Small travel bag for K-5 with O-GPS attached

**FarmerJim** · 10-02-2018, 02:46 PM

Quick bag question...

I have a good travel bag that fits my K-5 with a 18-135 lens attached. There is room for one additional lens and also some accessories. It cannot accept the K-5 with the O-GPS1 attached however...

Any suggestions on a smallish travel bag (for a minimal travel kit) that will hold the K-5 with both a lens and the GPS unit attached?

Thanks for any advice/experience!

Jim

**jbinpg** · 10-02-2018, 04:01 PM

I would not bag a K-5 or any other DSLR with anything attached to the hotshoe. Too much leverage, too much chance of breakage. But that is just me.

pakinjapan · 10-02-2018, 04:04 PM

@jbinpg Agree.

**ramseybuckeye** · 10-02-2018, 04:28 PM

I would not bag it with that attached either, too easy to bend your hotshoe or break the GPS.

GlennG · 10-02-2018, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by jbinpg

I would not bag a K-5 or any other DSLR with anything attached to the hotshoe. Too much leverage, too much chance of breakage. But that is just me.

Originally posted by pakinjapan

@jbinpg Agree.

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

I would not bag it with that attached either, too easy to bend your hotshoe or break the GPS.

I'm with these guys also. Don't risk it.

MaineNative · 10-02-2018, 08:21 PM

I like the Lowepro Toploader bags. I have the Toploader Zoom 50 AW and it fits a K5 with the 18-135 or the 16-85 with the hood reversed. The K5 will fit with the O-GPS attached, but like the other posters, I would not recommend keeping it attached because it is a tight fit. Not much room for an extra lens.

I also have the Toploader Pro 70 AW which fits the K5 with a bit more room for the O-GPS. The Pro 70 has room for a K5 with the grip or the K1. It does have room for a 2nd lens if it isn’t too long. You can also strap on a separate lends holder on the side, but it does get bulky at that point.

rogerstg · 10-03-2018, 03:08 AM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

I would not bag it with that attached either, too easy to bend your hotshoe or break the GPS.

+++ There've been many camera repairs needed due to simply bumping an attached flash. The hotshoe area of most cameras is pretty weak.

bdery · 10-03-2018, 05:22 AM

Indeed. Just remove the GPS unit before inserting, it takes a few seconds after all.

If you MUST do it, then make sure the camera is snug, the lens held in place by a lower divider hugging it, no lateral movement possible, etc.

**FarmerJim** · 10-03-2018, 08:01 AM

I am aware of the potential stress issues with storing the camera with the GPS unit attached.

The reason I was asking about a bag was to see if anyone knew of a bag where the risk is minimized due to the (thoughtful) design of the bag. If there is a bag designed to protect the camera +GPS, I would consider it. If there isn't, then I won't be doing it.

Thanks for the feedback.

geedee · 10-03-2018, 08:44 AM

I am using my K-70 wito O-GPS in a Crumpler Cupcake 4000 bag. No problems whatsoever. The O-GPS is quite small and light and the bag is spacious an well padded so I don't see huge risks there. The bag apparently is discontinued, but perhaps you can find a similar model?

10-02-2018, 02:46 PM	#1
FarmerJim Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oregon, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 47	Small travel bag for K-5 with O-GPS attached Quick bag question... I have a good travel bag that fits my K-5 with a 18-135 lens attached. There is room for one additional lens and also some accessories. It cannot accept the K-5 with the O-GPS1 attached however... Any suggestions on a smallish travel bag (for a minimal travel kit) that will hold the K-5 with both a lens and the GPS unit attached? Thanks for any advice/experience! Jim

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10-02-2018, 04:01 PM	#2
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,760	I would not bag a K-5 or any other DSLR with anything attached to the hotshoe. Too much leverage, too much chance of breakage. But that is just me.

10-02-2018, 04:04 PM	#3
pakinjapan Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,024	@jbinpg Agree.

10-02-2018, 04:28 PM	#4
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Elida, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,795	I would not bag it with that attached either, too easy to bend your hotshoe or break the GPS.

10-02-2018, 07:05 PM	#5
GlennG Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 824	Originally posted by jbinpg I would not bag a K-5 or any other DSLR with anything attached to the hotshoe. Too much leverage, too much chance of breakage. But that is just me. Originally posted by pakinjapan @jbinpg Agree. Originally posted by ramseybuckeye I would not bag it with that attached either, too easy to bend your hotshoe or break the GPS. I'm with these guys also. Don't risk it.

10-02-2018, 08:21 PM	#6
MaineNative Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 88	I like the Lowepro Toploader bags. I have the Toploader Zoom 50 AW and it fits a K5 with the 18-135 or the 16-85 with the hood reversed. The K5 will fit with the O-GPS attached, but like the other posters, I would not recommend keeping it attached because it is a tight fit. Not much room for an extra lens. I also have the Toploader Pro 70 AW which fits the K5 with a bit more room for the O-GPS. The Pro 70 has room for a K5 with the grip or the K1. It does have room for a 2nd lens if it isn’t too long. You can also strap on a separate lends holder on the side, but it does get bulky at that point.

10-03-2018, 03:08 AM	#7
rogerstg Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 327	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye I would not bag it with that attached either, too easy to bend your hotshoe or break the GPS. +++ There've been many camera repairs needed due to simply bumping an attached flash. The hotshoe area of most cameras is pretty weak.

10-03-2018, 05:22 AM	#8
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,452	Indeed. Just remove the GPS unit before inserting, it takes a few seconds after all. If you MUST do it, then make sure the camera is snug, the lens held in place by a lower divider hugging it, no lateral movement possible, etc.

10-03-2018, 08:01 AM	#9
FarmerJim Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oregon, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 47 Original Poster	I am aware of the potential stress issues with storing the camera with the GPS unit attached. The reason I was asking about a bag was to see if anyone knew of a bag where the risk is minimized due to the (thoughtful) design of the bag. If there is a bag designed to protect the camera +GPS, I would consider it. If there isn't, then I won't be doing it. Thanks for the feedback.

10-03-2018, 08:44 AM	#10
geedee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: La Paz, Bolivia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 107	I am using my K-70 wito O-GPS in a Crumpler Cupcake 4000 bag. No problems whatsoever. The O-GPS is quite small and light and the bag is spacious an well padded so I don't see huge risks there. The bag apparently is discontinued, but perhaps you can find a similar model?