What's a good cheap drop leg pouch for holding equipment?

Daviesgeek

Daviesgeek

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I just shot my first wedding and I really found myself needing something to hold extra camera equipment. By the end, I could barely find anything in my pockets, let alone get it out of my pockets! :)
Ideally, I'd like to find a good drop leg pouch for under $30. I need a couple zippered pockets (one for full batteries and empty SD cards; one for empty batteries and full SD cards) an open pocket (for dropping lens caps, and other misc stuff into) and a larger pocket (for an extra lens).
Here's what I want to carry:
• An extra lens (at least the size of an 18-15mm lens, preferably more like the size of a 55-250mm)
• Batteries. Both camera batteries and AAs
• A couple SD cards
• Misc other stuff; lens caps, camera body caps, adapters, short cords

Does anyone have any suggestions? I'd be open to other types of pouches/belts, but I did a lot of moving around and I don't want something hanging on my side that'll be flapping around. I'd love a vest, but as I said I really don't want to spend more than about $30, preferably less.
 
Postmaster said:
Since we are "shooting" in the "field" and have to move fast, to get our shots, I
often use some tactical pouches and backpacks for run and gun situations.
Scroll down till you see something you like:

https://www.google.de/search?hl=de&....0.0.203.203.2-1.1.0...0.0...1c.1.JjaGQzkpi98
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That's a great suggestion. Thanks!
However, I don't see the point of the Google Images search that you linked to. It's not a product search so stuff you find there, you may or may not be able to purchase. :) I was looking more specifically for a product recommendation.
 
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eiker_ir said:
For events i prefer a vest to hold all of those accesories, i use this one (about $30) and it works great, very lightweight and comfortable:

http://www.amazon.com/CampCo-Humvee...=1357587537&sr=8-6&keywords=humvee+photo+vest
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Oh boy...you are forcing me to make a decision between a vest and a leg pouch. That vest looks sweet! However, if I start shooting more formal events, I don't really want to wear a vest like that. :) I will absolutely and definitely consider it when we start shooting more of our own short films and such. Thank you so much for your suggestion! I probably will end up buying it, as it's exactly what I'd want!
 
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I've actually used it in pretty formal events and over a black shirt it's actually pretty low key, the vest is not bulky at all compared to other models.
 
yeah, it's actually one of the reasons i got it over other models which were very bulky, it uses a very light fabric which keeps an overall low profile.
 
eiker_ir said:
yeah, it's actually one of the reasons i got it over other models which were very bulky, it uses a very light fabric which keeps an overall low profile.
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Okay cool! Like I said, I'll probably get the vest at some point. One more question though :) can you hold a lens?
 
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RyanT said:
First get a belt...
http://www.filmtools.com/belts.html

Then I like this pouch. You can get something a little bigger, but I find that the bigger pouches are a little uncomfortable.
http://www.filmtools.com/linasbelpouc.html

Here's all the pouches, maybe you'll find something else you like.
http://www.filmtools.com/tool-pouches-holsters.html

Then I'd carry the lens in a seperate pouch. Something like this.

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/lens-changer-50-v2.aspx
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I like your suggestions. I may be getting this wrong, as I haven't actually used anything like you've suggested, but won't it be flopping around, if I'm walking? Seems to me that something more like the vest, or a drop leg pouch would prevent this. Again, I'm not rejecting your suggestion, I'm just raising questions. :)
Another consideration for me is price. I was looking for something a little cheaper than what you recommended. I'm just starting out and don't really have the money to spend $120-$140 on equipping myself and my business partner. I survived one shoot without it, but if I'm going to have to spend that much, I'll just do it the way I did the last one :)
Thank you very much for your suggestions though!
 
ZazaCast said:
I use a shotgun ammo pouch. It is an open, divided pouch. Holds a lens, cards, batts, etc. Sits right on the hip and is open for quick access.
http://www.outdoorgearbarn.com/p-13532-shotgun-shell-ammo-pouch-shooters-bag-canvas-allen.aspx

....best of all, you can pick one up at Dick's Sporting Goods for somewhere around $14.00!
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Looks good. I have one problem with it and that's that it's only two pockets. I need several pockets, each for a specific purpose; one to hold batteries, one to hold cards, etc. I appreciate your suggestion though!
 
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I have this Lowepro bag and find it pretty comfortable and versatile. Can be used for much more than audio gear. I usually wear it as a fanny pack for which you need the optional belt. There are other Lowepro pouches that compliment the kit.

http://vimeo.com/28020948
 
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