March 28, 2009
Decisions, Decisions
I keep going back and forth on buying a camera bag. I should have one for hauling my camera around, so things don't get damaged. But damn if I can actually decide on one I like. I currently have a teeny bag that holds only my camera with one lense - and really it's too small for my camera so it doesn't zip closed all the way.
What I want is the perfect bag for me. What I don't know is... what that might be. This seems to be a dilemma for most people out there who have substantial cameras that need a carrier. (a point and shoot is less of an issue as it can fit nearly anywhere - once you get a DSLR and add lenses to the mix - things get sticky quickly)
I dislike most all camera bags because they are huge and many are square - let me just carry a box around sticking out to the side and banging into other pedestrians... Now there's a lovely picture.
The ones that are backpacks aren't so bad - except that backpacks aren't my style. I would consider one if I was going to be hiking about somewhere in the wilds, but since that is unlikely to be the case in the near future, I'm ruling it out for now.
At the moment I'm leaning heavily toward buying a medium sized timbuk2 messenger bag and a tenba camera bag insert to go in it. The timbuk2 is waterproof and that's a big deal with camera equipment. Got the idea here. He notes down in the comments that he finds the bag a bit too flimsy for his needs and laments the lack of top handle. (if you do a custom bag through timbuk2 you can add that top grab handle). I'm wondering if the bag that comes standard with a laptop insert, would make it more stable... however... would the laptop insert take up too much room when a camera insert is there too??? ARG!!!
I like the design of the Tenba messenger bags, but the colors... Blech. Really really dislike the colors. Especially the burnt orange and "olive" green. I have no idea who decided on these, but honestly they make me gag. The black one... okay I could get that, but I admit to being very tired of black bags. The silver is light enough to immediately get dirty. Well, you get the point.
Not to mention... any camera bag (or modified bag for camera equipment) is not an insignificant investment. While I could order a tenba and return it if I didn't like it, I hate doing that - it's extra work and extra money to send back. I'm not sure I could return a custom made timbuk2 - probably not.
So I continue to ponder and wish it was easy to make up my mind.
Most annoying.
What I want is the perfect bag for me. What I don't know is... what that might be. This seems to be a dilemma for most people out there who have substantial cameras that need a carrier. (a point and shoot is less of an issue as it can fit nearly anywhere - once you get a DSLR and add lenses to the mix - things get sticky quickly)
I dislike most all camera bags because they are huge and many are square - let me just carry a box around sticking out to the side and banging into other pedestrians... Now there's a lovely picture.
The ones that are backpacks aren't so bad - except that backpacks aren't my style. I would consider one if I was going to be hiking about somewhere in the wilds, but since that is unlikely to be the case in the near future, I'm ruling it out for now.
At the moment I'm leaning heavily toward buying a medium sized timbuk2 messenger bag and a tenba camera bag insert to go in it. The timbuk2 is waterproof and that's a big deal with camera equipment. Got the idea here. He notes down in the comments that he finds the bag a bit too flimsy for his needs and laments the lack of top handle. (if you do a custom bag through timbuk2 you can add that top grab handle). I'm wondering if the bag that comes standard with a laptop insert, would make it more stable... however... would the laptop insert take up too much room when a camera insert is there too??? ARG!!!
I like the design of the Tenba messenger bags, but the colors... Blech. Really really dislike the colors. Especially the burnt orange and "olive" green. I have no idea who decided on these, but honestly they make me gag. The black one... okay I could get that, but I admit to being very tired of black bags. The silver is light enough to immediately get dirty. Well, you get the point.
Not to mention... any camera bag (or modified bag for camera equipment) is not an insignificant investment. While I could order a tenba and return it if I didn't like it, I hate doing that - it's extra work and extra money to send back. I'm not sure I could return a custom made timbuk2 - probably not.
So I continue to ponder and wish it was easy to make up my mind.
Most annoying.
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I feel your pain! I'm always on the look out for the perfect bag....whether it be for a camera, a phone, or just a hand bag that can handle all the crud that I need to carry on a day to day basis.
I do like the timbuk2 bags (we have one), but they tend to be rather heavy...which is not good if you're going to be walking around with it much.
I would suggest checking out ebay and amazon.com, and do a search for "messenger bag" and/or "camera bag." That might give you some ideas for the "perfect" bag, and you could do further queries to find just the right thing.
But, I do know your frustration. Just ask my boyfriend how many bags and how many shoes I've tried in the hope of finding "the perfect ONE."
Good luck!
I do like the timbuk2 bags (we have one), but they tend to be rather heavy...which is not good if you're going to be walking around with it much.
I would suggest checking out ebay and amazon.com, and do a search for "messenger bag" and/or "camera bag." That might give you some ideas for the "perfect" bag, and you could do further queries to find just the right thing.
But, I do know your frustration. Just ask my boyfriend how many bags and how many shoes I've tried in the hope of finding "the perfect ONE."
Good luck!
Posted by: DogsDontPurr at March 28, 2009 10:34 PM (1KC4A)
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DDP - I don't think the "perfect" bag exists. Everyone wants something different it seems.
With your timbuk2 bag - what material is it made of? I know they have several kinds and this definitely changes the weight.
With your timbuk2 bag - what material is it made of? I know they have several kinds and this definitely changes the weight.
Posted by: Teresa at March 29, 2009 01:02 PM (ybEr8)
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Hi Teresa~ The timbuk2 bag we have is made of a heavy canvas. It's a messenger bag style, so it also has some padding on the back side of it to cushion it...depending on how you wear it. Usually the strap goes across your chest and the bag rests against your hip.
My boyfriend loves it. It has lots of pockets, and is super durable. He's had it about a year, and it still looks like new.....and it's been in use daily.
I had bought one too, but I sent it back because it was just a little to stiff and heavy for me.
I would suggest that if you can go to a store that sells them, go check it out. Or if you order online, make sure you can return it if it's not what you like. But over all, their bags are really well made.
My boyfriend loves it. It has lots of pockets, and is super durable. He's had it about a year, and it still looks like new.....and it's been in use daily.
I had bought one too, but I sent it back because it was just a little to stiff and heavy for me.
I would suggest that if you can go to a store that sells them, go check it out. Or if you order online, make sure you can return it if it's not what you like. But over all, their bags are really well made.
Posted by: DogsDontPurr at March 29, 2009 05:31 PM (1KC4A)
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DDP - I believe they also make them out of ballistic nylon and those are significantly lighter in weight. Canvas would be very heavy - I used to have a "briefcase" from Land's End made out of that canvas stuff and it was definitely heavy for the size... It also wore like iron.
Posted by: Teresa at March 29, 2009 10:26 PM (ybEr8)
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