Looking to buy a camera bag? There are a lot of different options out there, but our guide’s here to help narrow them down.
Do you know how to choose the best camera bag for you? Whether you’ve got one of the best mirrorless cameras or a tried-and-trusted DSLR, a good camera bag isn’t just about protection. As well as carefully storing a camera body, the best camera bags can safely store a variety of lenses, accessories and other equipment, including one of the best tripods.
Finding the ideal camera bags can be a little overwhelming because they come in all shapes and sizes, so in this guide we’re going to show you exactly what to look for when trying to choose the best camera bag for you.
Consider what equipment you need to fit inside your camera bag. If you want your bag to take two camera bodies then you’ll obviously have to ignore the smaller products. That goes double if you have DSLR cameras, which tend to be bigger than mirrorless cameras.
Camera bag capacities are usually measured in liters. Smaller bags (big enough for one camera) are around 15L, while larger ones (good for at least two cameras, plus lenses and more) can be around 40L or larger. But in general, most standard bags will be in the 20-30L range. This is usually enough for your camera gear, plus a laptop or tablet and other accessories, like ND filters.
Either way, it’s worth considering lenses. It goes without saying that if you want to take a large zoom lens and a couple of camera bodies then you are going to be looking for one of the bigger camera bags, like one from the Vanguard Alta Sky range. However, if you have a mirrorless camera and a single zoom lens then you can probably fit them into a reasonably small product. While a 30-liter bag is tempting, that does also means a heavy load to lug around.
