Expect to pay $100-300+ for thoughtful makers + legit materials.
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The light version of the original Wandrd PRVKE features a camera cube built in and a slightly smaller size. I actually prefer the Lite version if you don’t need to carry a lot. Rolltop gives you a little expandability. Burly materials. more
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. more
Very sleek and minimal on the outside, surprising amount of organization potential inside. Excellent for minimal, techy carry. more
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!” more
The Mercator from Cecilia is an absolutely gorgeous, hand crafted backpack with loads of organization, customizable photo and tech storage and great external access. Spendy but epic for a tighter everyday camera carry. more
Surprisingly capable bag, don’t let the name fool you. Camera cube accessory ready. Very well organized in a sleek aesthetic. more
Versatile and feature rich with lots of organization in a sleek, techy everyday size. Camera accessory ready, shoe compartment. Kinda funky zip top with magnetic clips. more
Simple, clean aesthetic on a daily backpack for a techy lifestyle. Solid materials, delightful design details. 2 sizes. The larger one is great for minimal carry. more
A very simple, minimal backpack top with a helpful, protective, small camera cube on the bottom. Lightweight, water resistant, packs down into the top of the cube. more
A very sleek backpack with optional camera accessories. Solidly built. Tight outer pockets, water sealed zips, little magnet clips and a zipper on the top-front flap. more
The DUO from Wandrd is a daily tech rambler with great materials, solid organization and a built-in camera cube. Weather protection, external access, straps and side access all on point. more
The Everyday backpack from Peak Design is innovative, thoughtful and smooth in use. Available in 2 modes. Great camera protection. Excellent materials. Techy vibes. more
A functional everyday bag for both urban and outdoor use with solid durability, rolltop expandability, decent organization and side-access for optional camera cube integration. more
Lightweight, low-key styling, laptop pocket, solid camera protection and a big ol’ YKK #10 zip that moves beautifully. Simple admin pouch on the front, middling water bottle pouch on one side. \ more
Cushy and very protective. Thick straps, rear entry, dual water bottle pockets and some very durable external materials. more
Durable external materials, excellent weather resistance and protection. Side zippers move easily, giving access to camera cube contents inside. Rolltop expandability. Laptop compartment. more
The X30 from Shimoda is a full featured mobile studio rig for adventure filmmakers and hobbyists alike. Great materials. Floppy but well organized. A personal favorite. more
Rugged materials and solid camera accessories in a 36L size. Lots of organization. Beefy straps. Clamshell access from the back. more
A protective photo/video/drone backpack with slight expandability and external access doors into multiple locations on the bag. more
A heavyweight tech/camera/daily-carry backpack designed for durability, protection and access. Excellent material feel, slight expandability, robust back panel and straps. more
Simple and solid everyday rolltop backpack with a camera cube built in and accessible directly on the front. more
Durable, expandable and protective. Large capacity and footprint. Clamshell opening and side-door access. Makes big camera and drone hauls easy. more
The same great stuff from the Wandrd PRVKE backpack, but in a larger 41L size. Doable for travel and large camera and gear loads. more
Burly, tactical looks with protection enough to satisfy just about all of us. Built in rain fly. Huge #10 zipper all around. Very solid option for intense camera carry. more
Beefy construction. Very solid camera compartment. Slight expandability. Perfect size for med-large camera carry. Protective shell. more
Large capacity camera backpack with a low-key, boxy look and solid cordura exterior material. Massive capacity. Solid external organization. more
The Travel Bag from Peak Designs is an extremely well designed, quality bag for modern carry-on adventure, business travel and large camera carry. more
An ultra-light-esque backpack with some solid camera accessories. Made in collaboration with adventure photographer Alex Strohl. more
Very capable outdoor adventure camera backpacks. Organized, durable and protective with a massive capacity and a comfy harness system. more
The Hexad Access Duffel from Wandrd is a highly organized bag with multiple large compartments that’s great for anyone traveling with a serious camera setup. more
Well made, rugged, boxy with great internal organizers. Comfortable strap, flip-up top panel makes for nice access to camera/drone stuff. more
A very sturdy and functional sling at an affordable price. Feels great to the touch. Chunky but perfect size for some loads. Light camera gear optional. more
A delightfully innovative messenger with the capabilities for both serious office bag and adventure photography/drone bag. more
Innovative and sleek, functional and delightful. Multiple compact sizes. Lots of thoughtful features. more
Very durable materials, protective camera cube interior and a rolltop for expansion on top. Extremely capable messenger/sling with lots of capacity. more
A medium-small sized camera sling with lots of organization, durability, water resistance and protection. Well designed with nice features. more
A simple way to carry a DSLR with some organized admin stuff. Cordura materials, decent construction, ready to go. more
The Messenger Bag from Nomatic is chock-full of organization and tech-lifestyle features for the modern commuter. more
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