Essential Camera Bags for Carrying Your Gear in Style
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Whether you plan to carry around a compact point-and-shoot camera or a pro-grade DSLR, a great camera bag will surely make the task a lot more convenient. Find the perfect option for your camera among these great offerings.
Manfrotto Solo I
$20 Shop Now
The Manfrotto Solo I holster is stylish and affordable. It is a great option for point-and-shoot or mirrorless cameras, and comes with small pockets for essential accessories. The holster is made of water-repellent fabric and can be ordered in a quartet of different colors.
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Incase DSLR Pro Pack
$123 Shop Now
The Incase DSLR Pro Pack is a great option for pro photographers, as it can fit a DSLR with an attached zoom lens, four additional lenses, multiple external flashes, and essential small accessories. Crafted from durable ballistic nylon, the bag can also fit a 15-inch MacBook Pro and an iPad. Like all Incase products, this DSLR camera bag looks pleasantly understated.
AmazonBasics Camera Sling Bag
$30 Shop Now
Like all AmazonBasics products, this camera sling bag has a no-frills design, sturdy build quality, and excellent ergonomics. It can fit a DSLR camera with an attached zoom lens and a couple of extra lenses. Of course, it also offers multiple compartments for smaller accessories, as well as a tripod carrying system.
Peak Design Everyday Messenger Bag
$250 Shop Now
The Peak Design Everyday Messenger is a beautifully crafted bag that's great for both daily use and for lugging camera gear. Lightweight and comfortable, it has origami-inspired internal dividers that fold to open more space when not necessary. The weatherproof bag can fit a DSLR with a couple of lenses, a 15-inch laptop, small accessories, and a tripod.
Case Logic TBC-406
$20 Shop Now
The Case Logic TBC-406 is a top-loading camera holster that can hold a DSLR with a lens, as well as essential accessories. Perfect for daily use, it has sturdy nylon exterior, plenty of padding to protect your gear, and a whopping 25-year warranty.
Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag
from $45 Shop Now
You can turn any TIMBUK2 messenger bag into a great camera bag with the company's Snoop camera insert. The classic messenger is one of our favorite picks. It is available in various sizes and color options, and it's a functional daily carrier option that won't look like a typical camera bag when you use it as one.
Lowepro Passport Sling III
from $40 Shop Now
This Lowepro offering has a convenient sling design and can hold a DSLR or a mirrorless camera and a couple of lenses, as well as additional accessories in various pockets and compartments. The bag's camera insert is removable, so you can use it for other purposes, too. You can order the bag in black or gray.
booq Slimpack
$195 Shop Now
The Slimpack by booq is a premium camera backpack that can hold a couple of DSLR bodies and up to four compact or midsize lenses, one large lens, and a tripod. Additionally, it has a compartment for a full-size iPad or Apple MacBook (up to 12-inch models), as well as smaller pockets for daily essentials. The Slimpack is made from a blend of cotton and recycled materials, comes with a free lost-and-found service, and has a removable rain poncho made of reflective fabric.
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Lowepro Photo Hatchback 22L AW
from $80 Shop Now
The Photo Hatchback 22L AW backpack by Lowepro offers great value, as it can hold a DSLR with a medium zoom lens and two or three additional lenses, as well as essential accessories. The bag has a compartment for an iPad or another full-sized tablet. Its camera compartment is removable, so you can use it as an ordinary backpack too. The Hatchback 22L AW is made of high-quality polyurethane and comes with high-quality YKK zippers.
Case Logic TBC-403
$11 Shop Now
The Case Logic TBC-403 camera case can hold more advanced point-and-shoot snappers and other small accessories in its zippered pockets. It's made of durable nylon and comes with a carabiner for easy carrying. Useful and quite affordable.
ONA Prince Street Messenger Bag
$389 Shop Now
The ONA Prince Street messenger bag is handcrafted from high-quality Italian leather, so it's as premium as a camera bag can be. It can fit a DSLR camera with an attached lens and a couple of additional lenses, as well as a compact laptop and small accessories.
Ruggard HFV-260
$17 Shop Now
The Ruggard HFV-260 is designed for compact point-and-shoot cameras. It has a semi-hard exterior and padded interior with a small pocket for a memory card or a spare battery. This is a cool pouch with no-nonsense functionality. Be sure to check that its interior dimensions match your camera's before buying.
Lowepro Photo Traveler 150
$40 Shop Now
The Lowepro Photo Traveler 150 is an affordable camera backpack that can hold a DSLR, a couple of lenses, and other accessories you might need during your photo travels. It surely isn't the prettiest around, but it makes up for its bland looks with sturdy build quality and stellar functionality.
Incase Point and Shoot Field Bag
$70 Shop Now
The stealthy-looking Point and Shoot Field Bag by Incase is a compact, sturdy option that can fit a small camera and a tablet. It is made from tough 840D nylon and has an angled shoulder strap with a handy release buckle.
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