Is there such a thing as perfect SLR camera bags? Can “one size fit all”? Or will you actually need to buy two or more bags for different occasions? Many people choose to use two camera bags, one for traveling and another for general events, family holidays or for light travel. SLR camera bags are not cheap. Thus, buying one good camera bag might be a better idea. If you are looking into buying one good bag, you should try to foresee the important qualities of your future bag.

A perfect SLR camera bag should be capacious enough to allow storing all of your gear. The size of your bag should also be considered in case of the future upgrades of your telephoto. A photographer may often start with a cheaper 70-300mm telephoto, measuring around 3 inches in diameter and 5.6 inches in length, and then upgrade it to a more expensive 70-200mm telephoto, measuring 3 inches in diameter and 6.8 inches in length. Your camera bag should allow for such an upgrade in the future.

You will probably be carrying your bag a lot, that’s why finding a camera bag with a comfortable design is so important, whether it’s a slinging bag or a backpack bag. For instance, some of the poorer designed bags are meant to sling over your specific shoulder (e.g., the right shoulder), and they cannot be adjusted to sling over the other shoulder (e.g., the left shoulder). For the most convenience, you will be better of with a camera bag, which can be adjusted to sling over either shoulder.

Some people prefer backpack bags due to their even pressure. Also, there are bags, which come with both carrying possibilities. Many of the backpack bags can also be carried on the front.

Furthermore, the bag has to protect the gear well. The bag should feature a sound internal protection, with a very soft lining to protect your gear from any abrasion damage. The perfect bag should be structurally very strong and durable, with the best materials for the outside of the bag including: sturdy plastic panels, water resistant materials, and thick closed cell foam.

Thus, the features of a perfect SLR camera bag include: some extra size and space, comfortable slinging or backpack design, sturdy outside materials and extra-soft inside materials. A thoroughly conducted research will free you from having to buy two SLR camera bags for various occasions.

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