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I've currently got two camera bags and i'm constantly switching gear between them and they both don't hold all my stuff.

I want a stay at home bag (might be out once/twice a year tops) that i can put all my gear in to keep safe and be able to load the other bags from it and then return the gear to it when home again.

I currently use a shelf in my wardrobe and it's not ideal as the gears not protected enough for my liking.

I don't really know why but i like Lowepro bags but open to other brands that would hold All the following safe.

Bodies
D600
D7000
Nex5N

Lenses
Nikon 70-200 2.8
Nikon 24-70 2.8
Nikon 50mm 1.4
Nikon 28-300
Nikon 105 macro
Nikon TC-20E III teleconverter
Sony 18-55 kit
Sony 18-200
Sony 16mm + wide angle adapter

Flash Guns
2x Nikon SB910's
Nikon SB 700


Anyone recommend a bag for the above? i'd also like it not to break the bank, but open to all suggestions.
 
I like the ThinkTank range,i have an Retrospective 20 as my main DSLR bag,then an Airport for when i need to take all my gear.

I also have the 10 as well which i keep a mirrorless camera in which go everywhere with me.

:)
 
I had the same problem when I added a Sigma 150-500 OS to my gear, I couldn't get it all in no matter how I jiggled the insides about. I'd had a Tamrac Ultra Pro 13 that I'd already outgrown and was using a Tamrac Expedition 9x rucksack, which was quite big. In the end I bought a Tamrac Super Pro 14 and although it's expensive it really is huge and holds loads of gear.

I've got a gripped 5D3 with Canon 70-200 f2.8L MkII fitted, a gripped 7D with Sigma 24-70 f2.8 HSM fitted, 3 small primes (35 f2, 50 f1.4, 85 f1.8), 17-40 f4L, 24-105 f4L, 100 f2.8L macro, Sigma 150-500 OS, 2 flashguns, Canon MkIII converter 2x, a Samsung 10" netbook and a set of extension tubes in it and there's still room for a bit more gear yet. It's got a pocket for a laptop and also has a piggyback sleeve so it can be carried on a trolley. It's very heavy with all that stuff in it but I can still carry it on my shoulder albeit not for long distances.

All the Tamrac bags I've had have been superb. They are very well made, hold a lot of gear and are very strong but comfortable to carry. I'd recommend them to anyone who's after a high quality bag. Here's a link to their site http://www.tamrac.co.uk/ but the Super Pro 14 has to be ordered from abroad or have a look on ebay.
 
I have the Airport security from Think Tank. It's actually sold, awaiting the buyer to collect as I now have a desk with large drawers for most of my gear. I was looking for similar reasons to you - It fits a fair amount, but not sure if you'd get all the lenses in! I used it for a couple of gigs and can tell you that out and about it rolls really smooth, it's neat, holds more than you'd expect by looking at it, and it's fairly discreet. Doesn't look all that different to ordinary luggage until opened.

Have a look on the think tank site for ideas. Their bags are excellent build quality. You'd feel safe about them holding all your gear:

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/categories/rolling-camera-bags/airport-series.aspx
 
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