5 Best DSLR Camera Bags for Photographers

Whether you are a portrait photographer, landscape photographer, a photographer who likes to explore or any other type of photographer with a lot of camera gears along with your camera; you will always feel short of a good carrying bag according to your own preferences. Whether you need a kitchen-sink carryall or a compact, subway-friendly traveler, one of these bags or backpacks should stow your gear in style.

1. Billingham Classic 550

Billingham Classic 550

The Classic 550 was the first camera bag introduced in Britain and works both as a travel bag and also a camera bag. Designed to fit any camera upgrade the Classic 550 is made from pure leather and has a neoprene SP20 shoulder pad. The two matching side pockets are also part of the product.

Price: $519.99 | Product Link: Billingham 550 SLR Camera Shoulder Bag

2. Lowepro SlingShot 302 AW

Lowepro Digital Camera Bags

Based on sling the Lowepro back pro is perfect for photographers who are always on the move towards capturing some awesome still shots. The rucksack has a clever sling feature that allows you to quickly access your camera from the front. The Lowepro Backpack gives you a maximum capacity for hauling multiple video cameras, lenses, a tripod and even a laptop computer as needed. Backpack camera bags are also the most secure style because they distribute the weight of your products evenly across shoulders and your back again.

Price: $83.89 | Product Link: Lowepro SlingShot 302 AW

3. Ortlieb Camera Bag

Ortlieb Camera Bag

If you indulge only in outdoor photography in drastic conditions then Ortlieb handbag is the best bag you can buy. The handbag is made from waterproof material and while you are on a bumpy track the Aqua-Zoom’s padded waterproof casing and quick-seal closure ensures protections from shocks.

Price: $99.00 | Product Link: Ortlieb Camera Bag

4. Kata Ergo-Tech Sensitivity V

Kata Backpack DSLR

A great camera-and-laptop backpack, especially for city dwellers and frequent fliers who need to fit a moderate amount of gear, including a 13-inch-or-smaller laptop, into a relatively small space. Two frontal U-shaped flaps access top and bottom compartments separately, and each functions as a flexible pocket on its own. The main compartment is divided in two with a zippered division that can be undone to create one large space. The top section comprises an internal organizer panel for personal effects, a detachable elongated zip pouch and a small roaming media pocket. While the lower section has Elasto-Guard sleeves to secure and protect delicate equipment (if not in use these just fold away to allow for other gear), and Flexi-Shield reinforcement runs along the sides. A large rear safe guard laptop compartment will hold up to 12-inch laptops. One low-profile, high-capacity side pocket can hold water bottles, and a small external music media pocket will allow easy extraction of earphone cable. Two media pouches are integrated into the shoulder straps for quick access of phone or MP3 player.

Price: $79.99 | Product Link: Kata Backpack for DSLR Cameras

5. National Geographic Walkabout Rucksack

National Geographic NG W5070

A great day-pack for the amateur photographer, the National Geographic Walkabout Rucksack stylishly and comfortably carries everything the enthusiast needs for a day of shooting, plus it can handle most daily non-photographic needs. Made of water proof canvas backpack with interior padding designed to carry photo or video gear or personal items and a laptop computer with a screen up to 15.4″. It has a dividable lower padded compartment for a camera or camcorder and accessories. There is a rear padded zippered compartment that can hold a laptop computer and accessories and an upper personal storage compartment. The division between the top and lower compartments can be removed to create one large storage space.

The Walkabout has 2 side pouches for water bottle or accessories, a front organizer pocket with four sleeves for cell phone, batteries, and other accessories. There is a detachable, protective pouch for cell phone or MP3 player that can be used on a belt or on a bag. The bag has straps that allow a tripod or personal items to be tied to the bottom of the bag. There is a fold-able rain cover that protects the bag and contents from the elements. The rucksack is carried by a leather trimmed handle or a backpack harness.

Price: $134.95 | Product Link: National Geographic NG W5070