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‘What’s in my Camera Bag’ are some of my favourite videos to watch on YouTube! I love seeing what camera bag other people have, what accessories they’re carrying, and if there is anything I should buy (because I have a shopping habit).
I knew after I received my Olympus EM1 Mark II I wanted to purchase a professional camera bag. I needed something that:
Didn’t look like a camera bag
Had room for non-camera essentials (glasses, wallet, miscellaneous bag, re-useable bag, snacks, etc.,)
Could carry my tripod
Had easy access into the bag but had security as well
Customizable inside
Can carry my 13” Macbook Air
I found this Bagsmart Camera Backpack on Amazon for $80 CAD and it’s been a great purchase! I took it on my road trip to Banff and Lake Louise and it was nice to have all my camera gear and essentials in one place. I don’t like travelling with several bags, I like to keep it to 1-2 bags (3 if I am travelling with Pepsi).
Two of my favourite features about this bag is one, it has a simple security deterrent on the bag that makes pick pocketing the inside contents challenging - it clasps the 3 zips together. The second feature I really like that was a bonus was that it can slide onto my rolling carry-on if I’m travelling with it.
I like to use this camera bag to store all my equipment in, take on road trips, or take hiking.
It can get significantly heavy when you load it with your camera gear, laptop and tripod. However, it’s only that heavy if I’m travelling to a destination. If I’m out exploring I’ll leave behind some equipment so it’s not terribly heavy on my back.
If I am travelling into the city to try a new cafe or restaurant and I want to bring my camera equipment but I don’t want the large backpack with the tripod I’ll take the inserts from my main camera bag and I’ll insert it into my everyday backpack (also from Amazon) which is lighter and more compact.
It can fit my Olympus EM1 Mark II with the 12-40mm f/2.8 lens, my miscellaneous bag that I keep odd bits and ends in, my glasses, a small tripod, and my wallet.
It also has two side pockets that I can keep my phone in, a water bottle, or some sanitization material. It has a front pocket that zips that I will keep my phone battery packs in. As well, it zips in the back (so again it makes it challenging for pick pocketers).
Photo from MY TRAVEL ESSENTIALS .
I don’t have a ton of photography equipment but its nice that I can grow with the bag.
Even though these bags have been great so far I do have my eye on the Lo & Sons Claremont or the Ona Bowery Camera Bag (but again, I have a bit of a shopping habit).
I hope you enjoyed and I’ll see you next time :)