10 Best Camera Bags (Review) in 2021

Fantastic value with a lot of features makes this gadget bag from the AmazonBasics range our Best Choice pick. It’s fair to say that this solid camera bag gives more expensive camera storage products a run for their money.

It’s a decent size, with enough padded internal space for your DSLR body and up to three lenses. Plus, there’s extra compartment sleeve for your smart gadgets and a handy mesh section on the inside of the top flap to tuck away your microSD cards. And the internal compartment is removable, making it an easy contender for customization.

This tough-looking camera backpack from camera giants Canon is an ideal gift for photography lovers who like to shake it up when out on a shoot. With more than enough space for two DSLR camera bodies, 3-4 lenses, and accessories, you can plan a full day out bagging great photos with this deluxe camera bag.

Designed for Canon’s EOS range, it’s great for all smallish-bodied cameras and made from tough polyester and nylon, coated for extra waterproofing, it’ll stand up to whatever you or the weather can throw at it.

For the photographer on the go, look no further if you need a compactly styled camera bag that is ideal for your short travels.

Canon have come up with a winner with this bag, designed for its EOS range (but that’s no reason why it shouldn’t be used for other similar sized DSLRs). A clean, no fuss design works well for this well-priced camera bag, coming in at around the $40 mark. And it has the quality you’d expect from the global camera brand that is Canon. So, what do you get for your money? You get a solid, conventional bag for travel camera storage, sized for travel and made from robust, water-repellent nylon so offers durability and protection. Its interior space is enough for a camera body and at a push, up to three lenses and the padded divider gives extra room for additional smaller accessories. The flip over lid fits snugly to keep everything tight and contained while the pinch clip is reassuringly chunky. When traveling you also need comfort and the non-slip shoulder strap is easily adjustable and has nice thick padding for no-stress carrying while on the move. Canon EOS 100ES is a decent-sized basic camera bag with a good pedigree that does what it says on the tin.

If you like to picture edit on the go, then check out this cool camera backpack from gadget bag specialists, Case Logic. With an internal compartment designed for laptops as big as the 17-inch MacBook Pro, you can take your photo-editing suite with you, for those final image edits and touch-ups. This is a sizeable camera backpack but boy, does it pack it away – with padded compartment space for your camera, lenses, gadgets, accessories and even, should you need it for some awesome aerial shots, a smallish drone. And surprisingly, despite all its space and spec, it is nice and light, coming in at just over 1.3 pounds.

There are some super extra touches to this classy looking camera rucksack, not least its ingenious hammock system, which suspends your precious SLR above the bottom of the case to give extra protection against knocks and bumps. Plus, there’s enough high-strength pockets and loops on the outside to take your tripod and smaller accessories. Made from tough waterproof nylon, the design of Case Logic SLRC-206 SLR Camera Bag has also been well thought out for comfort – with a padded back and a mesh panel to keep you cool and on the go. A professional standard camera backpack at a good price and worth the investment. Find more grat products like this by checking out our guide to the best rolling duffel bags.

There’s something nicely vintage about Havana 41 Backpack from Vanguard, but don’t be fooled by the old school styling – this bag has its sights set on protecting all your hi-tech camera gear. Its design is also more than just fashion, it doesn’t scream ‘conventional camera bag’ so blends in as a normal rucksack – great for keeping your expensive camera gear away from a would-be thief’s attention.

So, how does it actually stand up as a fully formed camera bag? Rather well, we’d say! You don’t get the structured foam compartment set up of a traditional camera bag, but you do get sufficient padding in its compartment dividers. And there’s more than enough sections and pockets to keep all your kit and accessories organized and ready to hand. The Havana is a decent sized camera backpack, able to house your DSLR with lens attached, plus another couple of lenses, flash, accessories and a 13 -inch laptop. Plus, you get a rain cover to pop over the pack when the weather takes a change for the worse. The added bonus of the Havana is that thanks to its look, you can whip out the camera dividers and use it as a straight-up stylish backpack for every day. Two for the price of one!

Camera sling packs are the way to go if you are an urban snapper and need to be streamlined and stealth-like as you commute about town. And with the CADeN, you don’t actually have to sacrifice space for your essential photography gear.

Easily making it onto our best camera bag list, the CADeN camera sling bag has a decent internal capacity – enough to fit your SLR camera and lens plus a portable regular and smartphone tripod (pops into a drawstring pouch on the bottom) and smaller accessories. There’s not enough space for additional gadgets such as a tablet or laptop but hey, this means you can plan to do your photo post-production in the comfort of your own home, perhaps with a nice cold strong beer! Its inner bag is removable and has seven-layered padded protection to keep your kit snug and safe.

The name says it all about this smart looking camera bag: it’s an all-weather rugged bike messenger bag that reveals a soft interior when it comes to cradling your precious camera kit. It is at the pricier end of our best camera bag review but it’s a quality product that looks super-stylish. And, as it is in disguise as a hardy messenger bag, it isn’t obvious what’s held inside, so makes security sense too.

Made from tough Helix with a durable water repellent coating, seatbelt-grade webbing, and waterproof tarpaulin bottom panel, Tenba Messenger DNA 10 Bag means serious business. It was built to accommodate either a mirrorless camera with 3-5 lenses or a DSLR with 2-3 lenses and the internal padded divider is removable and so customizable. The rear padded sleeve will also hold an iPad (or similar sized tablet).

Professional Camera Storage Sling Bag from Neewer is virtual a traveling wardrobe for your camera kit! With cleverly configured internal space, there’s room for a DSLR with the attached zoom lens, two more lenses, speed lights, and a telephoto lens plus other, smaller accessories. While you can easily pop your tripod to the attachments on the outside. The removable cushioned inserts mean you can configure the internal compartment how you want and change it up whenever you add to your camera kit collection.

So, we know it packs a bunch, but how well does this camera sling pack wear? It’s bigger than more discrete sling bags but the design makes it work. It’s strong and waterproof and the strap is sturdy and padded. Adjustable, with an easy to reach quick-release buckle, the strap’s positioning means the body of the camera sling pack can be worn either across the chest or across the back. And the roll-down lid means there’s no fumbling for your camera when a photo opp suddenly arrives! This is an easy to use camera sling bag for less than $30. Bargain. Check out our guide to the best kavu bags for more great products like this.

Looking for a decent sized backpack that doubles up as a super-spacious camera bag? Then check out this 30-liter multifunctional pack from K&F Concept. The compartmental design of this classic looking camera backpack adds a touch of genius to its storage capacity. At the heart is its pull-out padded camera space – capable of securely holding your DSLR and two lenses plus all the accessory essentials. Then there’s a dedicated back pocket that can hold laptops up to 14 inches, while the backpack’s upper compartment is a great place to store overnight clothes, for when you are on the road.

The internal compartments are customizable to fit your specific camera gear and the external tripod strap is cleverly placed to keep the whole camera bag balanced on your back. K&F Concept DSLR is a great camera backpack for travelers too, thickened outer walls protect the contents from shock and fall, and it’s all encased in waterproof and tear-resistant nylon. Meanwhile, its adjustable and ventilated shoulder straps are designed to keep you cool and comfortable. Topped off with nice design touches like the leather-look straps and bronze buckles, this is the stylish but practical camera bag option for the well-traveled photographer.

Sometimes less is more when it comes to easy carrying and with S-ZONE’s camera case you get a simple but effective bag at a bargain price.

For just shy of $25, this smart and straight-forward camera bag gives you everything you need to store and carry your essential camera kit. Made from waxed polyester, it has a cushioned inner which contains the slotted space dividers for your camera body, plus up to three lenses and additional small accessories. While not the most robust of the camera bags in this review, the S-ZONE is extremely usable. It can be used a place to store your camera kit in one place at home, a way of taking your kit out on an easy day photo session or packed inside a larger and sturdier backpack or bag for more adventurous photography. It can also be used as an overnight bag. And its top handle or removable shoulder strap makes it convenient to carry. If you are using it as a standalone camera bag, we suggest you get an additional rain cover for extra protection in bad weather. A nice bag, at a nice price which we think, does a nice job! Be sure to also check out our guide to the best duffel bags for more amazing products like this.