Best camera bag on Reddit
166 reviews from r/SonyAlpha, r/Leica, r/nikon_Zseries and 26 more subreddits
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#1
Peak Design
4.5
(30)
"The Peak Design bag is great for holding all my photo & video gear, drone, and laptop while being very water resistant."
"Look at Peak design."
"Peak design makes incredible bags. It’s a little over your budget but it’s well worth it."
"It fits my OM-5 and multiple lenses with room for an iPad."
"Peak design 3L everyday sling."
"Shimoda, Wandrd, and Peak Design make bags specifically for this purpose."
"I bought mine for like $119 for the 20L."
"The Peak Design 3L Everyday Sling is the best option for minimalist and travel-efficient shooting."
"I use the Peak Design Everyday Sling, happy with it. Peak Design sent me a new one because they have a lifetime warranty."
"I love the Everyday Sling line by Peakdesign. It's a perfect form factor and the bag I reach for 95% of the time."
#2
Lowepro
4.1
(14)
"It fits all my gear perfectly."
"I use them since many years without any problem."
"One of my favourite bags is this: [Fastpack BP 250 AW II](https://www.lowepro.com/global/fastpack-bp-250-aw-ii-lp36869-pww/)"
"A popular one is this: [https://www.lowepro.com/global/protactic-bp-350-aw-ii-black-lp37176-pww/](https://www.lowepro.com/global/protactic-bp-350-aw-ii-black-lp37176-pww/), although I have never had it my self."
"Lowepro is a good brand but pricey."
"I prefer the Lowepro as I found myself not really enjoying the flat pack."
"Lowepro has many good options for hiking."
"Camera bag that doesn’t look like a camera bag ? Try Lowepro flipside camo color."
"I trust the durability of Lowepro products, but not so much on the ease of access."
"I went with the lowepro flip side 400. I haven't taken the entire kit out much yet but it fits the lens with camera attached."
#3
Tenba
4.4
(9)
"I can absolutely recommend finding a used Tenba DNA series messenger bag."
"Any bag can be a camera bag with the right padded insert."
"It has worked perfectly for the trip to Amsterdam."
"I have a Tenba camera insert that I put in my Osprey pack when I go hiking."
"A Tenba BYOB cube to suit and a day pack or their Packlite messenger/crossbody."
"Look for 'BYOB' from i think the brand was tenba or something."
"Tenba 32L."
"A Tenba BYOB so I can chuck it in any bag."
"A Tenba BYOB so I can chuck it in any bag."
#4
Wotancraft
4.5
(8)
"The quality is impeccable on these. Truly wonderful bags."
"Super lightweight, fits my M10 with either my 28 2.8 Skopar, LLL 35 8E or LLL 50mm Elcan mounted."
"Fits easily and doesn’t look like a camera bag. Love it."
"It should fit the 2L Wotancraft no problem, just flip it sideways."
"The Wotancraft Lightning Rider with the stabilizing cross-strap would seem ideal, but the full-leather makes it quite heavy."
"Wotancraft Pilot 2L/ Porter-Yoshida Tanker Small Shoulder bag."
"Another for wotancraft 2l."
"Wotancraft Pilot. Choose the size you think will work."
#5
Wandrd
4.4
(8)
"I love everything by WANDRD."
"My girlfriend just bought me the wandrd 21L backpack in my favorite color and I absolutely love it/her."
"I went with Wandrd prvke 31l. I like its look and it’s water resistant."
"Look in to Wandrd Prvke Lite."
"Bought one after quite a bit of research and couldn't be happier."
"Quality camera bags that are worth the investment."
"Wandrd offers great sling bags for camera gear."
"I found myself not really enjoying the flat pack."
#6
Pelican
4.1
(7)
"Pelican 1510 is the absolute best."
"I love how I never have to worry and just the sheer amount of stuff I can cram inside."
"For maximum protection you can't go wrong with Pelican."
"I prefer my Pelican as it'll be safer if checked."
"I personally disassemble my monorail (a horseman) and put it in a carryon size pelican."
"Maybe consider a pelican case if you’re going to be checking all that."
"Pelican organizers are garbage in quality compared to Nanuk."
#7
Amazon
4.3
(6)
"This article provides great insights on finding the perfect camera bag!"
"This blog provides great recommendations for different photographers and links to Amazon for camera bags."
"This might give you a few options to consider. It did help me identify which feature I need to look for a bag."
"This article might prove to be helpful in getting an idea of what you need."
"This blog provides great recommendations for different photographers and links to Amazon for camera bags."
"This blog provides helpful recommendations for different photographers and links to Amazon for camera bags."
#8
ThinkTank
4.3
(6)
"ThinkTank Airport International?"
"Think tank mirrorless mover 20 is a great fit for my M11+18mm+35mm+50mm."
"Maybe take a look at Wotancraft Pilot 2L? Or the ThinkTank Retrospective 2.0 4?"
"The ThinkTank Mirrorless Mover 20 is perfect for carrying film holders."
"I have thinktank mirrorless mover 20."
"I like Thinktank Retrospective 2.0."
#9
Billingham
4.6
(5)
"A used Billingham will be reasonably priced and getting your gear in and out is a breeze with their clog bolt closures."
"Love my billingham hadley digital, some people find them expensive but they're waterproof and I like the style."
"Here are a few simple favourites... Billingham hadley."
"They are ultra sturdy and can take a shit ton of abuse and weather."
"I’m a big fan of anything by Billingham."
#10
Ona
4.8
(4)
"One of the best style and function wise for a photographer."
"Love my Ona Bond Street. Very comfortable size for long//everyday use."
"I’ve used an Ona Bowery for a very long time and have been more than satisfied with it."
"I wanna get Ona Bowery as well."
#11
Domke
4.5
(4)
"This is a classic camera bag. The waxed one helps keep water out."
"It's the nicest bag I've ever owned."
"The Domke F-5XB is perfect for carrying 1 camera and 1 lens comfortably."
"But that F-5XB is a great choice."
#12
Bellroy
4.3
(4)
"I have a small Bellroy that just barely fits my m10, and I love it."
"For normal daily carry usually a Bellroy Venture 2.5L sling."
"Bellroy and Peak Design have decent models of slings that should be able to meet your requirements."
"Bellroy has stylish and functional sling bags."
#13
Nanuk
5.0
(3)
"I love my 935 Nanuk."
"Nanuk 935 is great for carry-on."
"Comes with dividers and lid organizer."
#14
Chrome
4.7
(3)
"I’m in love with my Chrome Niko Sling."
"I love mine. Inconspicuous."
"Chrome Niko for consideration?"
#15
Decathlon
4.0
(3)
"A Decathlon pack with clever utilization of space is suitable for hikes."
"Decathlon has one with removable camera cube for 80€."
"Decathlon has one with removable camera cube for 80€."
#16
Seaknight
5.0
(2)
"Waterproof, padded, lots of compartments and compact."
"I use a seaknight fishing tackle back pack. Waterproof, padded, lots of compartments and compact."
#17
Tory Burch
4.5
(2)
"I used to own a Tory Burch that I loved."
"Tory burch also has some options."
#18
Osprey
4.5
(2)
"The backpack is super comfortable and fits cabin luggage."
"I ended up with: 1- Osprey Farpoint 55. It’s actually a Farpoint 40L + daily 15L backpack that you can attach to the front of the 40L."
#19
MindShift
4.5
(2)
"I have three different bags from this series, and absolutely love them."
"I’m using the MindShift ultralight camera bag for my a6400."
#20
WANDRD
4.0
(2)
"The WANDRD camera cube fits perfectly in my 40L Ruckpack."
"I shoot with Sony mirrorless and use a wandrd camera cube."
#21
Crumpler
4.0
(2)
"Crumpler has treated me well."
"Been a while since I've carried big gear, but crumpler has treated me well."
#22
Think Tank
4.0
(2)
"Think Tank is a quality brand, though it can be pricey."
"Think Tank makes a few options that are quite good."
#23
Ricoh
4.0
(2)
"It is an exceptional case, though outrageously priced."
"Ricoh GC-12 and a jacket pocket or whatever bag/backpack I have."
#24
Tamrac
4.0
(2)
"Check out Tamrac bags. Tough, and a great selection."
"Tamrac is also a good option but on the expensive side."
#25
Alpaka
4.0
(2)
"Check out Alpaka slings with the optional stabilizer strap"
"I like my alpaca gear sling."
#26
Mansur Gavriel
5.0
(1)
"I have a Mansur Gavriel camera bag that is great! it’s called the double zip crossbody and it’s made completely of lambskin 😍"
#27
Michael Kors
5.0
(1)
"I took my Michael Kors "Ginny" bag to Portugal this past summer and it was an awesome travel bag."
#28
Canon
5.0
(1)
"I can put an rp+24-105f4L and an r6+70-200f4L in that sling simultaneously."
#29
Gomatic
5.0
(1)
"I use the Gomatic Sling. Super sleek and clever."
#30
Brevite
5.0
(1)
"This is the one I have and I love it"
#31
Artisan & Artist ACAM-1100
5.0
(1)
"Artisan & Artist ACAM-1100."
#32
Manfrotto MB NX SB IBU 2
5.0
(1)
"Tight but perfect fit for my A7R4 and Sigma 28-70."
#33
PGYtech
5.0
(1)
"It fits perfectly."
#34
5.11
5.0
(1)
"I’ve tried so many camera bags and what I fell in love with was getting a good molle covered backpack."
#35
NYA-EVO
5.0
(1)
"It fits my Z6 with a medium zoom attached."
#36
Hyperlite
5.0
(1)
"Loving my hyperlite camera pod."
#37
Besnfoto
5.0
(1)
"I always tell people about the crazy cheap besnfoto camera bag on amazon."
#38
White River Fly Shop
5.0
(1)
"This is what I use: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/white-river-fly-shop-aventur1-sling-pack."
#39
Nomatic
5.0
(1)
"I love my Nomatic bag. They make such high quality gear."
#40
Condition 1
4.0
(1)
"Cheaper than pelican and nanuk, USA made and seem to have better wheels."
#41
Ulanzi
4.0
(1)
"Ulanzi sling."
#42
Hex
4.0
(1)
"I like the Hex Ranger bags. Slings are nice, because you just flip them around when you need access to something."
#43
K&F Concept
4.0
(1)
"K&F Concept is a new brand with a lot of value and professional."
#44
Matador
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been interested in some folding backpacks from Matador for this use case."
#45
ONA
4.0
(1)
"This is the prefect one. I snagged one on eBay a while back."
#46
Proenza Schouler
4.0
(1)
"If I was going to get a camera bag... I'd be getting one of the Proenza Schouler white label ones."
#47
Vanguard Veo Select 37 BRM BK
4.0
(1)
"I use this."
#48
Thule
4.0
(1)
"Thule makes great hybrid camera backpacks, very resistant."
#49
Camera Bag
4.0
(1)
"Currently brought this to India and it works great."
#50
Camera Backpack
4.0
(1)
"One that I personally recommend you considering is this particular bag."
#51
Lowepro Photo Hatchback BP 250 AW II
4.0
(1)
"I then switched to a Lowepro Photo Hatchback BP 250 AW II."
#52
Lowepro Flipside 400 AW II
4.0
(1)
"I've used a Lowepro Flipside 400 AW II for a while. It'll hold a ton of camera gear, but not much else."
#53
Portland Leather
4.0
(1)
"Portland leather ones are super cute, practical, and affordable."
#54
Kiboko
4.0
(1)
"Another alternative would be the Kiboko 30L+ bag."
#55
Shape
4.0
(1)
"The Shape S bag is a great option."
#56
Toehold
3.0
(1)
"Toehold make a carry on bag for lens 600 and 800 mm."
#57
Chrome Industries
3.0
(1)
"Chrome industries bags are for bikers!"
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