Camera bag that doesn't look like a Camera bag!

[cam1986]

I am after a camera bag that doesn't look like a camera bag but has the compartments in it like a normal camera bag!

Any ideas. Nothing too expensive or too big. Possibility to fit DSLR with lens attached and a spare lens, flash and charger.

 

[kokakaste2]

Have a look at ThinkTank Retro series, those are excellent bags in my opinion. But they are quite pricey, cost ~£120

 

[wellyboot]

How about the Lowepro Passport Sling?

 

[zerodeluxe]

I've got this one:

http://www.digitalrev.com/en/case-logic-xnslr-4-slr-camera-messenger-bag-7850.html


http://www.onyougo.com/case-logic-s...ger-xnslr04-camera-backpacks--cases_pi128830#

I picked it up on eBay for about £20 new, so you might find one if this is what you're after?

 

[cam1986]

Thanks. Thing is, it looks like a laptop bag now!! lol

 

[jacob12_1993]

If a rucksack is what you want http://www.fstopgear.com however if you want a sling style bag think tank do some really nice ones

 

[Rudders]

Crumpler do a good range too, although apparently their capacity descriptions are slightly generous!

 

[D3S]

Crumpler Muffin Top Full Photo backpack gets my vote...google and see what you think it looks like!

 

[Flash In The Pan]

Have a look at ThinkTank Retro series, those are excellent bags in my opinion. But they are quite pricey, cost ~£120

It sounds like a lot of money, but the quality is top notch and they don't look like camera bags

 

[edinburgh]

How about Domke?? I got a Domke F-2 .... its great! Maybe its too big for you though. Do u mind telling us what stuff do you have?

 

[jonneymendoza]

Tt Retro are sensational

 

[coldpenguin]

Crumpler do a good range.
They can be a tad expensive (shop around), but to anyone who doesn't know, they will not look like a camera bag.

To those in the know though, their branded logo is easily recognisable. That will be the case with any bag though.

 

[Cistron]

Billingham are pretty cool as well.

 

[SamP]

ThinkTank Retrospective tbh.

 

[phototuition]

buy a used Billingham, if you can find one!

 

[andyred]

Another vote for the Crumpler range, but they can be on the pricey side

 

[cam1986]

I do like the Crumpler range

 

[fixedimage]

buy a used Billingham, if you can find one!

Aye, good luck with that.

I got one of these,
http://www.penfieldusa.com/uk/oxon-green.html

in TK Maxx the other day for £25. I had been looking for something like a Billingham or Domke but felt they were all pretty overpriced.
I have an old Hama bag with a padded liner that can be removed and this fits in the new Penfield bag.

 

[technics100]

I agree about the thinktank, but it's very expensive.. I bought a lowepro exchange messenger. holds a D90 with lens, 50-150mm sigma & SB-800.. looks like a normal messenger bag and its only £19 in grey from amazon..

 

[strumstrum]

How about the Lowepro Passport Sling?

yep, use one as a day bag, comfy, spacious without noticing bulk and look like a normal bag.

 

[Nawty]

I very nearly bought an Acme Made messenger bag from Jessops as it looked nothing like a camera bag and was rather nice. When I can be bothered to go back I'll buy one.

edit: this one http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/80856/show.html

 

[cam1986]

I very nearly bought an Acme Made messenger bag from Jessops as it looked nothing like a camera bag and was rather nice. When I can be bothered to go back I'll buy one.

Seen that one in Jessops. Quite liked that one.

 

[faddius]

I recently got a tamrac evolution backpack, doesnt particularly look like a camera bag in my opinion, looks just like any of my other backpacks.

In fact, half the time, if im in a rush I'll pick it up thinking it's a normal backpack before remembering that it is a camera bag.

 

[cam1986]

Dont want a 'backpack'

 

[redddraggon]

I love my Billingham Hadley Pro, they sometimes crop up second hand.

 

[matt b]

Red snapper do a very nice bag in the style of a billingham. I think there is a review of it somewhere on this site but I can't find it(typing this on my phone).

 

[Manxmaid]

It sounds like a lot of money, but the quality is top notch and they don't look like camera bags

Agreed - another vote here for the Think Tank Retrospective

 

[bornagain]

Apart from the not looking like a camera bag thing, reviews of the Think Tank Retro usually say how comfortable the strap is on your shoulder. Have casually mentioned to family about me saving up to buy one of these around CHRISTMAS TIME! but I will probably come up short. Hope somebody takes the hint.....

 

[NeilG40]

Agreed - another vote here for the Think Tank Retrospective

+1 It's a great bag.

 

[Llamaman]

I've got a Lowepro Exchange Messenger. I removed the Lowepro badge (it's only held on by a few stitches) to make it less conspicuous. Only downside is that it isn't very padded.

 

[slinkery]

Agreed - another vote here for the Think Tank Retrospective

+1 here. I bought one (Retrospective 20) in the States while I was on holiday a few weeks ago. Holds a huge amount of gear and a body with a 70-200 lens attached which sealed the deal for me. The only slight downside is the weight when full can make your shoulder ache if you are carrying it for extended periods. This is the same however for any bag with a single shoulder strap.