Hello, fellow Steemians! This will be an honest disclosure of what's inside my messenger (camera) bag at the moment, and I am fully aware that what I am about to share may affect my reputation as a photographer :) In the photos below is my trusty French Connection, which I bought half a decade ago with the intention of being more stylish while carrying my university textbooks and laptop. It has also accommodated clothes, beer cans, food, and other stuff during my countles travels and bike rides.
The bag has a total of 3 compartments: one big one where I put the camera, my clothes, and other chunky objects, one zipper pocket for smaller things and beer bottles (yeah, that's right), and a small velcro pocket at the back where I normally place papers, chewing gums, and my ID badge. As there's no padding whatsoever, I usually lay an old T-shirt on the bottom to serve as a cushion for the camera. If I am traveling, I place the camera on the top of my clothes.
The Absolute Essentials:
• The camera itself (that's obvious).
• Rocket blower - my favorite accessory, which I use to blow dust particles off the lens and clean my laptop's keyboard. And sometimes, it's just plain fun to squeeze it.
• Extra batteries - I am not the type of person that takes hundreds of photos; thus, I rarely use the other batteries when I am out shooting. That said, batteries drain more quickly in cold weather.
• Extra memory card - a real lifesaver when I forget my SD card in the computer.
• Notebook & pen - for when ideas strike me.
• Beanie - winters are cold here.
The Other Stuff
• Thermos flask - during the week, I always bring homebrewed coffee with me as the one at work sucks (plus, it's expensive).
• Deo Stick - you never know when you are going to need it.
• Tissues - for runny noses.
• Sports card - never used.
• Røde VideoMicro - sometimes, I shoot short video clips for the company.
You may think that it's ridiculous to keep expensive gear inside such a bag. Maybe. However, I love the old unobtrusive look of it. Plus, it has a sentimental value to me. So, I reckon I will keep using it for as long as possible.
What's inside your camera bag?
Cheers,
Dan