When I had a pan head one of the handles was detached and screwed into the other one, then folded down flush to the tripod legs (Slik's design, don't know if other manufacturers do this). Now with a ballhead, I don't see the point of taking out anything.. I hook one of the legs onto my bag (Nikon Domke-like bag) strap. I'll probably get a proper canvas bag for it soon though.
Anyway, quick question, do you guys leave the QR plates on the camera body?
I use this :
Just gotten a tripod strap. It feels better with the tripod strap than the tripod bag, but of course no cover.
You must have one monster of a tripod to need two shoulder straps Isn't it cumbersome? Like having to remove the camera bag (because the strap is over the shoulder strap of the tripod bag) first before you can remove your tripod, or not being able to sling your camera bag on your back..