Bags


Totally Tote-able: New Gear Bags

October 19, 2017

By Greg Scoblete

 

Tenba Roadie Collection
Editor’s Choice

All of the models in Tenba’s Roadie line offer water-repellent nylon exteriors, YKK zippers and aircraft-grade aluminum luggage handles. They have drop-in tripod carriers and an extra bag strap that lets you attach a second bag to a Roadie. When opened, interior straps can keep the lid upright so you can access your gear without having to prop open the lid yourself. All of the wheels on the Roadie bags are user-replaceable. Most models in the line, with the exception of the Roadie 18, include a removable camera insert that holds a camera and up to three lenses so you can leave the Roadie behind if you don’t need your full kit.
Price: $280+
tenba.com

Lowepro Nova II

These shoulder bags are sized to accommodate anything from a single body and lens up to a full-frame DSLR body and four or five lenses. They feature an All Weather cover and waterproof zippers to keep the interior safe from the elements. The shoulder strap is adjustable and removable, and there’s a belt loop if you want to thread the smaller version around your waist. You’ll find adjustable foam dividers inside the bags.
Price: $50+
lowepro.com

Manfrotto Pro Light Bumblebee

The Bumblebee messenger bags feature a breathable harness that’s quickly adjustable to accommodate a range of fits. Inside you’ll find customizable dividers enclosed in a removable insert. The messengers are available in two sizes. The M-30 PL is roomy enough for a DSLR with a 70-200mm/2.8 lens attached and three additional lenses, a handheld gimbal (such as a DJI Osmo) and a 15-inch laptop. In the M-10 PL, you can fit a gimbal, 13-inch laptop and compact DSLR or mirrorless camera with a 24-70mm attached and two extra lenses.
Price: $130+
manfrotto.us

Think Tank SKB 3i-2011-7DL

Approved for airline carry-on but tough enough to endure being checked in, this SKB hard case features Think Tank dividers and a lid organizer. The rolling case is dustproof and watertight. The interior features a Nylex-wrapped, closed-cell fitted foam liner and ten nylon dividers with heavy-duty hook-and-loop tabs. The lid organizer includes laminated clear mesh pockets and a polyester-lined iPad/laptop top-loading pocket.
Price: $230+
thinktankphoto.com