The traditional camera shoulder bags are made popular because of their unique style and design that stores your gear perfectly. A camera sling bag is easy to use and very handy to store your gear safely. For someone who is looking to buy the best shoulder camera bag, there are a few questions you should ask yourself before making the purchase. 

In terms of usability, it is important to see your usage and accordingly make a choice. Especially since there are so many types of camera shoulder bags, you are sure to be spoilt for choice. Here is how you can determine which DSLR shoulder bag is the one for you. 

How much are you carrying?

When you’re assessing which bag to buy, you first want to look at the sizes and determine which one would fit you the best. Whether a small shoulder camera bag is enough for your equipment or not. Sometimes, you may want to carry your additional lenses, flashes, or tripods along with the kit. In such instances, having a bag that has sufficient space is important. You don’t want to be carrying two or three bags but instead, one camera shoulder bag that can handle everything. 

Where are you shooting? 

The location of your shoot is equally important. Today, there are shoulder bags that can withstand any environment so that you can protect your camera from getting damaged. A waterproof camera shoulder bag for when shooting in the rainy season or a compact one while shooting through windy terrains. You should select your camera bag on that basis as well. What you need to do is keep in mind what conditions you frequently shoot in and then make the purchase. 

How are you traveling?

If you’re constantly on the road or taking flights, your camera shoulder bag needs to be compliant with airline carry-on requirements. Selecting a bag that won’t be allowed as a carry-on just adds to your luggage. The Magnum 400 AW is one example of a high-capacity shoulder bag that fits in the overhead compartment with ease. You should also check whether the shoulder bag is fit for the road too. If it is light-weight and compact, it will be much easier to travel with it than otherwise. 

Are you carrying a laptop or tablet?

Many people have the habit of merging their laptop with their camera, keeping it all in the same bag. While there is nothing wrong with it, if not done correctly, it can prove as a hindrance. Firstly, you want to make sure it is a large camera shoulder bag for both to co-exist without touching each other. A collision between the two can cause damage to the products. To achieve this, you can look at 2-in-1 shoulder bags such as the Streetline SH 180 or ProTactic SH 200 have CradleFit™ compartments to segregate the two from each other.