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Think Tank new cable management pouches are tidy and compact

Think Tank released a new version of their popular cable management pouches. They go from $19.75 for the smallest one to $32.75 for the biggest version. Like the previous generation, each pouch has clear front and back panels, making finding your gear easy. The pouches also have the added benefit of showing off your equipment and organization skills all at the same time!

The cable management pouches have a wide top zipper opening for easy access and back-pocket mesh organizer slots for… well, organization. The pouches are designed with practicality in mind. They also feature handles, so you can easily grab them.

Long Weekend unveils its new camera bag lineup

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Long Weekend is back with new products for photographers, particularly those who shoot film. This time they are introducing The Camera Line. This new collection includes a 35mm reusable film camera, a versatile backpack, camera organizers, and zip pouches.

Long Weekend is a young brand known for its stylish bags and fun, innovative designs. This new range looks as though they are aiming at photographers and adventurers who want to stand out from the crowd, but don’t want to skimp on practicality and durability.

Peak Design announce new camera cubes for gear protection

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Peak Design is shaking things up with its new updated V2 Camera Cubes. According to Peak Design, These new cubes promise better protection, smarter organization, and new sizes to better cater to today’s globetrotting photographers and video creators.

Peak Design’s Camera Cubes are a clever way to convert standard bags into camera bags. They work by adding a compartment (a.k.a. cube) into existing bags, and you can further divide those to hold your gear.

iFootage launches “Beava” – its first “top of the line” camera bags

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iFootage has another new gear announcement. This time, it looks like they’re branching out into another new market with their “Beava” line of camera bags (buy here). There are four bags in total. A 35L and 50L backpack, a roller bag, and a satchel handbag. (As a reminder, iFootage also makes grip gear, sliders, and lights).

The bags, iFootage says, are “the pinnacle of camera support combining functionality, innovation, and aesthetics”. I don’t know about that, but they do look quite interesting.

Manfrotto quietly launches Pro Light Cineloader bags for filmmakers

Manfrotto has quietly released a new bag range. Called the Manfrotto Pro Light Cineloader, it’s designed for professional videographers, filmmakers and crew. The bags actually started popping up at retailers last month to absolutely no fanfare whatsoever.

Manfrotto says that the bags are designed for freelance videographers who need to carry “a whole studio in a bag”, journalists that need to grab a bag and run to the next story, and small video production needs.

Moment’s Everything bags wants to replace all your other camera bags

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Moment has announced its new series of Everything bags (buy here). Billed as “the daily backpack and tote to replace all your other bags”, the new series is comprised of three sizes of backpacks and a tote. The company says that the range was inspired by their own Travelwear line, released in 2020. Now, though, they say that “everything is better”.

The new Everything bags contain custom-developed fabrics that resist lint, pet hair and dirt. They’re also made with weatherproof micro ripstop with a durable water-repellent finish and a 2-layer waterproof coating. They also feature unisex contoured straps with a wide range of adjustability to fit just about everyone.

Zipble is a modular “DIY” camera backpack coming to Kickstarter

Camera bags come in all shapes and sizes. The big problem with most of them, though, is that they’re only ever that one shape or size. There are a few hybrid bags out there that can act in multiple ways, like the Manfrotto Advanced² Hybrid Backpack (buy here), and others like the Cosyspeed PhotoHiker 44 (buy here), which have modular inserts, but you can’t really change the overall form and size of the bag.

Launching on Kickstarter, Zipble aims to change this with its truly modular camera bag. It’s built up of multiple sections that zip together, allowing you to create exactly the type of backpack you need to carry your gear. Or, quick-change it as needed for different tasks and jobs instead of needing to own fifteen different camera bags.

Think tank release two sizes of SpeedTop crossbody camera bags with silent opening

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Think Tank has just announced two brand-spanking new cross-body camera bags. Called the SpeedTop Crossbody series, the bags come in two different sizes and boast a number of new innovative features. Generally, cross-body bags are best for easy access and convenience.

They are perfect for quickly accessing your camera and a couple of lenses when you need to, for example, if you’re doing event and wedding photography. Think Tank knows this, which is why one of the best features of these bags is the silent magnetic lid that enables quick and quiet access to your gear. All one-handed and without the need to open a zip.

I just found my new favorite video roller case – the Pro Light Reloader Spin 55

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I tend to be somewhat on the better-safe-than-sorry side when it comes to shooting and traveling. Aside from the obvious camera and lenses, I usually bring quite a few accessories and other production gear. (You can never have too many SSD’s audio options, cables, and power). The last camera bag I reviewed, the Orca OR-516 was spacious enough to fit all my gear, but sadly, it was too big to fit in most planes. I was constantly negotiating with the airplane personnel to let me put it in the cabin, but sometimes, the overhead storage was just not big enough, and I had to farewell with my precious gear for the flight. (i;ve seen how they handle the bags in general storage, it’s scary). That’s when I decided to test the Manfrotto Pro Light Reloader Spin 55, which was the perfect size for air travel.

Hands down, this is the best video case for traveling

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When it comes to running a smooth production, everyone loves their kit. The problem is that carrying your kit around can be quite an unpleasant experience. Between all the bags of gear, you can really get lost. Enter My Case Builder, where you can make your dream case.

It’s not only the size and padding, My Case Builder (MCB) can create a highly customized case that literally fits all your gear in the most precise way.

Take Maor Cohen, for example. Maor is a commercial videographer who shoots fashion. He uses a Tilta Float with a hefty BMPCC rig attached. It’s a wide 45cm rig and does not fit in any standard bag. Between the BMPCC rig and all the accessories Maor brings to a shoot, he was walking around with quite a few bags. We needed to end this.

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