Best camera bag 2018: 10 backpacks and shoulder bags to protect your camera kit

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Whether you're getting up before dawn to hike up mountains for that one special sunrise shot, or commuting with your camera in tow, every
photographer needs to keep their kit safe and protected, and from backpacks and daysacks to holsters and rollers, photographers can now
carry their kit, accessories (and even some lunch) in all kinds of luggage.Most of bags featured here are for DSLR or mirrorless cameras,
whose interchangeable lenses, demand some thought when you're mobile
Peak Design Everyday Messenger 13 V2Top quality and stylish shoulder bag Capacity: DSLR or mirrorless camera with lens attached, 1-2
additional lenses, 13-inch laptop, tablet and accessories | Exterior dimensions: 38 x 27 x 12cm | Weight: 1.1kgWide and supple shoulder
strapBeautiful build qualityPricey optionA little bulkyThough it might seem pretty pricey, the Everyday Messenger is bristling with clever
touches and is well worth the outlay
A spring-loaded flap-catch with four fastening points is both secure yet easy to use, letting the bag expand or contract to suit varying
loads
The flap also has a zippered top passthrough for even easier access
There are slots for a 13-inch laptop and tablet, plus you can attach a tripod on top
Rather than using typical foam partitions, the main section contains innovative dividers that snap around and over individual items
you stride
Beautiful build quality and attention to detail seals the deal.Read our in-depthPeak Design Everyday Messenger 13 V22
lenses, mirrorless camera with 2-3 lenses, 15-inch laptop, tablet and accessories | Exterior dimensions: 56.5 x 37 x 26cm | Weight:
this area is particularly fierce, but Vanguard has come up with a real winner in the Alta Sky 51D
Versatility is the watchword here, as this is designed to carry camera gear, a drone, or a combination of both
The main compartment has room for a D850 with attached 70-200mm, and up to four lenses around it
Another body and a trio of small lenses can be stowed in a separate compartment in the base, and up top is an area for personal effects
really lighten the load.3
Manfrotto Advanced Camera and Laptop BackpackVersatile backpack that can be used three different waysCapacity: DSLR or mirrorless camera,
2-3 additional lenses, 13-inch laptop, tablet and accessories | Exterior dimensions: 45 x 32 x 19cm | Weight: 1.4kgVersatile designCompact
proportionsStraps could be betterPlain designThis backpack zips up a 13-inch laptop and a tablet in a front pocket, while the main
compartment for camera gear is accessed under a padded, zipped lid on the back-facing side
It's also sized to house a DJI Mavic Pro drone.4
LowePro Streetline SL 140Perfect for round the cityCapacity: Small DSLR or mirrorless camera, 1-2 additional lenses, 11-inch laptop, tablet
and accessories | Exterior dimensions: 36 x 25 x 10.5cm | Weight: 0.65kgNice finishComfortableLimited capacityNo rubber feet on baseThis
pocket-packed shoulder bag somehow manages to squeeze in both an 11-inch laptop and a tablet, as well as camera gear, while the padded kit
compartment flat-packs when empty
Inside, three snap-shut pouches spring open to grip a compact mirrorless camera or DSLR (though it's best for smaller entry-level models)
flights
ONA The Camps BayA luxury choice with a retro designCapacity: DSLR or mirrorless camera and up to 7 lenses, 17-inch laptop, tablet and
accessories | Exterior dimensions: 43 x 33 x 16.5cm | Weight: 2kgExcellent capacityQuality finishExpensiveCan be slow to useIt's luxury
choice for sure, but this retro-styled waxed canvas-and-buckles backpack is both outdoorsy tough, and has an incredible capacity for holding
The main compartment can store a DSLR with a 70-200mm lens attached, itself a rarity, but has room for six or seven additional lenses if the
moveable dividers are carefully placed
However, with all that kit plus 2kg of canvas, The Camps Bay could get pretty heavy.6
Thule Perspektiv M ToploaderDurable toploader that's great for the action photographerCapacity: DSLR or mirrorless camera with large lens
attached | Exterior dimensions: 25 x 22 x 19cm | Weight: 0.6kgRigid and completely waterproofHolds Pro DSLR and
70-200mmExpensiveHeavyWearing a DSLR on your back has distinct disadvantages when it comes to extracting a camera quickly, so Thule has come
up with this top-loading protective tube that's worn almost like a harness
Rigid and completely waterproof, including the zips (but also with an additional raincoat in a pouch on the undercarriage), it can hold a
high-end DSLR camera with a 70-200mm lens, but no other accessories
However, there is also a waterproof pouch for a phone, and a couple of handy stash pockets on the outside that could be used to attach a
reasonably small tripod
Great for an outdoors expedition in dodgy weather.7
Peli 1510 Protector CasePerfect for those travelling regularly with a lot of kitCapacity: 1-2 Pro DSLRs with up to 8 lenses, 17-inch laptop,
tablet and accessories | Exterior dimensions: 56 x 35.1 x 23cm | Weight: 6.2kgExcellent protection and buildHuge capacityCumbersomeNo
pockets for smaller items of kitIdeal for professional photographers or anyone flying off on a landscape photography expedition, a safari or
or even just storing your kit when it's not in use, you won't find a better solution than the Peli 1510 Protector Case
location makes it incredibly useful
It's a little heavy and bulky, but it's worth it for the protection it provides.Read our in-depthPeli 1510 Protector Case review8
Case Logic Kontrast KDH101 DSLR Zoom HolsterHolster that's perfect for hikingCapacity: DSLR or mirrorless camera with lens attached |
Exterior dimensions: 18 x 15 x 12cm | Weight: 0.4kgGood valueRemovable shoulder strapDated designLimited capacityDespite there being some
great backpack out there, no-one has yet produced a decent curved-back backpack for high-grade hiking that also stores a DSLR
it can be stuffed into a backpack or slung over a shoulder while out on the trail
memory cards
Manfrotto Holster XS PlusCompact, everyday holster bagCapacity: Mirrorless camera with lens attached, 1 additional lens | Exterior
dimensions: 21.5 x 17 x 9.5cm | Weight: 0.2kgNicely paddedLightweightTight squeeze for kitLimited space for accessoriesDesigned for compact
mirrorless APS-C cameras like the Sony A6500 and Panasonic's Lumix G85/G80, this holster-style case makes good use of space
another lens
fits neatly
LowePro Tahoe BP 150Bug-shaped backpack that's easy to useCapacity: DSLR or mirrorless camera with lens attached, 1-2 additional lenses,
tablet and accessories | Exterior dimensions: 40 x 27.5 x 22cm | Weight: 0.8kgGreat valueVersatile layoutNo space for a laptopLimited
all around, and drops down for easy access
The dividers inside are easy to move and secure, and make it simple to configure for a DSLR and two to three lenses
If used in that configuration there's just a small zipped area for other items, but an UltraFlex divider can be used to make the bag half
for camera gear and half for other stuff, making the Tahoe BP 150 handy for anything from street photography to a serious hike