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The Best Camera Bags, Straps, Inserts, and Backpacks - WIRED
Jan 17, 2021 2 mins, 29 secs

There is no such thing as the perfect camera bag.

I once spent two hours inside a B&H trying to fit all my photo gear in more than 20 bags and still left unsatisfied.

We camera enthusiasts here on the WIRED Gear team have tested more than 30 bags to help whittle your search down.

It's attractive and perfect for short outings that span several hours, with plenty of padding and a divider to keep your gear protected—though you'll only be able to fit a camera with a lens attached and an additional lens.

You can quickly detach the strap to turn the Bowery into a camera cube for a bigger backpack.

This is the bag I used to cover the 2014 December march on Washington, DC, (Domke bags are also the official camera bag of the White House News Photographer Association).

It also helps that the waxed canvas exterior doesn't immediately scream camera bag.

The compartment that houses the camera (and the optional MTW Camera Insert) is quickly accessible from the side without needing to take the pack off, though go for the 21-liter size instead of the 17L if you have a lot of gear.

On a short trip where I only needed my camera and not much other gear, I took out the insert, packed two days worth of clothes, and shoved my camera in the middle of my clothes for padding.

The ease of removing the insert makes it a great backpack and a great everyday camera bag.

Just make sure to buy the Photography Bundle so you get the Essential Camera Cube bundled in.

This cavernous 24L bag fits all the camera gear you need for a pro shoot in far-flung locales.

This 50-liter bag is so spacious it can fit all your important photo gear in the removable camera cube, plus anything else you need to bring on a hiking trip.

It’s stylish but doesn’t scream camera bag.

It’s slick and round where most camera bags are boxy and technical.

It’s roomy enough for a mirrorless and a couple lenses plus additional everyday essentials.

As a camera bag, it’s not as fully featured as some of the others on this list, but it’s great for the basics and serves double duty as a solid travel bag.

Its weather-resistant finish and timeless style make it one of my favorite everyday bags.

I haven't had to carry a ton of gear, just my mirrorless camera, a few filters, and two to three smartphones (I review phones!). .

If you already own bags that you like, consider using a packing cube (also called an "insert") instead.

All you need to do is put your gear into the cube and insert it into an existing bag.

If you're only carrying around your camera, you can skip the camera bag, but I strongly encourage you to use a strap.

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