Camera case or bag suggestions

[mnb]

I use a GoPro 7, GoPro 10 and an Insta 360 One X2 currently. When I'm out riding, I want to carry a few extra batteries and some misc nick nacks.

I'm looking for essentially the smallest case I can get that will protect the gear and allow me to carry all that stuff. At some point, I'll probably get a drone, but I expect that'll add 50%-100% to my storage needs. I have some big panniers, but I need to minimize the space they take up.

I don't use a tank bag and I hate tank bags. My tail rack is usually taken up by a waterproof duffel that holds my rain gear, and a variety of other stuff. One pannier holds my clothes and bathroom bag. So I get one pannier for cameras, selfie sticks, tripods, water bottle, GPS case, etc.

Just curious if anyone else runs multi cameras and has found a good, compact bag they could point me to.

TIA!

 

[Theodor]

I usually just put my stuff in the normal plastic shopping bag, in case there will be rain somewhere, and stick that in to my pannier. Unless you want a backpack, I don't think there is much need (at least on paved roads) for separate protective stuff. Pannier is pretty protective already.
If you want to carry the stuff when walking around, and are looking a bag for that. Maybe look for some smaller photography backpacks? They often come with adjustable separators or walls, so you can adjust the compartments to your needs.

 

[rudeboy]

I also dislike tank bags but have finally bitten the bullet and bought one, an SW Motech Pro City, its only 5 litres capacity but should be big enough to hold my gopro's, batteries and my Canon M50 as well as a few cables etc. the main reason for finally getting one is that I want to improve my photography (I'm very much a beginner) so I wanted something to store my canon camera and wanted it within easy reach so I could just quickly pull over grab the camera and snap some shots without having to get off the bike,

We'll see how I get on with using a tank bag after many years of avoiding them...

At the moment I have a small handlebar bag which was big enough to hold the gopro, insta360 and some spare batteries and a charger which could be plugged into my USB port, and again was always within easy reach, this has worked well for me for the smaller stuff but need bigger if want to carry my "proper" camera, I'll continue to use the handlebar bag when on rides that I'm not taking my camera.

 

[R-Rated]

I use a GoPro 7, GoPro 10 and an Insta 360 One X2 currently. When I'm out riding, I want to carry a few extra batteries and some misc nick nacks.

I'm looking for essentially the smallest case I can get that will protect the gear and allow me to carry all that stuff. At some point, I'll probably get a drone, but I expect that'll add 50%-100% to my storage needs. I have some big panniers, but I need to minimize the space they take up.

I don't use a tank bag and I hate tank bags. My tail rack is usually taken up by a waterproof duffel that holds my rain gear, and a variety of other stuff. One pannier holds my clothes and bathroom bag. So I get one pannier for cameras, selfie sticks, tripods, water bottle, GPS case, etc.

Just curious if anyone else runs multi cameras and has found a good, compact bag they could point me to.

TIA!

I recently started using the case by GoPro called the Casey. It holds a some cables, a couple of cameras, and few batteries too. I can put it in the pannier (saddlebag) or put it in any backpack easily.

 

[Hippo-Drones]

If I'm bringing a few cameras along with me I use a small rucksack. Generally I hate them, as have a shoulder injury, but it means I can bring them with me when I am off the bike. If I am only running one or 2 cameras, I just use my jacket pockets for them when off the bike and for batteries.

 

[scooterwuf]

For big trips I pack my clothes, shaving kit and essentials in a duffle bag that I place on my rear seat. I have a tank bag, but I recently got a photographer's backpack to hold my camera gear, accessories, with room for my laptop, and iPad. It fits in my top case . The backpack also has space to hold a tripod, or gimbal as well. I can wear it on my back when riding. It's been a real game changer and I hope it will reduce the clutter I had with my last long ride.

https://www.amazon.com/BERTASCHE-Backpack-Compartment-Resistant-Panasonic/dp/B082SHW32B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=97JP94Q5SEZ3&keywords=BERTASCHE+Camera+Backpack%2CDSLR%2FSLR+Camera+Bag+Photography+Backpack&qid=1685651092&sprefix=bertasche+camera+backpack%2Cdslr%2Fslr+camera+bag+photography+backpack%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1

I've seen other bags with the same design at cheaper prices too.

- Wolf

 

[mnb]

I can wear it on my back when riding.

Yesh, that's not happening. I will never wear a back pack when riding. Too many complications if you go down. Plus, I am not a fan of backpacks in general. And tankbags get in the way of mounting the bike unless they're really small (too small for 3 action cameras and accessories.

I've been using an Eylar case I got off amazon. There's a 13" wide one I use, but I'm trying to find a way to make the smaller 11" work because the 13" takes up 2/3 of a pannier. The hard case is nice, but a soft case would be preferable. I don't need bullet proof, just general protection for them. I can't just toss it all loose in a bag or the lenses and displays would get scratched.

 

[scooterwuf]

That definitely tracks. I‘ve stowed the pack in my top case, and only wore it when I had to remove the top case when I took my bike to a mechanic (they want the case removed to make it easier to get a bike on a lift). The pack held materials I needed to teach a class, so it was convenient to wear after dropping the bike off, and for my walk back to a train station.

If you can find an I. Goldberg Army/Navy surplus store in your area, they’re a good go-to-place for finding duffle bags and luggage items.

I realized I said tank bag, but I meant a tunnel bag for my touring scooter. The pic shows how I was packed for my last big trip.



- Wolf

 

[Drakhen99]

If I am on my Kawasakis, I'll stuff my jacket pockets with batteries and mount the cameras on my helmet and bike. Not very helpful, but I don't tour on those bikes. Not that I really tour, per se, but I go on day rides, but I do those on my Harley.

I have a Tour Pack on my Street Glide, so I use the organizer in that to hold selfie sticks, batteries [in a mic bag, of all things], my Sony in a Crown Royal bag, and that's about it. I'm not a fan of tank bags either, but I have a tail bag for my KZ that holds a bunch of stuff, including my coffee mugs and extra camera gear. I think it's a Saddleman product.

What I would recomment, is the GoPro case that comes with new cameras. It's got enough room in it for batteries and stuff. Selfie sticks won't fit though.

-John

 

[LimeyRider]

Long shot, but a fair amount of the guys i ride with who take cameras/drones etc with them use leg bags, Can't say i've used them but they do look quite handy! toying with the idea of getting one as I also hate wearing backpacks and I am constantly hitting my tank bag when i'm riding

 

[rudeboy]

Long shot, but a fair amount of the guys i ride with who take cameras/drones etc with them use leg bags, Can't say i've used them but they do look quite handy! toying with the idea of getting one as I also hate wearing backpacks and I am constantly hitting my tank bag when i'm riding

I forgot about these and I actually have one...

I haven't had it for long but only bought it to use on my hypermotard as got fed up with stuffing everything into my pockets, the one I use is from a company called Rhinowalk, its decent quality and relatively cheap, its not huge but big enough to hold my phone, wallet and a few spare batteries, with some room to spare,

I don't really notice I'm wearing it when riding but I do wonder though if it could cause more injury to my leg in an off situation...

 

[LimeyRider]

I forgot about these and I actually have one...

I haven't had it for long but only bought it to use on my hypermotard as got fed up with stuffing everything into my pockets, the one I use is from a company called Rhinowalk, its decent quality and relatively cheap, its not huge but big enough to hold my phone, wallet and a few spare batteries, with some room to spare,

I don't really notice I'm wearing it when riding but I do wonder though if it could cause more injury to my leg in an off situation...

I think that is my only reservation with them, having a load of kit strapped to my leg and coming off.

 

[Moto Mengy]

I have a little bathroom essentials bag which I've been using as my camera bag. Works great, just big enough to fit everything I need yet be rather compact.

Of course I ride a Goldwing so I have saddlebags and a tourpak, so carrying my camera bag and my drone is easy peasy.

 

[Kofla]

I am currently shopping for a backpack to carry my camera gear. I used to carry a tripod (no longer do) when I was out riding. Most times I carry a Nikon D7000 dslr, and two GoPro Hero4 Black.

Other times I take with me a Hohem iSteady Gimbal and a Platypod Ultra for my Samsung mobile phone. Plus a few other adapters, batteries, microphones and cables. Forgot to mention that I gifted myself a DJI Mini SE drone for my birthday.

I know I need to minimize my camera gear during my riding trips. I don't have enough room to carry my stuff, and I am still buying more gear.

It depends where I am going, and what camera gear I am carrying, most times I use a tail bag or a tank bag.