on 2013-06-19 7:55 Bipin Gupta wrote
Was reading the great Herbert Keppler "Quotes" yesterday and came across this comment on big and heavy hold everything bags. It's a big no no he says for "most" photographers, provided of course if you are not in the "most" category.
i think Paul is in a special situation (professional shoot, lots of gear, need for formality), so i don't have advice for him, but i otherwise i agree; i usually carry a minimal kit, and only use a shoulder bag for short trips; for longer walks, heavier loads i use a lumbar pack or a backpack
for messenger/shoulder bags, a cross-strap can help not only with load control (e.g. when biking) but it can put some of the load on your torso — a good thing; good messenger bags also conform to your body and can be snugged, which in itself transfers some of the load
i like backpacks, but i absolutely scorn those that don't have a usable waist or hip belt, and i am sad for all the schoolkids and fashionistas who willingly sacrifice their shoulders; if they learn enough at school, someday they may wise up; generally, if the load is light enough that a waist belt isn't needed, a messenger bag is more convenient
i am a bag whore; i have had many dozens of backpacks, messenger bags, satchels, lumbar packs, travel packs etc.; i am a fan of MountainSmith, Osprey, Timbuk2, Crumpler, Manhattan Portage and a few other brands; i thought i had settled on the Timbuk2 Snoop for casual everyday use, but the shoulder pad never softened and the lack of a cross-strap became untenable; now i'm putting the insert from the Snoop into one of three MountainSmith lumbar packs, depending what else i might be doing: Tour for camera, two lenses and little else, Day for camera plus iPad and lunch, etc., and Cairn for serious hikes with weather gear and/or bigger kit (Cairn is no longer made, but can be found used, i think
Ok, I bought a Swiss Gear Sling Bag on sale at Costco, Toronto, on Boxing Day for CAD 45. Compact and pretty useful. Here is the link: https://www.dropbox.com/home/Photos/Swiss%20Gear%20Sling%20Bag
that link will work only for you, Bipin; to share a dropbox link, go to the web view, hover over the item and note the "chain" icon to the right of the item
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