Backpack Style Bag? at DVinfo.net

Kevin Dooley · November 6th, 2011, 05:18 PM

Does anyone transport their FS100 in a backpack style bag?

If so - what do you recommend?

I'm looking at buying an FS100 soon and will travel with it a few times a year - usually internationally and in a stripped down kit... I need something carry on-able. I'm willing to look at roller cases, but I'm really used to carrying a backpack when I travel with DSLRs...

I'm probably going to be looking at either F-Stop Gear or ThinkTank backpacks (maybe Kata, but I never liked their small over-the-shoulder bags)...

Stu Siegal · November 6th, 2011, 09:53 PM

I had my AF100 in a Lowepro Trekker 400, will put my FS in when I get it. I absolutely love this pack, built like a tank (just like every other Lowepro I've owned), great storage, configurable, well thought out. Only caveat is a large laptop doesn't fit. Outstanding backpack.

Dan Asseff · November 7th, 2011, 07:42 AM

Keven,

This is the bag I use for the FS100 and my NX5. I take the shot gun off of the FS100 when I use it on that camera. This bag holds every thing. Great bag. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/804692-REG/CineBags_CB_25B_CB_25B_Revolution_Backpack.html

Matt Davis · November 8th, 2011, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin Dooley

Does anyone transport their FS100 in a backpack style bag?

If so - what do you recommend?

Dan Chung of the Guardian told me about ThinkTank Photo - (raises glass to Dan - thanks!). I have two Airport Acceleration bags which get an EX1 kit and a full FS100 kit, each with 17" MacBook Pro, 2x hard drives, and accessories for up to a week's shoot.

Airport Acceleration? V2.0 Backpack - Think Tank

Each will fit into international carry-on (even Europe's EasyJet which is particularly mean). They're also comfortable to wear, don't draw too much attention, and are adaptable enough to deal with a quick repack when needs must.

Love 'em. Highly recommended.

Les Wilson · November 8th, 2011, 04:42 PM

I am a very happy customer of ThinkTank. I used the Streetwalker Pro on my trips this year domestically, Europe (3 countries) and Africa (two countries). I also have their belt and harness. The belt works on both the backpack and harness.

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/home-awa...ennheiser.html

I needed something for my EX1R that qualified not as a carry on but as a personal item. The Streetwalker Pro is the dimension of most carrier's personal item. That left me with an entire carryon for other equipment and a toothbrush.

As shown in the photo, the Streetwalker Pro papoosed in the front, my carryon on my back and shooting the EX1R Hasselblad style. It was all pretty nicely balanced. YMMV

Kevin Dooley · November 9th, 2011, 11:19 AM

Awesome - thanks for all the recommendations guys.

I'm guessing if the cam fits into the Streetwalker Pro that the camera is significantly smaller than I have imagined in my head (I still haven't seen one in person yet).

Good to know.

Thanks guys!

Stephen Mick · November 9th, 2011, 11:31 AM

I'd also highly recommend checking out F-Stop packs. Good stuff.

November 6th, 2011, 05:18 PM	#1
Kevin Dooley Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 414	Backpack Style Bag? Does anyone transport their FS100 in a backpack style bag? If so - what do you recommend? I'm looking at buying an FS100 soon and will travel with it a few times a year - usually internationally and in a stripped down kit... I need something carry on-able. I'm willing to look at roller cases, but I'm really used to carrying a backpack when I travel with DSLRs... I'm probably going to be looking at either F-Stop Gear or ThinkTank backpacks (maybe Kata, but I never liked their small over-the-shoulder bags)... __________________ Kevin Dooley Media Director, Pantego Bible Church

November 6th, 2011, 09:53 PM	#2
Stu Siegal Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 151	Re: Backpack Style Bag? I had my AF100 in a Lowepro Trekker 400, will put my FS in when I get it. I absolutely love this pack, built like a tank (just like every other Lowepro I've owned), great storage, configurable, well thought out. Only caveat is a large laptop doesn't fit. Outstanding backpack. __________________ www.stusiegal.com

November 7th, 2011, 07:42 AM	#3
Dan Asseff Major Player Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Port Orange Fl Posts: 317	Re: Backpack Style Bag? Keven, This is the bag I use for the FS100 and my NX5. I take the shot gun off of the FS100 when I use it on that camera. This bag holds every thing. Great bag. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/804692-REG/CineBags_CB_25B_CB_25B_Revolution_Backpack.html

November 8th, 2011, 04:42 PM	#5
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	Re: Backpack Style Bag? I am a very happy customer of ThinkTank. I used the Streetwalker Pro on my trips this year domestically, Europe (3 countries) and Africa (two countries). I also have their belt and harness. The belt works on both the backpack and harness. http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/home-awa...ennheiser.html I needed something for my EX1R that qualified not as a carry on but as a personal item. The Streetwalker Pro is the dimension of most carrier's personal item. That left me with an entire carryon for other equipment and a toothbrush. As shown in the photo, the Streetwalker Pro papoosed in the front, my carryon on my back and shooting the EX1R Hasselblad style. It was all pretty nicely balanced. YMMV

November 9th, 2011, 11:19 AM	#6
Kevin Dooley Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 414	Re: Backpack Style Bag? Awesome - thanks for all the recommendations guys. I'm guessing if the cam fits into the Streetwalker Pro that the camera is significantly smaller than I have imagined in my head (I still haven't seen one in person yet). Good to know. Thanks guys! __________________ Kevin Dooley Media Director, Pantego Bible Church

November 9th, 2011, 11:31 AM	#7
Stephen Mick Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 167	Re: Backpack Style Bag? I'd also highly recommend checking out F-Stop packs. Good stuff.