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[keith]

So... I've got an old LowePro camera bag that has (literally) been around the world a couple times and may finally be giving up the ghost.  It's a small bag with a shoulder strap (Not a purse!  ).  I'm thinking of replacing it with something more along the lines of a backpack that can hold a couple of camera bodies and a few lenses as well as accessories (batteries, memory cards, etc.) and that I can lash a tripod onto.  But, I'd like it to be as small as possible.

Wondering what others are using and what your opinions are about camera bags.  In this case, I'm looking for something more geared toward urban use or short day trails.

~Keith

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[wornoutboots]

I'm not much help, I carry a little digital that velcros onto the hip belt in my pack.

[USAIR]

Here's the two bags I use and have reviewed on other forums.

But when I backpack I use my pack and not carry so much camera gear.

For the best protection of the two the Kata is by far better.

And for what it's worth I really haven't figured out how to backpack and carry all my camera gear...maybe Sherpa?

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=29968&highlight=Lowepro+Micro+Trekker+review

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=24826&highlight=Kata+review

Hope that helps.

Fred

[keith]

Thanks, Fred.  Good info there.

[number9]

you can't go wrong with a lowepro slingshot

spins around for quick camera access
small profile so it doesn't snag on much
but you have to limit your gear

which maybe is not a bad thing
i've never been good at travelling lite

[keith]

you can't go wrong with a lowepro slingshot

That looks almost exactly what I had in mind!  Thanks for the tip!

[keith]

Just ordered the LowePro Slingshot AW 102 for $58.95... seemed like a good price and worth taking a chance on it based on the reviews.

[number9]

i've been dragging mine around for a few years now
still in good shape
hope it works out for you

one thing someone showed me once
when you have the bag slung around front
you can rest your elbows on it to steady the shot
not quite as steady as a tripod, but gives you a little support

[keith]

Received my LowePro Slingshot 102 AW yesterday.  Loaded it up and took it out to Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve.

[number9]

how did you like it?

[keith]

how did you like it?

It's a little on the small side, but I looked at the 202 and decided I'd rather go fast and light with this bag.  So far it's great.  Wears comfortably.  Slides around easily to the front for camera access.  No complaints so far.

[Jay01]

  It's a small bag with a shoulder strap (Not a purse!  ). 
~Keith

Its all in how you wear it, lol.