Camera Shoulder Bags compared: Peak Design, Lowepro, Vanguard, Think Tank, Manfrotto & Wotancraft

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We compare camera shoulder bags from several manufacturers, some of them requested by you! Peak Design, Lowepro, Vanguard, Think Tank, Manfrotto & Wotancraft. Find out which camera shoulder bags liked most and why.
Watch our camera backpack comparison here:
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0:00 - Jordan's old bag
0:42 - Intro
1:28 - Bags Tested
3:25 - Chris' kit
4:02 - Packing the Lowepro
5:27 - Packing the Wotancraft
6:39 - Packing the Peak Design
7:52 - Jordan's kit
8:48 - Packing the Think Tank
10:00 - Packing the Vanguard
11:19 - Packing the Manfrotto
13:31 - Lowepro features and design
14:47 - Wotancraft features and handling
15:37 - Peak Design features and handling
16:46 - Think Tank features and handling
18:01 - Vanguard features and handling
19:00 - Manfrotto features and handling
19:50 - Weather resistance
22:41 - Jordan's pick
23:39 - Chris' pick
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@MeatyController 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not a photographer, I'm a musician. However, I LOVE this channel! I'm learning so much, but what I enjoy most is the chemistry between Chris and Jordan, these bros are hilarious! I appreciate that his is not a channel of clinical and stuffy reviews. You fellas are great!

@djrbfmbfm-woa 2 жыл бұрын

big fan of chris and jordan as well. muso as well. j.

@MeatyController 2 жыл бұрын

@@djrbfmbfm-woa thats wassup! Stay creative :D

@samtee14 2 жыл бұрын

I am much more interested in the entertainment aspect of DPReview videos than the actual information.. Chris and Jordan have the best chemistry!

@mrsleakyshit 2 жыл бұрын

Woah. I've been looking at all kinds of bags to hold my camera stuff for the past week or so and I even went back and watched the backpack comparison they did last year. And this popped up and I was like, "when did they do a shoulder bag comparison" and realized they just uploaded it. Incredible timing! Now please do more comparisons of other types of bags.

@UKcynic 2 жыл бұрын

Another great real world review with added entertainment, a wonderful combination. Other bag reviewers should take note, it's important to see what fits and how well rather than a time wasting tour of an empty bag!

@petercofrancesco9812 2 жыл бұрын

Chris with a machete and his kids sketcher. lol One of the things that bothers me about shoulder bags that you didn't test is their tendency to tip over when you set them down. My current one will dump the contents and get dirty. They should outlaw velcro. If you ever do an event work and need to silently get gear out of the bag...

@niccollsvideo 2 жыл бұрын

The bags I tested other than the Lowepro did have a case of the tipsies. The Peak is especially prone to this. Now the latch is solid so I wasn't worried.

@buddyWalrus 2 жыл бұрын

Think Tank has come up with the best velcro flap solution imo. I don’t use my Ret 5 much anymore, but man, the flap system worked so well. I left a little velcro exposed allowing the flap to stay closed, and then just the slightest rip sound when opening.

@SL-jo4om 2 жыл бұрын

@@buddyWalrus Best velcro solution is Tenba's "silent" version.

@buddyWalrus 2 жыл бұрын

@@SL-jo4om as an owner of a Tenba messenger with the silent velcro feature, I’d have to say the Think Tank is still much better due to the level of control the user has on the amount of velcro being used. My Tenba makes loads of noise unless I engage the silent feature perfectly, which does not happen when I’m on the move.

@SL-jo4om 2 жыл бұрын

@@buddyWalrus I have a Think Tank Retrospective, which I no longer use. Reducing the amount of velcro noise is nice but cumbersome and also results in a slightly less secure bag. I prefer having the velcro always secure AND always acceptably silent. I might use the Think Tank if absolute silence was required.

@jameshouston8686 2 жыл бұрын

Great video fellas! I doubt that I would have discovered the Wotancraft bag/brand without your coverage. I just ordered the 10L.

@rdsattube 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Peak Design and a Vanguard (not the one tested). I want to like the Peak for its style, but I usually take the Vanguard. It just works better for me. The Peak seems pinched where I want space, hard to access when I want easy access. I have a small Wotancraft for use with small kit. Great bags. Good review, enjoy your show.

@DerSystematiker 2 жыл бұрын

Seriously, you guys get better and better with every Episode.

@vanguardworldcom 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your engaging overview and for (sort of) picking us!

@skakdosmer 2 жыл бұрын

Chris, you’re right: most of us began with a LowePro. And some of us stick with it still! After twenty some years I’ve yet to wear one out, so now I own six LowePros. My only complaint against the brand is that they discontinue so many excellent bags, and often with no obvious replacement. P.S. a camera bag shouldn’t be sexy - it should be so unsexy that nobody would steal it.

@Hrishi1970 2 жыл бұрын

Vanguard messenger bags and backpacks are epic. Absolute versatility!

@crissignori7482 Жыл бұрын

You guys do the best job. ALWAYS ... Love this channel

@billtheleg 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for another great review

@buddyWalrus 2 жыл бұрын

I love the Wotancraft brand. I got their Trooper just before the Pilot series was released. It’s a bit heavier due to use of leather, but it is very functional and has a nicely balanced, understated luxurious aesthetic. Looks and works great both in the city and on the trail. The Pilot bag has a far superior bottle carry option though, almost tempted to get it just for that.

@timothylinn 2 жыл бұрын

I would argue there is no reason for regret. The Trooper series is just awesome. I don't think there is a better, more beautiful shoulder bag out there. I just moved from Fuji back to Canon and my biggest regret is that the Trooper S is no longer a particularly useful size. The M still works great though.

@chippy511 2 жыл бұрын

Nice selection lads good video and of course the beginning always gives me a laugh 🤣- great work thanks for the entertainment and the usual video 👍

@TazawaTanks 2 жыл бұрын

The Vanguard comes with a matching fanny pack, dad jeans, and a pair of white New Balance shoes. It may be a great bag, but it looks like it was designed by the people that designed Dodge/Chrysler minivans from the 1990s. 😂😂

@delukxy 2 жыл бұрын

In the UK Vanguard are a seller of cheap/modestly priced hand luggage. I didn't know that they had branched out into "bags" but then I haven't looked at them lately. To me $100 is still a high price.

@KyleClements 2 жыл бұрын

The biggest thing I look for in a camera bag is something that doesn't look like a camera bag. The second thing I look for is a bag with an 18% grey inner liner.

@timothylinn 2 жыл бұрын

The 18% gray liner is an interesting thing to look for. Do you actually find yourself using it in the field when you shoot? If so, do you still shoot film? I used to look for lens cloths in 18% gray.

@Scrotumslap 2 жыл бұрын

Should’ve added the Tenba DNA messenger! Amazing!!

@edc5338 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I had more bags than I could fit in my closet! Always looking for the perfect one! I had to donate some to a HS camera club. I finally settled with a Think Tank Retro bag--for now!😀

@burgunbeerd 2 жыл бұрын

These shootouts are definitely my favourite

@flo_4079 2 жыл бұрын

I got the wotancraft 7L just because of this review and.. IT IS FANTASTIC! Thanks 👍🏻😊

@BruceSKing 3 ай бұрын

Biggest omission from this is the Tenba DNA messenger series. Great bags!

@alantuttphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Kind of surprised that Jordan isn't including a dedicated audio recorder in his kit. Looking at that Vanguard bag, or the slightly smaller model, the 36.

@21CWz00keeper 2 жыл бұрын

I've been loving the Tenba DNA slim. I like that it doesn't scream "camera bag," the velcro is quiet, and has solid hardware. Worth every penny.

@smithcon 2 жыл бұрын

I have both a Tenba DNA 13 and a DNA 15, after trying out virtually every shoulder bag in the stores. I started with the 13 but when I had to start taking a larger laptop, I switched to the 15. Now I carry the 13 when I don't carry my laptop for the lightest load. Either works well as an under-the-seat carry-on as well. Perfect bags for me! I love that I can slip an l-bracket between the outside of the back and the cushioned cube interior and keep everything safe and convenient.

@justinmcq78 2 жыл бұрын

This made me chuckle a bit as I had just purchased the 10L Wotancraft bag today after walking around Manhattan with my PD 6L sling and realizing it just did not have enough space. Well done video

@seantomlinson3320 2 жыл бұрын

Time to go shopping for that Vanguard. I'm impressed.

@RobertLeBlancPhoto 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Timbuk2 large messenger style camera bag that I got on sale from B&H photo years ago for under $50 and still love it.

@janwilson9485 2 жыл бұрын

Love the wotancraft bag - very modifiable with the additional pouches and full of suprising storage areas! I love using the additional pouches as stand alone lens bags or a small shoulder bag for phone, etc. So that the whole heavy bag can be left in the car when necessary.

@glenjo0 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@winstonllamas5163 2 жыл бұрын

I never expected a bag review to contain the phrase "like an old burlap sack in the Great War", but when you think about it, that's what the Think Tank Retrospective looks like. In fairness, though, the Retrospective is a nice bag, though a little heavy (at least the Version 1 model that I have). I like Think Tank products, but it's nice to have a real world and real look view of these bags. Thanks Chris and Jordan! You are entertaining and informative. Great work as always.

@MichaelBabich 2 жыл бұрын

I used to love this kind of bags, but every time after buying realized that it just kills my shoulder fully packed. So, I switched to a backpack. Even 6L Peak Design Everyday Sling - not the biggest one - packed with heavy gear after a full day becomes a burden. Can't imagine wearing a 10L Sling fully packed the whole day. And definitely, 13L Peak Design Everyday Messenger bag when packed with gear is just too heavy for one shoulder. 6L Sling is the best option for a light day carry. I used to think that buying a bigger bag doesn't mean I would pack it in full and the size would just give me additional freedom-in vain. Every single time a bigger bag was fully packed or even overpacked and was killing my shoulder. So, now I limit the weight with a bag size. Now I mostly use Peak Design 6L Sling for a light day carry or 30L Backpack for more demanding tasks. Anything in between is an awkward size: shoulder bags are too big, 20L backpack is too small.

@Chris-NZ 2 жыл бұрын

These are good points , I have a couple of older Thinktank retrospectives , they have huge shoulder pads.. The later ones look a little more versatile but I’ve used the 30 for events and never had any trouble getting gear in and out but they are hard on the shoulders if you have too much gear over a few hours. On the other hand for street when I get by with just one lens and camera they are great for their very “not a camera bag” look. I went back to a small backpack for anything in the real outdoors (a Lowepro Flipside 400AWii) although honestly I don’t use the Flipside feature unless its wet underfoot. It has a slot for a tablet or thin laptop but I never take these in the field anyway. Certainly a lot better balanced on the shoulders and being retired lacking the strength I had in my younger days. Less is definite more, for me now !! I do have a sling bag as well but being a dyslexic I have trouble getting it on because I could never remember which way around to put it over my head and feel a dick in public wrestling a tiny bag :)

@1BigBucks1 2 жыл бұрын

Love Chris' Snowtrooper gloves. Ona bags forever for me.

@jamesTea53 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Vanguard bag and love it. I keep my camera gear in the top compartment and drone in the bottom. Great for event coverage and run-n-gun shooting. It’s my favorite field bag.

@danbuchman7497 2 жыл бұрын

#suggestion Bellingham S3. It’s a very iconic over the shoulder bag I use with my film cameras (Contax iiia, Rollieflex T, and Pentax Spotmatic). Love the look, comfortable and carries quite well all I need for a day out shooting). PS: I KNOW this is DP Review (as in digital), but sometimes you need to give out a little analog love!). Good review today!

@saturninramirez1107 2 жыл бұрын

great video , thanks

@concession10 2 жыл бұрын

The Domke F2 is the most comfortable shoulder bag I've ever used. I've tried others over the years but still have and use my F2.

@HH60gPaveHawk 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, for actually working out of a bag, domke is pretty unbeatable.

@bearbearingston7696 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent, excellent, one of the few reviews that consider the need for a security measure against "urban heavy foliage" that might want to creep on yer gear; Great Chris Although that machete is rather small and curved downwards, seems more like an asian Gurkha Knife made to cut through pesky foliage from underhand positions

@JordanCS13 2 жыл бұрын

I use the Think Tank Retrospective 30 because I like to carry a lot of gear, and I love that I can fit my R5, 14-24, 24-105, 70-200, and two other lenses such as a 35/1.4 and 85/2 macro, plus tons of room in the front pouches for adapters, filters, extension tubes, cards, etc. I also like that I can fit all that gear and have any of the lenses mounted to the camera and it all still fits. Plus it's comfortable and durable.

@uchinanchuu58 Жыл бұрын

I have a discontinued LowePro Pro Messenger 180 AW which has a fatal flaw: when wearing it, the straps pull the top edges of the bag inward, causing the entry to the main pouch to sort of collapse in on itself, so I always have to use two hands to remove and insert lenses. Does the Retrospective 30 hold its shape well so that you can simply put a lens inside without having to spread it open with the other hand?

@libork8106 2 жыл бұрын

I have Vanguard backpack and really like it very much, so I am not surprised why people like the shoulder bag too. Nice review.

@dadasese69 2 жыл бұрын

Chris, you are the best, as always! Without you this channel is dead.

@Grisildor 2 жыл бұрын

I actually love my Peak Design 10L sling (V1). pretty comfortably fits my Tamron 28-75, 70-180, Sigma Art 50 1.4, a9, and my tablet. Outer pocket can hold batteries/filters as well without intruding on the interior space. I've fit a xt2s transmitter in there as well when I was fitting a speedlight into the main compartment. Just a surprising amount of space in such a small bag.

@michaelreed649 2 жыл бұрын

Thinktank and Wotancraft for me! GREAT VIDEO!!!

@baan3197 2 жыл бұрын

I too think the urban disguise is one of the best shoulder bag. Still loving my original 40 and 60.

@kalenderquantentunnel9411 2 жыл бұрын

During the last twenty I made several attempts to replace my old Domke F2 with something better. But incidentally I still grab the Domke for anything which will fit inside. I waxed, washed and rewaxed it several times, took it to the beach without the inserts but filled with towels, water, food and books just this very day and it does much more. It looks like crap but still fits like a glove, gets bigger or smaller as needed as there are no hard inserts dictating how it fits to your body. The hooks are not as easy to work with as anyone would love but 20 years of trouble-free usage is an asset not many types of locks will give you. Old but hardly surpassed!

@smartestDEV 2 жыл бұрын

Been using the tenba shoulder bag. The mini review is that everything is great but very heavy.

@pavelperina7629 2 жыл бұрын

Same for MFT camera and two lenses (Tenba 7), but to be honest it's quite expensive for very basic minimalistic bag. It does not have rain coat, mesh pocket under the lid is completely useless cause everything falls out of it, shoulder strap has no padding. But it looks quite good and it works. My old LowePro is quite heavy itself and some rubber parts are falling apart after 8 or 10 years of use.

@Stealther 2 жыл бұрын

As always an entertaining video! I would love to see a minimalist bag comparison. I find myself carrying smaller camera systems (Leica/Fuji/Ricoh) and an iPad Pro to edit on the go. Some thing in the 5-6L range!

@andriybodnar 2 жыл бұрын

Don't even need a bag, but when I see new dptvreview video just clicking it

@ArsenijeRadenovic 2 жыл бұрын

I have Vanguard Uprise II 38 for about 6 years. The bag looks like new and it is amazing what you can stuff in there. It can hold 15in laptop with charger and mouse, Nikon D4 with 24-120 attached, 70-200 f2.8, 50mm, two flashes, triggers, memory card holder, some extra AA batteries, two books and a notebook. Only problem with messenger bags is if you load them up more than you should you can't carry them around on your shoulder. And you can remove the the cube and use it as everyday/laptop bag which I did quite often and even fit some smaller DSLRs in there as well. Vanguard makes amazing value bags!

@TL-vt8uk 2 жыл бұрын

My Wotancraft just arrived yesterday!

@maxheadroom7687 2 жыл бұрын

Great reviews guys, covered everything I needed to know….now can Costas get an Urban disguise for me please?🤣👍🇦🇺😎

@briansavage932 2 жыл бұрын

Chris had a glimmer in his eye while reviewing that Wotancraft. He was already daydreaming of his first fly fishing trip with it. Love was in the air.

@henrybrylowski1332 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this review. I'm a backpack guy and it works best for 99.9% of the type of Photography I like to do. That being said, I have been looking for a shoulder bag for those rare occasions that it makes more sense for a shoulder bag. I'm even more surprised that I 100% agreed with your picks (among the 6 six bags that is, excluding the discontinued one 🤣🤷‍♂️). I also get why he happily accepted that bag, you like what like and it's depressing and soul crushing that you can no longer replace it after you wear it out. It has happened to me many times over the years, always wished I was able to buy a stock pile of it so I and my great-great-grandkids would be able to have a supply of it😁🤘🤷‍♂️😉! Another great review guys!👏👏👏

@BartRos1980 2 жыл бұрын

Also why no Billingham?

@SaniyaKhan-ru5dr 2 жыл бұрын

I second Billingham, they look spectacular, are expensive given they're hand made in Europe, but they're built to last with easy replacement parts.

@BartRos1980 2 жыл бұрын

@@SaniyaKhan-ru5dr i have owned a few. And currently my lighter camera loadout goes in the Hadley Pro. And my bigger loadout in the Wandrd Prvk 31. Both are lasting me years now without any complaints.

@epocketlsaml 2 жыл бұрын

I have 3 Lowepro, 2 ThinkTank, 3 Vanguard. Bought Vanguard recently, instantly like them and will add some more in my collection. Well priced, smart design, decent protection, surprisingly durable for a guy like me who always overloads my bag. Vanguards wins.

@orbmiser8333 2 жыл бұрын

I went thru the slingbag options 6 months ago. And considered many of the bags shown. But one of my criteria was fitting a D500 with 70-200 f2.8 & zoom like my Tamron 100-400 G2 with lens hoods attached laid horizontally no fuss ready to grab and shoot. As can grab complete setup ready to grab and go in 2 seconds. Many of these newer bags failed for that need. Ended up with a Think Tank Sling-O-Matic 20L that was $140 and discontinued. But found slightly used for $70. Can change sling configuration quickly to left or right shoulder. Sliding off shoulder to waist open compartment nice steady platform for changing lens. Or pulling out the D500 beast with f2.8 zoom lens ready to shoot. Which fits nicely horizontally. The problem for me with backpacks is the delay from getting to gear and lengthy process of swapping out lens,etc... Messenger bags was what I used for years but found their limitations also annoying. Found most sling bags to small for my needs. But the Sling-O-matic perfect blend of size and function for fiddle free fast shooting when needed.

@_o__o_ 2 жыл бұрын

0:57 he is standing in the bag-yard

@jeorgesadi4619 2 жыл бұрын

Next shootout: Essential Photo Machetes.

@trowawayacc 2 жыл бұрын

Defend yoyr camara and open up a path to success.

@detectivejonesw 2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps even a slash-out

@PrinceMeowmers 2 жыл бұрын

Ive been using my Thinktank Retrospective 7 (og model) just about every day for nearly 10 years. Best bag ever.

@HH60gPaveHawk 2 жыл бұрын

I was never blown away by my Wotancraft. It just felt like a brand making a solid bag that wanted you to feel like it was some Gucci quality good. Well made, but just miserable to work out of. I’ve yet to find a bag that is better for active work than my Domke, it just does the job and never feels too heavy, even with a full set of medium format gear. I love my Peak Design when I’m mostly traveling and need more protection than convenience, but most days it’s a Domke for me. Sold my Wotan, Billingham, Ona, etc.

@timothylinn 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I love my Wotancraft bags (a Trooper M and a Trooper S). Best shoulder bags I've ever owned, functionally and aesthetically. Which Wotancraft bag did you own?

@HH60gPaveHawk 2 жыл бұрын

@@timothylinn it was a trooper M. The opening action was stiff even after being broken in, the features people liked (like the gusseted cover) were something I didn’t particularly find useful, and the bag was so stiff that it didn’t conform to the body well. The craftsmanship was also far lower than I’d find acceptable for the price, lots of untrimmed threads, the leather quality was mediocre, and similar issues. It was a pretty bag, but it wasn’t a bag I’d want to work out of, and the hubris of the brand just made it all the easier to pass on it.

@imjooboy 2 жыл бұрын

I recently switched to a Saddleback leather big mouth duffle bag and cover my camera gear using padded lens wraps. I really like the lens wraps as they allow me to use pretty much any bag I want.

@suneklarskov5809 Жыл бұрын

Love the intro XD

@erinrosehallett 2 жыл бұрын

No Billingham’s? Must be a video on second best camera bags…

@timothylinn 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I would have liked to see a Billingham bag. I used to lust after one in their Sage canvas with Chocolate trim. At the time I was looking, they were chronically out of stock. Then I discovered the Wotancraft Trooper and I've never looked longingly at another shoulder bag since. I am, however, always looking at new backpacks.

@trym2121 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't peak design has those extension strap for tripod/sleeping bag? You can hold your machete or even light saber on that

@hivetyrant7 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, and the side pouches stretch way out. I've put much bigger water bottles in mine.

@benmiller537 2 жыл бұрын

They also have the Capture Clip with perfect spots to place it so that your camera is easily accessible outside the bag and frees up more space inside.

@niccollsvideo 2 жыл бұрын

But can you put a machete in the side pouch or on a quick clip?

@benmiller537 2 жыл бұрын

@@niccollsvideo if you can drill a hole for a threaded 1/4-20 hole into the handle or the guard, then yeah....a capture clip would work perfectly. Plus there's literally a travel tripod holder built into the underside of the top fold that would fit most camping/ travel size machetes with ease.

@tomaszstramel3594 2 жыл бұрын

As to Manfotto, I had similar experience with one of their Bumblebee models: bulky yet not very space-efficient. Good weather-proofing, though.

@599miata 2 жыл бұрын

👌👌👌 review.

@johnmolinar Ай бұрын

OMG i cackled when you mentioned the Camera Store business cards, I am always in the market for a new bag.

@sotitofanschop 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Domke still my pick.

@poziax 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thorough review! I'm curious about the computers though. Chris, what do you use the tablet for in the field? Jordan, same question about the laptop? Also, for anyone having trouble with the strap slipping, rub some silicone sealant onto the area it usually falls on your shoulder. Let it cure of course and it will be nice and grippy.

@niccollsvideo 2 жыл бұрын

I normally use a 15 inch laptop. The Gigabyte Aero that you saw Jordan borrowing. Which means when I travel it's backpack time for sure.

@anthonyc1883 2 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for the Wotancraft. Would love to see a couple of custom colors, like a weathered green or weathered light purple.

@tianhaoshao2317 2 жыл бұрын

National Geographic W5310 3-way bag would also be a solid choice. Can only fit a 14 inch laptop but the machete could be strapped to the bottom. Built-in backpack straps transforms it into a daily commuter in a second. I've been using it for more than 3 years and it serves me well!

@foxbatt 3 ай бұрын

Agree with Jordan that the Urban Disguise is the best shoulder bag. My first Thinktank was a UD70, that made me switch from Lowepro and later add an Airport Takeoff, Navigator, Logistics Manager 30, Shapeshifter 17 and Turnstyle 20.

@ubeeh 2 жыл бұрын

I've tested the LowePro MG160, and for the life of it I couldn't fit my equipment in it, and the dividers were really hard to remove. After an hour, I decided to return it and went for the Tenba Messenger

@mymisty7 2 жыл бұрын

I got an urban disguise too, but I love my retrospective 30 much better. Bought both long before these reviews

@DeputatKaktus 2 жыл бұрын

I am on the fence also for a new shoulder bag and really cannot make up my mind rn. For bigger jobs I love (LOVE) my old-but-still-in-excellent-condition Tamrac Pro12. The lovely thing is: it fits everything bar the kitchen sink. The downside is: it fits everything bar the kitchen sink, which may or may not have resulted in me WAY overpacking for what I was doing. So something a little smaller is called for. This video gave me a few more ideas, so thanks a bunch! :-)

@i20010 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have a Think Tank 20 bag, and its very hard/impossible to get something in or out of this fabric, squishy, cool looking, side camera bags. In reality, you have to stop what you're doing, get it off your shoulder, and extract the, say, lens you need, etc etc.

@djm243 2 жыл бұрын

Bet you didn’t know that under the front slide through on the Wotancraft, there is a hidden zipper mesh pocket for valuables, passport etc I got this bag and it’s the best bag I’ve ever used……

@MrPhilbautista 2 жыл бұрын

I get how not having a dedicated pocket for a machete can be a deal breaker on the Peak Design bag but why not just strap it down with the tripod straps? Of course, now you'll just have to carry that damn tripod but, then again, isn't that Jordan's thing?

@danieldowdell1738 2 жыл бұрын

You could have used the external carry straps on the peak design bag to strap your machete on, hey?! Thanks for the great video, informative and entertaining as always!

@jeanie779 2 жыл бұрын

Love the bags in this video but I wish there were more varieties for women who want a cute looking camera backpack or shoulder bags that don't scream "I got a camera with me"

@dasu5436 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers gread video. I actually found my best camera carrying setup after yerars. I am using an insert for my hiking bakcpack from Deuter. Very simple, by far the lightes option to go and fits everything nicely. I tested the Tenba (which I ended up using), one from the compay URTH that aquired or changed the name from GOBE and the PEAK Design insert. Anyway good video. liked all of your comparision vidoes so far. In my opinion the best way to caryy a camera with a few lenses the insert is the best way. As camera gear backpacks are way to heavy with all the features they come with. It took years to figure out that I do not need them. Good hiking backpack + insert + small tech pouch is all that I need to carry camera + lenses + batteries + filters etc.

@phongle1564 2 жыл бұрын

My friend vouched for his original Think Tank Retrospective which made me get a Think Tank Retrospective 7 V2, but after 2 years of daily driving my bag I wore through the outer canvas layer entirely on the spots where it rubbed against my hip and butt, there is still a nylon layer beneath that I don't think will be damaged by friction so techniquely it still functions fine but that's quite disappointing given the price tag imho. Also too bad you guys couldn't get Billingham and Domke into this video, they make great classic bags that definitely age much better than my recent Think Tank.

@j_a_lee 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the review - it gives a good idea of how the bags scale to the gear as well as showing functional considerations. But it was too late for my purchase, which was for a small kit. My Tamrac Apache 2.2 accommodates an APS-C with 3 lenses, as well as battery / card space. Tamracs seem to have hardly any reviews. It's a pity because they're compact and well thought-out. They're also inconspicuous for street phototgraphy as well as well waterproofed for being in unsheltered landscape. It'd be interesting to see how you guys compare small kit bags. However, do any of your viewers have small kits?!

@kalcha4099 Жыл бұрын

These two are like Laurel and Hardy! Great reviews, and funny with it. Brilliant!

@garethdwatkins 2 жыл бұрын

I must admit I'm pretty old school with bags... I've been using a Billingham Hadley Pro for the last 6 months or so.. I did use a Wotancraft Trooper for a year or so before that...but I've just ordered a Domke 803 messenger style bag.. as I like the way the canvas patinas.. All these bags are great for a couple of Fuji camera and my daily junk..

@HwL01 2 жыл бұрын

The front pockets feels like if I run or move quickly will spill the contents out? Like if smaller items such as battery etc were inside. Does it? Btw is there any way to carry this bag with a tripod along? I’ve been quite interested with their looks but always hesitated with the design usefulness.

@garethdwatkins 2 жыл бұрын

@@HwL01 Hi there, I take it you mean the Billingham?? No nothing falls out of the pockets as long as you keep them snapped shut. It is a nice bag, small and perfect for a Fuji or Leica set up.. Quality is lovely and they look cool..but they are pretty pricey. Not really a bag I would choose if I needed a tripod.. here I'd go for a back pack.. The last well, my first Billingham is over 30 years old.. I like to swap around my bags from time to time.. hence the reason I just ordered the Domke...

@avs4365 2 жыл бұрын

Hadley Pro user too. Agree, nothing falls out if you strap it. Ideal for Fuji.

@jamesbrown59 2 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised you did not review any of the messenger camera bags. They really are good bags and by far my favorite.

@EssexCountyPhoto 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Any of the bags wide enough for a 6D Mk2 with battery grip + 24-105mm? Cheers, and Merry Christmas to all... 🥳🎅🏻 Keep up the GREAT work. 👍🏻

@guenin 2 жыл бұрын

Can you guys do a review on the best pants to wear for photography and video?

@niccollsvideo 2 жыл бұрын

Tan. That's it.

@genokearney 2 жыл бұрын

How about the best socks?

@bena7228 2 жыл бұрын

nobody else is doing as much as these guys

@niccollsvideo 2 жыл бұрын

That's damn right!

@frstesiste7670 2 жыл бұрын

I liked the Atlas Packs T-shirt!

@ronandelaney9716 2 жыл бұрын

Security might have been covered a little. LowePro's brand is very well known as specifically camera-geared (see what I did there) and the bag screams "steal me" unfortunately. Sneaky hands is usually more a backpack issue than shoulder bag but the loud velcro on my Retrospective 30 is a feature in that respect, and it's great that it then can be silenced for shooting at a wedding or other quiet situation. All that aside, filling any of these bags fully and carrying the weight all day on one shoulder can be a serious pain short term and cause an injury long term so people should keep that in mind, especially with larger bags. My Retrospective is mostly a "car bag" for the cameras. The camera then stays on the shoulder, with the additional gear and options I need in a backpack for a shootday.

@NeXMaX 2 жыл бұрын

That last bit is important. I had a messenger bag and whilst it wasn’t so bad when it was loaded with smaller gear, when it is loaded with a larger, “pro”-oriented kit and a laptop, it gets very heavy, and putting that on one shoulder, even on a sling, gets very painful after a while. I like the smaller ones because they work great for smaller, simpler kits that usually incorporate a body with an attached lens and a second lens, but the bigger ones are what I haven’t been big on due to that reason I mentioned on that first bit.

@SusanSlattery 2 жыл бұрын

Most camera bag reviews no longer have the power to part me from my money. I have used the Domke F4 AF Pro bag for YEARS. I love the form factor, the huge pockets (I'm a girl) the slip pocket on the back for my phone and papers, and the front pocket for everything else. Canvas that hugs my side and isn't too huge. TONS of padding and my favorite places in this bag are the slots between the padded compartments to keep my Swiss Army Knife, batteries ND filter for reflections, and mirror compact. This bag holds an incredible amount of gear and personal items with no bulging.

@benmiller537 2 жыл бұрын

Love my Peak Design, and that I grabbed the sale price of $180 Typically load it out with my Z6 + Tamron 35mm 1.4 and an 85mm 1.8, either my Rolleicord TLR or Voightlander Bessa II, some extra film and batteries as well miscellaneous things like lens wipes and hand sanitizer. Thanks to the Peak Design Capture Clip, if I REALLY want to weigh myself down, I sometimes toss my F100 in the bag and my Z6 with a lens on the clip. Alternatively I even take my 4x5 large format setup out with it. 4-5 loaded film holders, light meter, mini notebook, 210mm tele lens or 90mm, dark cloth, hand sanitizer and more miscellaneous. My camera goes on the tripod with the 150mm lens and I half extend the tripod for easy carrying on my shoulder/ fast setup for my shot.

@Robertdoesphotography 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite 2 bags I use are peak design 10l v1 and the hex dslr sling

@timothylinn 2 жыл бұрын

Three thoughts: 1. Think Tank's Urban Disguise series was great. I also hate that they discontinued it. 2. Think Tank's Retrospective series seems to have replaced it. Most people seem to love the Retrospective bags. I think they're hideous. 3. Wotancraft's shoulder bags are just awesome. I own two different sizes in the Trooper series. I've never owned a bag I've liked better.

@gettingby 2 жыл бұрын

My most prized possession? my 44 year old Domke bag. Bought it new waaaayyy back. The cameras and gear change, but not the bag.

@alekseyprokopev7409 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the machete test. I really need it for my specific kind of videos I do.

@waterglass55 2 жыл бұрын

Than for an excellent review. I own Sling10L and Backpack30L of Peak design for Nikon systems, and well manageable. Only my struggle occasionally is Sling10L, which doesn't fit for all my gears, I.e. need to choose wide oriented, or tele photo.

@stehlealexander 2 жыл бұрын

Nice glas table!

@TheGertL 2 жыл бұрын

Bow river outfitters, ross reels, Orvis and Loop jackets... nice assortment of really nice gear :) not tooo camera related though :D otherwise a good review of the bags and dafinitely woth a look if you are in search of a new bag! nice!

@tooki3698 Жыл бұрын

I'd really love to see a backpack version of this featuring the Wotancraft Pilot 20L backpack. I love my Pilot 10L, but I'd like to see more reliable reviews of the backpack before I spend half a grand on it.