suggest handy/portable bag for FM2 and 1 or 2 lens while cycling

jpcc · 19th May 2004

Hi,
I have shortlisted two bags so far to carry FM2 and preferably one or
two moderate lens (e.g. 105mm and 50mm).

They are
- Crumpler Budgie smuggler
- Domke F5XB

Topload is out of consideration because I may use the bag while cycling and
I hate the swinging motion....

Anyway,

crumpler has a good strap design. But am not sure if it cross slings well while in motion....
Domke has a waist strap option, so can b used as a pouch bag.....

Any other comments, suggestions?

TIA.

justarius · 19th May 2004

I have the budgie smuggler and i've also cycled around with it. IMHO, it's perfectly fine, but I shortened the strap by quite abit whilst I'm cycling to stop it from swinging.

jpcc · 20th May 2004

Thanks.

Emmm, any domke users who happen to cycle as well?

Or any cyclist photog that has a handy bag to recommend?

clive · 20th May 2004

actually any old backpack will do. main priority is to tighten the strap enough so that i wont affect your aerodynamic posture during the ride ;-)

19th May 2004	#1
jpcc Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 149	suggest handy/portable bag for FM2 and 1 or 2 lens while cycling Hi, I have shortlisted two bags so far to carry FM2 and preferably one or two moderate lens (e.g. 105mm and 50mm). They are - Crumpler Budgie smuggler - Domke F5XB Topload is out of consideration because I may use the bag while cycling and I hate the swinging motion.... Anyway, crumpler has a good strap design. But am not sure if it cross slings well while in motion.... Domke has a waist strap option, so can b used as a pouch bag..... Any other comments, suggestions? TIA.

19th May 2004	#2
justarius Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Western side of Singapore Posts: 1,163	I have the budgie smuggler and i've also cycled around with it. IMHO, it's perfectly fine, but I shortened the strap by quite abit whilst I'm cycling to stop it from swinging.

20th May 2004	#3
jpcc Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 149	Thanks. Emmm, any domke users who happen to cycle as well? Or any cyclist photog that has a handy bag to recommend?

20th May 2004	#4
clive Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,573	actually any old backpack will do. main priority is to tighten the strap enough so that i wont affect your aerodynamic posture during the ride ;-)