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Originally Posted by
sub50hz 
You would be pretty hard pressed to find a bag for under 100 bucks that will hold camera equipment, a Camelbak reservoir and cycling necessities, and especially one with adequate protection for everything. I do find it amusing that you're recommending brands like Kata and Crumpler, when they have some of the priciest bags on the market, and their low-end models that are sub-100 dollars hold almost nothing. For someone with 1000 dollars worth of camera eqipment and likely a bike that costs as much or more, 150 dollars for a bag that will expand to fit future needs without requiring another, pricey future purchase is not entirely superfluous.
the kata 465 i had was big enough for me to fit my a200(gripped) + 18-70 kit + 70-210/4 in the lower camera compartment, and a sweatshirt in the front compartment, with plenty of room left for a bottle of water + food. I am sure you can fit a small tool kit, a tire and pump in there too. i got rid of it cause it didnt fit the telephoto + body vertical and when the a900 came...well it had trouble fitting full frame glass. and for <70 bucks i dont find kata that bad of in terms of size vs. price. crumpler on the other hand is expensive, but they do make good stuff.
i personally have 1 dedicated camera bag (lowepro 350), a pelican, a sleeve to use in messenger bags and im still looking at the dr467 kata for a day bag. i find camera bags specific "tools" for the situation, or at least that what i plan to tell my gf when i buy another bag
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Originally Posted by
gotasavage2
Good news amazon is sending me a new 60D and lens kit as we speak with their fastest available shipping method. Amazon is awesome.
That's not bad, i've been looking at getting a Clik Elite venture 35 when i get some more money saved up though or something comparable.
you may want to find a store with the venture instock to check it out first cause that bag is massive....
ps. i only say to get a smaller bag because its easier for me to shoot with. when you are in the city having a large camera bag makes it cumbersome to move about. but if you normally go biking with a large bag then by all means get a large bag for your camera. the important thing is that the camera is protected and you are comfortable carrying it.
only similar bag to the venture that comes to mind is the lowepro
photo sport.
Edited by mz-n10 - 2/10/12 at 1:01am
