Repurposed TUMI 5123D T-TECH Bag.

[d2mini]

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I'm not worried either, but since you phrased the question as your Tumi versus a Lowepro, the Tumi is apparently more often used by business folk carrying laptops according to other posts above. And, even if this weren't the case (so to speak), I fail to see why the thief would go for the Lowepro any more than another bag.

 

But, I don't to profess to know the mind of a thief, hence I get the bag that suits my needs (which btw would have a flap rather than a zipper for better weather protection).

 

Jeff

 

Well besides the fact that this bag is too small to even think about fitting a laptop, i can think of other reasons but at this point it's beating a dead horse and has nothing to do with why i started this thread.

 

As to the flap, different strokes.

I've never had a problem in inclement weather. Toured london for a few rainy days in winter just one week after getting my M9 and had no problems with a zip top. I prefer it to the open ends that are common with flap top bags (without a zipper underneath) that let dust in. A few rain drops aren't going to hurt anything. And in good weather the flap is just in my way.

But that's just me and how I like to work.

 

The whole point of this thread was to show (what has been shown before) that any old bag can work as a camera-specific bag, and in many cases even BETTER than a camera-specific bag... and also why this particular option worked for me. Doesn't matter whether it's Tumi, an insulated lunch bag, or a paper grocery bag. Just keep an open mind and get creative. Hopefully it sparks some ideas and maybe helps someone out.

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On 3/23/2011 at 2:11 AM, d2mini said:

As to the flap, different strokes.

I've never had a problem in inclement weather. Toured london for a few rainy days in winter just one week after getting my M9 and had no problems with a zip top. I prefer it to the open ends that are common with flap top bags (without a zipper underneath) that let dust in. A few rain drops aren't going to hurt anything. And in good weather the flap is just in my way.

But that's just me and how I like to work.

I still haven't bought a Tumi, but I've got a number of others, including a a Crumpler Dry Red Boarding Bag, which is the most useful and versatile small non-camera-bag bag I've ever had, a Crumpler LLA Waist Pack, and a few Incase belt/slings. Flap bags ought to be banned for camera bags. Imagine you've got your camera in the bag and you spot something. To get to the camera, you have to haul across this huge flap of material and dig inside the bag. Sure, a flap can protect against the weather, but many bags these days have sealing zips. I really wanted to like my Billingham Hadley Pro, but couldn't get over the flap, and only having snap flaps on the pockets. With a more modern design, I get a bag with multiple zips, lots of pockets, ease of access and a sense of security. Even a Lowepro Streamline shoulder bag (which I also own and enjoy) is more practical for quick access.

On the other hand, a flap bag is perfect if I'm going out to buy or carry something I want very securely stashed and protected from weather, like books or magazines. I have an excellent flat Mandarina Duck casual bag which is just right for large theatre programs and exhibition catalogues, and is still light enough to be almost unnoticeable when empty. Items go in, bag zips up, and the flap goes over the top to protect everything. In a pinch, I can stash my M9 inside and seal it off while I use a waterproof camera if necessary.

[Herr Barnack]

Tumi bags are very popular with the platoons of business traveler automatons at the airport in Indianapolis - it's a thing, apparently.

Here is my favorite satchel type camera bag - https://www.filson.com/medium-rugged-twill-field-bag.html#