Small Bag for 30D with Grip + Flash?

heya,

 

I currently have a Crumpler Dreadful Embarassment (for the record, an excellent

bag - I treat my stuff like...well...badly, so I get things like Crumpler Bags,

Pelican Lexan boxes, Surefire torches, Thermodyne shipping transports etc. -

things that can take a beating).

 

However, my 30D with a vertical grip and a Tamron 17-50 2.8 doesn't quite fit in

the Crumpler messenger bag, and bulks out awkwards.

 

Are there any recommendations for a small bag that I can carry along with my

messenger satchel, that can take the above setup, along with a 550ex flash, and

perhaps a additional lens?

 

I am very happy with Crumpler, but I can't seem to find anything smallish in

their range for this (or maybe I'm looking in the wrong place). Any other hardy

bags that can take a beating, and would carry just this?

 

Cheers,

Victor

 

PS: Sorry if this is the wrong place, I couldn't find a "camera bags" or

accessories forum.

<p><i>"couldn't find a "camera bags" or accessories forum."</i></p>

<p>There is indeed one, and you can find it <a href="http://www.photo.net/bboard/forum?topic_id=1544">here</a>. Naturally its the last forum on the list, so its not surprising you couldn't find it. Sorry I can't help you with your actual question, though.</p>

Look at the Kata bags they look like they can take a beating they have a type of skeleton on the outside also acts as thermal layer to keep equipment from getting hot in sun. I would look into these silicon or neoprene skins they have that fit tight on your camera with cutouts for camera controls, these are like a armour protects your gear prevents dings and scratches.