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Many years ago I used a LowPro daypack for all of my camera gear. It was awkward and a bit cumbersome and I didn’t feel that the contents would survive a drop. So, I gave the LowPro to my wife for her macro gear and moved all of mine into a Pelican case. I’m pretty sure the contents would survive a drop. Now? I’ve outgrown the case and it has become a pita to carry a couple of lenses in my normal daypack. I use a peak design camera clip. It would be much easier just to have a camera/daypack. Of course I’ve seen the 4 and 5 hundred dollar packs and I like them, but 400? Yikes. Then again, chew me out for not wanting to spend less than a tenth the value of to my gear to protect it. I admit, I’m a cheapskate. Thoughts? What works and what doesn’t? Thanks in advance!
 
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For small kits (single body and two-three lenses), I've used a small Amazon basics sling pack for over 10 years. I think it cost me 60 bucks when I bought it? It has movable velcro dividers inside, and a top compartment for extra batteries and other stuff.

It's similar to this one:

Amazon.com : K&F CONCEPT Camera Sling Bag Crossbody Bag Camera Shoulder Backpack DSLR/SLR/Mirrorless Photography Bags Compatible with Canon/Nikon/Sony/Fuji/Gopro/DJI : Electronics

Amazon.com : K&F CONCEPT Camera Sling Bag Crossbody Bag Camera Shoulder Backpack DSLR/SLR/Mirrorless Photography Bags Compatible with Canon/Nikon/Sony/Fuji/Gopro/DJI : Electronics
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I used soft cases for regular travel and always went with Pelican if I was checking in the gear on a flight or a boat ride offshore. Pelican cases are spendy, but Harbor Freight has nice cases for a lot less. I have a couple Harbor Freight and they seem to be as protective as Pelican and you can remove the foam insert pieces to get pretty much an exact fit for your lenses so there is no moving around inside.

Seems that when I used a soft case, I always looked for something rigid to put it in anyway...either a cabinet or milk crate, etc., so might as well just get a rigid case from the start and be done

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grubworm said:
I used soft cases for regular travel and always went with Pelican if I was checking in the gear on a flight or a boat ride offshore. Pelican cases are spendy, but Harbor Freight has nice cases for a lot less. I have a couple Harbor Freight and they seem to be as protective as Pelican and you can remove the foam insert pieces to get pretty much an exact fit for your lenses so there is no moving around inside.

Seems that when I used a soft case, I always looked for something rigid to put it in anyway...either a cabinet or milk crate, etc., so might as well just get a rigid case from the start and be done

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Ya, I’m impressed with the Harbor Freight cases, I’ve got one rigged up for my Mac mini, with a 12” screen mounted on the inside of the lid.
 
I use a Thule Aspect for my DSLR. It has served me well for 5 years. It is not small, though.
 
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