Holster for KP/55-300PLM/Battery Grip?

**Biff** · 05-02-2021, 07:07 PM

Howdy-

Can anyone recommend a holster for this combination? I'd like to keep it in a case, ready to go. My old Lowepro case is great for just body and standard size lens, but too small for this combo.

Thanks in advance for any ideas.

Last edited by Biff; 05-02-2021 at 08:19 PM.

**UncleVanya** · 05-02-2021, 07:18 PM

Originally posted by Biff

Howdy-

Can anyone recommend a case for this combination? I'd like to keep it in a case, ready to go. My old Lowepro case is great for just body and standard size lens, but too small for this combo.

Thanks in advance for any ideas.

Holster? This one is too big but there are others:

Think Tank Photo Digital Holster 30 V2.0 Camera Bag (Black) amazon.com : Think Tank Photo Digital Holster 30 V2.0 Camera Bag (Black) : Camera Cases : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

**Biff** · 05-02-2021, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Holster? This one is too big but there are others:

Think Tank Photo Digital Holster 30 V2.0 Camera Bag (Black) amazon.com : Think Tank Photo Digital Holster 30 V2.0 Camera Bag (Black) : Camera Cases : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

Thanks, that's the key word I was searching for, "holster." Think I'll change my post title. That Think Tank one is along the lines of what I'm looking for.

Kendra59 · 05-02-2021, 11:01 PM

I bought this used for $30 CAD at least 7 years ago, and it still looks like new. Think Tank has an excellent reputation for building really good stuff. Barring a major disaster, I expect the one I have to last another 10+ years of regular use.

I currently use the extendable part to hold a few filters, but there is enough room to put a medium prime lens there, add a foam spacer, and a Pentax DSLR with the 55 - 300 mm lens. There are also a few smaller pockets for batteries, keys, or a cell phone.

**Rider0974** · 05-03-2021, 12:35 AM - **1 Like**

I have a Lowepro toploader 70 which takes my K1 & battery grip with a Pentax 18-135mm fitted. There is
room to fit a longer lens if required. Internal depth is 9 inches (approx 230mm).

11GTCS · 05-03-2021, 08:32 AM

Yeah the 55-300 collapsed is a pretty small lens, so pretty much anything will do. This isn’t strictly a holster, but I really love carrying a smaller camera setup in it. Everyday Sling | Peak Design Official Site

jgnfld · 05-03-2021, 10:54 AM

If you are hiking a lot with a camera, I have found the Cotton Skout system to be very comfortable and very stable/safe even on rough trails. Camera stays tight to body core yet is instantly available. This after 1 camera and 2 PLMs have been destroyed while using neck straps in falls.

Camera Sling - Cotton - Camera Carrying System

**ashurbanipal** · 05-03-2021, 08:01 PM

My KP + grip + 55-300 PLM will fit in my Lowepro Toploader Zoom 50 AW, but it's a tight fit (due solely to the grip, the lens is tiny). The newer "II" version of that bag looks to be slightly larger and would likely be a better fit.

gtvone · 05-03-2021, 08:02 PM

Hey Biff, Simon here from thinkTank, if you have any questions on the holsters, feel free to get in touch, but I reckon everyone has you sorted out here. Cheers!

**Biff** · 05-03-2021, 10:24 PM

Thanks everyone for the great suggestions. Looks like the LowePro TLZ 50 and ProTactic 70; Think Tank 40; and Ruggard 65 may all work. Still reviewing. Interesting, of all the descriptions I've read, only Ruggard explicitly states in the description that it will fit a body with a grip. Others you kind of have to search search more. Anymore ideas are welcome. I'll let you all know what I end up ordering. I like the Skout sytem maybe for scrambling, as an addition, but first I have to find the primary holster for the combo. Toploader 70 appears discontinued.

**Rider0974** · 05-04-2021, 12:51 PM

I picked up my toploader 70 on e-bay. There are always a few for sale when I
have a browse for camera kit.

Kendra59 · 05-04-2021, 02:45 PM

The Think Tank Digital Holster 20 v2.0 might be a tight fit for your camera body with grip, but I am sure stepping up to the next higher model would do the trick. Think Tank makes very good stuff, and if you get a chance to have a hands on look at things, I doubt you would be disappointed.

**Biff** · 05-04-2021, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by Kendra59

The Think Tank Digital Holster 20 v2.0 might be a tight fit for your camera body with grip, but I am sure stepping up to the next higher model would do the trick. Think Tank makes very good stuff, and if you get a chance to have a hands on look at things, I doubt you would be disappointed.

Thanks. Think Tank no doubt makes a great product, but the 40 is the next size that appears to fit but I think it will be way too big for the KP body. I don't mind a little extra space, but it just looks too roomy. Narrows it to the LowePro 50 or Ruggard, unless I find the Lowepro 70 somewhere.

**Biff** · 05-04-2021, 08:33 PM

Hey folks-

Can anyone recommend a holster for this combination? Ruggard, LowePro, other? I haven't found one that looks like it will fit well, other than maybe the Ruggard 65 or LowerPro 50.

I posted this question in the Field Accessories thread. Guess that's a cross post.

Thanks for any suggestions.

**UncleVanya** · 05-04-2021, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by Biff

Thanks. Think Tank no doubt makes a great product, but the 40 is the next size that appears to fit but I think it will be way too big for the KP body. I don't mind a little extra space, but it just looks too roomy. Narrows it to the LowePro 50 or Ruggard, unless I find the Lowepro 70 somewhere.

@gtvone any thoughts on the above logic? Is there a better fit available from think tank?

05-02-2021, 07:07 PM	#1
Biff Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Photos: Albums Posts: 1,081	Holster for KP/55-300PLM/Battery Grip? Howdy- Can anyone recommend a holster for this combination? I'd like to keep it in a case, ready to go. My old Lowepro case is great for just body and standard size lens, but too small for this combo. Thanks in advance for any ideas. Last edited by Biff; 05-02-2021 at 08:19 PM.

05-02-2021, 11:01 PM	#4
Kendra59 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 187	Check out my review of the Think Tank Digital Holster 20 v2.0 I bought this used for $30 CAD at least 7 years ago, and it still looks like new. Think Tank has an excellent reputation for building really good stuff. Barring a major disaster, I expect the one I have to last another 10+ years of regular use. I currently use the extendable part to hold a few filters, but there is enough room to put a medium prime lens there, add a foam spacer, and a Pentax DSLR with the 55 - 300 mm lens. There are also a few smaller pockets for batteries, keys, or a cell phone.

05-03-2021, 12:35 AM - 1 Like	#5
Rider0974 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Havant Posts: 63	I have a Lowepro toploader 70 which takes my K1 & battery grip with a Pentax 18-135mm fitted. There is room to fit a longer lens if required. Internal depth is 9 inches (approx 230mm). Last edited by Rider0974; 05-03-2021 at 12:44 AM. Reason: Added measurement

05-04-2021, 08:33 PM	#14
Biff Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Photos: Albums Posts: 1,081 Original Poster	Holster Case for KP/55-300PLM/Battery Grip? Hey folks- Can anyone recommend a holster for this combination? Ruggard, LowePro, other? I haven't found one that looks like it will fit well, other than maybe the Ruggard 65 or LowerPro 50. I posted this question in the Field Accessories thread. Guess that's a cross post. Thanks for any suggestions. Last edited by Biff; 05-05-2021 at 08:06 AM.

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05-02-2021, 07:18 PM	#2
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,404	Originally posted by Biff Howdy- Can anyone recommend a case for this combination? I'd like to keep it in a case, ready to go. My old Lowepro case is great for just body and standard size lens, but too small for this combo. Thanks in advance for any ideas. Holster? This one is too big but there are others: Think Tank Photo Digital Holster 30 V2.0 Camera Bag (Black) amazon.com : Think Tank Photo Digital Holster 30 V2.0 Camera Bag (Black) : Camera Cases : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

05-02-2021, 08:19 PM	#3
Biff Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Photos: Albums Posts: 1,081 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya Holster? This one is too big but there are others: Think Tank Photo Digital Holster 30 V2.0 Camera Bag (Black) amazon.com : Think Tank Photo Digital Holster 30 V2.0 Camera Bag (Black) : Camera Cases : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20& Thanks, that's the key word I was searching for, "holster." Think I'll change my post title. That Think Tank one is along the lines of what I'm looking for.

05-03-2021, 08:32 AM	#6
11GTCS Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 98	Yeah the 55-300 collapsed is a pretty small lens, so pretty much anything will do. This isn’t strictly a holster, but I really love carrying a smaller camera setup in it. Everyday Sling \| Peak Design Official Site

05-03-2021, 10:54 AM	#7
jgnfld Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,789	If you are hiking a lot with a camera, I have found the Cotton Skout system to be very comfortable and very stable/safe even on rough trails. Camera stays tight to body core yet is instantly available. This after 1 camera and 2 PLMs have been destroyed while using neck straps in falls. Camera Sling - Cotton - Camera Carrying System

05-03-2021, 08:01 PM	#8
ashurbanipal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 515	My KP + grip + 55-300 PLM will fit in my Lowepro Toploader Zoom 50 AW, but it's a tight fit (due solely to the grip, the lens is tiny). The newer "II" version of that bag looks to be slightly larger and would likely be a better fit.

05-03-2021, 08:02 PM	#9
gtvone New Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 3	Hey Biff, Simon here from thinkTank, if you have any questions on the holsters, feel free to get in touch, but I reckon everyone has you sorted out here. Cheers!

05-03-2021, 10:24 PM	#10
Biff Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Photos: Albums Posts: 1,081 Original Poster	Thanks everyone for the great suggestions. Looks like the LowePro TLZ 50 and ProTactic 70; Think Tank 40; and Ruggard 65 may all work. Still reviewing. Interesting, of all the descriptions I've read, only Ruggard explicitly states in the description that it will fit a body with a grip. Others you kind of have to search search more. Anymore ideas are welcome. I'll let you all know what I end up ordering. I like the Skout sytem maybe for scrambling, as an addition, but first I have to find the primary holster for the combo. Toploader 70 appears discontinued.

05-04-2021, 12:51 PM	#11
Rider0974 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Havant Posts: 63	I picked up my toploader 70 on e-bay. There are always a few for sale when I have a browse for camera kit.

05-04-2021, 02:45 PM	#12
Kendra59 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 187	The Think Tank Digital Holster 20 v2.0 might be a tight fit for your camera body with grip, but I am sure stepping up to the next higher model would do the trick. Think Tank makes very good stuff, and if you get a chance to have a hands on look at things, I doubt you would be disappointed.

05-04-2021, 05:00 PM	#13
Biff Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Photos: Albums Posts: 1,081 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kendra59 The Think Tank Digital Holster 20 v2.0 might be a tight fit for your camera body with grip, but I am sure stepping up to the next higher model would do the trick. Think Tank makes very good stuff, and if you get a chance to have a hands on look at things, I doubt you would be disappointed. Thanks. Think Tank no doubt makes a great product, but the 40 is the next size that appears to fit but I think it will be way too big for the KP body. I don't mind a little extra space, but it just looks too roomy. Narrows it to the LowePro 50 or Ruggard, unless I find the Lowepro 70 somewhere.

05-04-2021, 09:15 PM	#15
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,404	Originally posted by Biff Thanks. Think Tank no doubt makes a great product, but the 40 is the next size that appears to fit but I think it will be way too big for the KP body. I don't mind a little extra space, but it just looks too roomy. Narrows it to the LowePro 50 or Ruggard, unless I find the Lowepro 70 somewhere. @gtvone any thoughts on the above logic? Is there a better fit available from think tank?