How is your bag organized?

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

Here is mine...I also have a back up T1i body. I typically don't take that in the backpack though. I have a large Tamrac shoulder bag incase I do an event like a wedding. That would be organized to hold both bodies.


Bag by GooniesNeverSayDie11, on Flickr

I also have a 21" ratractable police grade steel baton that retracts to about 8 inches. I carry this mainly just for stray animals or whatnot. It can handle a person with ease though, unless they have a gun. If someone comes up to me with a gun and says "give me all your sh*t". I am going to give it to them and go home to my family to live another day. This isn't dirty harry or the OK Corral, like you are going to do a quick draw from your holster as someone is about to cap you.

 

[Stradawhovious]

This isn't dirty harry or the OK Corral, like you are going to do a quick draw from your holster as someone is about to cap you.

I'm assuming this is an insult geared towards those of us who carry a gun for protection.

So I assume that when you are confronted by someone with a baton that demands all your ****. youre going to pull some major Bruce lee ****, and kick their ass, right?:lmao:


I dont question those folks who DON"T practice their Constitutional right to bear arms, don't belittle me because I do. Besides, you will only default to your level of training. I've trained hard with my choice of protection..... have you with yours? If you aren't trained how to use that stick of yours, the most likely scenario is that your friendly neighborhood assailant will take it away from you and shove it where the sun don't shine.

That's as far as I will derail this thread. I'm just tired of the passive agressive bull**** surrounding those who stand by their 2nd amendment right.

 

[Bram]

Good call by Straw. If it is your right to use firearms do it for protection purposes only, if you're like me here up north, in Canada. I don't have much of a choice, I can carry a gun but a license will need to be had and tests will need to be done. For that money I would rather buy myself a D700 fresh off the shelf.

 

[kundalini]

I dont question those folks who DON"T practice their Constitutional right to bear arms, don't belittle me because I do. Besides, you will only default to your level of training. I've trained hard with my choice of protection..... have you with yours? If you aren't trained how to use that stick of yours, the most likely scenario is that your friendly neighborhood assailant will take it away from you and shove it where the sun don't shine.

I have a gift of the gab when it comes to stressful situations. I have been in some very dodgy situations many times in my life, but have yet felt the need for a side arm. I don't care if you carry one or not, but this has been MY experience. Aren't we talking about 'What in your bag" sorta thing? I think the intent was photographic content. I usually carry a flask of tequila..... did I mention it? No.

 

[Stradawhovious]

My intention wasn't to piss anyone off. It's a simple fact that there are essential things I carry with me that I consider to be part of my "gear" like anyone else. I happened to mention it, and happened to get **** on over it.

My apologies to anyone who got their hanes in a knot (mainly me). This will be my last participation in this thread. Carry on. :hug::

 

[~Stella~]

I stuff the camera between the diapers, the wipes, and the spare clothing for scratch and dent protection. Everything else gets put in the side pocket (not the side pocket dedicated to goldfish crackers and dried fruit treats). I carry the sippy cups on the outside pockets, because I assume condensation is a bad thing for cameras. The revolver goes in the false bottom with the teething toys.

 

[kundalini]

This will be my last participation in this thread. Carry on. :hug::

Awwww. don't go away mad.

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

I'm assuming this is an insult geared towards those of us who carry a gun for protection.

So I assume that when you are confronted by someone with a baton that demands all your ****. youre going to pull some major Bruce lee ****, and kick their ass, right?:lmao:


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You know what they say about ASSUMING things right? It was meant towards people who think that a gun automatically makes you invincible. I have nothing against people who want to carry, and there may be times that it is useful. I just think its silly in this situation. The only way someone is going to take my bag is if they have a gun. By the time I realize they HAVE a gun, its most likely already in my face, so whats the point in having that gun? Its a false sense of security. Your odds are better to just haul ass. And a baton against a person without a gun is very easily managed, it doesn't have to be "bruce lee". Thats not the same as when someone has a gun in your face.

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

My intention wasn't to piss anyone off. It's a simple fact that there are essential things I carry with me that I consider to be part of my "gear" like anyone else. I happened to mention it, and happened to get **** on over it.

My apologies to anyone who got their hanes in a knot (mainly me). This will be my last participation in this thread. Carry on. :hug::

:lmao: relax. I don't think anyone was seriously giving you **** about it. You certainly didn't piss me off ( And I doubt Kundalini really was ticked, I think he has a thicker skin than that. ), and what I had said was said somewhat in a kidding manner. I don't think anyone really has their panties in a bunch.

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

This will be my last participation in this thread. Carry on. :hug::

Awwww. don't go away mad.

Tie in to the 80's thread!

*Starts singing**

Girl don't go away mad.....girl....just go away.....

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

I stuff the camera between the diapers, the wipes, and the spare clothing for scratch and dent protection. Everything else gets put in the side pocket (not the side pocket dedicated to goldfish crackers and dried fruit treats). I carry the sippy cups on the outside pockets, because I assume condensation is a bad thing for cameras. The revolver goes in the false bottom with the teething toys.

Nice, nothing helps sensetive gums like GSR.

 

[Joves]

Well you all are far to organized. My gear goes in my Camelbk BFM and my tripod or monopod gets trapped to the outside. I also carry food, magnesium firestarter, knife, sidearm and a space blanket. When Im out shooting it is in the back country so, Im prepared. Being in Az I think about 90+% of us carry firearms so we are alll pretty even.
In the time i have been out in the woods palying around I have had to shoot two rabid skunk and one rabid badger. Id rather have my firearm and not need it than not have it and need it.

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

Well you all are far to organized. My gear goes in my Camelbk BFM and my tripod or monopod gets trapped to the outside. I also carry food, magnesium firestarter, knife, sidearm and a space blanket. When Im out shooting it is in the back country so, Im prepared. Being in Az I think about 90+% of us carry firearms so we are alll pretty even.
In the time i have been out in the woods palying around I have had to shoot two rabid skunk and one rabid badger. Id rather have my firearm and not need it than not have it and need it.

You had to shoot a rabid skunk? Seriously...a skunk? You couldn't just run away from it? I mean, its not a cheetah. :lmao:

 

[Joves]

Well you all are far to organized. My gear goes in my Camelbk BFM and my tripod or monopod gets trapped to the outside. I also carry food, magnesium firestarter, knife, sidearm and a space blanket. When Im out shooting it is in the back country so, Im prepared. Being in Az I think about 90+% of us carry firearms so we are alll pretty even.
In the time i have been out in the woods palying around I have had to shoot two rabid skunk and one rabid badger. Id rather have my firearm and not need it than not have it and need it.

You had to shoot a rabid skunk? Seriously...a skunk? You couldn't just run away from it? I mean, its not a cheetah. :lmao:

You do realize the rabid animals need to be killed so they dont spread it? They dont even have to bite another animal to spread it they die and, then say a coyote, bobcat, badger or, puma eats it then they get infected. The worst part is covering it so no other animal can get to it.

 

[Stephen.C]

I would carry something a little bigger,but I feel if I was caught tresspassing on a photo mission cops would search my bag, and a switchblade inside wouldn't go over well.

Since you live in Massachusetts, I would expect quite a lot to not go over well if they found it in your bag. In Texas, I think a 5 1/2" blade is the most you can legally carry (most states are much shorter). That said, I don't carry big knives unless I'm out in the woods - and there, I pretty much only use them for chopping stuff. If I expect to need one, I usually pack my KA-BAR. I do keep a knife/multitool in my camera bag though, in case I have to cut something.

Lucky. I think its 1 1/2 or something pretty small here....All I know is that even though my pocket knife is small, I wont go down without a fight.

Dayum dude you're 16? You got quite a bit of gear man, good on ya.

Yeah, work alot at a grocery store. I think its around 3 thousand total, but some of it was gifts for birthdays and Christmas.
I'm proud of my arsenal, especially because i'm on the younger side and pay for most of it.
It felt awesome to hand the lady at the cash-register 480 hard earned dollars for my tamron 17-50 2.8