Camera
I currently shoot Nikon cameras, I always have at least two with me at events to save time changing lenses and of course for backup reasons. 
Having recently swapped from dSLR to mirrorless, my primary camera is a full frame mirrorless from Nikon, the Z6ii - fast frame rate, large high quality photos and full frame sensor.
Lenses
The majority of my work is shot with two lenses. Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 or my absolute favourite lens the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8. The 70-200mm lens is a perfect all round lens, it is great for sports, portraits and even landscapes. When the need arrises I also have some fast prime lenses and of course the monster zoom 500mm lens for surf photography or large circuit motorsport events.
Bags
All photographers love their bags and end up with loads - I'm no exception, I've been through many bags over the years and have settled down to my final 3 camera bags which cover all my needs
Shoulder bag - Think Tank Retrospective 30 [link] - this is my go to bag for most things, it's a huge bag and you can fit several lenses, bodies and even speedlites at the same time.
Small backpack - Peak Design Everyday backpack zip [link] - for long days when a shoulder bag is not suitable this is a great backpack, it easily carries one body and 3 or 4 lenses including a 70-200mm f/2.8 and all the necessary batteries etc you'll need.
Large backpack - Think Tank Streetwalker Hard drive v2 [link] - a monster of a name for a monster of a backpack, this I normally use for weddings or travelling as I can fit all of my camera equipment and also my laptop. You can easily shoot a wedding out of this bag without any issues at all!
Travel backpack, the originally names Travel Backpack by Peak Design, it's a decent size, up there with carry-on limits, it can carry all my camera gear, laptop and enough clothes for a couple of days.
That's all the bags I use regularly for photography, I do have a couple of additional laptopbags which I highly recomment, one of which is also designed to be a camera bag.
My personal laptop bag is actually pitched as a camera bag, for me there's not enough room for my camera and lenses but if you shoot smaller bodies/lenses it could suit you well. It's a great bag, and for most people's camera needs it would be great, and it is great for my laptop needs. When I bought it, it was called 'The Backpack by Douchbags', but they've since had a rebrand - there is also a 26L version which has more room for camera gear, but that's not the purpose of this bag for me.
My daily laptop bag of choice for work is currently a messenger bag from Belroy, called the Tech Briefcase - a very well made, very practical laptop bag with loads of room for everything you need for your daily commute and day in the office.
Accessories
Peak design capture [link] - I have two of these, one on my hiking rucksack and one on my Retrospective 30. They are basically a really quick and convenient way of attaching your camera to the outside of your bag safely and securely to free up your hands for whatever you want. It's really quick and easy and your camera is effectively always at hand. I'm probably not doing it justice so head over to their site and watch some of the videos.
3Legged Thing - Brian [link] - a lightweight carbon fibre tripod that is full height and suitable for me at 6'4" but also folds up small and is lightweight making it an ideal travel tripod.
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