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5 Great On-the-Road Camera Bags

October 15, 2019

By Greg Scoblete

Editor’s Pick: Pelican Hybrid Cases

Pelican’s Hybrid Case combines the company’s TrekPak and Pick N Pluck foam in a single hardcase (previously they were only available individually). The TrekPak lets users measure and cut the foam dividers themselves to fit their gear, while Pick N Pluck foam is pre-scored and cubed for you. The Hybrid Cases are available in the Air 1535 and Pelican 1510, both of which are sized for airline carry-on compartments and can withstand just about the worst that nature (or the TSA) can throw at them. 

Price: $325 (1535), $300 (1510)
pelicancases.com 

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Lowepro Photo Active Backpack

The Photo Active bags have three access points—one on either side and a zippered entry at the top. Inside, you’ll find Lowepro’s QuickShelf divider, a three-tiered storage system that can be collapsed when you want to open up the bag to carry other items. The Photo Active bags come in two sizes: The smaller BP 200 can fit at least one full-frame body, a Mavic-sized drone and a lens or two in addition to a 12-inch or notebook; the larger BP 300 can house a 15-inch laptop, plus more gear. 

Price: $170 (BP 200), $200 (BP 300)
lowepro.com  

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Ona Sedona

The Sedona duffle is made from water-resistant waxed canvas. It features a customizable, padded main compartment and 14 separate areas to store gear. The bag’s main compartment has five removable padded dividers large enough for two camera bodies and four lenses. Two exterior products offer room for accessories. Extra accessories can be placed in the interior slip pockets or three smaller zippered pockets under the flap. You can place the Sedona onto most rolling suitcase handles. 

Price: $339
onabags.com

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Wandrd DUO

The DUO features dual side access via a single “InfiniteZip” zipper. The InfiniteZip works using a pair of moveable sliders on the bottom and top of the bag that can be repositioned so that the single zipper opens only the section of the bag you desire. Camera gear can be stowed in a pop-up camera cube, which can be collapsed in the bag when not in use. Lenses up to 24-70mm in size or other accessories can be stowed in several padded expansion pockets in the interior of the bag. There’s a padded laptop sleeve that can fit a 15-inch notebook and a hidden pocket for stowing your passport. The bag’s ballistic nylon exterior is weather resistant.

Price: $219
wandrd.com

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Tenba’s Sue Bryce Hat Box Shoulder Bag

The Hat Box, one of Tenba’s new Sue Bryce-designed photo bags, looks beguilingly like a classic hat box of old, but open it up and it’s all about business (photo business). Interior dividers can house and protect two bodies and up to five lenses at 70-200mm f/2.8. You can carry it on board, and its rear strap lets you slip it over the handles of a rolling case. The exterior is made from vegan black and brown leather.

Price: $230
tenba.com

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