What's the best bag?

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person55

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I am looking to buy a video bag for a friend. They travel and often are doing doing a lot of walking and skateboarding in between. They have a sony mini dv video camera(i'm not sure which one)
I have been suggested to purchase a Ogio Ty Evans, but I might only be able to get the 2. Is it too big?
My price range is approximately 150-200 dollars.
 
I personally like Petrol bags, they are about $120. The size of the cam and what you plan on including in the bag are important things to consider as far as size goes.
 
I just went on a trip to the Philippines. I brought my DVX with me, and I carried it around in this...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/340292-REG/Petrol_PCBP_1_PCBP_1_Mini_DV_Hiker.html

The backpack was amazing! I was able to fit my DVX with SG PRO, a roll of gaff tape, 15 mini-dv tapes, a couple lenses, 3 big batteries, and a laptop w/ all cables and chargers (and i still had room for sunscreen + other small stuff). THere's even storage for a small tripod on both sides of the pack ( i used those to carry 2 umbrellas).

I was able to carry it on the airplane and put it in the overhead storage, and the rest of the time it was very portable since it's a backpack! We did lots of hiking, travel by boat, vans, jeeps, to some of the most remote areas of the islands. It rained everyday, but my camera never got wet, the bag is very sturdy.

since your friend is walking and skateboarding a lot, I think this would be the way to go. it's in your price range too. good luck!
 
Kata or Petrol. Go to the appropriate site and look at the size you need. I guarantee that with either one you won't be disappointed. I have a few Petrol products and I've liked them, but on some pro gigs I've played around with Kata and I like those two. My next bag will be a Kata... but really flip a coin. Either one will pleasantly surprise you several times as you discover hidden features and over-built quality.
 
Another vote for Kata here!

I bought the HB-205 (the 207 is HUGE!) and I'm really glad that I waited for the funds to get one - doesn't hold a board, but i'm sure it'll survive me falling on it next time I bomb a hill :happy:
They're tough.
 
I'm in for Kata. i have a Banana bag and lots of other things from them too! Their straps are amazing IMHO. Bogen includes those with their Reflecmedia bags as well!
 
I have a Kata CC-193 and it's a sturdy, strong bag. Shows no sign of wear after a few years of use! Incredibly durable, but it gets tiring to lug around after a while. Backpack is strongly recommended.

-Kegan
 
Oleg first talked me out of PortaBrace and into Petrol (after I had already bought several PortaBrace bags)... let me tell you there is ZERO comparison! Porta had better get their sh*t together or that company is dead.

OK so now a couple (few?) years later and while I've loved my Petrol bags... still DRASTICALLY superior to PortaBrace... I will say that yes, the Kata bags I've used on pro shoots really impress me. I think Kata is the best thing going right now.

What it comes down to is in specialty situations where a bag must fit YOU and fit the gear very well... like a sound bag... then you have to go with what fits.

Still... look at this thread and you can see why I said my next bag will be a Kata. The zippers on my Petrol bags are looking pretty worn... still working though, and so far no stitching has blown... which are TWO things that I CAN'T say about PortaBrace after 2 years... but Kata brags up their zippers and you can see that they are physically superior... plus there are several other amazing touches on the Kata.

Depends on what you need, what size/shape, and how much you can afford. In your price-range you're definitely in Petrol/Kata territory... and I'd go with the flow of this thread if I were you.
 
The Kata's are sweet bags, but I'd definintely looks at the Petrol ones too - matt's spot on about portabrace, definitely lagging behind Petrol and Kata in their soft bags.
 
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