Camera bag – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Tue, 16 May 2023 01:13:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg Camera bag – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 Oberwerth William Camera and Messenger Bag review – a timeless classic https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/16/oberwerth-william-camera-and-messenger-bag-review-a-timeless-classic/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/16/oberwerth-william-camera-and-messenger-bag-review-a-timeless-classic/#respond Tue, 16 May 2023 12:00:24 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=389512 REVIEW – My grandpa was a photographer and leather camera bags will always remind me of him so when Oberwerth offered their William Camera and Messenger Bag for review I had to get it because it looks like a bag he always carried. Let’s see what the Oberwerth William Camera and Messenger Bag has to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/16/oberwerth-william-camera-and-messenger-bag-review-a-timeless-classic/feed/ 0 Hex Ranger DSLR Sling XL camera bag review – A stylish way to carry your camera and lots more https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/08/21/hex-ranger-dslr-sling-xl-camera-bag-review-a-stylish-way-to-carry-your-camera-and-lots-more/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/08/21/hex-ranger-dslr-sling-xl-camera-bag-review-a-stylish-way-to-carry-your-camera-and-lots-more/#respond Sun, 21 Aug 2022 12:15:59 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=363500 REVIEW- The Hex Ranger DSLR Sling XL is a convenient way to bring your camera with you without weighing you down. What is it? The Hex Ranger DSLR Sling XL is a compact, ballistic fabric sling to carry your DLSR camera with room for more. What’s in the box? The Hex Ranger DSLR Sling XL …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/08/21/hex-ranger-dslr-sling-xl-camera-bag-review-a-stylish-way-to-carry-your-camera-and-lots-more/feed/ 0 Hex Ranger Blackout Camo camera mini-sling review – quite good and quite small https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/11/04/hex-ranger-blackout-camo-camera-mini-sling-review-quite-good-and-quite-small/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/11/04/hex-ranger-blackout-camo-camera-mini-sling-review-quite-good-and-quite-small/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:11:44 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=338099 REVIEW – I’ve been on the hunt for a good travel bag for my DJI Mini 2 drone for a while now, as the bundled bag I received with the drone offers almost no protection to the drone itself. When the opportunity arose to review the Hex Ranger Blackout Camo camera mini-sling, I was very …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/11/04/hex-ranger-blackout-camo-camera-mini-sling-review-quite-good-and-quite-small/feed/ 1 Build your perfect gear bag with Brightline modular bags https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/05/10/build-your-perfect-gear-bag-with-brightline-modular-bags/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/05/10/build-your-perfect-gear-bag-with-brightline-modular-bags/#comments Mon, 10 May 2021 20:02:57 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=324927 NEWS – While surfing for cool stuff to share with all of you, I stumbled upon Brightline Bags, and wow. Where have these bags been all my life? I’ve often fantasied (yes, I’m a bag geek, so don’t make fun of me) about making my own gear bag with the perfect layout and number of …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/05/10/build-your-perfect-gear-bag-with-brightline-modular-bags/feed/ 8 Camera bag - The Gadgeteer nonadult HEX Ranger Blackout Camo DSLR Sling V2 review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/04/05/hex-ranger-blackout-camo-dslr-sling-v2-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/04/05/hex-ranger-blackout-camo-dslr-sling-v2-review/#respond Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:00:23 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=318698 REVIEW – While ubiquitous smartphone cameras have all but driven the “point and shoot” camera market into extinction, they’ve not supplanted the venerable DSLR camera for serious photo hobbyists and professional photographers.  Carrying and protecting a DSLR camera and its accessories can be challenging, but there are still plenty of options on the market to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/04/05/hex-ranger-blackout-camo-dslr-sling-v2-review/feed/ 0 Cecilia Lambert 12L camera bag review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2019/06/11/cecilia-lambert-12l-camera-bag-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2019/06/11/cecilia-lambert-12l-camera-bag-review/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2019 14:07:09 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=271182 REVIEW – My ideal travel camera bag is a messenger/satchel style bag. Whether I’m walking, cycling or riding a motorcycle, this style of bag allows me to easily swing the bag around, get out my camera gear, take the shot, replace my camera and then swing the bag back around. Much easier than having to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2019/06/11/cecilia-lambert-12l-camera-bag-review/feed/ 0 Adonit PhotoGrip Smartphone Camera Grip review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/12/09/adonit-photogrip-smartphone-camera-grip-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/12/09/adonit-photogrip-smartphone-camera-grip-review/#comments Sun, 09 Dec 2018 15:00:27 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=258364 REVIEW – The cameras in smartphones are truly a technological marvel, rivaling most modern digital cameras and pushing the boundaries of what an average user can capture. But grabbing on to a slab of glass isn’t the easiest way to get a decent snap. Enter the Adonit PhotoGrip, a classic take on modern smartphone photography. …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/12/09/adonit-photogrip-smartphone-camera-grip-review/feed/ 7 The Lowepro PhotoStream SP 200 Roller Camera Bag will ride with you on every shoot https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/08/13/the-lowepro-photostream-sp-200-roller-camera-bag-will-ride-with-you-on-every-shoot/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/08/13/the-lowepro-photostream-sp-200-roller-camera-bag-will-ride-with-you-on-every-shoot/#comments Mon, 13 Aug 2018 12:00:44 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=248353 NEWS – For the many years that I have been a photographer, I have always struggled with finding the right equipment bag for event photography such as weddings. For quite a while I felt like this was my personal issue, but the more I chatted with fellow photographers, the more I realized that we all …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/08/13/the-lowepro-photostream-sp-200-roller-camera-bag-will-ride-with-you-on-every-shoot/feed/ 1 The Ouh Snap SnapBag Daily review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/05/23/the-ouh-snap-snapbag-daily-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/05/23/the-ouh-snap-snapbag-daily-review/#respond Wed, 23 May 2018 16:00:59 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=240907 Whether you are an amateur or professional photographer, there are always days when you need to travel light and without any bulky backpack. You just need to take along a basic camera with a couple of lens, or maybe even a small video camera. You also need space for the other knickknacks that you would …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/05/23/the-ouh-snap-snapbag-daily-review/feed/ 0 The Manfrotto Pro Light Cinematic Backpack Balance can carry it all https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/05/05/the-manfrotto-pro-light-cinematic-backpack-balance-can-carry-it-all/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/05/05/the-manfrotto-pro-light-cinematic-backpack-balance-can-carry-it-all/#respond Sat, 05 May 2018 14:00:10 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=240121 So for this episode of “I am still desperately trying to find the right photography gear bag for myself”; I am focusing on a new bag just released by Manfrotto. Although specifically designed to accommodate a fully set up Ronin M/MX, the Manfrotto Pro Light Cinematic Backpack Balance seems to be a bag that may …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/05/05/the-manfrotto-pro-light-cinematic-backpack-balance-can-carry-it-all/feed/ 0 The TYPE – II: Camera Bag and Travel Kit by VINTA just might be the answer for hiking with photography gear https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/04/04/the-type-ii-camera-bag-and-travel-kit-by-vinta-just-might-be-the-answer-for-hiking-with-photography-gear/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/04/04/the-type-ii-camera-bag-and-travel-kit-by-vinta-just-might-be-the-answer-for-hiking-with-photography-gear/#respond Wed, 04 Apr 2018 12:00:53 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=238216 I wonder how many of my fellow photographers and filmmakers would join me in confessing to being a gear “bag-a-holic”? Yes, I Know!! That is my made-up word, but it adequately describes my addiction to gear bags and my quest to find the perfect one, or at least the perfect one for each event. Just …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/04/04/the-type-ii-camera-bag-and-travel-kit-by-vinta-just-might-be-the-answer-for-hiking-with-photography-gear/feed/ 0 The Think Tank Photo Digital Holster will let you win your next photo shoot out https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/03/14/the-think-tank-photo-digital-holster-will-let-you-win-your-next-photo-shoot-out/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/03/14/the-think-tank-photo-digital-holster-will-let-you-win-your-next-photo-shoot-out/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2018 12:00:20 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=236964 When I chat with my fellow photographers about their workflows, most of us agree that we have a “go to” lens that is our favorite to take with us when we are shooting at will, and not restricted for a specific event. However, in many cases, the same “go to” lens can also work for …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/03/14/the-think-tank-photo-digital-holster-will-let-you-win-your-next-photo-shoot-out/feed/ 2 The Ruggard Alpine 600 Lens Backpack for DSLR and 600/800mm lens is a winner! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/03/11/the-ruggard-alpine-600-lens-backpack-for-dslr-and-600-800mm-lens-is-a-winner/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/03/11/the-ruggard-alpine-600-lens-backpack-for-dslr-and-600-800mm-lens-is-a-winner/#respond Sun, 11 Mar 2018 13:00:34 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=236914 Every Photographer and Cinematographer I have ever met seems to have the same major issue that I struggle with. I am referring to the ongoing challenge of finding the right camera bag to carry the desired equipment for each specific shoot. Like many of my counterparts, I have surrendered and accepted that I need multiple …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/03/11/the-ruggard-alpine-600-lens-backpack-for-dslr-and-600-800mm-lens-is-a-winner/feed/ 0 Think Tank Lily Deanne Tutto premium-quality camera bag review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/03/05/think-tank-lily-deanne-tutto-premium-quality-camera-bag-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/03/05/think-tank-lily-deanne-tutto-premium-quality-camera-bag-review/#respond Mon, 05 Mar 2018 16:00:47 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=236006 Over the past 30 years I have probably purchased and resold 15 different types of camera bags looking for that perfect bag.  I have looked at backpacks, over the shoulder bags and roller bags and have come to a conclusion: one bag will not ‘cut the mustard’ when it comes to my camera bag needs.  …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/03/05/think-tank-lily-deanne-tutto-premium-quality-camera-bag-review/feed/ 0 Peak Design Everyday Sling 5L bag review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/12/20/peak-design-everyday-sling-5l-bag-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/12/20/peak-design-everyday-sling-5l-bag-review/#comments Wed, 20 Dec 2017 16:36:35 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=231164 The bags we use to carry our daily gear are chosen based on a variety of criteria. Large messenger bags work great when you have a lot of bulky items, smaller bags are better when all you need to carry is a wallet and a phone. And then there are medium sized bags like the …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/12/20/peak-design-everyday-sling-5l-bag-review/feed/ 9 WaterField’s new iPhone camera bag holds all your iphonography gear https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/09/16/waterfields-new-iphone-camera-bag-holds-all-your-iphonography-gear/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/09/16/waterfields-new-iphone-camera-bag-holds-all-your-iphonography-gear/#respond Sat, 16 Sep 2017 14:28:58 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=225798 If you love using your smartphone as your primary camera, then you will appreciate the new iPhone Camera Bag from WaterField Designs of San Francisco California. This small shoulder bag will hold all your small clip-on lenses, cables, and other accessories that you need when you’re shooting on the go and don’t want to stuff …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/09/16/waterfields-new-iphone-camera-bag-holds-all-your-iphonography-gear/feed/ 0 USA Gear S17 DSLR backpack review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2016/01/16/usa-gear-s17-dslr-backpack-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2016/01/16/usa-gear-s17-dslr-backpack-review/#comments Sat, 16 Jan 2016 15:00:45 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=191958 After my first child was born I went out and purchased a DSLR camera. My wife and I weren’t impressed with the pictures our pocket camera was taking and wanted to properly document the childhood of Earth’s future ruler. After my second child was born, we purchased extra batteries and memory cards. We needed the …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2016/01/16/usa-gear-s17-dslr-backpack-review/feed/ 1 Peak Design Everyday Messenger bag review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/12/10/peak-design-everyday-messenger-bag-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/12/10/peak-design-everyday-messenger-bag-review/#comments Thu, 10 Dec 2015 15:00:06 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=187833 What do you get when you cross a traditional messenger bag with high-end camera bag features and user customization options? You get the Peak Design Everyday Messenger Bag which was an insanely successful Kickstarter project from earlier this summer which brought in more than 4.8 million dollars in pledges. If that number made you look …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/12/10/peak-design-everyday-messenger-bag-review/feed/ 6 Miggo AGUA IPx3 storm-resistant camera bag review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/05/29/miggo-agua-ipx3-storm-resistant-camera-bag-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/05/29/miggo-agua-ipx3-storm-resistant-camera-bag-review/#comments Fri, 29 May 2015 14:00:35 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=178930 We love bags at the-gadgeteer!  We’ve seen so many, the only drawback is it takes quite a bit to surprise us.  That’s why the Miggo AGUA camera bag Kickstarter campaign got my attention.  Is it a bag, or is it a case?  Or something totally unique? Bags are all about trade-offs.  Convenient, protective and weather-resistant? …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/05/29/miggo-agua-ipx3-storm-resistant-camera-bag-review/feed/ 2 The casual Kate bag can be your camera bag, daily gear bag, or even a diaper bag https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/05/05/the-casual-kate-bag-can-be-your-camera-bag-daily-gear-bag-or-even-a-diaper-bag/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/05/05/the-casual-kate-bag-can-be-your-camera-bag-daily-gear-bag-or-even-a-diaper-bag/#respond Tue, 05 May 2015 12:00:50 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=178140 The Kate bag from Kelly Moore is a canvas bag with leather trim that is suitable for women or men.  Inside is a removable set of padded, adjustable Velcro dividers that create four compartments that can hold up to a 10″ lens, camera body, flash, phone, batteries, and other accessories.  The sides and bottom of the bag are …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/05/05/the-casual-kate-bag-can-be-your-camera-bag-daily-gear-bag-or-even-a-diaper-bag/feed/ 0 The ApeCase ACPRO2000 has the capacity for a whole lot of gear https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/01/19/the-apecase-acpro2000-has-the-capacity-for-a-whole-lot-of-gear/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/01/19/the-apecase-acpro2000-has-the-capacity-for-a-whole-lot-of-gear/#respond Mon, 19 Jan 2015 16:00:13 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=172604 ApeCase ACPRO2000 Pro Digital SLR and Video Camera BackPack has the capacity to carry enough gear to meet even the most demanding needs of photographers and videographers. The main interior compartment can be reconfigured to custom fit your gear. The bag has an integrated sleeve that can accommodate up to a 16 inch laptop. This means my …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/01/19/the-apecase-acpro2000-has-the-capacity-for-a-whole-lot-of-gear/feed/ 0 booq Boa Flow Graphite review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/11/12/booq-boa-flow-graphite-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/11/12/booq-boa-flow-graphite-review/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2014 15:00:28 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com?p=166543&preview_id=166543 Back in 2010, I reviewed the booq Boa Flow M backpack after decades of carrying a messenger type bag. Since then, I regularly use the Boa Flow M when I need to carry a majority of my tech/travel gear or am going out into the damp Seattle weather. I am surprised by just how much I like and …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/11/12/booq-boa-flow-graphite-review/feed/ 0 Naneu UrbanGear U60 Camera Backpack review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/05/28/naneu-urbangear-u60-camera-backpack-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/05/28/naneu-urbangear-u60-camera-backpack-review/#comments Wed, 28 May 2014 15:00:54 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=157662 I love photography.  There is seldom a moment when I am not at work and there isn’t a camera in my hand.  Like all photographers, I go through camera bags like crazy.  What works for one application somehow doesn’t seem to work for another.  I have used such camera bags as the Billingham Hadley Pro …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/05/28/naneu-urbangear-u60-camera-backpack-review/feed/ 3 MindShift Gear Ultralight Camera Cover: Your camera will thank you! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/03/23/mindshift-gear-ultralight-camera-cover-your-camera-will-thank-you/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/03/23/mindshift-gear-ultralight-camera-cover-your-camera-will-thank-you/#respond Sun, 23 Mar 2014 12:00:14 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=154526 I love cameras but a nearly equal obsession of mine is finding better ways to carry them wherever I go.  This has seriously piqued my interest:  the MindShift Gear UltraLight Camera Cover.  Available in two colors (blue or black) and three sizes to accommodate different sized camera setups.  It comes with an integrated belt and …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/03/23/mindshift-gear-ultralight-camera-cover-your-camera-will-thank-you/feed/ 0 miggo – Cameras Best Amigo camera case review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/02/26/miggo-cameras-best-amigo-camera-case-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/02/26/miggo-cameras-best-amigo-camera-case-review/#comments Wed, 26 Feb 2014 16:00:38 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=150753 Ever wanted to bring your DSLR or mirrorless camera somewhere, but thought twice because you were either worried about protecting it, or didn’t want to lug it in a bulky case?  Three chaps named Ohad, Yuval and Guy wanted to solve that problem, so they designed miggo, your “Camera’s Best Amigo,” which is current nearing …

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