msheppler
Established
I travel via subway back and forth to washington and I'm looking for a bag that is just the right size to house my m3, summicron 50mm lens, Pentax Spotmeter V, cellphone, keys, film and moleskin journal along with some small miscellaneous items.
I have a domke F-5XB that I love but it's just isn't big enough.
Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
I have a domke F-5XB that I love but it's just isn't big enough.
Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
Any Timbuk2 messenger bag: size medium. About 40 different designs to choose from, or build your own, choose fabric type and colours. They last incredibly well, and don't look camera-geeky - if that matters.
Bassism
Well-known
I'll add Crumpler messenger bags to the Timbuk2 suggestion. Both are high quality, I went with Crumpler because they have pockets to fit my Macbook Pro. However, Crumpler has a wide variety of bags that might suit you perfectly.
kxl
Social Documentary
Check out the Think Tank Photo Urban Disguise 30. I think it's aout the right size for what you want -- large enough for the gear you mentioned, but not overly so.
My closet is full of bags, but I will likely put up quite a few of them for sale, and get a UD 30 bag myself.
My closet is full of bags, but I will likely put up quite a few of them for sale, and get a UD 30 bag myself.
Ken Ford
Refuses to suffer fools
I hate to sound like a broken record, but the BBB would be just about perfect for that loadout:
Bare Bones Bag thread
I love mine.
Bare Bones Bag thread
I love mine.
Ken Shipman
Well-known
Artisan & Artist Oskar's One Day Bag. Not cheap, but my favorite after trying out all sorts of messenger style bags.
http://www.artisanandartist.com/bags/acam7100.htm
http://www.artisanandartist.com/bags/acam7100.htm
msheppler
Established
Thanks
Thanks
Thanks for all the replies. I'm going with the BBB.
Michael
Thanks
Thanks for all the replies. I'm going with the BBB.
Michael
Ken Ford
Refuses to suffer fools
Michael, please come back and update the thread with your thoughts about the BBB. I really, really like mine!
shenkerian
Established
Depending on what miscellaneous items you carry, a Domke 803 might be perfect for you. I really like mine.
msheppler
Established
BBB arrived
BBB arrived
I received my BBB from Stephen Schaub. While my initial reaction when it came in the mail was “Wow, this is really a small bag”, I realized within the first few days during my trek between DC and home that it met all my requirements for storage.
The BBB is very light, well built and thoughtfully designed. All the items that I mentioned in my previous post that I needed the bag to hold are shown in the attached picture. BTW: I never realized how much larger my Pentax Spotmeter V was than my M3. With the spotmeter in one of the pockets, it is a little difficult to extract the camera. The style of the bag is excellent. It has a very thin profile and is unobtrusive in crowds. Sometimes I forget I’m carrying it! Access to the contents is very easy because there are no zippers, and unlike my Dompke bag that it replaced, it has just the right amount of Velcro.
Overall, I’m very happy with the BBB, and if you’re not a packrat and carry a small kit, I heartily recommend this bag.
Michael
BBB arrived
I received my BBB from Stephen Schaub. While my initial reaction when it came in the mail was “Wow, this is really a small bag”, I realized within the first few days during my trek between DC and home that it met all my requirements for storage.
The BBB is very light, well built and thoughtfully designed. All the items that I mentioned in my previous post that I needed the bag to hold are shown in the attached picture. BTW: I never realized how much larger my Pentax Spotmeter V was than my M3. With the spotmeter in one of the pockets, it is a little difficult to extract the camera. The style of the bag is excellent. It has a very thin profile and is unobtrusive in crowds. Sometimes I forget I’m carrying it! Access to the contents is very easy because there are no zippers, and unlike my Dompke bag that it replaced, it has just the right amount of Velcro.
Overall, I’m very happy with the BBB, and if you’re not a packrat and carry a small kit, I heartily recommend this bag.
Michael
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Ken Ford
Refuses to suffer fools
Michael, thanks for the update!
35mmdelux
Veni, vidi, vici
Domke 803 small satchel is the best IMHO. Easy to carry your stuff and has two large pockets on front, and rear envelope-like pocket for maps/brochures/etc.
Trius
Waiting on Maitani
This is OT, but may I ask why you carry the Pentax spot? I have a Soligor spot which, while a bit smaller, I would not carry as a daily companion to an M. I would carry my Weston or Super Pilot as they are reliable a d much less bulky.
I'm not being critical, just curious. If you take public transportation, using a spot meter with that form factor might be problematic as well.
I'm not being critical, just curious. If you take public transportation, using a spot meter with that form factor might be problematic as well.
Ken Ford
Refuses to suffer fools
IMO the 803 is too large for a small RF kit... been there, done that, went BBB.
msheppler
Established
Well, I don't take the spotmeter when I out doing handheld. I use the MR meter. I will be using the spot when I have the camera mounted on a tripod and I'm shooting slides for landscapes.