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The wide strap and well-cushioned shoulder pad mean it's comfortable enough to sling over your shoulder for a day's street photography. Inside it'll comfortably hold a DSLR and spare lens, or possibly a smaller mirrorless camera and a couple of lenses. The hardware and fittings have all been custom designed by Hawkesmill and it's clear that there's been an obsessive attention to detail when it comes to the quality of the production and stitching. It's handmade in the UK with leather and custom triple-layer canvas from Scotland that's naturally water-resistant thanks to its dense weave.

Like the Gillis Rucksack, Hawkesmill's St James's Street messenger-style bag is designed as an ultra-premium piece of luggage that aims to show that a practical camera bag can also be a luxury fashion item. The ultimate luxury photography messenger bag The main upper section is sizeable though and can easily hold either more equipment or clothing or food to keep your energy levels up while you swan around town looking fancy. It's big enough to hold a DSLR with lens attached and a second lens like a 24-70mm. Your camera will be housed in a slide-out protection unit that fits in its own slot in the bottom of the bag. It feels incredibly well put together too, with rugged zips and double stitching all over. And that's absolutely the point it's a premium leather bag that will age while you use it, achieving a 'well-loved' aesthetic that will be uniquely yours and will show the stories of all the shoots and day trips its been on. That leather will soften up over time as well as take on all the scuffs and bumps it gets while you're out and about taking photos.

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It's made entirely from thick, sturdy leather, which gives it an aesthetic that wouldn't look out of place in even the fanciest parts of London's top zip codes. The Rucksack from Gillis London is a very different beast from most camera bags. You can opt for one of the larger internal units, along with a variety of other straps and accessories, but they do add quite a lot on to the price. The medium unit also keeps more of the rest of the bag available for other items (a jacket, some snacks) that you might want on your journey.

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The medium unit has plenty of space for a camera and at least one lens, plus accessories, but if you shoot on smaller mirrorless cameras like the Fujifilm XT-20 you could comfortably pack a lot more in. My review model came with the 'Essentials bundle,' which includes a medium internal camera unit and a rain cover. Inside you have the option of what sort of camera storage unit you need. Its chest and waist straps are comfortable and supportive while the outer materials feel robust and are weather resistant. Whether that's fast hiking, cycling or trail running, the bag's exceptional light weight makes it great for always having a proper camera setup with you. It's comfortable to wear and has mounting points for tripods.į-Stop's Kashmir 30L backpack is a superb choice for more active photographers. It's a neat idea that's worked well on multiple photoshoots across the Scottish countryside, but the pocket can be folded away within the bag if you don't need it. The Valkyrie has a look that certainly stands out from the usual slew of plain black camera bags on the market, but inside it still offers sensible features like a configurable divider system for securely storing multiple camera bodies and lenses.Īt the bottom however is something called the 'frog pocket' which is a waterproof section specifically designed for you to store a wet coat in your bag without it getting water all over your pricey gear. I've used those tripods for years and have recommend multiple models in my roundup of the best tripods and I'm pleased that the same eye on quality has been applied to this new bag brand.

Morally Toxic is a new bag brand from the same people behind the tripod brand Three Legged Thing. Sturdy, capacious backpack with a unique design