Special offer for Gear readers: Get WIRED for just $5 ($25 off). Updated October 2023: We've added bags from Ekster and Moment and a cube from Peak Design. We also have a handy explainer on what “liters” mean in backpacks. These are our favorite picks.Ĭheck out our related buying guides, like the Best Messenger Bags, Best Laptop Bags, Best Fanny Packs, Best Mirrorless Cameras, Home Video Gear, and Best Mobile Camera Accessories for more. We've shoved our equipment into slings, messenger bags, backpacks, and cubes-we've even gone bag-free-all in search of a convenient way to carry everything while keeping it protected and lightweight. But to make your search easier, the camera enthusiasts on the WIRED Gear team have tested more than 70 bags to help whittle down the choices.
Everyone's needs are different, and what works for me might not work for you.
I once spent two hours at B&H in New York City trying to fit all of my photo gear inside more than 20 bags the store had on sale, and I still left unsatisfied.
