Parents with young children - what camera bag are you using?

K57XR · 07-07-2012, 02:35 PM

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I use this: Amazon.com: AmazonBasics Backpack for SLR Cameras and Accessories (Black): Camera & Photo
Quality and size is quite decent considering it's price. There are a few people complaining about the top handle breaking but so far mine hasn't and I've had it for at least two years now. I use it most during hikes with my wife along with our 3 and 6-yr old. If you're only taking one SLR body and two lenses plus basic accessories (Flash, charger and spare battery), you should be able to fit a few "Clean and Dry" stuff in the same compartment as your gear....baby clothes and diapers mainly.

DaveHolmes · 07-09-2012, 04:39 AM

Get a 60 litre rucksack with a bottom compartment and one of the chinese padded inserts... Camera gear in the bottom and nappy's (diepers in the US?), spare clothes (essential for toddlers), babywipes and 'stuff'' in the main compartment...

You also get a much more comfortable carrying system and look like a hiker rather than a tog...

jtkratzer · 07-09-2012, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by DaveHolmes

Get a 60 litre rucksack with a bottom compartment and one of the chinese padded inserts... Camera gear in the bottom and nappy's (diepers in the US?), spare clothes (essential for toddlers), babywipes and 'stuff'' in the main compartment...

You also get a much more comfortable carrying system and look like a hiker rather than a tog...

I think that's the route I'm going to go. Using the insert will allow me more flexibility and comfort like you said.

I'm going to see how it works with the Deuter bag I have and go from there.

DaveHolmes · 07-10-2012, 08:40 AM

Something like this: NEW Ciesta Flexible(M) Camera insert Partition Padded Bag Case for DSLR SLR Lens | eBay

or this: DSLR Camera Insert Partition Padded Protection Bag-201# | eBay

Might do the job in the bottom compartment...

Deuter rucksacks have great back systems though!

wasser · 07-10-2012, 04:37 PM

I prefer using things like lens wraps and the Pentax DA lens case. It's not as bulky as a padded insert (I've got a Mountainsmith) and it's very configurable.

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07-07-2012, 02:35 PM	#16
K57XR Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 830	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I use this: Amazon.com: AmazonBasics Backpack for SLR Cameras and Accessories (Black): Camera & Photo Quality and size is quite decent considering it's price. There are a few people complaining about the top handle breaking but so far mine hasn't and I've had it for at least two years now. I use it most during hikes with my wife along with our 3 and 6-yr old. If you're only taking one SLR body and two lenses plus basic accessories (Flash, charger and spare battery), you should be able to fit a few "Clean and Dry" stuff in the same compartment as your gear....baby clothes and diapers mainly.

07-09-2012, 04:39 AM	#17
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501	Get a 60 litre rucksack with a bottom compartment and one of the chinese padded inserts... Camera gear in the bottom and nappy's (diepers in the US?), spare clothes (essential for toddlers), babywipes and 'stuff'' in the main compartment... You also get a much more comfortable carrying system and look like a hiker rather than a tog...

07-09-2012, 12:15 PM	#18
jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963 Original Poster	Originally posted by DaveHolmes Get a 60 litre rucksack with a bottom compartment and one of the chinese padded inserts... Camera gear in the bottom and nappy's (diepers in the US?), spare clothes (essential for toddlers), babywipes and 'stuff'' in the main compartment... You also get a much more comfortable carrying system and look like a hiker rather than a tog... I think that's the route I'm going to go. Using the insert will allow me more flexibility and comfort like you said. I'm going to see how it works with the Deuter bag I have and go from there.

07-10-2012, 08:40 AM	#19
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501	Something like this: NEW Ciesta Flexible(M) Camera insert Partition Padded Bag Case for DSLR SLR Lens \| eBay or this: DSLR Camera Insert Partition Padded Protection Bag-201# \| eBay Might do the job in the bottom compartment... Deuter rucksacks have great back systems though!

07-10-2012, 04:37 PM	#20
wasser Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: northern ca Photos: Gallery Posts: 427	I prefer using things like lens wraps and the Pentax DA lens case. It's not as bulky as a padded insert (I've got a Mountainsmith) and it's very configurable.