How to Carry Cameras by Bike
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- Need to carry a camera by bike? These are my 3 favorite bike camera bags.
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I have an Olympus mirrorless camera, and I've been using a small Arkel handlebar bag with some additional closed cell foam tucked in between the inner and outer layers of fabric.
This bag is excellent for waterproofness sealing with left and right zippers. However, it especially needs some structure and padding on the bottom, as it is only comes with soft fabric otherwise.
I can stow an additional medium size zoom lens in a hard case on its side, then lay my camera sideways with the lens resting over it, and this is been super handy. There's also an additional piece of foam underneath the body of my camera to give support. Although this arrangement leaves little room for other items besides a notepad, my cell phone, and a battery pack, I find it the external pockets offset any loss of space, and I really don't mind. I think if someone has a larger DSLR (Canon) sized camera and lens, it would fit well in the large Arkel handlebar bag.
I have tried several other options to keep my beloved camera protected and handy:
I used to use the classic Ortlieb handlebar bag, which I really didn't feel safe about putting my camera in it, as i was worried that the closures for this system were just too simple and it could be thrown out if the snaps give way. I've also tried storing my camera in the front pannier, in my rack pack, and triangle bag to keep it protected, but all these options were too awkward and inaccessible.
By far, my new Arkel bag setup has proven to be reliably protective, waterproof, and very handy over a couple thousand miles of use.
Perfect timing--I needed to get a front bag for my daughter to bring her camera with her on bike trips and that RuthWorks bag looks perfect for the job!
I was carrying my camera gear in a fanny pack way back in the 90s. Lol. Of course my Canon EOS 10s was a brick as well as my camcorder. I think it was a Tamrac bag and all my friends made fun of me saying it looked like I had a car battery on my back. I still have that Canon complete with the book and barcode reader. Lol it was awesome and the first thing I bought after Navy boot camp in 1992. I will never sell it.
thanks so much I have been wondering how Im going to take my camera!
Not filming with mirror less cameras yet, but food for thought as I build up my Surly Pugs for adventure biking.
I use an Outer Shell camera strap w/ an OP/Tech soft pouch for my day rides. On my gravel bike I have a F-Stop Navin bag strapped horizontally to the underside of my aerobars. And for my road tour bike I have an Ortlieb 6 classic that has carried my camera for close to 10,000 miles with no issues.
that sounds like a good idea. i also have the navin (the newer model, softer one) and tried several mounting options, though I don't have aero bars on my gravel bike. i guess you used the molle mounts with some bungee cords or similar?
Hi Keith. I have a classic 6L on my gravel bike as well and love it. Also, REI recently had the Ultimate 6 compact on sale for $29. Was a no brained since it’s usually $80 and it comes with another mount which I think is usually the $30 alone. I use the compact for shorter 2 hrs or less fitness rides and it’s perfect for that.
Hi Keith. I have a classic 6L on my gravel bike as well and love it. Also, REI recently had the Ultimate 6 compact on sale
for $29. Was a no brained since it’s usually $80 and it comes with another mount which I think is usually the $30 alone. I use the compact for shorter 2 hrs or less fitness rides and it’s perfect for that.
Awesome Russ that Evoc should suit me perfectly for drone+compact+cards+battery
Thanks for the like, what's your new camera vlog called? My cam plan is Canon RX100 V5, Hero5, MavicAirMiniV1, GorillaPod.
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very helpful, very timely too. keep it up boss
I'm a bag nerd like you. I haven't seen any rando bags here. I'm rocking a 1990's Cannondale bag that needs replacement soon. . .
Carrying the camera and lenses in a bag attached to your body would mitigate most the the vibration, but for equipment in bags attached to the bike??
I decided to ask Canon Professional Services....
I have a new situation where I’m concerned about damaging my cameras and lenses. Planning on carrying my EOS R and lenses on a bicycle that does not have any suspension. The camera and lenses would be subject to lots of vibration, and occasional sudden heavy shaking while inside the bags attached to the bicycle. I don’t anticipate any hard impacts, but I’m concerned about the long term effects of carrying everything on a bicycle for weeks of riding. Any input would be appreciated.
Canon Professional Services Response...
Our feeling is the traveling this way should not adversely affect your gear if the bags/cases are decently padded and secure. We would recommend that the body be powered off, the Image Stabilizer mechanism be turned off on the lenses before removing from the body and the bags or cases have padded individual compartments for the body and each lens.
Best,
John
Canon Professional Service
Virginia Factory Service
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
I purchased a Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 30i, a sheet of plexiglass and a Klickfix plate, cut the plate to shape, sew it into the bag and attached the Klickfix to the plate. It worked brilliantly, except that the plexiglas was way too brittle and was pretty cracked after a few weeks of riding. At some point I think I'll take the plexiglass sheet out and replace it with some metal sheet, that should make the bag more sturdy. What I found was that it wasn't just a great camera bag that allowed me to change lenses without getting off the bicycle (which is by the way one of my main dislikes about most bikepacking bags, you need to get off the bike to access them), all those little pockets and compartments made it a great bag for keeping me organized during a 10 day bike tour. Info on the bag here: www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/mirrorless-movers/products/mirrorless-mover-30i and here are some pictures of how I made the bag: www.flickr.com/photos/rasmus_wiman/albums/72157687587380756
I suspect I could attach the bag directly to the handlebar by attaching a few Velcro straps to it, but I already had a Klickfix on my Sequoia handlebar, so I went with Klickfix.
Wow!! That is so cool!!!
just ordered the wrap thanks now I just need to find the video with the downtube bag with a pull enclosure cant find it when i want too lol
I’ve been trying to find where to buy that hip pack for months, it seems to be vaporware. I eventually got a roll top fanny pack from Northwest pack, handmade and so far it does the same job perfectly. I also have an outer shell bag up front to do the same job,
Awesome video! Do you have a link for the last bag that you put on your handlebars? I shoot with a full frame and long lens. Thanks
Awesome man I have just started working on shooting better video. I am also debating on Mavic mini and the air 2 specific for bike packing and riding what drone are you using.
Pretty cool video. I was debating about checking out the BrooksEngland Isle of the Skye Handlebar bag. Let me know if you have any thoughts on the bag. I haven't seen one in person. It looks like it might be a bit bulky for carrying off the bike. The Chrome Helix bag looks like a good bag for a small setup too
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Im using Chrome Helix handlebar for my Canon m50.
For bike mounted bags, would road vibrations (especially on gravel) not be a cause for concern of complications involving lens internals or body electronics? Glass, internal zoom mechanisms, etc.
Hence the padding. Toured cross country with a FF dslr and suite of lenses. Did fine as long as padded.
I decided to ask Canon Professional Services....
I have a new situation where I’m concerned about damaging my cameras and lenses. Planning on carrying my EOS R and lenses on a bicycle that does not have any suspension. The camera and lenses would be subject to lots of vibration, and occasional sudden heavy shaking while inside the bags attached to the bicycle. I don’t anticipate any hard impacts, but I’m concerned about the long term effects of carrying everything on a bicycle for weeks of riding. Any input would be appreciated.
Canon Professional Services Response...
Our feeling is the traveling this way should not adversely affect your gear if the bags/cases are decently padded and secure. We would recommend that the body be powered off, the Image Stabilizer mechanism be turned off on the lenses before removing from the body and the bags or cases have padded individual compartments for the body and each lens.
Best,
John
Canon Professional Service
Virginia Factory Service
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
@@clarson2916 Thank you for this input. This was also the main concern I had with carrying my camera gear while biking.
If you have the Transporteur bag from VO, Igor says it fits with a little bit of overhang if you cinch it down.
Could you review the new Burly Travoy with the telescoping handle?
I've been looking for a mirrorless camera bag option for downhill mountain biking and came across Evoc's capture hip bag as well. My concern is that it's a potential risk to your lower back when crashing and landing on your back, which unfortunately is a common thing to happen. But frame mounting seems like a silly idea as the camera will be exposed to lots of vibration and larger impacts. The other option would be a proper camera backpack with spine protector. The problem there is that it's a hassle to get the camera out and you're likely to miss all those good moments. Now I'm thinking of getting a second camera, something small and compact which I can carry safely in my pocket. Does anyone have any experience with cameras and downhill mountain biking?
Do you think I’d be able to mount the zeitgeist bag on the Jones loop bars ?
whats the wrist wear? looking good
Are there any bike bags that are thermally lined. So you can put a frozen bottle of water in and food. For a big day out
Yes.
I bought a revelate feedbag for my mirrorless Camera (Didnt have time to use yet). I think its usefull to take de camera faster (I'ill add some pad for the vibration). But i dont know how I can protect my camera when it rain....
just use a 1 or 2 liter drybag with rolltop closure inside the feedbag, pretty much every outdoor vendor makes one of those, and you can use it for everything else as well... hygiene stuff, electronics, or bigger sizes for clothes etc. i use them every time, ranging from 1 to 20 litres.
Would you recommend touring with that EVOC camera bag ?
For me, no. I hate having bags on my body on long rides.
@@PathLessPedaledTV I see, but was it relatively comfortable to carry around ? Or do you have any other suggestion for a super quick camera access while bikepacking? I have a big handlebar carradice style bag and I carry my camera in this bag. But it takes too long to open the bag and reach for the camera. I’m looking for something with faster access..
I am new to bike riding. Can you just wear a camera bag rucksack? I don't see any of the cycliyst taking a rucksack.
You could. It’s sweaty and becomes a PITA on a long ride. Might as well have the bike carry the weight.
Does the evoc bag make pressure on the belly ? As I'm a little Overweight..
Yes.
I really don;t like the bag around my belly, I prefere backpack
It’s a #FANNYPACK
That’s what old people call it.
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