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It's got a good look. "Rugged tech."
(Pretty solid) camera accessories and organization.
Available in two sizes: kinda big and really big.
Lots of decent organization.
Security pocket hides against your back.
A very functional (and stylish) bag for both urban and outdoor use with solid durability, decent organization and side-access for optional camera cube integration. view bag
Pretty killer looks, given all it's lovely techy features.
Excellent tech organization. Materials used here feel so good.
Removable camera insert, easy access from the top of the bag.
Collapsible shoe compartment works as extra pocket at the bottom of the bag.
An extremely versatile and feature rich bag that doesn't look half bad, the Errant has lots of organization in an innovative pack for everyday use. One of my favorites. view bag
Smooth looks and padding all around the bag makes for easy travel.
Tons of capacity in this 35-45L bag (that also can compress to a 30L mode)
Back panel speaks to the attention to the detail throughout this bag. Hideaway hip and shoulder straps. #magnets
The Travel Bag from Peak Designs is an extremely well designed, quality bag for modern carry-on adventure and business travel. view bag
Slick look. Elon Musk-y. New 2.0 updates are killer.
Now available in a zip version as well!
"Side panel" design gets you in the bag from either side.
Customizable inner separators. Lots of layout options.
Stiff-ish straps. But I like 'em.
The Everyday backpack from Peak Design is delightfully innovative and thoughtfully conceived. These designers are straight-up wizards. view bag
Solid looks. Nice accessories.
Excellent back panel and straps.
Great organization. Optional camera accessories.
Excellent materials.
Thoughtful details
The Prima System from Boundary Supply is one of the best in this kickstarter-y/techy/camera/daily-carry category because of the material feel and functionality in use. view bag
Not sure when this one is going to be available to the masses, but it's a solid one. view bag
Several little spots to segment your daily gear. Key clip, soft-lined pouch for glasses, etc.
Expansion and contraction to fit your load. Expandable gusset is very thoughtfully designed; it works without you having to think about it.
Surprising amount of space for how small this thing can look on the body. Mirrorless cameras with small/pancake lenses will likely fit, for example.
Carry on the body 3 different ways. (I bet you could think of a couple more if you got really creative)
My favorite entry-level sling, Bellroy's Sling is thoughtfully conceived and built with delightful, rugged materials. But it's the simplicity of this bag that keeps me coming back to it. view bag
"InfiniteZip" zipper throughout the outside of the bag.
Several zip pulls means you can access any corner of the bag from the outside.
"Pop-up" camera cube at the bottom of the bag.
Very solid internal organization.
The DUO from Wandrd is a killer daily tech rambler with enough organization for the most fussy among us and solid weather protection for all your tech gear. view bag
A very sturdy and functional sling for a very affordable price, the Metromonger sling from Greenroom 136 is one every sling-person needs to know about view bag
Solid organization with front pocket, top pocket, main compartment with both top and side access.
Inflatable back panel adds support and comfort in an uber compact footprint.
Inflatable camera cube does a surprisingly good job protecting your valuables.
The Veer from Wandrd is a feature rich packable daypack boasting an inflatable back support and camera cube. view bag
Clean lines. Thoughtful design. Lightweight yet durable.
Lots of capacity. Great visibility.
Solid external organization.
Carry comfort is complicated.
The Travel Duffel from Peak Design is a simple travel companion with some very useful features like weatherproof materials and killer external access pockets. Handles can be a little fiddly. view bag
Very clean, modern, urban aesthetic. Made with seriously lovely leather.
Back panel is very comfortable. (Also, comes in different colors)
Totally customizable and removable inner organization. Can all be removed and makes a great daily carry bag (or leave some in and customize for how you carry).
Hidden tripod holster and rain fly.
The Mercator from Cecilia is an absolutely gorgeous, hand crafted backpack with loads of organization, customizable photo and tech storage and great external access. view bag
Massive capacity. Expands from 45-65L.
Shoulder and hip straps hide away behind a magnetic panel.
Excellent materials + build.
Internal organization. Zipped pockets on both sides.
Shoulder and hip straps are solid for hauling the load.
The Duffelpack from Peak Design expands from 45L to 65L (a little too large for carry-on on most airlines), has backpack straps that hide away, is made of weatherproof material and is a durable and organized companion for LOTS of different kinds of adventures. view bag
Elegant method for getting into both sides of the bag. Really low-key look (not in this color, lol) and easy access to your gear in transit.
Rolltop for a little expansion of capacity as well as excellent water resistance and weather protection.
The Dalston from F-Stop is a very elegantly designed bag for camera and tech use that doesn't scream "I have thousands of dollars of camera gear in here!" view bag
Outdoorsy vibes.
Killer water resistance and protection.
Customizable camera cube setups.
Ridiculously comfortable harness system.
The X30 from Shimoda is a full featured mobile studio rig for adventure filmmakers and hobbyists alike. view bag
The inner compartment is completely customizable using their innovative dividers.
You'll find tons of beautiful design details throughout the bag.
One of the only messenger bags to enable such a wide variety of custom carry options.
The Everyday Messenger from Peak Design is a delightfully innovative messenger, with the capabilities to be used as both serious office bag and adventure photography/drone bag. view bag
Simple looks. Playful colors. Doesn't look like there's spendy gear inside.
Built in camera cube. Front access + side access.
Front organization panel
Solid water bottle/tripod holder
Fits 16" laptops
The Jumper from Brevité is one of my favorite simple, daily camera bags. It can get dirty easy, may not last forever, but it's very delightful to use for small to medium camera setups. view bag
Simple organization. Those two pouches on the front are very useful.
Made with just beautiful materials. Very classy bag in person.
Camera insert accessory available.
A gorgeous messenger bag with a kind of modern urban-alpine aesthetic and absolutely lovely, dense, long-haul materials. view bag
The Everyday Tote from Peak Designs is a super functional tote bag for everyday use. view bag
The Venturesafe X40 from Pacsafe is a multi-purpose 40L backpack with a ton anti-theft features. view bag
Xpac exterior. Rolltop for expandability.
Side camera access. Removable hip strap.
Great internal org for camera gear.
Beefy for daily carry, but doable. Can travel.
The Element backpack from Compagnon is durable, expandable and built to house all your daily photo/video needs. view bag
Water resistant. Expandable. Sleek.
Multiple side-access doors.
Lots of ways to configure the inside of this bag.
Expandable front compartment.
Water resistant, not that bad looking.
The OneMo backpack from PGYTech is a soft-shell photo/video/drone backpack with expandability and external access doors into multiple locations on the bag. view bag
Great materials. Great pocketing + design. 3.11lbs.
Stowable backpack straps. Some modular accessories.
Can work with their camera cubes.
Duffel or backpack carry. 32L capacity.
The Aegis from Boundary Supply is a killer duffel with excellent materials, thoughtful design, and just the right amount of pocketing. Bluesign certified. view bag
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