Topic: Gear Bag Suggestions?

[cashandkerouac]

lowepro nova 4 should work.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LowePro-Nova-4-camera-gadget-bag-soft-case-/261282850158?pt=US_Camera_Cases_Bags&hash=item3cd5abe56e

another vote for Lowepro Nova.  i have a Nova 3 and a Nova 5.  on paper the Nova 5 doesn't look a lot bigger than the 3, but it is quite a bit larger.  even with it's added space the Nova 5 doesn't accomodate a lot more gear than the Nova 3.  i'm amazed how much gear i can fit into the Nova 3; and as a result i almost never use the Nova 5.  i think you'd be happy with the Nova 3, 4 or 5, and they can be purchased used on ebay fairly cheap.

[acidjack]

If it's for open taping, Kata Sundo 2. Period.

[scb]

I tried every Sundo (and a bunch of Portabraces and Petrols) and none of them worked for my stuff.  The Mytek makes it tough

Magnum 200 AW is perfect, though.

[fatstratcat]

I got one similar to this one on eBay for $20. The only thing I don't like is the top doesn't zip shut - just velcro, and some quick release buckles.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LeMans-Diamond-CAMERA-BAG-DSLR-Nikon-Canon-Sony-Pentax-EOS-Apha-SLR-Digital-EX-/161109775812?pt=Batteries_Chargers&hash=item2582e415c4

[adrianf74]

I think I'm gonna be happy with the Lowepro Nova 200 AW -- I like the idea of having a waterproof cover at my disposal especially after a backpack got considerably wet under a poncho this past summer.

Thanks for all of the suggestions guys.

[fatstratcat]

I've also got a Lowepro (can't remember which one) - it's more of a photography sling with one strap. Well-padded, and had a rain cover too.

[scb]

for the ultimate in rain protection, get a box of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Husky-Drum-Liners-Gal-Clear/dp/B003BI2D9E

I always have one of these garbage bags in my gear bag (folds up really small before use). If the rain starts coming, it's large enough to contain your entire bag, keeps the rain out, and is clear to allow you to see what's going on under it

[voltronic]

I've ordered lots of stuff from these guys over the years, and the Maratac bags are the toughest thing I've ever used.  I have an older version of the Mid-Range bag as my work briefcase / transport, but the Sat-Com bag looks it could suit a taper's needs quite well.
http://countycomm.com/bags.html

[adrianf74]

Well, I would have been happy to have received my Lowepro Nova 200 AW bag from China but what was delivered was a bracelet (and a hideous one at that)!  To add insult to injury, the sellers account was terminated by eBay.

As it stands, I've already filed for PayPal buyer protection on misrepresented goods so that should resolve issued in two days time (10-day waiting period).

Coincidentally, somebody in my condo building is selling a mint condition Nova 4 AW for $15 so I'm just gonna pick that up.  Wanted black but it's blue....fur the price, I should shut up. 

[NSL]

I'm looking at new, smaller gear bags, and undecided on which one to go for.  Looking at the Lowepro S&F Audio Utility Bag 100 and the Kata DL-H-537 Hybrid.  The main thing for me is finding a bag that my littlebox will sit upright in, so need roughly 7.5 inches for the interior height.  Both of these bags have separate bags that can detach, which is very appealing to me depending on if I need to bring in extra gear or not.  The Lowepro is actually two of the same bags together that comes with some extra accessories that could come in handy, but seems it will be a very tight fit for my Littlebox/Busman actives box.  Anybody have either of these? 

[F.O.Bean]

I'm looking at new, smaller gear bags, and undecided on which one to go for.  Looking at the Lowepro S&F Audio Utility Bag 100 and the Kata DL-H-537 Hybrid.  The main thing for me is finding a bag that my littlebox will sit upright in, so need roughly 7.5 inches for the interior height.  Both of these bags have separate bags that can detach, which is very appealing to me depending on if I need to bring in extra gear or not.  The Lowepro is actually two of the same bags together that comes with some extra accessories that could come in handy, but seems it will be a very tight fit for my Littlebox/Busman actives box.  Anybody have either of these? 

I have a lowepro adventura 170 and it's the perfect height for my KCY LB with AA battery tray! a and I have a KCY sticking out the top of my LB, so this bag would be perfect if you're using the inputs on the back of the LB. Plus they're cheap

[acidjack]

Oh no! Why did you have to tell me about a smaller Kata bag?   

Based on my experience with the Sundo line, I would buy anything Kata makes in a heartbeat. Rugged, durable, just all around excellent. That said, my small bag is a LowePro (I think it's a Nova 5, but don't quote me) and it also does a fine job.

[willndmb]

lowepro nova 4 should work.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LowePro-Nova-4-camera-gadget-bag-soft-case-/261282850158?pt=US_Camera_Cases_Bags&hash=item3cd5abe56e

another vote for Lowepro Nova.  i have a Nova 3 and a Nova 5.  on paper the Nova 5 doesn't look a lot bigger than the 3, but it is quite a bit larger.  even with it's added space the Nova 5 doesn't accomodate a lot more gear than the Nova 3.  i'm amazed how much gear i can fit into the Nova 3; and as a result i almost never use the Nova 5.  i think you'd be happy with the Nova 3, 4 or 5, and they can be purchased used on ebay fairly cheap.

3 will work for the gear listed in op
i have a 4 and larger/more gear in it then listed

[adrianf74]

I have a Nova 4 as well.   I'd suggest the OP think about "future proofing" if they're gonna be picking up more equipment down the road.  When I bought my original backpack type bag, I figured it'd be plenty big enough.   I quickly learned, once I bought the actives and some caps, that the backpack solution was doomed.

With the additional gear I've picked up (60D, some other 1/8" terminated mics with a preamp, and PFA AKG Actives), I'm gonna have to move some stuff around in order to make it all fit.  DigiGal mentioned the Portabrace Clip-on pouch so I might just pick up two of those for my windscreens/rats.

[deadheadcorey]

I am looking for a new gear bag as well, as I just got another UA-5. so I am looking for a good gear bag that can carry 2 UA-5, 2 DVD BATTS, 2 R-09, 2 sets of mics, misc stuff (tbar, shock mounts, extra aa batts). any suggestions?