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Camera bag that will fit in backpack

romenren — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:29:20 GMT

I’ve seen the camera bag question countless times, but recently the gate agents at my airport struggle with their own baggage rules. Does anyone have a recommendation for a small bag that would hold an R50 body, and two lenses that is small enough it can be tossed into a backpack when needed? Largest lenses would likely be a RF85/f2, possibly a 100-400. Gate agents assume a backpack is a personal item instead of a carry on, therefore my current camera bag gets tagged as a second personal item. Can’t and wouldn’t check either due to value and li-ion.

Re: Camera bag that will fit in backpack

kvbarkley — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:08:59 GMT

My LowePro messenger bag might do that, depending on your backpack.

I suggest getting a camera backpack that can fit other stuff.

Re: Camera bag that will fit in backpack

shadowsports — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:46:02 GMT

Greetings,

Like kvbarkley, I use LowePro as well. A slingPack. My camera never leaves me when I travel. Batteries come into the passenger cabin with me also. The ticketing personnel always ask if I have batteries in my checked luggage when they see a tripod.

Re: Camera bag that will fit in backpack

Waddizzle — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 19:09:21 GMT

You can buy small, individual cases for lenses and cameras. You could then fold your camera bag to fit inside your backpack. Instead of one sizable piece, you would have a few smaller pieces.