what's my bag?

[Peter S]

Have you ever looked at Crumpler ? They do not look like photobags at all (screaming " steal me" ), are very well made, you get all kinds of dividers, nice (hidden) compartments and very sturdy with good padding. I have two of them and a homemade bag, but it is the Crumplers I really like. They are in all kinds of sizes and colours.

www.crumpler.com.au (they are local sites as well if not mistaken)

Site is a bit goofy, but the bags are excellent.

 

[jaap]

I'm looking for sage advice on Billingham bags.
1. Are they worth the price?
2. does anyone use the L2/Alice w/ a G2 system? How much gear will fit comfortably in it?
3. I currently have the 28,45,90 lenses (soon to have the 21mm) Although I don't plan on carrying all 4, You never know!!! (at least I don't plan on anymore G Lens purchases). I do plan on adding either a CV or Leica w/ 1-2 lenses. Will this bag be sufficient?
4. Is it convenient for use as a hiking/trail bag? A street/journalism bag? is the equipment accessible quickly?
5. Does anyone have the new S2 bag? it's significantly more expensive, but completely waterproof from what I understand. If so, pros and cons?
6. Are these bags easily cleaned?

Any of your thoughts, opinions and witticisms are appreciated as always!!!

I do own a Contax G2 serie and the Billinghambag L2 and I really like it a lot. I,ve got the light brown version. There fits a G2 with lens(not the 90mm) and tree others G serie lenses. In the side compartment there is some space for the 21mm viewfinder,films,filters etc. The gear is very easy accesible. The quality of the bag is in line with the high quality of the contax gear !! Highly recommended(imho)

 

[steve garza]

Thanks

Thanks

Jaap,
thanks for that picture. It really illustrates the capacity of the L2. I'm now vascillating between the L2 and the M-Classic. I'm starting to feel the need for a 2nd system sometime next year so I can carry different films ready tp shoot, so I may need a bigger bag. I just scored the 21mm (IN BLACK!!) so I have to wait a bit for the bag purchase. The Crumplers seem ok...the marketing is a little over the top.