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14 Stylish New Gear Bags for Wedding and Portrait Photographers

November 11, 2019

By Greg Scoblete

Hex Glacier

Style: Backpack
Carrying Capacity: Full-frame DSLR, up to four large lenses, 15-inch laptop 
External Material: 900D water-resistant poly
Size: 18.5 x 12 x 5.5 inches

Special Features: You can access your gear via a top opening that reveals the interior’s adjustable dividers. On the outside, you’ll find a phone pocket, adjustable water bottle pouch, YKK zippers and a tripod strap. There are also three mesh and Velcro pockets in the interior for stowing small accessories. The pack’s back panel and straps are padded in EVA foam for a comfortable fit. 

Price: $190 
hexbrand.com

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Manfrotto Advanced2

Style: Backpack (convertible to shoulder or hand bag)
Carrying Capacity: DSLR and up to two lenses, 14-inch laptop, accessories
External Material: Water-repellent synthetic fabric
Size: 11 x 7.4 x 16.9 inches

Special Features: With the Advanced2, you get three bags for the price of one. Backpack shoulder straps can be stowed in a zippered compartment, while the top handle stays put and a cross-body shoulder strap is fully removable, giving you three different carrying options. A rain cover is included in case the skies really open up. 

Price: $129 
manfrotto.us

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Peak Design Everyday Sling 5L

Style: Shoulder sling, fanny pack
Carrying Capacity: Camera body, up to two lenses, 11-inch tablet
External Material: Waterproof 400D nylon canvas
Size: 12.2 x 7.5 x 4.3 inches

Special Features: This compact sling includes a pair of Peak Design’s FlexFold dividers that can be fitted, origami-style, around your gear. They can also be removed entirely if you want to free up space for personal storage. There are two flexible interior side pockets for stowing accessories and an inner flap compartment that has four small pockets for additional accessory storage. 

Price: $100 
peakdesign.com

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Billingham Hadley Pro 2020

Style: Shoulder bag
Carrying Capacity: DSLR, up to three lenses including a 70-200mm and accessories
External Material: Choice of three-layer waterproof canvas or three-layer waterproof FibreNyte
Size: 17 x 6.4 x 9.4 inches

Special Features: An update to Billingham’s most popular bag, the 2020 edition of the Hadley Pro now features a top handle with a leather underside and a pass-through strap for rolling luggage. The shoulder sling is now fully removable. The bag includes a removable, foam-padded insert for holding camera gear, plus a weatherproof zippered back pocket for storing documents. There are also adjustable front pockets for storing small accessories.

Price: $250 
billingham.co.uk

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Think Tank Vision 15

Style: Shoulder bag
Carrying Capacity: Camera body with a 24-70mm attached, up to four lens, flash, a 15-inch laptop and a 10-inch tablet plus accessories
External Material: 420D Velocity nylon with a durable, water-repellent coating
Size: 17.3 x 9.8 x 5.1 inches

Special features: The Vision 15 is the largest of the new Vision family of shoulder bags. It protects your gear behind a zippered flap that provides an extra layer of defense against both the elements and unwanted hands. There’s a pass-through strap for attaching the bag to rolling luggage and a seam-sealed rain cover that can be pulled out in weather emergencies.

Price: $140 
thinktankphoto.com

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Compagnon Backpack 2.0

Style: Rolltop backpack
Carrying Capacity: Three full-frame bodies, seven lenses, accessories
External Material: German bull leather, hybrid-canvas
Size: 19.5 x 12.6 x 8.6 inches

Special features: This rolltop backpack has a removable bottom section and zippered pockets on both sides for stowing small accessories. The hybrid canvas features a water-resistant wax embedded in the fiber and will show less of that faded patina look over time. A leather SD/CF card holder that can attach to the interior via Velcro is also included. 

Price: $569 
compagnon-bags.com

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Tenba Sue Bryce Tote 15

Style: Tote bag
Carrying capacity: Two DLSRs, up to six lenses, accessories
External material: Vegan-friendly black leather
Size: 17 x 12.5 x 8 inches

Special features: Designed in conjunction with the popular portraitist, the Tote 15 features YKK zippers and antique brass metal hardware. It has a pass through strap for rolling luggage and meets international standards for carry-on luggage. 

Price: $230 
tenba.com

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Tamrac Bushwick 2

Style: Messenger bag
Carrying Capacity: One body, up to two lenses, flash, accessories
External Material: Weatherproof fabric
Size: 9.75 x 7 x 4.5 inches

Special Features: Pavement pounders and street shooters in the market for a compact, budget-friendly shoulder bag should give the Bushwick 2 a look. The exterior sports expandable side pockets and a pair of front access zippered pockets. The interior has customizable dividers.

Price: $70 
tamrac.com

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Portage Supply Mariner

Style: Messenger
Carrying Capacity: Camera body, up to two lenses, 15-inch laptop
External Material: Gray waxed or tan cotton canvas
Size: 15 x 15 x 12 inches

Special Features: The Mariner sports side weather flaps to protect your equipment and removable internal dividers if you want to free up room in the bag for personal items. There’s a front zippered pocket for small items like smartphones. 

Price: $99 
portagesupply.myshopify.com

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Langly Multi Globetrotter

Style: Backpack
Carrying Capacity: Up to ten lenses or several camera bodies, 15-inch laptop
External Material: Waterproof fabric
Size: 20 x 11 x 8 inches

Special Features: Built for bulk, the Globetrotter’s straps have chest and waist attachments to help distribute heavy loads while air channels on the back and sweat-wicking mesh panels cool you off as you tote around your stuff. It boasts TSA-approved locking zippers, sweat-wicking mesh panels and hidden pockets to safely stow valuables.

Price: $249 
langly.co

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Jo Totes Granada

Style: Cross body or hip
Carrying Capacity: Compact DLSR or mirrorless with lens attached, one extra lens
External Material: Nylon and black leather
Size: 9.3 x 9.3 x 4.5 inches

Special Features: Pop open the Granada and you’ll find an adjustable padded interior. The envelope-style pocket can be accessed with a turn lock and there’s an additional zippered pocket inside the bag for safely stashing smaller items. The waist belt can be stored in the large back pocket when not in use. The Granada is compact enough to serve as an insert in a larger bag for when you need to travel with more gear.

Price: $99 
jototes.com

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Oliday Journeyman

Style: Backpack
Carrying Capacity: DSLR, up to six lenses, accessories, 15-inch laptop
External Material: Water-resistant cotton canvas and full-grain leather
Size: 11.5 x 17.5 x 5.75 inches

Special Features: Thanks to its removable padded organizer, the Oliday can double as a day bag when you’re off duty. There are side pockets and a pair of interior zippered pockets for stowing smaller accessories. The Journeyman uses a YKK brass zippered closure with storm flaps to protect your stuff from inclement weather.  

Price: $1,590 
oliday.net 

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Ona Monterey

Style: Backpack
Carrying Capacity: DSLR, up to five lenses, 13-inch laptop, accessories
External Material: Full-grain leather top, waxed canvas body
Size: 14.5 x 10.5 x 6 inches

Special Features: The top portion of the Monterey bag is adjustable, giving you more or less room to store personal items as the day demands. The lower portion features removal padding for storing camera gear. The bag’s base is a padded leather so it can rest upright. 

Price: $262 
onabags.com

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Mission Workshop’s Integer

Style: Rolltop backpack
Carrying Capacity: Three lenses, full frame body, accessories,15-inch laptop
External Material: HT500 nylon textile with weather-resistant coating
Size: 20 x 14 x 6.5 inches

Special Features: The weatherproof Integer has three access points: a zippered front panel, a zippered side panel or an expandable roll top. The interior has adjustable dividers that can be fully removed. You’ll find a dedicated laptop sleeve, expandable water bottle pouch, luggage pass-through straps and exterior loops for holding a tripod. 

Price: $485 
missionworkshop.com 

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