DomkeF-5XB Shoulder and Belt Ruggedwear Bag,Brown

I was in search for a bag to store my m43 system. I wanted a bag that didn't actually look like a camera bag, would fit my gear (Olympus OMD, Panny 14-45, 20mm, Olympus 45mm, 9-18mm, along with extra batteries, filters, etc.) and could be a companion to my adventures in the outdoors.I was considering a leather bag, but as soon as I saw the waxed canvas look I fell in love. The discounted price was pretty good so I thought I could give it a shot.When I first opened the package and saw the bag I wasn't impressed. That's because the bag doesn't come factory waxed, you have to go through the waxing proccess yourself.In my case it was a very satisfying experience, I had fun waxing it, and the supplied Domke Ruggedwear wax is pretty good.Some tips for waxing your bag:i. Lay down some old newspaper so you don't make a mess will all that wax.ii. Throw out your paint brushes, if you are going to wax it, you're gonna have to do it right. Enjoy it!iii. Put on some latex gloves (unless you enjoy the sticky feeling of wax on your fingers)iv. Cover the outer parts of the bag with wax using your hands.v. Keep a hairdryer nearby. The hot air is extremely useful when you are trying to penetrate the wax in the fabric.vi. After you've finished applying it, put the bag in an old pillowcase, tie it firmly and throw it into the dryer for a good 30 minutes.vii. Let it dry for 24-48 hours.viii. After that you can use it, or apply some more wax coats. I just used one.After the wax application the look and the feeling of the wax changed entirely. One of the things I love about it is the fact that the bag only gets better with age, and you can bring new life to it just by reapplying the wax.The bag is supplied with:Domke Ruggedwear waxAntislip shoulder beltTwo inner dividers for your gear.The shoulder belt is stiched with some form of rubber that does a great job anchoring the belt on your clothes, so that the bag doesn't swing around when you wear it.The inner padding provides great shock protection to your gear. The bag boasts oversized premium quality YKK zippers for easy access.I am very satisfied with my purchase. The bag fits all my gear, is rugged and waterproof, and looks great!

I love this bag. The tan/brown color is perfect. The materials and stitching are tough. It's just the right size for my Fujifilm X100F, batteries, flash, and accessories. The strap has a nice, slightly rubberized underside that keeps it from slipping. The bag feels sturdy. I really like that it can stand up-right easily without tipping.My only criticism is the pocket on the front. It's about 7 inches wide and 4 inches deep. It also doesn't zip shut, for important things like memory cards & batteries etc. I make up for it by using the space between the main compartment's padding and the main shell. Plenty of room there that can be zipped shut.The velcro is very strong, enough that the zipper can stay open and the bag can be be shut well with the flap/velcro.Also came with a small tin of weatherizing wax.

This is a great little bag, particularly for travel. I can carry my camera in the center section, a zoom lens in another, and an assortment of batteries, filters, cloths and chargers in the third.There's a sleeve between the compartments and the exterior which can for an ipad mini and a guidebook. It's a tight squeeze though. With just the iPad mini, it's perfect. Note, this is not big enough to carry a full size iPad. I took this on vacation recently and carried all the camera equipment listed above (a Sony alpha 6) plus an ipad, kindle, battery pack for the iPad, assorted cables, header and a few documents (printed itinerary). If there was a way to shove my iPhone in there and carry a small tripod, it would be complete perfection.Ask of the above is inside the zippered section, so it's fairly secure. There's another slim pocket outside the zippered section but under the flap, which might be good for documents (boarding passes?) that you need fast access to, but it won't fit a smartphone in a cover, and it's not particularly secure.In addition to the above, there's a bonus in that the bag doesn't really look like much. It has a slightly weathered look to it, and a bit of an Indiana Jones vibe.The strap has non slip rubber or something on one side, and is really comfortable. The zipper is chunky and the whole thing feels well made and like it'll last for decades.

Just received this bag recently. Like the casual appearance. Here is what I am able to comfortably carry in it:Fuji Xe2 or Xt1 with Xf18-55 or Xf14 attached with hood in the ready positionXf18-55 or Xf14, whichever is not attached to the bodyXf55-200 (not attached) or X30, depending on the outingTwo extra batteriesTwo SD cardsTwo 58mm filtersRegarding the lack of any padding at the ends of the bag, I simply repurposed some extra pads I had lying around from other bags and placed them at the ends. No significant impact on capacity.Regarding the logo on the flap, as soon as I was certain the bag would fit my intended gear I carefully removed it with an x-acto knife. Easy.Noisy zipper pulls? Cut them off with heavy wire cutters and replaced them with loops made from shoestrings. Bingo!Noisy Velcro toned down by adding a couple of small Velcro strips to block some of the contact area.Still could use a handle, but not sure if that's such a big deal. Can always hack one if needed.-RobUpdate: Over a year later and this is still my go to mirrorless kit bag. Typically carrying XE2s/14/18-55/55-200 combo with a few accessories (filters, batteries, etc.).

these rugged wear bags are exactly that, rugged and possibly the best thought out camera bag ever. all my camera bags are domke. i’ve tried others and they simply don’t compare. this bag is perfect for 1 camera a longer lens and accessories. everything you need for a day out shooting. you can rearrange the inner compartments and strap length. no worries about padding domke will keep your gear protected and dry. GET THIS BAG. (waxed canvas)