Handlebar bag?

[al-fresco]

I usually cycle with a compact camera in a waist bag but sometimes I want to take a Digital SLR out with me and that means wearing a rucksack. Can anybody recommend a handlebar bag that will take (and give reasonable protection to) a DSLR and a spare lens? It also needs to be interchangeable between bikes with standard and 31.8mm bars.

 

[rowan 46]

something like this is the cheapest http://www.ebay.co.u...652848860796506
you may want to put some foam inside

 

[jamin100]

would you not be better off with a small dslr bag?
Something like the lowepro slingshot 100aw?
Obviously this will depend on what camera you have and what lens you want to put on it. I personally wouldn't want my D90 and 17-50 f2.8 hanging on my handlebars

 

[rowan 46]

I think a handlebar bag is a good idea, If you bike goes down so are you and a fall onto a backpack or camera bag is going to hurt you and it a lot more than if it was attached to the bike. most of the handlebar bags also have a carry strap for use off the bike

 

[NormanD]

How about one of These and it'll carry more than you'll need or failing that how about one of This I believe it has all round protection, but pricey all the same.

 

[PpPete]

I bought a batch of cheap ones that are not dissimilar in appearance to that ebay one.
The bracketry is pretty crap, but can be modified to take R&K back plate.
You can buy R&K handlebar fittings for both standard and O/S

 

[upsidedown]

My Carradice Super C bar bag takes a DSLR easily. If you buy extra R&K fittings it's very easy to move between bikes. Also comes with a nice detachable shoulder strap.

 

[al-fresco]

Thanks for all the helpful replies - there's clearly a wide price range. Looks like one bag and 2 fittings is the way to go. I'm kind of tempted by the Ortleib - very satisfied with their saddle bags. Thanks again!

 

[Milemuncher]

Thanks for all the helpful replies - there's clearly a wide price range. Looks like one bag and 2 fittings is the way to go. I'm kind of tempted by the Ortleib - very satisfied with their saddle bags. Thanks again!

Ortleib do an internal foam insert for extra camera protection I believe.

 

[al-fresco]

Ortleib do an internal foam insert for extra camera protection I believe.

Ahhh, yes - just discovered that. Looks like that would offer quite good protection.

 

[al-fresco]

Thanks again for all the suggestions. Mrs Fresco has kindly agreed to fund a medium sized Ortleib Ultimate 5 Plus for Christmas and I've ordered the special camera carrying insert to go in it.