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03/17/2006 03:11:13 PM · #1 |
Hi Guys,
In about 8 mounths I am of to China For travels and photography. I was just thinking about stuff i will need! and my question is do they make bags that are a all in one so that i can pack all my gear and all my cloaths in a bag that is made for this. So I am not looking for a massive bag that i can just shove everything in. but one that has a compartment for cameras (which is 2 dslr and about 4-5 lenses) plus a compartment for my clothes etc...
Any help guys would be much needed as i have looked all over the web and found not a sausage.
Thanks Cowie
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03/17/2006 03:26:54 PM · #2 |
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03/17/2006 03:33:53 PM · #3 |
I have no idea. All I've seen are regular camera bags.
I have a suggestion though, why not pick a camera bag to be separate from your clothes bag? That way, if the airline loses 1 of your baggage, you'll till have the other. |
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03/17/2006 03:39:22 PM · #4 |
| I'd stick with a bag dedicated to your camera and a few lenses. For a day trip you might not want to lug a large bag around. You can always pack a camera bag in a larger piece of luggage with clothes, food etc. I've been very happy with my Tamrac Velocity 7 sling bag. It's secure and easy to access your camera and lenses without removing it. They make larger bags but this goes into a backpack nicely if I need more storage space. Hope this helps. |
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03/17/2006 03:49:35 PM · #5 |
Check out the Lowepro PhotoTrekker II AW and add the Trekker Daypack II.
The Photo trekker holds your camera and the Daypack attaches to it (or can be used alone) and holds your other stuff.
I doubt the 2 are big enough to hold everything for an 8 mo trip, but you never know. Personally, I'd pare down the lens choices and take a smaller bag, carrying it in (or strapping it to) a big hiking backpack.
Message edited by author 2006-03-17 15:51:51.
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03/17/2006 03:51:31 PM · #6 |
Did not really think about the bag on the plane thing thanks for that would not have been good to pitch up in china with none of my camera equipment. Just one last question. I have a Mini Trekker Classic but will have more lenses before i go to china so i am looking for a bigger bag that can accomidate 2 dslr and 5-6 lenses etc.. any suggestions.
ps going to china for 4 mounths traveling along the whole thing by bus
Message edited by author 2006-03-17 15:52:50.
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03/17/2006 03:51:43 PM · #7 |
| Some good information in this thread. |
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03/17/2006 04:07:59 PM · #8 |
Whatever you do, do not check any camerastuff, best as handluggage. Try to find a bag that does not look like it has got stuf worth $$$$$$$$$$, or at least take any tags off.
China is, by the way, a wonderful country. Fantastic people, incredible scenery and really good food. Eat some yoghurt every day, keeps your tummy in a good balance, helps keep nasty germies away.... |
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03/17/2006 05:08:47 PM · #9 |
I have a selection of bags for my D200 that I use depending on the situation. I have travellend all over the world, and Kenya is the most demanding place. I always take my LowePro Computrekker to places like that because I can keep a body and a selection of lenses as well as my notebook in the back.
If I go to a day outing somewhere, I usually use a Crumpler bag that takes a body and a couple of lenses.
If I want a bit more than that, then the LowePro MiniTrekker is great.
On a 8week trip around the world, I took both the Computrekker as cabin luggage, but packed my Crumpler in my suitcase (filled with socks etc) so if I didn't want to lug the computrecker I could take a smaller bag. It was wonderful having that option and I suggest you might consider doing the same:
Take something bigger with you where you take all of your gear, keep it with you as you fly, never put it in with your luggage. Then have a smaller bag available for day trips if you need to travel lighter. You can leave your bigger bag at the hotel/place you are staying. That's what I did. Worked for me...
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03/17/2006 05:10:37 PM · #10 |
thanks for the advice Gugi Yoghurt it is any more tips if any one else has been on a long shoestring budget photo adventure to China any thing would be much appreciated.
Thanks Cowie
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03/17/2006 05:35:10 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Agcowie:
thanks for the advice Gugi Yoghurt it is any more tips if any one else has been on a long shoestring budget photo adventure to China any thing would be much appreciated.
Thanks Cowie |
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