Nothing says, "I'm not a camera bag", quite like a...

jackruff · 08-26-2014, 04:24 PM

I can't see the picture of the bag in the original post so I really don't know what it is, but I can infer without comment. What I use are soft-sided insulated bags made for keeping stuff cold or hot. They just look like they contain my lunch.

indy · 08-26-2014, 04:38 PM

I use an olive drab canvas butt pack (with a shoulder strap on it) from the Vietnam War era. It holds a k7 with a sigma 50th 1.4 attached, 18-55kit, Vivitar series 1 105 macro, smca35mm, and the 50-200kit....plus more if I wanted. I am always amazed at how comfortable and compact it is. Went through several camera bags before settling on this set-up. Realizing that I did not need padding and that a bunch of pockets were more of a hindrance than a help. From the stand point of being discreet though, I'm not sure a bag designed for handguns is a good idea as that may be more likely to be stolen than a camera. Love the diaper bag suggestions....probably the most tried and true stealth camera bag.

whk1992 · 08-26-2014, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by indy

I use an olive drab canvas butt pack (with a shoulder strap on it) from the Vietnam War era. It holds a k7 with a sigma 50th 1.4 attached, 18-55kit, Vivitar series 1 105 macro, smca35mm, and the 50-200kit....plus more if I wanted. I am always amazed at how comfortable and compact it is. Went through several camera bags before settling on this set-up. Realizing that I did not need padding and that a bunch of pockets were more of a hindrance than a help. From the stand point of being discreet though, I'm not sure a bag designed for handguns is a good idea as that may be more likely to be stolen than a camera. Love the diaper bag suggestions....probably the most tried and true stealth camera bag.

Just use a reusable grocery bag if you want something stealthy

Or throw your DSLR into your girlfriend's/wife's/mom's handbag and let her carry it

calculator01 · 08-26-2014, 08:00 PM

I arrived late to the party. I think the original idea is interesting, not for me though as my K-r is way to big for my concealed camera bag.

Still love my Domke F5's for being discreet.

RoxnDox · 08-26-2014, 10:05 PM

I thought the idea was fine, if the dimensions fit the camera you have then why not... It was the pointed remark about "gun culture" that deserved a closer look by the mods. Thanks, Jim.

magkelly · 08-26-2014, 10:14 PM

Rothco also makes a similar bag that might work for some of you. It comes in several colors...

Amazon.com: Black Military Advanced Tactical Shoulder/Hip Bag: Sports & Outdoors

**TER-OR** · 08-27-2014, 05:45 AM

I guess if you don't want anyone to steal your bag, just use a diaper bag...

normhead · 08-27-2014, 06:03 AM

If I carried a bag that looked like a gun case, everyone would know I had something else in there. It wouldn't work.

micromacro · 08-27-2014, 07:16 AM

I have not seen any camera bag which does not scream "hey, I'm a camera bag".

So, hand made insert is my way.

kdf9511 · 08-27-2014, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by TER-OR

I guess if you don't want anyone to steal your bag, just use a diaper bag...

I've thought about that. I've got a little Eddie Bauer diaper bag that I use for all sorts of things. All I need is an insert to use it for a camera bag.

**savoche** · 08-27-2014, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by micromacro

I have not seen any camera bag which does not scream "hey, I'm a camera bag".

So, hand made insert is my way.

I like inserts, too. That way I can use a proper backpack for carrying my stuff. Few camera backpacks are very nice to carry.

Or you can stuff it in any ordinary bag, even a plastic bag if you really want to be stealthy.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-27-2014, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by TER-OR

don't want anyone to steal your bag, just use a diaper bag...

And preferably a used diaper bag, if there is such a thing.

kdf9511 · 08-27-2014, 03:45 PM

Originally posted by kdf9511

I've thought about that. I've got a little Eddie Bauer diaper bag that I use for all sorts of things. All I need is an insert to use it for a camera bag.

The more I think about it I don't know that I need an insert. I've got some neoprene lens pouches and the Case Logic Day Holster for the camera. Hmmm....Might have to empty out the shooting gear and see how it works with the camera.

NicoleC · 08-28-2014, 07:35 AM

Without a toddler in tow, to me a diaper bag screams "camera."

mikeSF · 08-28-2014, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by NicoleC

Without a toddler in tow, to me a diaper bag screams "camera."

or, "my child was abducted and I am left with all these diapers."

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08-26-2014, 04:24 PM	#16
jackruff New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 5	I can't see the picture of the bag in the original post so I really don't know what it is, but I can infer without comment. What I use are soft-sided insulated bags made for keeping stuff cold or hot. They just look like they contain my lunch.

08-26-2014, 04:38 PM	#17
indy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana Photos: Gallery Posts: 274	I use an olive drab canvas butt pack (with a shoulder strap on it) from the Vietnam War era. It holds a k7 with a sigma 50th 1.4 attached, 18-55kit, Vivitar series 1 105 macro, smca35mm, and the 50-200kit....plus more if I wanted. I am always amazed at how comfortable and compact it is. Went through several camera bags before settling on this set-up. Realizing that I did not need padding and that a bunch of pockets were more of a hindrance than a help. From the stand point of being discreet though, I'm not sure a bag designed for handguns is a good idea as that may be more likely to be stolen than a camera. Love the diaper bag suggestions....probably the most tried and true stealth camera bag.

08-26-2014, 04:41 PM	#18
whk1992 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 715	Originally posted by indy I use an olive drab canvas butt pack (with a shoulder strap on it) from the Vietnam War era. It holds a k7 with a sigma 50th 1.4 attached, 18-55kit, Vivitar series 1 105 macro, smca35mm, and the 50-200kit....plus more if I wanted. I am always amazed at how comfortable and compact it is. Went through several camera bags before settling on this set-up. Realizing that I did not need padding and that a bunch of pockets were more of a hindrance than a help. From the stand point of being discreet though, I'm not sure a bag designed for handguns is a good idea as that may be more likely to be stolen than a camera. Love the diaper bag suggestions....probably the most tried and true stealth camera bag. Just use a reusable grocery bag if you want something stealthy Or throw your DSLR into your girlfriend's/wife's/mom's handbag and let her carry it

08-26-2014, 08:00 PM	#19
calculator01 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 817	I arrived late to the party. I think the original idea is interesting, not for me though as my K-r is way to big for my concealed camera bag. Still love my Domke F5's for being discreet.

08-26-2014, 10:05 PM	#20
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	I thought the idea was fine, if the dimensions fit the camera you have then why not... It was the pointed remark about "gun culture" that deserved a closer look by the mods. Thanks, Jim.

08-26-2014, 10:14 PM	#21
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Rothco also makes a similar bag that might work for some of you. It comes in several colors... Amazon.com: Black Military Advanced Tactical Shoulder/Hip Bag: Sports & Outdoors

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TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	I guess if you don't want anyone to steal your bag, just use a diaper bag...

08-27-2014, 06:03 AM	#23
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	If I carried a bag that looked like a gun case, everyone would know I had something else in there. It wouldn't work.

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micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	I have not seen any camera bag which does not scream "hey, I'm a camera bag". So, hand made insert is my way.

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kdf9511 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Weatherford, Oklahoma Posts: 206	Originally posted by TER-OR I guess if you don't want anyone to steal your bag, just use a diaper bag... I've thought about that. I've got a little Eddie Bauer diaper bag that I use for all sorts of things. All I need is an insert to use it for a camera bag.

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08-27-2014, 12:43 PM	#26
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by micromacro I have not seen any camera bag which does not scream "hey, I'm a camera bag". So, hand made insert is my way. I like inserts, too. That way I can use a proper backpack for carrying my stuff. Few camera backpacks are very nice to carry. Or you can stuff it in any ordinary bag, even a plastic bag if you really want to be stealthy.

08-27-2014, 02:27 PM	#27
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,815	Originally posted by TER-OR don't want anyone to steal your bag, just use a diaper bag... And preferably a used diaper bag, if there is such a thing.

08-27-2014, 03:45 PM	#28
kdf9511 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Weatherford, Oklahoma Posts: 206	Originally posted by kdf9511 I've thought about that. I've got a little Eddie Bauer diaper bag that I use for all sorts of things. All I need is an insert to use it for a camera bag. The more I think about it I don't know that I need an insert. I've got some neoprene lens pouches and the Case Logic Day Holster for the camera. Hmmm....Might have to empty out the shooting gear and see how it works with the camera.

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NicoleC Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 448	Without a toddler in tow, to me a diaper bag screams "camera."

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mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	Originally posted by NicoleC Without a toddler in tow, to me a diaper bag screams "camera." or, "my child was abducted and I am left with all these diapers."