The 10 Best Camera Bags For Travel

The Lowepro Photo Sport 300 AW II (appx. $138) makes an excellent companion for a variety of shooting environments, whether you're headed out into the untamed wilderness or merely tackling an urban jungle. It features a flap cover on top to protect its contents from theft and moisture.

If you're looking for something more ergonomic than a typical backpack, the Lowepro Passport Sling III (appx. $37) is likely your best bet. It can hold enough equipment for a whole day of shooting, and its symmetrical design makes it useful for lefties and righties.

Serious adventurers who need to transport a ton of kit will want to take advantage of the Think Tank Photo Airport Roller Derby (about $400). It boasts an enormous internal storage area while still being small enough to meet airline carry-on regulations.

Shooters who quickly go through their memory cards will enjoy the easy-to-access side panel on the Case Logic SLRC-206 (appx. $71), which can accommodate a number of useful items. A dedicated suspension system in the main compartment helps hold your most valuable glass in place.

The Ape Case AC Pro 4000 (around $130) uses the kind of wheels you'd find on roller blades, connected by a sturdy axle to ensure a smooth glide. They don't swivel, however, so your maneuverability is somewhat limited compared to other designs.

The Manfrotto Advanced Befree Backpack (around $140) features superb storage capabilities and comfortable shoulder straps. It isn't the best if you're looking to swap lenses on the fly, though, as its main zipper rests against your back when wearing it.

A sleek selection that offers quick access from either side, the Caden DSLR Sling (appx. $34) is small and light enough that it won't tire you out if you take it on an extended tour of a large city. It comes in black, khaki, or army green.

More fashion forward photographers will turn to the Kattee Leather Canvas Messenger (around $41) to keep their stuff with them while they're away from home. It may help deter theft, as well, since it doesn't looks like it's housing anything particularly expensive.

If you're only interested in a satchel that can carry your primary body and an all-day lens, the Lowepro Toploader Zoom 55 AW II (about $45) could just be ideal. It's not going to hold much more than that, though, so you might need an additional tote for other gear.

The UltraFlex panel inside the Lowepro Tahoe BP 150 (appx. $52) allows you to sacrifice some of the space that's normally dedicated to your equipment and give yourself a little more carrying capacity for other personal items that may come in handy when on the road.