There are many reasons to want a camera bag that doesn’t look like a camera bag. It could be style, practicality when using the bag for other reasons, or to avoid becoming a target for opportunistic thieves. You are in luck, because plenty of bag makers offer fashionable designs that are perfectly suitable for every day. Here are six that we find appealing.
ONA Bowery
One of the biggest names in stylish, everyday camera bags is ONA, and the Bowery is amongst its most popular. With classic shoulder-bag design and crafted from full-grain leather, canvas, or nylon, this bag looks amazing and is a perfect option for everyday carry when style is important. It’s quite practical, as well, with padding to protect your camera, five exterior pockets for various accessories and items, and side weather flaps. If this is too small, there is the Brixton, which is a larger offering that can hold a 13" laptop and extra lenses.
WANDRD PRVKE
Roll-tops bags are all the rage. WANDRD makes the PRVKE series that uses this design to provide added versatility and comfort while storing camera equipment and your personal items. A camera cube holds all your photo equipment safe in the bag while the main compartment is perfect for stuffing jackets, holding accessories, and basically anything else you may need. A standard laptop pouch can support devices up to 15", and a tablet can be stored, as well. For inclement weather, the pack comes with a rain fly, though the tarpaulin and nylon dobby material is water resistant. Additionally, ample smaller dedicated pockets are positioned throughout to hold your small electronics and keys.
Peak Design Everyday Tote
Tote bags are popular, thanks to their practically and simplicity. For expensive camera equipment, you will want something like the Peak Design Everyday Tote, however, because it offers that classic tote shape but with plenty of surprises inside. I’m always amazed at how much you can fit in a tote, and the Everyday Tote is no exception. With dedicated 13" laptop and 11" tablet compartments, as well as the ability to store a full-frame camera and up to three lenses, this bag will offer plenty of storage. Peak’s famous Flexfold dividers make an appearance here and adjustable straps make it easy to carry any way you see fit.
Lowepro m-Trekker BP150 Backpack
Sometimes, just looking like a regular ol’ bag is the way to go, and that is why I appreciate the clean and simple design of the Lowepro m-Trekker BP150 Backpack. Inside you will find a padded, adjustable main compartment with plenty of space for a professional mirrorless camera kit with a few lenses or flashes, an internal pocket for a 13" laptop, and a top compartment for your other stuff. The bad is padded for comfort, has bottle pockets, and comes with a rain cover for less-than-ideal weather.
Miggo Agua Storm Torso pack 65 Pro
For the truly adventurous, the miggo Agua Stormproof Torso pack 65 Pro is a durable option. This looks like a rugged, water-resistant sling bag and that’s because it is IPX3-rated for rain protection. Both stabilizing and shoulder straps are included and it can transform quickly from a sling to a backpack. The main compartment is set up to hold your basic DSLR kit with a couple of lenses, and water-resistant zippers make sure to keep water out.
Finding the perfect camera bag is something you could easily be doing for your entire life. Hopefully, one of these comes as close as possible to your dream in both form and function. If there’s another bag you have your heart set on you can always transform it into a photo bag with the Tenba BYOB 7 Camera Insert. All the protection of a camera bag, but you can put it anywhere. Another alternative is one of my favorites: the Domke Wrap. These colored wraps offer just enough padding to protect lenses and cameras, but make your equipment easy to stuff into nearly any bag.
Do you have a favorite bag for your camera gear? Though they didn’t quite make this list, my go-to bags are a Peak Design Everyday Backpack and a Domke F-2 Shoulder Bag. Let us know your thoughts in the Comments section, below!
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