Camera Shoulder Bags

I realize that this topic has been discussed to death so I do apologize.
I just can't seem to find a shoulder bag that really works for me and am hoping for some recommendations.
I have a lowepro Nova AW 5, a Tamrac messenger bag witch works when I'm not carrying a lot and just got a Domke F1 bag which holds a lot including two bodies but not with a lens attached.

Any thoughts would be very helpful.

Thanks
Carson

Tell us how and where you shoot. There's a law of physics somewhere about things expanding to fill available space. I'm sure the physicist that coined that was a photographer. You're going to fill whichever bag you carry, whether you need the gear or not.

I use an assortment of camera bags, selected more for size than features. I assess my shooting for the day/week/month, depending on the duration of the shoot, and decide which gear I NEED. Then I select a bag just large enough for that. If my shooting will be mobile, then I want a bag that's comfortable. If I'm going to use the camera bag more as a stock locker while shooting in the same place all the time, then comfort is not an issue and I'll probably add more "just in case" items.

In truth, I usually have at least two camera bags for long trips: The larger one is a "gear locker" that mostly stays in my vehicle, while the smaller one is just big enough for a couple of lenses and accessories I'll need for the day. The small one is a welcome addition to any larger bag, because it gives me the option of leaving the monster behind when I walk away from the vehicle.

Thanks Hank, actually that is the way I've been leaning lately as well I'm currently on the road and have the Domke and the tamrac with me and that seems to be working pretty well. I'm beginning to wish I had brought my pelican rather than the Domke but this is a short trip so not to bad.

I do a variety of shooting lately a combination of landscape,urban and nautical shots. I'm usually not more than a couple of hours from my car.

I guess I'm the eternal quest for the one perfect bag, but beginning to loose hope of ever finding it.
I probably doesn't help that I can't even really define what I really want.

Carson

Ah wow, I feel your pain, Carson! Maybe I'm just a kurmudgeon, but I've come to think that there is no ONE perfect bag for all applications. And searching for it blinds you to the advantages of having two.

Carson, I've done the same thing...purchased a bag, then another, then another and so on...shoulder, fanny style, back packs and a great Pelican Roll away. As a result I have many that are now used for anything from cables to extra munchies...most just sit in a closet. The ever long quest for the perfect bag continues. With that said, if you like I can get a list and if you're interested and can put them to use you're welcome to them.
A long time ago, I was given a lot of equipment...I like the saying..."Pass it forward"

Best of luck to all!
~Mike

Thanks Mike, and Hank. I guess I've come to the conclusion like both of you that there is no ONE bag and many times two is best. I just got back from a week out of town and did take two bags which worked out pretty well.
Mike I appreciate the offer but I think I have enough bags for now but actually I would like to see the list just out of curiosity, if you get a chance to come up with it. You can email me at carson@carsonwilcox.com

Thanks Again
Carson