what is a "kangaroo" bag?

[opus]

At the conference I went to, one of the photographers showed us his bag, and I liked it. You could nestle the camera into the top of it and use it sorta like a tripod. He called it a "kangaroo bag", and I didn't ask questions because I assumed I could look it up and find it online. But I'm not having any luck.

Is there's a brand called "kangaroo", or is it just a nickname for a style?

[Peter_AUS]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...834100655&rd=1

[opus]

Thanks Peter, but that's not it.

His bag was kinda square, and had pockets on each end, and a pocket on the front. It was a shoulder bag.

I have a bag like the one in the link you shared. I like mine, but I like the idea of nestling the camera into the top of the bag. I could use that a LOT for my style.

[Peter_AUS]

After looking at a lot of sites, I think the terminology is a bit misused and refers to a pouch style, like in a Kangaroo Pouch.

You can get small table tripods that attach to the camera and you can rest it donw, they are quite small too.

[opus]

thanks Peter, I'll just have to look around. I've got several small tripods but there are situations where they are just not the right tool. I need a soft bag.

[Peter_AUS]

What about a wheat bag that people use to heat up and use to heat areas to help heal them, would that work, like a mini bean bag.

You are up late.

[Chunk]

Thanks Peter, but that's not it.

His bag was kinda square, and had pockets on each end, and a pocket on the front. It was a shoulder bag.

I have a bag like the one in the link you shared. I like mine, but I like the idea of nestling the camera into the top of the bag. I could use that a LOT for my style.

You mean it's just about the right number of ashtrays high??

[opus]

Chunk, EXACTLY!

Or it would nestle firmly into a curved bridge rail, or even out an ergonomically formed bench, or fit on top my knees as I sit on a grassy hillock ....

[Asylum Steve]

I recently saw an ad for Kata bags in Photo District News, and was so impressed I bought a shoulder harness (sling) and small side bag, mainly to use while I shoot on location (not a gear bag, but to place my camera in between shots).

Here's a link to their photo and video line:

http://www.kata-bags.com/videoLobby.asp

It doesn't sound exactly like what you're looking for, but their gear is cool...