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Steve40 · Jan 4, 2012, 10:24 PM

I bought a new bag, when I bought my new camera. But as time went speedily by, I began to acquire filters, speedlight, and other goodies.
Over the years I have bought quite a few bags, all soon became overstuffed. And I had to add more bags.

Carrying a bag, around is a drag. You have to take it off to dig in it, you take a big chance on even sitting it down, for just a second. So I finally decided to bag the bag, I bought a Vest.
Not a ballistic looking one, but one that has medium pockets big enough for my purposes. I can already see the advantages, of this purchase very early on. I can carry what I need for the job at hand, and leave the bag holding the extras sitting at home.

NotDadsW41 · Jan 5, 2012, 6:17 PM

I have done the same for going into events, say sporting events like NASCAR races in particular. They don't allow backpacks quite often. But vests are OK. However, I still have to travel with my gear and that's where the backpack comes in.

Steve40 · Jan 5, 2012, 8:51 PM

Agreed, bags are still good for transport. But not having to tote them around, seems really great.

NotDadsW41 · Jan 5, 2012, 9:54 PM

Do be careful about reaching quickly inside the vest too...especially in states that allow concealed carry.

I know people who carry and they all wear vests too.

Just sayin'.. ;-)

2many · Feb 17, 2012, 7:37 PM

I live in a state that allows concealed carry, with a permit. I have a permit, I do not wear a vest.

kazuya · Feb 24, 2012, 3:26 AM

ok so what is this concealed carry? all about?

Ozzie_Traveller · Feb 25, 2012, 3:15 PM

G'day kazuya

"concealed carry' is a peculiarly american thing - the carrying of a gun concealed via your clothing

Other countries around the world that do not have a gun culture do not hear of such terms - nor have the need for such laws

Regards, Phil

WCKSer · Feb 28, 2012, 1:39 PM

A vest is a good idea if you have small camera. But for those who has large DSLR, a bag is a must. You really got me thinking about getting a vest in addition to my sling bag. A sling bag is good for traveling, I still hate to reach for my bag to retrieve small items which can be stored into a vest.

lesmore49 · Mar 22, 2012, 10:09 PM

I've thought of a vest...the Domke or there's another one out now, forget the name.

Jan 4, 2012, 10:24 PM	#1
Steve40 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 187	Bags, Bags, Bags!. I bought a new bag, when I bought my new camera. But as time went speedily by, I began to acquire filters, speedlight, and other goodies. Over the years I have bought quite a few bags, all soon became overstuffed. And I had to add more bags. Carrying a bag, around is a drag. You have to take it off to dig in it, you take a big chance on even sitting it down, for just a second. So I finally decided to bag the bag, I bought a Vest. Not a ballistic looking one, but one that has medium pockets big enough for my purposes. I can already see the advantages, of this purchase very early on. I can carry what I need for the job at hand, and leave the bag holding the extras sitting at home. __________________ Steve Owen. http://steveslandscapes.50webs.com. Cameras: Canon G12, and A1200. Sony DSC-H90. Fuji HS35EXR. "A true photograph need not be explained, nor can it be contained in words".

Jan 5, 2012, 8:51 PM	#3
Steve40 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 187	Agreed, bags are still good for transport. But not having to tote them around, seems really great. __________________ Steve Owen. http://steveslandscapes.50webs.com. Cameras: Canon G12, and A1200. Sony DSC-H90. Fuji HS35EXR. "A true photograph need not be explained, nor can it be contained in words".

Feb 17, 2012, 7:37 PM	#5
2many Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 533	I live in a state that allows concealed carry, with a permit. I have a permit, I do not wear a vest. __________________ Nikon D7000,Nikon D3X Nikon AFS 200mm F2.0 G ED VRII Nikon AFS 500mm F4 G ED VRII Nikon AFS28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VRII Nikon AFS 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G ED Nikon AFS 50mm f1.4 G

Feb 25, 2012, 3:15 PM	#7
Ozzie_Traveller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia, New South Wales central coast Posts: 3,645	G'day kazuya "concealed carry' is a peculiarly american thing - the carrying of a gun concealed via your clothing Other countries around the world that do not have a gun culture do not hear of such terms - nor have the need for such laws Regards, Phil __________________ Has Lumix mirrorless & superzoom cameras and loves their amazing capabilities Spends 8-9 months each year travelling Australia Recent images at http://www.flickr.com/photos/ozzie_traveller/sets/

Feb 28, 2012, 1:39 PM	#8
WCKSer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,857	A vest is a good idea if you have small camera. But for those who has large DSLR, a bag is a must. You really got me thinking about getting a vest in addition to my sling bag. A sling bag is good for traveling, I still hate to reach for my bag to retrieve small items which can be stored into a vest. __________________ Canon 5D MKII, EF 24-105mm f/4L, EF 50mm f/1.8, EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 SP Di VC USD XLD, Sigma DG 150-500mm f/5.-6.3 APO HSM. Canon EOS T3i, 7D and 70D EF 17-40mm f/4L, EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM, 430 EXII Flash. Sony A200, SLT-A58 System with HVL-F42AM Flash. Mirrorless APS-C camera: Samsung NX100, Canon EOS-M. M4/3 systems: Olympus OM-D-E-M5 and Panasonic DMC-G3.

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Jan 5, 2012, 6:17 PM	#2
NotDadsW41 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 517	I have done the same for going into events, say sporting events like NASCAR races in particular. They don't allow backpacks quite often. But vests are OK. However, I still have to travel with my gear and that's where the backpack comes in.

Jan 5, 2012, 9:54 PM	#4
NotDadsW41 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 517	Do be careful about reaching quickly inside the vest too...especially in states that allow concealed carry. I know people who carry and they all wear vests too. Just sayin'.. ;-)

Feb 24, 2012, 3:26 AM	#6
kazuya Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,009	ok so what is this concealed carry? all about?

Mar 22, 2012, 10:09 PM	#9
lesmore49 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Western Canada Posts: 3,076	I've thought of a vest...the Domke or there's another one out now, forget the name.

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