Jacobs Digital | Bags and Cases

From backpacks to shoulder bags, via pocket pouches and utility or shoulder belts, there’s a vast array of camera bags for increased storage, portability and protection. Here’s a simplified checklist for buyers:

Go for a bag with outer skin fashioned from rugged waterproof material or look for bags with a built in waterproof cover if outdoor photography is your passion, preferably padded, and with enough room to pack your equipment plus items of sustenance.

Choose a bag that will allow room for your expanding collection of gear. Thanks to Velcro, today’s bags feature adjustable – or removable – interior sections that can be tailored to changing requirements.

Exterior compartments that can be zipped or Velcroed shut can be useful for keeping memory cards and spare batteries separate but to hand.

Some multifunction bags also feature lead holes for your MP3 player, while quick release straps allow you to quickly ditch the weight when a photo opportunity occurs.

If you own heavy gear, it’s worth considering a bag with wheels on the base, plus a retractable handle so it can be pulled along.