothing like they really looked, but it makes the band members appear more human and personal. There are times when this isn't possible or the white balance corrections just ruin the shot though, so use your judgement.

I picked up one of these, and really like it!

I can fit 2 decks in it, one in each tray, then where the "oversized" cards are supposed to go, I put two top loaders which hold each commander. I keep the rest of my decks in fat pack boxes... but I am looking to either get more of the tower boxes, or find another solution for bulk decks.

I keep my dice in a Canon lens bag like this They make great dice bags, and dont cost anything if you buy a fancy lens first!

I usually carry everything in my camera backpack it works great to have a backpack that is already designed to hold heavy junk. (plus, I can bring my camera too)

Can confirm: DSLR Lens cases fit yoyos well. I ordered this case a couple weeks ago and it fits two OD Krakens stacked on top of each other with a little foam between them to keep them from scratching. It's kind of bulky for everyday carrying, but would be great for storing or traveling with yoyos.

Edit: Semi-Related, I've been trying to work up a good storage and carry method for yoyos and I'm pretty partial to it.

I currently have a $7 bag I found at goodwill that will fit my a6300 with my prime lens that I use the most perfectly, and then have a separate ApeCases for my lenses carabinered on to my cheapo bag.


However, I'm looking into one of these - expensive, but if you watch some videos on it, and compare it with other camera backpacks, I think it's warranted.

The best advice I can give you, is try all sorts of bags. I had a standard, every day, over-the-shoulder messenger bag, and made custom inserts from cardboard, and sew fabric around them. They worked really well for a long time, and it was my favorite bag. But it eventually wore out.

I carry my camera near the top of the pack, usually wrapped up in a jacket. I can put them in a light dry sack if there's concern about rain, but if I'm not sure about the weather or doing some water crossings, I'll put them in a heavier duty dry bag.

To protect them while in the dry bag, I picked up some neoprene pouches like these

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Camera-Lens-Protective-Pouches/dp/B0735BN46S

They work well protecting your lens and giving some protection from the elements, nice if you're just dropping your lenses into a shoulder bag. These pouches come with a clip and a belt loop, but I wouldn't consider putting heavier ones on my belt, there's only one row of stitching across the bottom and one blown thread might cause the lens to drop out of the pouch.

For day hikes, I use a rock climbing day pack (old BD 30L) with an insert, or a Lowepro Flipside; the Flipside is nice since it has a narrow profile and doesn't immediately scream "camera pack" like Fastpack (which I also have; it's not very comfortable, but it's good as an airline carry on since it can also carry a laptop). The main reason I use an insert or camera pack is that without any support, the camera gear tends to sink down to the bottom of the pack. Once I was in a rush and just threw the gear in a day pack, and found the lens detached from the camera; I think one of the smaller lenses must have depressed the release and the lens just worked its way loose. With inserts the lenses are kept separate, and with the neoprene pouches there's less risk of one of them bumping the release.

I have a Sirui carbon fiber monopod

https://www.amazon.com/SIRUI-P-326-Section-Carbon-Monopod/dp/B004QC6VAG

with a mini Arca-swiss compatible clamp. I've got a big CF tripod that is too much to carry on the trail... for the most part I don't bother with the monopod either. I shoot handheld, use one of my trekking poles as support. or even use two like a bipod.

>How often do you guys use telephoto lenses?

This depends on things you'd like to shoot, if you like landscape, almost never. We have a 70-200 that never leaves the house, longest I usually bring with me is a 85

>If I do end up getting one, do you think I would find scenarios where I wish I would have one?

Usually you need it for the reach, in a concert, a wedding, a zoo, trying to grab subjects you cannot otherwise get closers

>Is the SEL55210 a decent lens?

it's a good lens, personally, much like my 70-200 I never used it much.

>I'm really confused with telephoto lenses because even high-end lenses have pretty slow f stops.

the platform you bought into prefers size over lens performance, it has nothing to do if it's high end or not

>And about aperture, how do you know what aperture you should shoot at?

It depends on the look you are going for, the light that's available and the amount of things you want to be in focus (depth of field).

>I've read that most lenses lose quality beyond around f8 or f11. Is that true?

not necessarily loss of quality, but the focus of light start to break down call diffraction. It typically starts to appear in smaller apertures and only become noticeable in extremely small apertures

>Does that mean that you should never really go above that number?

A small aperture is needed if you want a larger amount of subjects in focus, or you need to reduce the amount of light entering the camera. You can also use a small aperture to give certain looks to the bokeh balls or lights. This photo here shot with the 14mm 2.8 at f22, you can see it forced everything to be in focus and gave the lights a 6 point star look

>I also noticed from my moon pictures that the most in focus one was actually at ~f5 and focus wasn't set to infinity. How does aperture and focus combine to make the moon more in focus at those settings than others? Or maybe it's user error since it was the first time I tried to use it.

On Sony E lenses, infinity is actually a few hairs below infinity focus, it's best to manually focus yourself by zooming in

>And filters.

Different folks will have different opinions on filter brands and the type of filters you should get (I only use CPL and ND, I feel that UV is a sham). But if you want to save money, buy a larger filter, like a 77mm and then purchase step down rings to use them with all your lenses

>And final question, how do you bring all of your equipment with you?

keep your camera out and with you, have the Sigma 19 on it, carry the other lenses in camera lens pouches

Seconding the Peak Designs recommendation. I have a Sony a6500, so not as heavy as your camera, but with the quick-draw clip I can hike comfortably with the a6500 on my chest-strap.

For lenses I actually take a short telephoto and wide-angle when those kinds of shots present themselves and keep them accessible as well using lens pouches on my belt.

See link below, but basically they are $11 for 4 pouches of various sizes. Felt interior and neoprene exterior for minor padding and water resistance. There are belt-loops and a draw-string enclosure. I slip the waist-strap for my pack through the belt-loop and keep a lens on each side of my hip. Obviously in bad weather I'd take it all off and put it at the top of my pack, but for nice weather it's good to have all 3 lens options open to me without taking my pack off. The solution has worked quite well, just don't trip!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XPFV5NQ/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_bE2TN_c_x_2_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=4VJK4D6SSVG6YEST9W9E&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=0f706148-db66-5c2c-a8f5-bee46dedc573&pf_rd_i=3346101

Suggestions for a backpack camera insert that supports a 150-600mm + dslr attached? I've found some that are the full luggage type which require you to pull out the whole insert, lay flat on the ground, then unzip the front panel to access stuff, but that seems a hassle. Ideally, I could find a padded open-top box like this (https://www.amazon.com/DSLR-Camera-Insert-Dividers-Khaki/dp/B01EUUDRU0?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_12) but taller, so just unzip backpack and yoink the camera out. My current idea is to take something like this (https://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Lens-Case-13-Black/dp/B004KJE8H8/) and cut the top flap off. Thanks!

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Suggestions for a backpack camera insert that supports a 150-600mm + dslr attached? I've found some that are the full luggage type which require you to pull out the whole insert, lay flat on the ground, then unzip the front panel to access stuff, but that seems a hassle. Ideally, I could find a padded open-top box like this (https://www.amazon.com/DSLR-Camera-Insert-Dividers-Khaki/dp/B01EUUDRU0?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_12) but taller, so just unzip backpack and yoink the camera out. My current idea is to take something like this (https://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Lens-Case-13-Black/dp/B004KJE8H8/) and cut the top flap off. Thanks!

Great idea!

How large is super large? I want the smallest large bag that fits comfortably - if that makes sense.

Something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Xtech-Neoprene-55-300mm-70-300mm-4-5-5-6G/dp/B017A1O8T0/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1479199659&sr=1-2&keywords=soft+camera+lens+case

The koolertron from amazon, seems really nice, but there are a lot of them on amazon and measure out the inside dimensions of whatever bag you're using to ensure you get a good fitting one. I also take parts of the soft padding from my other camera bags I've collected over the years so that really gives me a custom setup.

For lenses you can also get something like this

The best thing I found and use is the Domke wraps like this: http://www.amazon.com/Domke-F-34M-15-Inch-Protective-Wrap/dp/B00009R88S/ref=sr_1_11?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1462522755&sr=1-11&keywords=domke

And then, use a good backpack of my choice. I have a wrap for the camera + lens (a6000 + SEL35F18) and another smaller wrap for a second lens.

I prefer to not use camera bags, as they are too obvious for the thiefs, and also, I prefer good backpacks than camera ones. I use a Fjallraven shoulder bag, or an Osprey backpack, depending on where I am going. But in any case, they are just normal bags, so they do not attract as much attention as the camera-only bags.

Sleeves:
Ultra PRO Pro-Matte (black and clear) I really like the feel of these sleeves (especially the opaque ones) because they are very sturdy.

Collection Box:
OPstore Base Multi Case Cheap but good quality laser-cut wooden card box. Can be extended by additional layers of different types (gonna get a second card layer for my LotR cards and an additional layer for all the tokens and campaign guides, rules, etc.).

Coin Capsules:
Just some cheap ones from Amazon, but totally recommended.

Chaos Bag:
I just use one of my larger lens bags (like this one) for the chaos tokens: stands nicely on the table, can be closed for a good shuffle and is neutral in color.

I usually wear a black cargo pants like this with plenty of pocket room for batteries, cards and filters. (Pants are also pretty useful for crouching without being afraid of flashing people!) You can get a lens pouch like this with a strap to carry with you if you don't want to bring your bag.

I have the altura 3 pack of pouches, and the medium pouch comfortably fits my EM10mII with the 14-42ez pancake. I'd imagine it'd have no trouble with the slightly bigger 17mm. Granted, an actual case might serve you better for a similar price, but for $11 the 3 pack isn't bad, and the small is perfect for anything smaller than the 40-150 f/4-5.6.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N2ZM95E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_nHhQAbD442JXD

You mean something like this http://www.amazon.com/Altura-Photo-Protective-Neoprene-Panasonic/dp/B00MJ3RC8E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453140465&sr=8-1&keywords=protective+camera+case

I was looking at those but I have two concerns. Will it fit my camera itself? And it looks like it might add too much bulk to my bag since it has individual padding for each item instead of all one item.

I use a [Domke wrap](Domke F-34L 19-Inch Protective Wrap -Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009R88F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7qgDDb0AN3ZB7). I lay the wrap on the table and put the camera in the middle, with the lens pointing to a corner. I fold up opposite corner over the camera, then the two sides to create an envelope. I leave it open, so I can slide it out easily.

And one other thing in my pouch, the hex key wrench that comes with the clip. You’ll need it for the plate that attaches to the bottom of the camera.

You should also consider the Peak Design hand strap. It works really well with the clip. It provides additional security and decrease hand fatigue. (No, I don’t work for them, but I’ll admit I do use a lot of their products.)

I really like the bag inserts, but for this two week trip I had limited space so I used packing cubes and then padded lens pouches which I stuffed in between the cubes. For extra protection and to save space you can fit the lens hoods over the pouch on the mount end of your lens



https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HHBR026/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_BphGzb8XX7N0Y


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MJ3RC8E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hnhGzbRRDJ4PV

Do yourself a favor and order one of these just for reassurance. There's also a medium sized bag if you don't need the Large. I took 20 rolls of 120 to Iceland with me and still had room to spare with the large sized bag. I've heard that the X-ray will only impact 800 ISO and higher, but I picked one of these up just to be on the safe side.

https://www.amazon.com/Domke-711-15B-Large-Filmguard-Black/dp/B00009USZ5/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=domke+film+bag&qid=1568921241&s=gateway&sr=8-1

I liked these ones (check the images for a table of what lenses will fit in each size): https://www.amazon.com/Micro-Lens-Pouch-Thirds-Pentax/dp/B00ADN2OMG/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1502377978&sr=8-6&keywords=Micro+Lens+Pouch


You can buy individual sizes as well as the multi-pack.

the film will receive more radiation on the flight itself than through three bag scanners in a row.

also, parcel post gets scanned unless shipped accordingly, AND i would very very highly recommend not to ship anything that's of personal importance from anywhere that isn't a trusted forwarder.

as in, literally, you will be absolutely completely fine to keep it in your bag. you can also put them in these safeguard bags and leave them in your checked luggage.

For Kayaking I'd use a cheap and reliable roll top dry bag and put a camera insert inside with some silica gel packs to absorb any moisture.

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1. Waterproof roll top bag - just get one that is large enough for you and has any features you want
   
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   2. Example round
      
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2. Add a camera insert to fit
   
   1. Example using a single insert
      
   2. Example using a separate case for camera
      
   3. Example using a case case for lens
      
3. Silica gel packs
   
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In addition the the inserts already mentions, there are camera wraps that are basically "padded bandanas" you may like. https://www.amazon.com/Domke-F-34M-15-Inch-Protective-Wrap/dp/B00009R88S/

Fuji used to sell them themselves https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/936442-REG/fujifilm_600012620_camera_blanket_plaid.html. 15" size is perfect for an X-T1.

I have had good luck with these.

Would something like these be good for use in a backpack you already have? If your main concern is protecting the lenses more than organizing? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MJ3RC8E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ncFlzbEDX43ND

I use a large wheeled luggage bag like this one along with protective electronics wraps like these plus some ziplock freezer bags for other things.

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You might try out these lens pouches. They have small clips on the pouches as well as being pretty cheap option.

Check out these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009R88N?colid=2I2UNZ6T5IW9Q&coliid=I2VPB09TBYALT4&psc=1&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl

As a photographer, I love these stupid things. It allows me to store camera stuff in any bag.

I find this stuff more exciting than batteries, etc.

I've never had issues with fogging and I use them whenever I fly. There are cheap ones that are really just laminated foil, and while they work they will develop cracks at the creases. I love my domke lead bag--they come in a variety of sizes: https://www.amazon.com/Domke-711-15B-Large-Filmguard-Black/dp/B00009USZ5

I actually don't utilize the velcro as much as I originally intended to. I use a few of their ammo pouches and a field pocket for organizing cables and batteries in my shooter depending on what I'm doing. I wouldn't have that flexibility with the molle though.

For my 6D with a lens attached I use a Tenba BYOB 10. I can fit a 24-70 2.8 and an 85mm 1.2 in the BYOB and it easily transfers between other bags if I need it to. You can even fit it sideways in a 10L Bullet Ruck (which is my go-to for car shows and conventions).

If I'm carrying more than 2 lenses on me, I put the rest in some neoprene lens pouches from Altura Photo. I got them on Amazon and I think there's like a dozen other companies selling the same thing.

There's nothing out there that is large enough with a velcro backing to hold the camera body with a lens attached or a large lens.

I can try to post pictures of a typical load out later but I don't have any handy at the moment.

Tenba BYOB: https://www.amazon.com/Tenba-BYOB-10-Camera-Insert/dp/B00KT7GKXK/

Pouches: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MJ3RC8E

Ape in Large. Mavic fits fine with front props removed. Comes with an inside case which works well for the controller. Also tried 3 Case Logic cases, this one below seems to work well.


Ape Case ACLC12 Zippered Adjustable or Attachable Large Case for Lenses (Black/Yellow)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GA6CH0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1Xiyyb2Z89MPH


Case Logic KAC-101 Kontrast Action-Cam Case (Black)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OZLQ0BS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jZiyybXVGMMW9


Will try to get photos in the next couple of days.

Try a camera wrap! They're cheap and give you the little bit of extra protection you need: http://www.amazon.com/Domke-F-34L-19-Inch-Protective-Wrap/dp/B00009R88H/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1309964563&sr=8-1

I had several for carrying different 4x5 camera components around in a big unpadded bag and they were perfect for the purpose.

I have a GoRuck GR1 that I use as my camera backpack. I have a crumpler haven pouch that I use to hold a camera/lens. Otherwise, I've recently got one of these and does an even more compact job https://www.amazon.ca/Domke-F-34L-19-Inch-Protective-Black/dp/B00009R88F/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485355884&sr=8-1&keywords=camera+wrap

I recommend the GR1 as a backpack otherwise, its highly durable, looks great without being overly tactical, but it does come with a price tag.

Hi, amateur hobbyist photographer here. I don't have a recommendation for a bag, but I also put my camera gear in a regular backpack instead of a camera bag.

To protect your stuff in the backpack, have a look at Domke wraps for camera bodies and Altura lens pouches for your lenses.

I bought an inexpensive USB powered one on amazon for my DSLR: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B075JKBN6D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've only used it where I had an AC-powered USB power plug but it worked fine. I guess it would be too small for a big telescope though.

I use one of these wraps for the situation you describe. It’s not the ultimate in protection but has worked well for me so far.

https://www.amazon.com/Domke-F-34L-19-Inch-Protective-Black/dp/B00009R88S

+1 for sticking with film, I'll be rocking my Pentax K1000 on this trip for some nostalgia shots.

Bear in mind they also Xray the luggage (or so I've always been told) and the only way to protect your film is in the film shields. I use these.

I used this cheap USB heater from Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Warmer-Heater-Universal-Camera-Telescopes/dp/B075JKBN6D/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=usb%2Bdew%2Bheater&qid=1568167826&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1

That plus a portable charger USB block thing is perfect for a compact, cheap setup.

how about something like this wrap? https://www.amazon.com/Domke-F-34L-19-Inch-Protective-Gray/dp/B00009R88H

I'm a fan of the camera wraps. I have a zipper pocket and place the wrap in with the flap open so I can easily access it.

I have two of these, an XL for my main camera with a battery grip and a L for my back-up camera. I use these for my lenses.

I would never trust this setup in a bag that ever leaves my immediate possession, like a checked bag at an airport. However, I've tossed these in a bag for some intense hikes and long motorcycle rides and never had an issue. I usually bring an extra shirt, socks, etc, and I wrap the camera body in the shirt for some extra protection. More often than not, I prefer not to bring a DSLR and lenses if I know things are going to be rough and just stick to the drone and GoPros.

I have these https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Camera-Lens-Protective-Pouches/dp/B0735BN46S/ They work well.

Somebody linked one on here last week that works by USB. When I saw this I had to order my own. It arrives tomorrow so I can’t attest to how warm it gets.

I've taken DLSRs caving using Domke Lens Wraps. Just be careful!

Just curious, how old are you?

In the film days of photography, the airport X-ray machines would ghost or develop sensitive film, usually ISO 800 or above so photographers would place their film in these lead lined film bags so they wouldn't develop or ghost during the processing.

When putting my k-5 in a bigger pack, I use a domke 19" wrap . Flexible with different lenses. Not perfect but it works, is light, and gets out of the way when not in use.

Ape Case ACLC12 Zippered Adjustable or Attachable Large Case for Lenses (Black/Yellow) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GA6CH0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_O3TvybRYWTJEC

I usually just use a domke wrap for my camera body + one prime.

I use a Domke wrap

Domke F-34M 15-Inch Protective Wrap -Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009R88N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DHVzzbHRWX3MZ

https://www.amazon.com/Altura-Photo-Protective-Neoprene-Panasonic/dp/B00MJ3RC8E/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1510863373&sr=8-3&keywords=lens+pouch&dpID=51ZhSUFDeHL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

There's a loop for the belt to go through, or a clip for you to attach to a belt, pant loop, or carabiner. They have different colors too.

Look up camera wraps on Amazon. You can wrap the camera up so it's completely covered or you can wrap it so a part of it is open should can you pull it out and shoot. I have a few.

[camera wrap](http://www.Domke.com/ F-34L 19-Inch Protective Wrap -Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009R88F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yLcyzbQFK5WAZ)