The best camera bags and cases for photographers in 2024

Best camera bags: man wearing a camera backpack stood at a viewpoint with camera in hand
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The best camera bags are designed to protect your camera kit from the weather and elements, as well as accidental drops and spills. They keep your camera kit close to hand and accessible when you need it, and unlike a standard bag, they also make sure it's well organized inside.

Camera bags come in many different shapes and sizes, so which is right for you? Our guide below explores all the pros and cons and picks some of our best camera bags that you can buy right now.

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Sebastian Oakley
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For nearly two decades Sebastian's work has been published internationally. Originally specializing in Equestrianism, his visuals have been used by the leading names in the equestrian industry such as The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), The Jockey Club, Horse & Hound, and many more for various advertising campaigns, books, and pre/post-event highlights.


He is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science, and is a Master of Arts in Publishing.  He is a member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since the film days using a Nikon F5 and saw the digital transition with Nikon's D series cameras and is still to this day the youngest member to be elected into BEWA, The British Equestrian Writers' Association. 


He is familiar with and shows great interest in street, medium, and large format photography with products by Leica, Phase One, Hasselblad, Alpa, and Sinar. Sebastian has also used many cinema cameras from the likes of Sony, RED, ARRI, and everything in between. He now spends his spare time using his trusted Leica M-E or Leica M2 shooting Street photography or general life as he sees it, usually in Black and White.