Camera bags

A good camera bag that carries your way plays a quiet role in developing your skills as a creator. Here's some of my favorites.

How to make your Decision

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Price Expectations

Expect to pay $100-400 for thoughtful designs + legit materials.

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Look & Feel

Click on the bags you like below to watch the video  and get an informed look.

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Keep Notes

Note which bags interest you and what you like/dislike to help you make your final decision.

Versatile. Bombproof construction. Excellent design with thick, beefy protection. Interior dividers make it easy to allocate more space to camera gear or EDC gear, etc. Looks and feels very premium. one of the best youtubers + one of the best bag companies… beauty.

An absolute classic. The Everyday Backpack basically redefined what a modern camera backpack could be. The access is phenomenal, the FlexFold dividers are still brilliant, and it remains one of the best-looking bags in the category. Perfect mix of protection and softness for gear carry. One of the benchmark bags in this category. Look no further.

Peak Design finally built a camera backpack I’d actually want to hike with. The new harness is dramatically more comfortable, the roll-top and rear access work beautifully together, and it’s noticeably lighter than their previous designs. INSANELY COMFORTABLE. Insanely capable. It’s a different vibe, but if you resonate with it, commit and be done.

Refreshingly understated. Doesn’t scream “photographer,” but it has all the organization and protection creators need. The top camera access works solidly, lay it down for access to a massive main compartment. I love the admin and laptop pocket on the front. Excellent styling and organization for such an affordable bag.

Legit “live/work out of this bag” capable. The multiple access points are excellent, the harness is comfortable enough for all-day shoots, and the build quality is instantly trustable. The tactical styling won’t be for everyone (for me it does). Wildly functional and one of the toughest, most capable camera backpacks in the category.

One of the most comfortable camera backpacks I’ve ever worn. Lightweight, customizable with their camera cube systems. You come to love their simplicity and softness in org when you’re actually hiking/living out of this thing with gear. Shimoda absolutely nailed the hiking harness. If comfort is your top priority, this belongs at the top of the list.

Shimoda’s answer to the everyday urban camera bag. Fast dual side access. Excellent rear-panel camera access. Super clean aesthetic, like, very classy. It’s light, beautifully built, and genuinely enjoyable to carry. One of the best options for that unique but classy style with pro customizable organization.

The OneMo 2 (available in two sizes, 35L shown in vid) is insanely thought through and organized. Multiple access points, tons of org, highly configurable, *expandable*. Really satisfying and breathable harness for the heavy loads. Very protective. Heavier but bombproof and priced well.

A seriously rugged camera backpack built for photographers who carry a lot of gear into demanding environments. Insanely tactical aesthetic, but it’s literally as tough as it looks IMHO. The access is excellent, the harness is made for heavy loads, and there’s tons of flexibility in setup. Durability, comfort, tactical style… and it’s built literally better than you can imagine.

Super clean and good looking. Surprisingly useful to attach a gimbal to the front of the bag AND have all my gear inside the bag. Molded construction gives it a premium, protective feel, and the removable camera insert keeps it flexible for travel or everyday use. No side or top access to camera cube, but I love that it opens from the front with everything (including laptop) right there. Carries well, looks amazing, very clean, no complaints.

Moment Everyday Backpack 21 – Such clean lines and perfect durable materials for an understated but functional EDC and camera bag. 

Wandrd PRVKE – Killer looks, side door access, materials that last for years and years. 

Wotancraft New Pilot Travel Camera Backpack – Incredible heritage looks with dual side-door access expandability and accessory options

VSGO Black Snipe  – Super sleek, very interesting front clip for access to an excellent top pocket, great materials, tons of organization and side door access.

LowePro Protactic BP 350 III – Super duty and protective yet surprisingly functional to access camera gear.

Gura Gear Kibokko 22 Kiboko City Commuter Pro 26 –  Super durable with excellent organization and beefy materials. 

Capra Leather Dromedari – Incredibly luscious leather and liner material, super functional design.