Our Experts Written by Andrew Lanxon Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Andrew is CNET's go-to guy for product coverage and lead photographer for Europe. When not testing the latest phones, he can normally be found with his camera in hand, behind his drums or eating his stash of home-cooked food. Sometimes all at once. Expertise Smartphones | Photography | iOS | Android | Gaming | Outdoor pursuits Credentials Shortlisted for British Photography Awards 2022, Commended in Landscape Photographer of the Year 2022 See full bio Why You Can Trust CNET 16171819202122232425+ Years of Experience 14151617181920212223 Hands-on Product Reviewers 6,0007,0008,0009,00010,00011,00012,00013,00014,00015,000 Sq. Feet of Lab Space How we test CNETs expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise.Table of Contents Our Picks Best all-round photography backpack LowePro ProTactic 450 AW II View details $371 at Amazon View details Best camera bag for travel PeakDesign Everyday Backpack View details $280 at B&H Photo-Video View details Best adventure photography backpack Compagnon Backpack Gen III View details $599 at B&H Photo-Video View details Best Camera sling bag Wandrd Rogue Sling View details $139 at B&H Photo-Video View details Best luxury camera bag Oberwerth Matterhorn 13" View details $899 at B&H Photo View details Best large camera backpack Manfrotto Pro Light Frontloader View details $235 at B&H Photo-Video View details Best smaller camera backpack Wandrd Prvke View details $299 at B&H Photo-Video View details Best small camera messenger bag Compagnon Little Messenger Gen III View details $399 at B&H Photo-Video View details Best camera backpack for hiking F-Stop Ajna 37L View details $440 at B&H Photo-Video View details Best larger camera messenger bag Billingham Hadley Pro 2020 View details $300 at Amazon View details Table of Contents Photography isn't exactly a cheap hobby; your camera, along with lenses, tripods and other accessories, costs a pretty penny. When you are out there finding the right angles and chasing the perfect shot, the last thing you want is to worry about damaging your gear. This is where a good camera bag can help. These bags don't just provide space or protection. They can also help keep everything organized and easy to carry, so you are always ready to shoot.Read more: Best Camera to Buy in 2025Ive done a ton of research to help you find the perfect bag for your camera. Ive picked out and tested a great variety, from messenger bags to adventure backpacks to compact sling bags, all so you can find one that fits your style and needs.Best overall camera bag in 2025Each photographer has different needs, so it isn't easy to point to which camera bag is the best. That said, LowePro's ProTactic 450 AW II ticks every box we'd expect from a camera bag and does it at a more affordable price than many others on this list. Its large size and sturdy design make it great for longer adventures, while its waist and chest straps make it comfortable for all-day wear.The Compagnon Little Messenger Gen III is a great pick for a smaller messenger bag. It has enough room for a small mirrorless camera and all its gear. Plus, with its handmade, all-leather design, it not only looks awesome but feels good, too. Its tough enough to handle years of use while you're out and about on urban photo walks. Photo Gallery 1/1 $371 at Amazon Pros Generous internal storage External mounting points for accessories Rugged materials and zips Cons Utilitarian design $371 at Amazon LowePro has been a staple of the photography bag world for years and with the ProTactic 450 it's easy to see why. This rugged backpack opens fully from the back, although there are side and top quick-access points too. It provides a wealth of storage slots for a DSLR, multiple lenses, filters, batteries and other accessories -- I even stuffed a small drone in among my gear.If you can't quite fit everything inside, you can get additional accessory pouches that attach to the outside of the case, where you can also attach your tripod. It's comfortable to carry thanks to both chest and hip straps, it's made of durable materials and it has a zipped compartment for laptops up to 15 inches.