Messenger Camera bag

darkcloud · 01-29-2012, 07:52 PM

Hey all. Does anyone happen to have either of these bags or any first hand experience with them?

Timbuk2 Snoop or possibly a customized one

LowePro Classified 250 AW

The wife and I will be going to Europe later this year for 2.5 weeks and I'm looking for something that can comfortably carry a Nikon D40x DSLR, 2 lenses, maybe a flash, a small stand and my iPad along with other small items you would carry during the day.

Also anyone want to make any lens recommendations? I currently just have the 2 standard lenses(18mm-55 and 55mm-200) that came with my DSLR body. Thinking a wide angle would be nice. I wouldn't want to spend a crazy amount and used would be alright with me.

Thanks!

Chewy734 · 01-29-2012, 09:29 PM

hey man... both are great brands. Unfortunately, I have no experience with those specific bags, but I have two Lowepro camera bags and they are awesome. Also, I just bought my second Timbuk2 bag for my new laptop and they work great.

I think both companies have a good return policy, so you can always buy them and try it out. You might find the Lowepro Classified 250 AW at Dodd Camera, so you can always play with it if they have it.

SS e93 · 01-29-2012, 10:42 PM

Crumpler is a good option also.

rodi · 01-30-2012, 10:35 PM

check out the domke F-5XC.

Weebl · 01-31-2012, 01:39 AM

Fan of the Think Tank UD and have two. They also have a messenger style and I think it is "retrospective"?

Chewy734 · 01-31-2012, 10:13 AM

you mean retro Kevin?

Jon D · 01-31-2012, 11:02 AM

I have 4 Lowepro bags, which have been used and abused for the past 10 years and I've never had any problems. Well designed, good quality and very durable.

Weebl · 01-31-2012, 11:34 PM

It is Retrospective, I like TT because of all the pockets for my useless crap Ashu and the cats like to sit on them because they are black.

01-29-2012, 07:52 PM	#1
darkcloud Colonel 353 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Messenger Camera bag Hey all. Does anyone happen to have either of these bags or any first hand experience with them? Timbuk2 Snoop or possibly a customized one LowePro Classified 250 AW The wife and I will be going to Europe later this year for 2.5 weeks and I'm looking for something that can comfortably carry a Nikon D40x DSLR, 2 lenses, maybe a flash, a small stand and my iPad along with other small items you would carry during the day. Also anyone want to make any lens recommendations? I currently just have the 2 standard lenses(18mm-55 and 55mm-200) that came with my DSLR body. Thinking a wide angle would be nice. I wouldn't want to spend a crazy amount and used would be alright with me. Thanks! __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter Last edited by darkcloud; 01-29-2012 at 08:30 PM..
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Chewy734 Major General 492 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	hey man... both are great brands. Unfortunately, I have no experience with those specific bags, but I have two Lowepro camera bags and they are awesome. Also, I just bought my second Timbuk2 bag for my new laptop and they work great. I think both companies have a good return policy, so you can always buy them and try it out. You might find the Lowepro Classified 250 AW at Dodd Camera, so you can always play with it if they have it. __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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SS e93 Captain 30 Rep 850 Posts Drives: e93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new york iTrader: (2)	Crumpler is a good option also.
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rodi . . . 188 Rep 2,391 Posts Drives: your FACE! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atlanta proper iTrader: (-1)	check out the domke F-5XC. __________________ 2009 135i \| space grey \| sport \| navi \| hifi \| heated dinan stage 2 software \| bmw performance exhaust kw v2 \| hotchkis front sway \| vmr v710
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Weebl Weebl wobbles but eats Pie 97 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 d,2008 335i, 2000 740i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Fan of the Think Tank UD and have two. They also have a messenger style and I think it is "retrospective"? __________________ Kevin Goto 2000 740i-Annalisa (sold 2018) 2008 335i-Weebl. Weebl may wobble but has DTC 2012 X5d in Sparkling Bronze ( The Ultimate Cat Carrying Machine)-RIP BMW buyback 2019:2017 A3, 2018 Audi SQ5
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Chewy734 Major General 492 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	you mean retro Kevin? __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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Jon D Brigadier General 246 Rep 3,019 Posts Drives: 2022 840d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	I have 4 Lowepro bags, which have been used and abused for the past 10 years and I've never had any problems. Well designed, good quality and very durable.
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Weebl Weebl wobbles but eats Pie 97 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 d,2008 335i, 2000 740i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	It is Retrospective, I like TT because of all the pockets for my useless crap Ashu and the cats like to sit on them because they are black. __________________ Kevin Goto 2000 740i-Annalisa (sold 2018) 2008 335i-Weebl. Weebl may wobble but has DTC 2012 X5d in Sparkling Bronze ( The Ultimate Cat Carrying Machine)-RIP BMW buyback 2019:2017 A3, 2018 Audi SQ5
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