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Photographer Mark McCarty:
Hardigg-Storm cases are tougher than nails! I don’t really baby my equipment. We do a lot of location work, and they get thrown in and out of the car a lot, dragged around, up stairs, over hill and dale. On a shoot we actually did for Storm Cases, they wanted to show one of the cases in some rapids, so we took it to a waterfall, weighed it down with some rocks inside, and watched it go down the waterfall. It tumbled like 40 feet down all these rocks. We grabbed it at the bottom, and it had one little scratch on it. We did this three more times, photographing the case going down the waterfall, and when we were done, the rocks were dry as a bone and the case had never popped open.

Kata
www.kata-bags.com
The SB-907 Reporter Shoulder Bag can fit two to three DSLR bodies and six to eight lenses (up to 300mm), as well as accessories and a laptop. Users can define the rigidity and flexibility levels of the case with the internal padding kits and removable reinforced bottom flooring. Semi-rigid TST front pockets and large external side pockets ensure ample storage for additional equipment. A quick “one-pull” top zippered flap offers easy access to one’s working camera, and two side zipper openings enable quick access to accessories.

Kiesel Bags
www.kieselbags.com
The new VR Series of adventure photo backpacks feature a 1.5L hydration bladder with an angled bite valve and shut-off for bottle-free hydration (great for remote location shoots). The VR backpacks are made from durable ballistic nylon with water-resistant YKK zippers. The VR300 and VR400 models feature Extreme Modular Gear technology, meaning the bags can be configured to carry a tripod or tent, etc.

Lost Luggage
www.lost-luggage.com
The 02 bag is a luxurious leather bag designed by the company’s founder and co-owner, Jason Brown, available in moss- or jute-colored leather with contrast stitching and a customizable metal nameplate in gold or grey anodized aluminum.

The bag, which is available in two sizes, has a detachable handle and interior pockets for business cards and leave-behinds. Each bag is handmade. Orders of five or more can be further personalized with custom leather and specialized designs.

Lowepro
www.lowepro.com
The Rolling CompuTrekker AW offers photographers transport flexibility by providing a wheeling solution for easy rolling through airports, combined with evenly balanced backpack comfort when trekking around the world. The combination rolling bag/backpack is designed to carry a 12-inch notebook computer, a pro DSLR, up to five lenses or flash units, and other accessories.

Digital photographers will enjoy the convenience of its built-in memory card holder, laminated pockets, and removable accessory pouch for storing power cables, adapters, and other digital accessories. The backpack’s rugged design protects contents from sudden impact, while its All Weather Cover offers maximum protection against the elements, such as rain, dust, and sand.

Mobile Edge
www.mobileedge.com
The Paris backpack, designed by women for women, comes with a dedicated SafetyCell computer protection compartment, which can carry lenses, as well as laptops, for the ultimate in protection. A ventilated and padded rear panel features ergonomic shoulder straps for carrying comfort; an additional workstation section allows for easy storage of accessories, cables, and pens. Files, books, and magazines can be kept in yet another separate section for those long layovers at the airport.

Mountainsmith
www.mountainsmith.com
The Parallax narrow-profile photographer pack is engineered for multiple camera bodies, lenses, and accessories, plus the comfort and carrying capacity for a day in the field. The bag features a padded and fleece-lined interior with padded adjustable dividers; a removable storm cover; two front pockets with a padded laptop sleeve; a removable waist pouch for batteries, film, and memory card; and tuck-away side straps to secure a tripod. The contoured shoulder strap, sternum strap, tuck-away waist belt, and rubber-molded haul handles all add to its comfort.

Photographer Stephen Matera:
As an outdoor sports photographer, I’ve struggled to find a pack that I can use in a variety of shooting situations. Because most of my shooting is done in the wilderness, I’m usually shooting while partaking in the sport I’m shooting. This means I have to have a pack that I can ski, snowboard, mountain bike, or hike with. I’ve seen too many camera bag manufacturers trying to make a photo backpack, and they just don’t get it. Mountainsmith gets it. A photo backpack is not just a camera bag that you carry differently: It has to be able to carry and protect photo gear, as well as have the room, features, and support of a backpack.

When I’m out shooting all day in the snow, I need a pack in which I can carry a shovel, probe, food, water, and extra clothing. The Parallax photo backpack allows me to carry my photo gear and have immediate access to it, but it also has extra room and pockets for nonphoto gear I need to have with me while out in the wilderness. One feature I particularly appreciate having access to the camera gear through the back panel. This allows me to put the pack down on the snow on the front panel, access my photo gear, and not get snow all over the part of the pack I put against my back. Since I’m shooting digital, I also appreciate the laptop pouch, which allows me to carry one pack for my photo gear and laptop.

Naneu Pro
www.naneupro.com
The new Goombah convertible rolling case/backpack has wide-set oversize wheels to provide a stable platform for rolling the case through airports or down city streets. Concealable shoulder straps and a waist belt transform the case into a roomy backpack. The main compartment can hold an SLR with up to a 500mm f/4.0 lens attached, plus up to 10 other lenses, up to two extra bodies, and flashes. The padded camera insert can be removed to use the case for general travel needs. Three small pockets with Velcro closures and six vinyl zippered pockets hold filters and other items. The front of the case features a large, padded compartment for laptops.

Norazza
www.norazza.com
The ACPRO1400 professional digital SLR camera case holds SLRs, digital cameras, 35mm cameras, and mini digital video cameras, plus an array of accessories. Sporting a black exterior and yellow interior, the case features 15 pockets and compartments that can configure in multiple ways to hold different cameras, lenses, and flashes. Other features include tripod straps, padded sides, pockets that secure close with zippers, and even a special cell-phone holder on the side. A deluxe shoulder strap offers comfort during long shoots.

OP/TECH USA
www.optechusa.com
The D-Midsize is the newest addition to the Soft Pouch Digital D-Series of rugged pouches, designed to offer protection against impact, moisture, and dust and fit many of the new digital SLR cameras. A unique retaining strap allows the case to be fastened around the lens or attached to the tripod mount area so it’s out of the field of view when taking a picture, and non-marring snaps securely close the flap cover on the base of the pouch. The D-Midsize is available in black.