Camera Bag Advice

[Gimmy]

Hello there.
I have a D5100 and I'm looking for a large bag so I can carry the camera and all my lenses and accessories around. At the moment I've got a small bag where I can put only my camera and a little lens.
I was going to buy this http://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasic...d=1392218107&sr=8-7&keywords=amazonbasics+bag
but reviews says that it's not that big. I'll probabily put all my equip in there.
Long story short, I need a bag that fits:
D5100
18-55mm VR (probably I'll change this with a 16-85mm VR in a few months)
55-300mm VR
35mm f1/8
A medium flash
cables, remote control, batteries, sd cards ecc.
And maybe a tripod

Something not too expensive.
I found the lowerpro 180 aw while looking around in a local shop and it's pretty good but something a little bigger would be better.And anyway it's a little expensive.
Thanks!

 

[EIngerson]

I love backpacks. Especially if you travel a lot.

 

[Dao]

For me, a shoulder bag is good for carrying

- One camera body with one lens mounted.
- One additional lens. It can be a fast prime, macro or telephoto zoom. Just not a HUGH lens.
- One external flash.
- Some filters such as ND or CPL
- Extra batteries and other small accessories.



If I plan to carry more items, I prefer a backpack since it can hold more items and most important is the even weight distribution on both shoulders.

 

[Gimmy]

So you think I should go with a backpack? I dunno everytime I see a backpack it seems too big for what I have to carry. Anyway I'll give a look to the backpacks too. Any suggestions?

 

[sonicbuffalo]

Manfrotto backpack

 

[D-B-J]

Lowepro makes a good set of fastpacks that are small and easy to use.

Best,
Jake

 

[Gimmy]

Something like this? Manfrotto MB SS390-7BC Zaino Serie Agile e Tracolla per Fotocamera DSLR, Misura Interna L31xP16,5xA27 Cm, Corda: Amazon.it: Elettronica

 

[TransportJockey]

I love my mountainsmith pack. It gets more use than my Pelican camera bag and almost as much as my 5.11 pack when I'm not shooting.

 

[smr238]

Case Logic DCB-309 SLR Camera Backpack -Black
Fits my D5100 with 16-85mm, 35mm, 50mm, 60mm, SB-700, few filters just fine.
It also has room for 15 inch laptop, and pockets for memory cards etc. and a rain cover.
I've been using it for almost 2 years now... very happy with the quality.

More customer provided images on the Backpack

 

[ronlane]

So you think I should go with a backpack? I dunno everytime I see a backpack it seems too big for what I have to carry. Anyway I'll give a look to the backpacks too. Any suggestions?

If it's too big for what you have now, don't worry, you'll grow into it. I use Amazon.com: Tamrac 5549 Adventure 9 Photo/Computer Backpack (Grey/Black): Camera & Photo

 

[SquarePeg]

I like my Crumpler 5 million dollar bag. I usually carry my 5100 w/ zoom, 1 additional lens (35mm), spare battery, a couple of filters, tabletop tripod, small stuff (cards, lens cloths etc.). Sometimes I add my compact zoom Sony if my daughter is along and will want to take some shots too. That pretty much fills it if I want to leave room for my phone and my id/credit card. If you need to fit a flash too, you may need to go 6 million dollars or the "Enthusiast" Amazon.com: Crumpler The Enthusiast Bag EST001-B00G50: Electronics

 

[JacaRanda]

So you think I should go with a backpack? I dunno everytime I see a backpack it seems too big for what I have to carry. Anyway I'll give a look to the backpacks too. Any suggestions?

If it's too big for what you have now, don't worry, you'll grow into it. I use Amazon.com: Tamrac 5549 Adventure 9 Photo/Computer Backpack (Grey/Black): Camera & Photo

I was going to say the same thing. That being said, the one I got that could hold everything now is primarily a storage place. We have gone full circle and now use smaller bags. Strange hobby I tell you!

 

[JacaRanda]

I bought this monster Amazon.com: Tamrac 5587 Expedition 7x Photo/Laptop Backpack (Black): Camera & Photo. I had to do an Amazon search back to March 2012. Seriously, I don't even believe all the shtuff I have accumulated since getting into this addiction.

Anyway, it holds a good amount of stuff and is rugged. NOTE: It can no longer hold all of the shtuff.

 

[ronlane]

JacaRanda, I looked at that 7x and it is cool.

OP, the one thing if you are going to carry a backpack. I would suggest that you make sure that it has the buckle that clips in front of your chest. It makes a HUGH difference for me when walking around.

 

[table1349]

Best Review and resource on the net for finding a bag that fits your needs: Reviews - Cambags.com Camera Bag Resource.